Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Politics:
Republican abortion bill banned from Virginia’s 2025 legislative session. — Virginia Mercury.
Youngkin bans DeepSeek AI on state devices, networks. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Trump appoints Terry Cole, Youngkin cabinet member, to head DEA. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Education:
Proposal in Franklin County to add a team roster spot for foreign exchange students fails. — The Roanoke Times (paywall).
Weather:
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