Jim Ukrop, Longtime Leader of Richmond Supermarket Chain, Dies at 89 Richmond Times-DispatchIn Memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, LHD ’99, P ’85, G ’25 William & Mary Alumni Magazine“A true business and civic leader,” Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop’s Markets, dies at 89 WWBTJim Ukrop, who helped turn grocery store into Richmond institution, … Read more
Bullying on Instagram is no longer private. Instagram has launched a new premium feature, Instagram Plus, for $3.99 a month, marketing the subscription as a way to “help you express yourself, connect more deeply with friends, and personalize your experience in new ways.” The monthly subscription offers users exclusive benefits and features in the app. … Read more
With Rams receiver Puka Nacua potentially missing a second straight game due to a groin injury, questions remain about when he will return. And now it’s impossible not to wonder if the lack of a new contract is contributing to the situation. Nacua is making $5.767 million in the final year of his rookie contract. … Read more
Quick FactsWhat it is: IC 348, a star-forming reflection nebula. Where it is: 1,000 light years away, in the constellation of Perseus. When shared: September 15, 2026. Behold: one of the largest panoramas of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) published to date. This intense and impressive image offers a remarkably detailed view of IC … Read more
About 20 million people across the US, UK, and EU are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists like tirzepatide and semaglutide (Ozempic or Mounjaro are common brands) for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. As their use has surged, we’re learning more about their side-effects. One that’s been getting a lot of attention from researchers lately: hair … Read more
Relations are further strained as Afghanistan and Pakistan trade accusations of terrorism and cross-border violence. Published September 27, 2026 September 27, 2026 Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said its forces killed 28 fighters in eastern Nuristan province who had crossed the border from Pakistan. In a statement published on X, the Taliban’s Defense Ministry confirmed that they … Read more
The power of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean is being felt on both sides of the nation for the first, but probably not last, time this year. The nor’easter that hit the East Coast this weekend followed a path that may become more common for storms during El Niño, the weather phenomenon that originates … Read more
LONDON – British police on Sunday arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses and evacuated homes near an air base that the U.S. Air Force had been using to facilitate attacks on Iran. A major incident was declared, with a massive emergency presence seen around RAF Fairford, which is about 90 minutes … Read more
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Oracle (ORCL) are expected to make capital expenditures of about $800 billion this year and $1.2 trillion next year, according to Goldman Sachs. As costs squeeze their cash flow, these tech giants are increasingly turning to the bond market. Through August, U.S. companies have issued … Read more
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