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Letter: ‘Obsession with Israel’ is not disproportionate

In response to Jonah Goldberg’s Sept. 27 op-ed, “The obsession with Israel is wildly disproportionate,” I submit that news outlets’ obsession with Israel is actually proportionate to Israel’s outsized influence on U.S. policies in the Middle East. The obsession by…

Bottle Sizes

Decades ago, almost every California winery used standard sizes of bottles, most of which weighed less than 3 pounds when filled. A case of wine, 12 bottles, weighs less than 35 pounds.

Go away with ... Lily Vakili

Born in Honduras and raised in that Central American country, as well as the United States, Thailand and Puerto Rico, musician Lily Vakili said hearing so many different genres of music set the tone for what she wanted to do…

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YWCA Sprout School teachers, parents and students, including Thompson, 3, protest outside the school because of chronic understaffing on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

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YWCA Sprout School teacher Jacquelyn Williams reacts to the school closing on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

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YWCA Sprout School teacher Jaquelyn Williams reacts the school closing on Monday Oct. 5, 2026 in Richmond, Va.

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YWCA Sprout School teacher Jacquelyn Williams reacts to the school closing on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

NextEra-Dominion Energy merger stories

NextEra Energy's $67 billion bid to acquire Dominion Energy has stirred much controversy since its announcement earlier this year.

Where to find pumpkins around Richmond

Pumpkin patches are opening across the Richmond area, bringing hayrides, corn mazes, games, food and, of course, plenty of pumpkins. Whether you want a full day of fall activities or just need to pick out a pumpkin, here are eight…

Maryland's surveillance pricing ban

State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, wants to ban surveillance pricing. Maryland this month became the first state to do so, with a bill focused on groceries.

New Jersey surveillance pricing ban

State Sen Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, wants to ban surveillance pricing. New Jersey will ban the use of personal data to customize grocery prices next year.

Connecticut surveillance pricing law

State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, wants to ban surveillance pricing. Connecticut will require retailers to disclose when they've used personal data to increase the price a consumer pays.

Some Virginia consumer protection efforts

State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, wants to ban surveillance pricing in Virginia, saying it's illegal to use consumers' personala data to set customized, higher prices for individuals. Here are some recent stories about Virginia's consumer protection efforts.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh smiles after game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 27 in Seattle.

Sen. Perry's surveillance pricing ban

State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, says businesses shouldn't be able to use your personal data to charge customized, higher prices. Here's her bill.

House Bill 121

State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun, wants to ban surveillance pricing with legislation in the 2027 General Assembly session. A House of Delegates committee decided to postpone any action on the use of personal data to customize higher prices as proposed…

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Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov shoots during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Oct. 1 in San Jose.

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Former Kentucky and current New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns is introduced to the crowd during Big Blue Madness at Central Bank Center on Oct. 2 in Lexington, Ky.

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University of Richmond defensive linemen Camden Byrd (l) and Braxton Lassiter (r) celebrated after a sack against Furman at Robins Stadium on Sept. 26.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May throws during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on Sept. 26 in Milwaukee.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes throws during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their NL Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 4 in Los Angeles.

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Benedictine's Price Draucker (1) goes to clear the ball against Collegiate's Yuma Sakagami (13).

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Benedictine's Noah Gill controls the ball on defense against Collegiate.

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Nasir Diggs-Majied scored Collegiate's second goal in a 2-0 win at home against Benedictine on Oct. 1.

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LIFE TRIBUTE: MRS. ELVA E ROGERS

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. watches from the sidelines during a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 4 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb makes a reception during a game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Oct. 4 in Houston.

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The ball movement of the University of Richmond offense was among the things that helped convince Penn State transfer guard Dominick Stewart to become a Spider, he said.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye rushes against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 4 in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott attempts a pass during a game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. on Oct. 4 in Houston.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sidelines during a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 4 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 4 in Orchard Park, N.Y.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 4 in Philadelphia.

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Florida running back Jadan Baugh carries the ball during the third quarter against Missouri at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3 in Columbus, Mo.

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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood steps back to pass against Minnesota during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium on Oct. 3 in Minneapolis.

The flawed logic of Medicare for All | Bloomberg News

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan, has a simple pitch to voters. Imagine, he says, a health-insurance plan with “no premium, no copay, no deductible — just healthcare when you need it.” El-Sayed and other proponents call…

Confessions of a political handicapper | Nathan L. Gonzales

What if we got it all wrong? That’s the question that usually goes through my mind at this point in every election cycle. Because 25 years of experience in analyzing elections has made me more humble than cocky.

One Reservation Covers the Whole Trip, Not Just the Room

Most vacation planning means juggling a dozen decisions: where to stay, where to eat, what to do with the afternoon, who watches the kids while the adults play golf. Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg approaches it differently. One address on the…

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Cabell West, 2026 Richmond Christmas Mother, with John Walker, SOAR365 President & CEO