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The new report says buying a home is out of reach of many working households in Virginia Beach, which could negatively impact the city’s workforce and business retention. (Photo by Mechelle Hankerson)

Many Virginia Beach workers can’t afford rent in the city. New study recommends steps to fix that.

The Virginia Beach City Council has said tackling housing accessibility is one of its top priorities.

SCOTUS rejects abortion pill challenge; readers' dads give their best advice

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the FDA's rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. NPR readers share the best advice their dads have given.

The new Michael Phelps may be a Frenchman. Gold medalist Leon Marchand stands with silver medalist Tomoyuki Matsushita, left, of Japan, and bronze medalist Carson Foster, of the United States, following the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday in Nanterre, France.

The once-mighty U.S. swim team sinks in early Olympic races, winning only two golds

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

Trump lies about Harris’ race. And, Olympic rugby player takes over TikTok

Former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' biracial identity on stage at the NABJ conference. And, U.S. rugby player Ilona Maher becomes a standout at the Olympic Games.

Fencer Jason Pryor is ranked number one in the U.S. in men's epee and will compete at the Rio Olympics in August. Pryor, 28, is considered relatively short for a fencer at 5-foot-9, but is exceptionally quick.

'A Fantasy Of A Fantasy': U.S. Fencer Jason Pryor On Reaching The Olympics

He never imagined he could make it to the Olympics, but 28-year-old fencer Jason Pryor will be competing at this summer's games in Rio de Janeiro. He's ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in men's epee fencing.

Photographing the assassination attempt of former President Trump

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with photojournalist Doug Mills about the viral photograph he took of what appears to be a bullet passing by former President Donald Trump's head at yesterday's rally.

Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Gabino Iglesias, about his new book "House of Bone and Rain."

Obama's campaign echoes as Milwaukee delegates go to the DNC

Milwaukee delegates head to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This DNC is drawing comparisons to the campaign that launched Barack Obama’s presidency.

2nd apparent assassination attempt on Trump: Everything we know so far

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump with an AK-style rifle with scope.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens, Topple Buildings In Gaza City

The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 42 people died Sunday and more than 50 people were wounded. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks were continuing at "full force."

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