Scientists analyzed satellite images of 82 Chinese cities with a total population of almost 700 million people. 45 percent of the urban areas examined are in the subsidence zone. Researchers estimate that by 2120 the area of cities below sea level will triple. This will affect 55-128 million residents, jeopardize infrastructure and buildings, and increase … Read more
Dima Hassan, a Palestinian born in Damascus, had to flee Syria in 2012 with her family after the start of the war. She settled in the Dearborn area of Michigan, the state with the largest proportion of Arab population in the United States. In September she obtained American citizenship. Days later, just as she was … Read more
2023-12-14 00:39:00 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WDBJ) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered a major announcement in northern Virginia Wednesday morning, unveiling a plan to bring the Washington Wizards of the NBA and the Washington Capitals of the NHL to Alexandria. The agreement with Monumental Sports and Entertainment would create a multi-billion-dollar entertainment district next door to the … Read more
2023-12-14 00:26:00 KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Marilyn Goodwin said she was getting her day started Wednesday morning when she was interrupted by a commotion from her neighbor. “I was at my kitchen table preparing Christmas gifts to send to the post office, and a man came running through the yard and banging on my … Read more
2023-12-12 02:17:00 RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin is proposing a $90 million investment in “Virginia’s Research Triangle,” a collaboration that would include Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke would receive $27 million if state lawmakers approve the governor’s proposal as … Read more
2023-12-04 15:16:22 Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, a Democrat, announced Monday that he will run for Virginia governor in 2025. In a campaign video announcement, Stoney said he wants all Virginians to have a fair shot at success. “That’s why I’m running for governor. For families like mine that just need an opportunity. For kids like … Read more
2023-11-30 21:13:44 Washington is the best state for jobs and West Virginia is the worst, according to analysis from personal finance website WalletHub released Nov. 29. WalletHub determined the most attractive states for employment by looking at two key dimensions: job market and economic environment. The dimensions were evaluated using 34 metrics, including employment growth, … Read more
2023-11-29 10:21:23 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia (5-1) hosts No. 14 Texas A&M (6-1) in the inaugural ACC-SEC Challenge on Wednesday (Nov. 29). Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 7:15 p.m. on ESPN2 and Virginia Sports Radio Network. For Openers• UVA meets its first ranked opponent, sporting a 51-45 mark vs. ranked foes in … Read more