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Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

By Nate Raymond July 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to allow immigration authorities to re-detain a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.
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Authors Collaborate on Anti-Censorship Event Amidst Book Bans

Authors Collaborate on Anti-Censorship Event Amidst Book Bans

Recently, authors Meg Medina and Sara Raasch collaborated on an anti-censorship event at BookPeople RVA in Richmond, Virginia. The event, held in partnership with James River Writers, aimed to raise funds for Authors Against Book Bans. It featured a community read-in where participants brought their favorite banned books to read. Following the read-in, Medina and Raasch engaged in a discussion about the importance of defending the right to read. The event was part of a broader movement against book bans, highlighting the role of authors and readers in advocating for literary freedom.
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Cracker Barrel Sells Maple Street Biscuit Company Amid Restructuring Efforts

Cracker Barrel Sells Maple Street Biscuit Company Amid Restructuring Efforts

Cracker Barrel Sells Maple Street Biscuit Company Amid Restructuring Efforts
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Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

Virginia officials have released a scientific study on the state's groundwater supply and the possible impact of data centers after months of delays and mounting criticism
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Co-owner of New York Giants, Gotham FC sponsors racecar for Dystany Spurlock

Co-owner of New York Giants, Gotham FC sponsors racecar for Dystany Spurlock

Dystany Spurlock — the first Black woman to race in NASCAR — will drive in the ARCA race at IRP with a sponsorship from Emily Tisch Sussman.
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Federal Court Upholds NRC's Generic Environmental Review for Nuclear Plant License Renewals

Federal Court Upholds NRC's Generic Environmental Review for Nuclear Plant License Renewals

A federal appeals court has upheld the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) use of a generic environmental analysis for nuclear plant license renewals. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against environmental groups Beyond Nuclear and the Sierra Club, who challenged the NRC's 2024 revision to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS). The petitioners argued that the NRC failed to adequately consider the risks posed by aging reactor components and climate-driven hazards like storms and flooding. However, the court found that the NRC had reasonably supported its determination that the environmental impacts of severe accidents during extended nuclear plant operation are 'small.' This decision reinforces the NRC's ability to resolve common environmental issues generically, rather than reanalyzing them in every individual licensing proceeding.
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Federal Court Upholds NRC's Generic Severe-Accident Review for Nuclear Plant License Renewals

Federal Court Upholds NRC's Generic Severe-Accident Review for Nuclear Plant License Renewals

A federal appeals court has upheld the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) use of a generic environmental analysis for nuclear plant license renewals. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected a petition by environmental groups Beyond Nuclear and the Sierra Club, which challenged the NRC's 2024 revision to the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS). The petitioners argued that the NRC failed to consider adequately how aging components and climate change could affect the risk of severe reactor accidents. However, the court found that the NRC had reasonably supported its determination that the environmental impacts of severe accidents during extended nuclear plant operation are 'small.' This decision is significant for operating reactor owners, license-renewal applicants, and advanced nuclear developers as it reinforces the NRC's ability to resolve common environmental issues generically.
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AvalonBay Sells 217-Unit Property in Vienna, Virginia to Linden Property Group

AvalonBay Sells 217-Unit Property in Vienna, Virginia to Linden Property Group

AvalonBay Sells 217-Unit Property in Vienna, Virginia to Linden Property Group
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Cubs roster move: James Triantos called up, Kevin Alcántara optioned

Cubs roster move: James Triantos called up, Kevin Alcántara optioned

The second-round pick of the Cubs in 2021 will make his MLB debut.
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Who can afford a first home in Jacksonville right now?

Who can afford a first home in Jacksonville right now?

Jacksonville is affordable for some, but a new report shows retail workers face a 40-year wait for a down payment on a home.
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Billy Idol's biggest hits are coming to a city near you, shop tickets

Billy Idol's biggest hits are coming to a city near you, shop tickets

Billy Idol's 2026 tour is rocking cities across North America. Here's how you can get last-minute tickets.
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Outdoor giant now closing 91 stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Outdoor giant now closing 91 stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

True boat lovers reject the popular saying that the two happiest days of a boater's life are the day they buy the boat and the day they sell it. For them, happiness is putting the boat in the water and sailing off, never-ending expenses included.  That devotion drove a boom in boat sales ...