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Published on 03:47 GMT

Virginia hemp businesses file lawsuit over new restrictions taking effect Saturday

LYCNHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A major change is about to reshape Virginia’s hemp industry, with new restrictions set to take effect Saturday as several businesses try to stop the law in court. Seven hemp businesses are suing the governor, attorney general, and …

Source: WSET - Virginia - Center-right
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of …

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Published on 00:25 GMT

AG Clark sues over effort to undermine Affordable Care Act protections

Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will make health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain. …

Source: Insurancenewsnet - Pending
Published on 07:36 GMT

Your beach bag may not be safe at these popular US beaches

Aug. 14, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Realizing your wallet was stolen while you were swimming in the ocean can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect beach day. Most beach vacationers look forward to frolicking in the water and basking in the sunshine, but forget how …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Virginia Tech selected as one of 14 schools to train new generation of mining engineers

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech is one of 14 accredited mining programs selected to receive a share of $100 million announced by President Trump on Aug. 7, aimed at doubling the number of mining engineering graduates in the United States within two …

Source: WDBJ7 - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Costs continue to rise for Virginia’s colleges and universities

Students enrolled in Virginia’s higher education institutes can expect to spend more this year. Tuition, instructional and auxiliary fees, and room and board have increased for full-time, in-state undergraduate students, according to an annual report from …

Source: WVTF - Virginia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Burning Question: What's the Safest Full-Face Helmet for Your Riding Style?

Growing research on sport-related concussions has led to dramatically improved helmet safety technology across all sports globally. Advancements such as slip-planes, 3-dimensional shock-absorbing bumpers, and inner shell materials have made helmets safer …

Source: Pink Bike - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Virginia Lottery delivers record sales of $6.36 billion in FY26

Record-breaking online lottery sales take Virginia Lottery to new heights The Virginia Lottery has generated record annual lottery sales of $6.36 billion for the fiscal year ended 30 June, benefiting from strong growth from its online lottery platform. The …

Source: Gaming Intelligence - Neutral
Published on 04:27 GMT

Officials unveil new data center principles

CHARLESTON - While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials with the …

Source: The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 02:40 GMT

Dulles CBP agriculture specialists seize 440 pounds of unprocessed cotton in traveler baggage

STERLING, Virginia – This story may seem to be hanging by a thread, but this was certainly no yarn as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists seized about 440 pounds of unprocessed cotton that arrived in passenger baggage at Washington …

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Published on 00:36 GMT

What’s going around? COVID-19 activity rising, Cyclospora update, Salmonella outbreak

10 News’ “What’s Going Around” looks at trending health topics and local respiratory virus data in the Roanoke region and across Virginia. Thanks to a partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, the station …

Source: WSLS - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Data Center Debate Draws Crowd as Residents Demand Transparency, Local Control (8-13-2026)

A crowd gathered in Warren County to voice growing concerns over the rapid expansion of data centers across Virginia, with residents questioning everything from water use and electrical demand to tax incentives, transmission lines, and the role local …

Source: Royal Examiner - Virginia - Center-left
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Virginia Governor And AG Defend New Hemp Product Restrictions From Industry Lawsuit

“This new law creates clear standards for business participation in the marketplace.. My office stands ready to defend this law that will keep Virginians safe.” By Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury Seven Virginia hemp businesses are asking a federal judge …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Virginia experts concerned about long-term water impact of Google data center

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Experts are raising concerns about the long-term impact of Google’s planned Botetourt County data center on the region’s water supply, citing aging infrastructure, drought conditions, and growing demand on Carvins Cove. The …

Source: WDBJ7 - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

BBB in Virginia Warns Customers Over Crown Coins Sweepstakes Casino

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Central Virginia has warned consumers to steer clear of a platform called Crown Coins, a sweepstakes casino, which is first – not fully regulated under state laws and secondly, tied to a litany of complaints. BBB Has …

Source: Gambling News - New York - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It’s complicated, experts say

Experts are warning that consumable hemp products found on shelves after Texas changed its rules to make delta-8 and other cannabinoids illegal may still be a risk to consumers. On July 31, the Texas State Department of Health and Human Services enacted …

Source: Dallas Observer - Texas - Neutral
Published on 05:44 GMT

Scripps (SSP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Head of Investor Relations - Carolyn Pione Micheli President and CEO - Adam Symson Chief Financial Officer - Jason Combs TAKEAWAYS Total Revenue -- $490.4 million, …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles

CHARLESTON - While several states are rushing to place moratoriums on data center development, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a seven-point set of principles to guide the state data center program. Morrisey, officials with the …

Source: Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia - Pending
Published on 02:58 GMT

Oma’s Pride Recalls Dog Food Over Salmonella Concerns in 11 States

Oma’s Pride, a pet food manufacturer based in Avon, Connecticut, has issued a voluntary recall of 639 bags of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe frozen raw dog food due to potential salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

Vithy Advances Industrial Safety with Reliable Bag Filter Solutions as a Leading China Supplier

JINSHAN, SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shanghai Vithy Filter System Co., Ltd (Vithy) recognizes that global industrial sectors face growing pressure to enhance operational safety and environmental compliance; in response …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 06:31 GMT

CONSUMERS REMINDED TO REVIEW INSURANCE POLICIES AHEAD OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

HONOLULU — With the first of two approaching Pacific weather systems possibly causing heavy rain and flooding over the weekend, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division is encouraging residents to take steps now to …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 07:36 GMT

NOXCAT Outlines Consumer-First Vision for Web3 at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOXCAT participated in Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026), held on July 29–30 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, joining builders, institutions, investors, infrastructure providers and …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Texas Mandatory Right to Appraisal Is Only as Strong as the Rules That Govern It, Says Consumer Advocate

Right to Appraisal law offers major consumer protections, but rules determine whether it delivers the indemnification legislators intended and insureds deserve. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas has taken …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

King of Mattresses Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award, Redefining Sleep Solutions in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that King of Mattresses has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Mattresses category for Vancouver. This recognition …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MKS Financial Services Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Regina Families Plan for the Future With Consumer Choice Award

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that MKS Financial Services Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Financial Planning category. The …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Shawn's Property Management celebrates 25 years of serving Regina with 10th Consumer Choice Award

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Shawn's Property Management Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Property Management category. The …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 22:39 GMT

Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

$88 Million Verdict in First Federal Covidien Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial

Highest Compensatory Mesh Verdict in United States History PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Editor's Note: Levin Papantonio can now provide members of the media with trial exhibits and documents that were …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Phio Pharmaceuticals Secures U.S. Notice of Allowance for INTASYL Compound PH-894 Targeting BRD4 Protein

PH-894 protection for chemical structure, genetic sequencing and broad application for proliferative and infectious diseases in U.S. Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:23 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER & BURRILL PARTNERS NAMED TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS FOR 2026 BY LAWDRAGON

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Stacey Sullivan and Brian Weinhart have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Real …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Armada Law Injury Attorneys Named Fastest-Growing Law Firm in South Carolina on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Greenville personal injury firm ranks #651 nationally across all categories, #13 among legal companies across the country, and #1 law firm in South Carolina. GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Armada Law Injury …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

BJRC Recruiting Releases 2026 Legal and Finance Compensation Guide for Canadian Employers

The free guide sets out projected starting salaries for Executive, Finance & Accounting, and Legal & Compliance roles, informed by thousands of job placements. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BJRC …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

California's New 3-Day Used Car Return Law Puts Vehicle Condition Documentation in the Spotlight

California's SB 766 adds a 3-day cancellation right for qualifying used vehicles, putting greater focus on vehicle condition records. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new California law taking effect October …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National Wellness Month, Details Her Personal Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher of Haute-Lifestyle.com, in commemoration of National Wellness Month, details her survival story in the nonfiction narrative memoir “ …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

SeeResponse Launches Signal-Based Outbound Service That Times B2B Outreach to Real Buying Triggers

Instead of static cold lists, the service watches for live signals such as hiring activity, team expansion, and leadership changes. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SeeResponse, a B2B growth marketing …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

SKLAR KIRSH PARTNERS ANDREW KIRSH AND KATY CONROY TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS FOR 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partners Andrew Kirsh and Katy Conroy have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Real …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

ExpertPages® Releases New Data on AI Adoption in Litigation: 35% of Expert Witnesses Now Using Generative AI Tools

Follow-Up to the 2026 Top Line Report Reveals How AI is Driving Productivity, Despite High Concerns Over "Hallucinations" SAUSALITO, CT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its recent release highlighting …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

Senior Justice Law Firm Celebrates 10 Years with New Headquarters and 'Senior Justice Law Firm Tower' in Boca Raton

The largest elder abuse law firm in the United States marks a decade of growth with an expanded Boca Raton headquarters and nationwide reach. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Justice Law Firm, the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

MICHIGAN SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYERS FILES SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUIT AGAINST DR. OUMAIR AEJAZ AND METRO DETROIT HOSPITAL

Lawsuit Alleges Plaintiff, Jane Doe, Was Sexually Assaulted By Doctor At Metro Detroit-Area Hospital Where She Was Admitted As Patient FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Prosperity for US Foundation Releases White Paper on Direct Democracy and Citizen Petition Rights

“The Battle for Direct Democracy in America” Calls for Stronger Citizen Petition Rights and Modernized Digital Signatures WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:14 GMT

Gary Gottlieb Named Among Toronto’s Top 3 Divorce Lawyers for 2026

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toronto family lawyer Gary Gottlieb has been ranked No. 3 among Toronto’s top-rated divorce lawyers for 2026 in a list published by FamilyLLB, a Canadian publication focused on …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:03 GMT

Main Street Economics Warns National Debt Will Hit $40 Trillion This Week

Les Rubin: “We Are Spending Our Way Toward Financial Ruin” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is on the verge of another staggering fiscal milestone, with the national debt now above $39.93 …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

IronOrbit Named a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IronOrbit, a specialized cloud service provider of AI-ready Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and managed IT solutions, announces that it has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner® …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Gary Askin as Senior Advisor for Fraud Risk, Intelligence & Strategic Investigations

Former Waterloo Regional Police Superintendent and senior fraud executive brings over four decades of investigative, intelligence and leadership experience. TORONTO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:12 GMT

Complete Care Announces Shelby Reid as Chief Executive Officer, Advancing Patient-Centered Healthcare

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Complete Care has announced the appointment of Shelby Reid as chief executive officer, promoting the longtime executive after 17 years of leadership and service with the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Resolve Legal Group Receives 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Its Client-Centred Approach to Family Law

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Resolve Legal Group has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Lawyer – Family Law category for Southern Alberta. …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:05 GMT

Burrow & Associates Brings Whole-Recovery Conversations to Georgia Families Through Crashes, Claims & Clarity

Ongoing podcast examines the medical, emotional, financial and legal questions that can arise long after an accident. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An accident may last only seconds, but its aftermath can …

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