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Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
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Richmond water crisis delays start of Virginia General Assembly business
Richmond residents and businesses have had to boil water as they wait for water pressure to return.
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Virginia Democrats win Northern Virginia special elections, keep General Assembly control
State Democrats won two special elections in Northern Virginia on Tuesday to keep their narrow majorities in the General Assembly.
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Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
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Virginia colleges excel in U.S. News rankings
Virginia colleges make waves in U.S. News rankings, as UVA, W&L, and others secure top spots. Learn how the state’s schools stack up nationally.
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Warner to US House Republicans: ‘You’re playing with people’s lives’
As Republicans push the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, Virginians are bracing for the impact.
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Youngkin again looks to cut assistance for abortions for severe fetal diagnoses
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is trying to again block state funding for low-income people seeking abortions when faced with severe fetal diagnoses.
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New study finds that air pollution could be threatening the success of IVF treatment
Researchers looked at the air pollution levels while the donor eggs were developing and the 72 days when the sperm was developing and found a link between an increase in exposure to air pollution and lower embryo quality and egg survival in both cases.
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Hokie athletes and pediatric patients team up at Shoes 4 Hope event
This season, Virginia Tech basketball players are stepping up with their own one-of-a-kind sneakers, painted alongside pediatric patients to raise awareness for the fight against childhood cancer.
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Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
