Peninsula SPCA hosting Barktoberfest 2019 this Saturday in Hampton
Trade in the lagers and ales for leashes and chew toys. Enjoy a fun afternoon with your favorite furry friend this Saturday at Barktoberfest in Hampton. This is an annual fundraiser hosted by the...
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2 Injured In New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Accident
One of New Mexico's marquee ballooning events also include its share of close calls. (Image credit: Susan Montoya Bryan/AP)
View Article‘Remember My Name’ vigil held in Newport News to remember lives lost to...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s an issue that no community is immune to: domestic violence. On Monday, dozens of people gathered for a vigil in Newport News to remember victims lost to domestic...
View ArticleJames City Co. man wanted on felony child abuse charges
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — James City County Police are looking for a man wanted on several felony charges, including child abuse. Kavonti Enrique Davis, 23, is wanted for two counts of child...
View ArticleVirginia Beach’s Ryan Zimmerman hits 3-run bomb as Nats force Game 5 vs. LA
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is 35. So is Ryan Zimmerman. The Washington Nationals would not be headed to a win-or-go-home Game 5 in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers without...
View ArticlePerson shot on Mariners Way in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police have responded to a shooting with confirmed injuries Tuesday morning in the Ocean Air neighborhood. Dispatchers were first notified about the shooting in the 600...
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U.S. Blacklists Chinese Tech Firms Over Treatment Of Uighurs
The Commerce Department added 28 Chinese security bureaus and tech firms to the Entity List, including Hikvision, a leading producer of video surveillance and face recognition technology. (Image...
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The Creative Economy 101 – Are you creative? | EU-Startups
It’s tempting these days to take a very bleak view of humanity because of human-created climate change, the threat of wars, the world’s general insecurities, or the daily acts of economic and...
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AfDB creates index to track, boost lending to women in Africa
AfDB will soon start tracking how much loan is given to women across the continent through its new initiative, the Women Financing Index (WFI). Chief Operating Officer’s insight: Operations Management...
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The surprising decline of entrepreneurship and innovation in the West
The idea that we are living in an entrepreneurial age, experiencing rapid disruptive technological innovation on a scale amounting to a new “industrial revolution” is a pervasive modern myth. Scholars...
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Companies Like Ally Are Promoting Growth And Entrepreneurial Success Through...
Blavity is a tech company for forward thinking Black millennials pushing the boundaries of culture and the status quo. Chief Operating Officer’s insight: D&I Consulting
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Sustainability efforts must address social inequalities first, environmental...
Robert Bullard, an award-winning author and distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University, described the economic and racial disparities inherent in...
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How to operationalize AI ethics
Panelists from LinkedIn, Center for Data Ethics, and Georgian Partners at TWIMLcon discussed how teams and organizations can operationalize responsible AI. Chief Operating Officer’s insight: D&I...
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Former Trump Envoy: Syria Withdrawal Is 'Haphazard' And 'Almost Unprecedented'
"You can't make decisions on a haphazard basis after a single call with a foreign leader," says Brett McGurk, the president's former special envoy for the fight against ISIS. (Image credit: Delil...
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Blizzard Entertainment Bans Esports Player After Pro-Hong Kong Comments
The developer of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone said a player known as Blitzchung went over the line when he said, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!" (Image credit: Jae C. Hong/AP)
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Senate Report: Russians Used Social Media Mostly To Target Race In 2016
The Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections focused on African American audiences, according to a new bipartisan report. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
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Dallas Police: Key Witness In Guyger Trial Was Killed In Drug Deal That...
Police say three suspects were involved in the killing of Joshua Brown. One suspect is in police custody and authorities are looking for the two others — whom they consider armed and dangerous. (Image...
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A Simple Way To Make Toilets Friendlier For Women In Refugee Camps
On a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, a toilet expert was thrilled to find a thoughtful innovation. (Image credit: Maggie Schmitt/Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health)
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California To Make HIV Prevention Drugs Available Without A Prescription
The new law will make it easier for people to access PrEP and PEP medications without needing to see a doctor or get insurance authorization first. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
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