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Study Links Olive Oil to Lower Dementia MortalityHealth — 3dSpain approved changes to its olive-oil quality standards to strengthen traceability, authenticity and consumer confidence. Separately, research highlighted a consumer misconception that sweeter-tasting olive oil is healthier, while bitterness in fresh extra-virgin oil can reflect beneficial polyphenols.

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Snoop Dogg Jokes About Madonna at 2026 VMAs — Sep 28, 2026Snoop Dogg opened the 2026 VMAs joking Madonna "ain’t a virgin no more" after her set; she won Artist of the Year in the show’s L.A. return.

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Elena Vasquez Her advice to younger artists about believing in themselves came across as genuine and encouraging.

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Kentucky Shrine Case — Oct 1, 2026The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church’s challenge to zoning restrictions that blocked a planned grotto honoring the Virgin Mary, considering whether the decision violated federal protections against land-use rules that substantially burden religious exercise. Neighbors opposed the project over traffic concerns, while the church says lower courts misinterpreted the law.

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Maya Lindstrom Lower courts seem to have misread the law if they let local rules stop this project so easily.

Police Investigate Two Deaths Across Virgin IslandsWorld — Sep 23, 2026Greenwich officer Josh Weinstock received a MADD award after making 248 DWI arrests in five years. Separately, a house fire injured a resident and firefighter, while the town is collecting reports of September flood damage as officials assess whether to seek federal assistance.

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SMX Says Oil Volatility Elevates Recycled Plastic — Sep 15, 2026The articles converge on the idea that energy volatility and rising transport costs are turning plastic recycling from a sustainability gesture into a core economic strategy, as the “Age of Parity” sees recycled plastic increasingly compete with virgin material. They underscore how global tensions, fuel spikes, and affordability pressures are reshaping the materials economy, pushing governments and companies to treat recycling as an economic necessity rather than a fringe objective, with real-world examples from Syria, Bangladesh, and broader markets illustrate the shift.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Anduril Plans $3.7B Maryland Submarine Shipyard — 3dAnduril will invest $3.7 billion in a Sparrows Point, Md., shipyard for Virginia-class sub parts and won a Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion; operations expected in 2030.

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Virginia, Virginia Tech Face ACC MatchupsSports — 1dVirginia hosts Syracuse seeking an offensive rebound after scoring just seven points against Florida State, while the Cavaliers also need stronger leadership and defensive execution after uneven road performances. Syracuse arrives energized by a 42-41 overtime win over UConn, in which quarterback Amari Odom accounted for six touchdowns, setting up a test of Virginia’s defense and a chance for the Orange to build on their offensive momentum.

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Missing Children Prompt CODI Alerts Across VirginiaWorld — 4dVirginia authorities are seeking 4-year-old Messiah Ismael Muhammad, last seen Monday night at his Roanoke home wearing a white T-shirt and red, white and blue sweatpants; anyone with information should call Roanoke police at 540-853-2212. They are also seeking 13-year-old Elisa Ruth Brewer, last seen on foot in Virginia Beach on Sept. 27; anyone with information should call Virginia Beach police at 757-385-5000.

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West Virginia Upsets No. 25 Virginia 38-27 — Sep 20, 2026Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for 313 yards and five touchdowns as West Virginia upset No. 25 Virginia 38-27 and improved to 3-0.

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Priya Raman Hawkins turned the game around with his legs after a slow start through the air. Virginia never adjusted to stop the run.

Six Arrested in Virginia Massage-Business ProbesWorld — 3dThree women were arrested in a Virginia Beach investigation into suspected human trafficking and prostitution at massage businesses in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. Police said searches of a residence and four businesses yielded cash, four vehicles and electronic devices; the investigation remains ongoing.

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Virginia districts report full school accreditationPolitics — 2dPublic school divisions in Henrico, Warren County, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake all reported full state accreditation in Virginia’s latest results. Henrico and Chesapeake nearly tripled their Distinguished-school totals, Suffolk increased from two to six, and Warren County’s A.S. Rhodes Elementary ranked among the state’s top 20 schools for score improvement.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Florida State Routs Virginia 38-7 — Oct 1, 2026Florida State hosts Virginia in a pivotal ACC matchup, seeking to improve on a 2-2 start and address defensive struggles against a Cavaliers team that has opened 3-1. Virginia won the teams’ 2025 meeting in double overtime, while both sides will manage significant availability concerns ahead of Saturday’s game.

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No. 3 SMU tops Virginia Tech 3-0 — Sep 26, 2026No. 3 SMU defeated Virginia Tech 3-0 in Blacksburg, scoring twice in the first half and adding a late penalty kick. The undefeated Mustangs limited the Hokies to eight shots and improved to 8-0-1, while Virginia Tech fell to 5-3-1.

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Spanberger Administration Ends Youngkin-Era Virginia School Sports Rulemaking — Sep 21, 2026Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration has ended a rulemaking process that could have required Virginia school sports to be separated by sex, drawing criticism from Repu… — by Andrew Powell

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Derek Foss This reversal puts fairness at risk for female athletes. Keeping competition separated by sex protects opportunities that took decades to build.

Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium — Sep 17, 2026Analysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

College Basketball Teams Set 2026-27 Tipoff TimesSports — 3dTennessee and Virginia Tech women’s basketball and Iowa men’s basketball have announced tipoff and broadcast details for the 2026-27 season. Tennessee says every game will be available on television or streaming, while Virginia Tech’s schedule includes ACC Network Extra coverage for several nonconference games and 10 nationally televised matchups.

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School Staff Face Indictments in Ohio, VirginiaPolitics — 3dIn Cincinnati, assistant principal Steven Barton faces additional sexual-battery and grooming charges tied to four more students, on top of charges involving a 16-year-old; prosecutors allege he used his school position to access and exploit students. In Virginia’s Albemarle County, former school employee Michael Swiney faces nine additional sexual-abuse charges after three more children came forward, while three current or former district administrators were indicted separately over alleged failures to report suspected child abuse.

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Hardywood Acquires Starr Hill, Uniting Virginia’s Largest BreweriesBusiness — 2dRichmond-based Hardywood has acquired Charlottesville-area Starr Hill in an all-equity deal, bringing Virginia’s two largest craft brewers together. Both brands, teams, brewing sites and taprooms will continue operating, with Starr Hill’s owners taking a minority stake in Hardywood.

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West Virginia’s Rodriguez set for Arizona matchup — 3dWest Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez is set to face Arizona, where he led the Wildcats from 2012 to 2017, coached standout players and won the 2014 Pac-12 South title; the matchup also reunites him with his son and daughter, now on his WVU staff. Rodriguez praised Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and the Wildcats’ aggressive defense, while Arizona coach Brent Brennan expressed respect for Rodriguez as the Mountaineers arrive with a high-scoring offense.

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17-Year-Old West Virginia Football Recruit Killed in Indiana ShootingSports — 4dChris Wilson Jr., a 17-year-old Yorktown High School football standout committed to West Virginia, was shot and killed inside a vehicle in Muncie, Indiana, early Monday. Police are investigating; no suspect or motive had been announced, and school officials said there was no threat to students or the school.

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Police Search Missing Elderly Men in Three CitiesWorld — 3dPolice are seeking public help to find three older men: 71-year-old Pedro Padilla-Castillo in Tucson, 74-year-old Freddie Hatfield in Grover Beach, and a 78-year-old man in Virginia Beach. Authorities say Hatfield has medical conditions and may become disoriented, while the Virginia Beach man is considered critically missing.

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Pitt Beats Virginia Tech, Loses Heintschel to ACL Injury — Sep 28, 2026Undefeated Virginia Tech hosts unbeaten Pittsburgh at Lane Stadium in a pivotal early ACC matchup, with coach James Franklin urging fans to create a loud home-field advantage as Pitt faces its first road game of the season. The Hokies arrive after a fourth-quarter comeback at Boston College, but will face a potent Panthers offense led by quarterback Mason Heintschel and a defense that has been especially tough against the run.

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Wrong-Way Crashes Kill One, Injure TrooperAuto — 5dWrong-way driving incidents in Oregon, Virginia and Arizona involved suspected impaired drivers: an Oregon wrong-way driver died in a crash while the other driver was arrested on a DUII charge; in Virginia, a 71-year-old man was arrested after a head-on collision injured a state trooper. In Flagstaff, a woman suspected of DUI was arrested after striking a patrol vehicle.

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FSU Rout Virginia 38-7, Daniels Sets Five-TD Record — 6dAshton Daniels set the FSU single-game record with five rushing touchdowns and 136 yards in a 38-7 win over Virginia on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Derek Foss FSU looked completely in control from start to finish. That kind of rushing attack should carry them deep into the season.