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Momnibus’ laws take effect July 1
13 News Now Shared- State and federal leaders are gathering on Monday in Portsmouth to mark the signing of the Virginia Momnibus, a landmark legislative package comprising 12 new laws and nearly $7 million in funding to improve maternal health ... -
Portsmouth opens four cooling centers during the dangerous heat wave
Outside the Portsmouth Main Library, the feel-like temperature hovered around 110 degrees, and with the National Weather Service having issued a extreme heat warning, the city of Portsmouth responded. “We are operating cooling centers in the city of Portsmouth, all ... -
Virginia laws going into effect on July 1, 2025
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a slew of bills into law that will be going into effect next month. These four laws will be going into effect on July 1. Penalties for placing Nazi symbols on property to threaten ... -
Extreme heat can delay Amtrak Virginia rail authority works to adjust schedules
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is working to adjust the timetable for Amtrak trains serving the Commonwealth. “The weather is going to cause complications for any mode of transportation,” Latimer said. “It also just makes us maybe a little more ... -
McDonald’s Krispy Kreme partnership to end July 2
The companies agreed to end their partnership as of July 2, according to a joint statement from the companies published on Krispy Kreme’s website on Tuesday. -
Juneteenth events in the 757
Juneteenth celebrations filled with history, music and performances have been hosted throughout Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach: Juneteenth At The Beach June 19 to 22 Stay tuned for more events! (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) -
R. Kelly hospitalized after alleged overdose while in prison
R. Kelly was taken to the hospital, alleging he suffered an “overdose” caused by officials at a North Carolina prison where he is currently housed. R. Kelly was taken to the hospital for two days for routine medical care and ... -
Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault
Derek Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a “coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic” while he was acting on The Oval and Ruthless. He alleges Perry promised him ... -
BET Awards 2025: The Complete List of Winners
Hosted by Kevin Hart, this year’s show honored Kendrick Lamar’s reign, Blue Ivy’s rise, and the artists, athletes, and actors defining Black culture now. -
Virginia’s 2025 primary election: How to vote early, register to vote and more
Early voting begins Friday for Virginia’s June primary election, which includes a handful of local and Virginia House of Delegates races in addition to the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general contests. Voters can cast ballots from Friday, May 2, through ...