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HUD to move into National Science Foundation building in Alexandria
HUD is relocating its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to the National Science Foundation building in Alexandria.
Raft acquires N3bula Systems for undisclosed amount
McLean-based defense technology company Raft announced last week it has acquired weapons technology developer N3bula Systems.
Israel-Iran conflict fuels oil surge, economic fears grow
Israel’s attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold surged and the dollar rose as markets retreated, signaling a flight to investments perceived as more safe. After years of sky-high inflation in the […]
Consumer sentiment rises in June after six-month slump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China. The preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s closely […]
Trump EPA moves to repeal climate rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove billions of dollars in costs for industry and help “unleash” American energy. The EPA also proposed weakening a regulation […]
Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
FAA nominee Bryan Bedford faces Senate scrutiny over safety record, pilot training standards, and air traffic modernization after a fatal D.C. crash.
Virginia Congress members press for details on Fort Eustis layoffs
A bipartisan delegation is seeking more transparency regarding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command moving its headquarters .
Old Dominion Job Corps to lay off 130 in Amherst
Amherst County-based Old Dominion Job Corps Center will lay off 130 people on June 30.
Warner, Kaine condemn closure of Job Corps centers
Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have condemned the Department of Labor’s decision to shut down contractor-run Job Corps centers.
Is DEI done at the University of Virginia?
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Justice Department push the University of Virginia to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Virginia unemployment rate rises slightly in April to 3.3%
Virginia’s unemployment rates continue to see an incremental rise, according to data from the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, also known as Virginia Works.
Virginia unemployment spike ‘an economic shock,’ economist says
For the week ending May 10, 3,992 people filed initial unemployment insurance claims which is 46.8% higher than the previous week's 2,720 claims and a 67.3% increase over a comparable week last year (2,386).
