Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:
Economy:
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern seek first transcontinental railroad through a massive merger. — Associated Press.
Seven Virginia businesses land on Fortune Global 500. — Virginia Business (paywall).
Health care:
VCU Health to stop medicinal care for transgender youth. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Centra Southside Community Hospital announces emergency department expansion. — WSET-TV.
Education:
Pro-Palestine VCU student wins appeal, will receive degree after university withheld it. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).
Weather:
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