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- Spanberger Says Lucas Presumed Innocent, Faults Indictment Timing — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said state Sen. Louise Lucas is presumed innocent and faulted the Justice Department for charging her close to an election. Lucas, 82, is accused of running an illegal marijuana business with relatives.
Virginia Times · 5:21 PM ET · Oct 22, 2026 - Trump Says Iran Faked Hormuz Attacks to Push Oil Prices Up — President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran is inventing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections. He claimed 75,000 protesters have been killed in Iran in less than seven months, a figure that has not been independently verified.
Virginia Times · 4:57 PM ET · Oct 22, 2026 - Trump Faces Bipartisan Backlash in Congress Over Russia Policy — President Donald Trump's easing of pressure on Russia has drawn bipartisan opposition in Congress. Lawmakers urged full Graham law sanctions, and the dispute could shape the post-election defense and spending bills.
Virginia Times · 1:11 PM ET · Oct 22, 2026 - Barclays Cutting 5,000 Jobs in AI-Driven Cost Push — Barclays said Thursday it will cut about 5,000 jobs this year, roughly 5% of its workforce, as the bank turns to artificial intelligence and other technology to lower fixed costs and improve returns.
Virginia Times · 1:07 PM ET · Oct 22, 2026 - Va. Senator Louise Lucas Indicted, Accused of Running Marijuana Ring — Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday on racketeering, marijuana and money laundering charges. Prosecutors say she led a family cannabis enterprise. She surrendered Thursday morning.
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Spanberger Says Lucas Presumed Innocent, Faults Indictment Timing
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said state Sen. Louise Lucas is presumed innocent and faulted the Justice Department for charging her close to an election. Lucas, 82, is accused of running an illegal marijuana business with relatives.
Spanberger Says Lucas Presumed Innocent, Faults Indictment Timing
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said state Sen. Louise Lucas is presumed innocent and faulted the Justice Department for charging her close to an election. Lucas, 82, is accused of running an illegal marijuana business with relatives.
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Trump Says Iran Faked Hormuz Attacks to Push Oil Prices Up
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran is inventing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections. He claimed 75,000 protesters have been killed in Iran in less than seven months, a figure that has not been independently verified.
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Trump Says Iran Faked Hormuz Attacks to Push Oil Prices Up
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran is inventing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections. He claimed 75,000 protesters have been killed in Iran in less than seven months, a figure that has not been independently verified.
Barclays Cutting 5,000 Jobs in AI-Driven Cost Push
Barclays said Thursday it will cut about 5,000 jobs this year, roughly 5% of its workforce, as the bank turns to artificial intelligence and other technology to lower fixed costs and improve returns.
Maryland, Michael Locksley Agree to Part Ways
Michael Locksley is stepping down immediately as Maryland’s football coach under a mutual agreement. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will serve as interim coach while the university begins a national search for a permanent replacement.
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Taylor Swift watched husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, alongside Este Haim and Caitlin Clark, People reported.
Nigeria’s first Ebola case in over 10 years confirmed in Abuja
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in more than a decade. A woman who travelled from Uganda is in isolation in Abuja, laboratory testing confirmed the Bundibugyo virus on Oct. 20, and health authorities are monitoring 44 contacts, WHO said.
In Nepal’s Flood Crisis, Sudhan Gurung Shows Why Presence Matters
Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.
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