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☆ Port of Virginia is making big changes to become No. 1 on the East Coast for super-sized ocean containerships
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

The dredging project is expected to be completed in Fall 2025, making the Port of Virginia the deepest and widest harbor on the East Coast. "Ultra-large container vessels have challenged every port," said Stephen Edwards, CEO of the Port of Virginia. Edwards said the port was able to quickly absorb Baltimore freight because of the ocean carrier service overlap in calling on the Port of Virginia, Baltimore and Port of New York/New Jersey. In January, the port became the first East Coast port to power all its terminals with 100% clean energy, eight years ahead of the 2032 target it set for that goal. The expansion will increase the fleet at NIT to 152 electric stacking cranes, seven electric rail cranes, and 31 electric ship-to-shore cranes.

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The cost of pawn shop loans can be high, but in some situations they can offer financial leeway. How pawnshop loans workThe process of getting a pawnshop loanPawnbrokers assess your items just as they do for customers looking to pawn for a direct sale. About 60% of users of pawn loans, title loans, or payday loans were turned down partially or in full for requested mainstream credit sources, according to the CFPB. Unlike qualifications for personal loans, pawn loans don't require a credit check or information on financial assets. Pawnshop loans can get expensive because they have higher interest rates and fees compared to traditional loans.

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☆ Housing 'affordability has just totally collapsed,' economist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"Since the pandemic, affordability has just totally collapsed," said Chen Zhao, a senior economist at Redfin. February 2021 was the last month when the typical household earned more money than they needed to afford the median home. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets the standard of affordability at 30% of household income. Affordability deficit narrowed in FebruaryThe average household fell short $29,448 to afford a home in February, according to Redfin. The affordability deficit narrowed because rates have been on a consistent decline since the last peak in October, according to Zhao.

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☆ Opinion: Hey parents, don’t text your kids at school
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Opinion Jill Filipovic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Hey, parents, leave your kids alone. There is the obvious threat of school shootings, which is surely one reason why parents may want their children to have phones on them. Several parents told me that they also strive to stay connected to their kids in emergencies, while minimizing distractions at school. Social media platforms need to do their part in restricting access to their platforms for young kids. And school leadership need to stand up, even in the face of anxious or demanding parents.

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☆ Coastal cities are sinking in the US and pushing sea level rise into overdrive
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Dozens of cities along the US coastline are sinking at alarming rates, leaving them far more exposed to devastating flooding from sea level rise than previously thought, scientists reported Wednesday. Cities on the East Coast where sinking land is exacerbating sea level rise include New York City and Atlantic City; Virginia Beach; Charleston, South Carolina; and Savannah, Georgia. As much as a third of sea level rise in this region over the next three decades could come from the sinking effect, the report found. This is a particular problem in areas where new coastal land has been created over the years by backfilling with sediment. Additionally, researchers say most sea level rise studies make projections for the end of the century, which “is viewed as too far (away) to begin planning,” Shirzaei said.

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(AP) — Lefty Driesell, the Hall of Fame coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday. Driesell was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007, but his entry into the Naismith shrine proved more elusive. He went 9-14 in his debut, one of only two times over an entire season in which he would finish with a losing record as a college coach. Congratulations.”After leaving Maryland, Driesell was hired in 1988 by James Madison, a small Virginia school that finished 10-18 in 1987. I figured it out pretty quickly.”___AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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☆ Meet a millennial DINK who's been able to buy 2 boats and a convertible: 'You couldn't ask for a better life'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When Tiffany Wasiuk, 42, heard from her now-husband on their first date that he never wanted children, she was pretty much ready to marry him. “That was amazing that we actually met, and I found someone that never wanted children as well,” she said. The lifestyle choice has also meant a level of financial stability and preparedness that’s become a hallmark of DINKs. “And I know not having children has contributed largely to that expense.”AdvertisementLike many other DINKs, Wasiuk and her husband enjoy traveling. Her parents also had a boat at the marina, and they were able to join Wasiuk and her husband for boating adventures.

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Virginia is not the only state grappling with skill games, but the efforts there reflect points in a larger debate nationwide as they have exploded in popularity. It is also backed by skill games producer Pace-O-Matic, which has given hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign donations to legislators in recent years. It would tax skill games revenue at 15% and would not explicitly limit the total number of machines that could exist. The skill games debate is a rare issue that doesn't split along partisan lines, and lawmakers have gone around and around on it for years. The General Assembly voted in 2020 to ban skill games, taking on the issue at the same time they were clearing the way for casinos for the first time.

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☆ A convoy calling themselves 'God's army' plans to head to the Texas border to stop migrants from entering the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA convoy of hundreds of people plans to head to the Texas border to stop migrants crossing into the country from Mexico. The group, called "Take Our Border Back," is organizing on Telegram and now has more than 1,600 followers. The group said that one of their goals is to stop illegal immigration immediately and close the border. It is not clear how the group plans to confront migrants at the border and stop them from entering. Chambers described those troops as "holding the line," and said his convoy would go to an area about 30 miles away.

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☆ A restaurant owner claims a job candidate stole money from the tip jar while they were waiting to be interviewed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA restaurant owner in Virginia said that some diners and passers-by have been helping themselves to staff's takings, including one job candidate who she claimed stuck their hand in the tip jar on the way into their interview. Turbeville said that she didn't report the job candidate she claimed stole money to the police. Related storiesAfter interviewing the candidate, the restaurant's manager noticed that the $5 bill that had been in the tip jar had disappeared, Turbeville told BI. For tipped staff, tips can make up up to $9.87 of this, but employers have to pay these workers at least $2.13 an hour. But since the restaurant posted a video of the tip jar being stolen on Instagram, "everyone's been really supportive of us, she said.

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☆ My family has traveled to 20 states and 20 countries. My young kids have been everywhere from Colombia, to Turks and Caicos, to Florida.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-09 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My parents introduced me to traveling with road trips, and I've done the same with my kids. AdvertisementAs a child, I eagerly awaited the annual road trips across the US with my parents and two siblings. On our trips, we've learned everything from the art of lei-making in Maui to the Black history of Cartagena. In 2018, Taryn White and her family went to Medellin, Colombia, and stopped to enjoy some colorful street art. Taryn White and her family have been all over the world together, from Aspen to Turks and Caicos.

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☆ 50 cities showing where rents are surging or dropping compared to home values — and how to determine whether it's worth buying or renting, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But home prices are still on the rise, according to a November 28 note from Selma Hepp, the chief economist at CoreLogic. The outcome is that many remain renters, which drives up demand for rental property and the cost of rent. If the cost of rent is 20% below the price of owning a home monthly, then it may be comparable. Rent prices are based on listings from Rent.com. For example, take the cost of rent over five years; let's say it's $3,000 x 12 months = $36,000 annually.

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☆ I was raised in Virginia but didn't appreciate it until I left. Here's what I miss most about my home state.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Hayley Hutson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I was born and raised in Virginia but I didn't appreciate it enough until I left at 22. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . These are a few of the things I miss most about living in Virginia. I was less than an hour's drive away from Washington, DCThere's a special place in my heart for Washington, DC. The state has endless opportunities for outdoor adventureIf you're the outdoorsy type, Virginia has just about everything you could hope for.

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☆ Some Chick-fil-A customers can now skip the drive-thru and have their chicken sandwiches delivered by drone
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chick-fil-A began testing drone delivery in Texas and North Carolina last year. Retailers and restaurants testing drone service include Walmart, Amazon, and Jersey Mike's. Chick-fil-A restaurants in Granbury, Texas, and Durham, North Carolina, have been testing drone deliveries since September 2022. AdvertisementIn Florida, customers within the restaurant's drone drop zone can order delivery by drone through the Chick-fil-A app. Drone delivery is still experimental in the US but is catching on among top retailers and restaurant chains.

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A European company has canceled plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines in coastal Virginia, the latest sign of struggle within the U.S.'s nascent industry. Dominion said its 176-turbine project will be the largest offshore wind farm under development in the U.S. The main appeal of offshore wind for supporters, including environmentalists and many state governments, is that it doesn't burn fossil fuels and therefore drive climate change. But opponents claim offshore wind is inherently unworkable without massive financial subsidies. But the costs of renewable energy — wind, solar, and other forms — have been declining, while becoming increasingly competitive, he said.

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☆ Biden is the problem
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But President Biden's political footing remains on shaky ground, as he polls poorly with voters. AdvertisementAdvertisementBiden's polling woes are raising eyebrowsFor months, Biden has generally been in a statistical tie with Trump regarding a 2024 matchup. Those concerns have led to a sizable bloc of Democrats expressing a desire for a new presidential nominee, even with Biden running for reelection next year. Biden won Michigan by nearly 3 points in 2020, making it a key state in his 2024 political calculus. Despite Biden's own party coasting to victory in several key elections, his inability to separate himself from Trump in national polls should cause the Democratic Party to broach a tough conversation: Is Biden the problem?

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☆ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore brings his message of patriotism to Virginia's legislative elections: 'We're just letting folks in the Commonwealth know to keep fighting'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Wes Moore on Saturday went to Virginia to stump for Democratic legislative candidates. Moore, a US Army veteran, took his message of reclaiming patriotism to military-heavy Hampton Roads. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "So we're just letting folks in the Commonwealth know to keep fighting and that victory is ahead." "As a fellow veteran, Governor Moore's message of reclaiming patriotism resonated with me," he said on Saturday.

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In total, the cancellations equate to nearly one-fifth of President Joe Biden’s goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. Despite the setbacks, offshore wind continues to move forward, the White House said, citing recent investments by New York state and approval by the Interior Department of the nation’s largest planned offshore wind farm in Virginia. Hardy spoke at the American Clean Power industry group’s offshore wind conference in Boston last month on a panel with Morris. Phil Murphy, has established increasingly stringent clean energy goals, moving from 100% clean energy by 2050 to 100% by 2035. “Offshore wind is a lot bigger than Ørsted.”The first U.S. commercial-scale offshore wind farms are currently under construction: Vineyard Wind off Massachusetts and South Fork Wind off Rhode Island and New York.

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Wind energy developer Orsted is writing off $4 billion, due largely to the cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey whose financial challenges mirror those facing the nascent industry. Some projects already have been canceled, and many offshore wind developers are seeking better terms from governments with whom they have already contracted. Despite the challenges, some wind projects are moving forward. Orsted said it is proceeding with its Revolution Wind project in Connecticut and Rhode Island. And New Jersey still has several other offshore wind projects in various stages of development, with four new proposals submitted in August alone.

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Murphy said Orsted was facing the same supply chain, inflation and other challenges that competitors in the offshore wind industry face. The decision was the latest in a series of setbacks for the offshore wind industry in the northeast. A handful of other offshore wind projects have been canceled. And New Jersey still has several other offshore wind projects in various stages of development, with four new proposals submitted in August alone. The White House in statement Tuesday night noted that in just the past week several investments in offshore wind had been made.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A power company's plans for an enormous offshore wind farm off Virginia's coast gained key federal approval Tuesday after the Biden Administration evaluated the project's potential impact on the environment. The utility will still need federal approval of its construction and operation plans before more pilings rise above the Atlantic Ocean. Dominion said its project will be the largest offshore wind farm under development in the United States. The administration said it wants to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 — enough to power more than 10 million homes. The Southern Environmental Law Center cited the importance of offshore wind for cutting carbon pollution, which fuels climate change.

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☆ Maine town of Lewiston is the scene of the latest US mass shooting
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

- RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022: A 15-year-old shot and killed five people and was apprehended after a manhunt. - UVALDE, Texas, May 25, 2022: A teenager opened fire at an elementary school in the South Texas town, killing 19 students and two teachers. - BOULDER, Colorado, March 22, 2021: A mass shooting at a supermarket killed 10 people, including a police officer. - MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 26, 2020: A man opened fire at the Molson Coors Beverage Co brewing complex, killing five co-workers before he committed suicide. - AURORA, Illinois, Feb. 15, 2019: A man opened fire at an Illinois factory after being fired, killing five workers before he was killed by police.

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Hobbs said he brought it up nonstop, even in front of others, which irked Youngkin. Should he decide to make the leap after next month's elections, a potential campaign would face significant logistical hurdles. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign, though Rexrode and others working for Youngkin's PAC have years of national political experience. Several other voters there said they were familiar with Youngkin and praised the job he’s done but said he shouldn’t run. In Virginia, Republican voters and legislators praised his performance as governor so far, but many said they want Youngkin to finish the job he signed up for.

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☆ Americans' average rent payments have jumped to $2,047. This chart shows how affordability has evolved in the last decade.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The typical rent in the US climbed 3.2% year-over-year to hit $2,047 in September, Zillow data shows. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe typical US monthly rent payment climbed to $2,047 in September, according to Zillow data. While the total monthly bill is higher on average, the rate of rent price growth has slowed down for 19 consecutive months. Typical monthly rent prices hit $1,281 in January 2015, $1,446 in January 2018, and $1,594 in January 2021. AdvertisementAdvertisementOut of the 50 largest US metropolitan areas, September rents climbed the most month-over-month in Milwaukee (0.8%), Virginia Beach (0.8%), and Philadelphia (0.7%).

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The creators of the hit crime drama "Better Call Saul" on Monday won the dismissal of a defamation and trademark infringement lawsuit by Liberty Tax Service for depicting a shady fictional tax firm that appeared to resemble its own. Gardephe said Liberty Tax offered no "particularly compelling" allegations that viewers would be confused into thinking Sweet Liberty was one of its more than 2,500 offices. "Better Call Saul" starred Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman, a corrupt lawyer also known as Jimmy McGill. Peter Siachos, a lawyer for Liberty Tax, said his client will explore its legal options, including an appeal or refiling the lawsuit in a state court. Both said their use of Sweet Liberty was protected by the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment.

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