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Last update: an hour agoPFAS + AI backlash: A new report is raising fresh alarms that PFAS “forever chemicals” may be tied to the rapid build-out of AI data centers—alongside herbicide manufacturing—prompting state and federal scrutiny of groundwater and soil near some sites. Local flood reality: In a flash-flood hotspot, one resident’s story underscores how uneven access to timely weather information can turn extreme rain into tragedy. Virginia health + community: Centra Behavioral Health Hospital in Lynchburg held a ribbon cutting, expanding local psychiatric capacity ahead of its summer opening. Kids outdoors: Virginia State Parks are gearing up for Kids to Parks Day on May 16, with ranger-led activities across all 44 parks. Defense industry ripple: Ultra Maritime expanded in North Carolina to boost next-gen naval radar production, while Babcock’s submarine work at Rosyth links back to Virginia-class construction. Virginia politics: Rep. Jennifer McClellan says she can’t change the past on the invalidated map process—then pivots to organizing for future wins.
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