WAVY.com Articles: August 8, 2024

2024 HS Football Preview: Warhill Lions Joe Rogan says he supports RFK Jr. over Trump, Harris Willie Brown says near-death experience with Trump never happened Texas Gov. Abbott orders hospitals to collect and send state data on patients’ immigration status Tips to get the best view of the Perseid meteor shower this weekend Watch: How well can Olympic attendees ‘flag’ other countries? Local tree removal companies busy after week of tropical weather Portsmouth Humane Society shelters animals from North Carolina amid storm Former JCC cop charged with shooting supervisor says in lawsuit it was self-defense Abbott orders hospitals to compile patients’ immigration status Judge shields US gun companies from ‘gossamer-thin’ $10 billion lawsuit Diamond Shruumz edibles recall: 113 illnesses, 2 possibly linked deaths now reported Shoelaces, DNA link man to 1987 rapes and murder in Ohio Trash & recyclables could soon go in the same bin to be collected and sorted in Hampton Roads Blog: Potential for more storms Friday morning FAA holding public hearings on SpaceX request to increase launches on South Texas border Harrison Butker stands by commencement speech: ‘I was coming from a place of love’ VB officials keeping eye on Sandbridge, Back Bay areas amid storm American skier Mikaela Shiffrin is getting excited about the 2026 Winter Games Mosquito in Norfolk test positive for West Nile Virus Team USA women take gold, silver in 400m hurdles Harris takes questions, says she’ll do full interview by end of August The work of a legendary designer takes center stage in Paris 8 medals top a big day in track and field, 3 gold, COVID steps in ‘First round is on me’: Holloway sends love home after completing quest for gold Trump comes out swinging at press conference ‘I can’t imagine that they let him run again’: Latest on Noah Lyles COVID diagnosis Coast guard whistleblowers recall sexual assaults Harris confronts pro-Palestinian protestors during Michigan rally Harris, Walz spotlight support for unions in campaign stop with UAW Cinemark taking their shows back to 1984s this week to celebrate 40 years Home security company ADT says cyber attackers stole customer info American Airlines flight diverted due to overflowing bathroom: FAA US men’s basketball team advances to gold medal game with comeback win over Serbia Reports of impacts from storm in NENC, Hampton Roads U.S. national debt surpasses $35 trillion ‘It’s the easiest way to help a neighbor’: Local family encourages Virginians to donate blood amid emergency blood shortage 7-mile backup reported after crash on I-64 If Noah Lyles had COVID, why was he allowed to compete? LA mayor on feeling Paris pressure ahead of hosting 2028 Games: ‘You better believe it’ Taylor Swift concerts cancelled after terrorist plot uncovered Chesapeake’s Grant Holloway takes gold at Paris Olympics Suspect in armed robbery of postal worker in VB arrested in Hampton ‘Eyes of Tammy Faye’ actor Gabriel Olds arrested amid allegations of ‘violent sexual assault’ CrossFit Games competitor dies during swimming event at Texas lake Shoelaces, DNA link man to local 1987 rapes and murder La Niña is set to arrive later than expected: Here’s when Asst. prosecutor for Ohio county fired after allegedly biting off finger in road rage fight How to get a Roomba to remap a room Disney to go after password sharing ‘in earnest,’ CEO warns US mom goes to Mexico with 2 minors, comes back with 4 Starbucks announces Pumpkin Spice is back on shelves – and debuts new coffee flavor Cook Political Report shifts Arizona, Georgia, Nevada toward Harris Samsung recalls 1.1 million electric stoves after reports of accidental activation by people, pets Joanna Gaines’ fall collection for Target is already flying off shelves Battle begins over Vance and Walz military records Trump compares Jan. 6 crowd to MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech Mortgage rates hit lowest level in over a year: report 3 hospitalized, dog dead after bees swarm California backyard HHS chief says extreme heat emerging as a public health crisis: ‘Cannot be denied’ Lyles, suffering from COVID, finishes 3rd in Olympic upset Trump says he has agreed to 3 debates in September VA-based Boar’s Head deli meat linked to more listeria illnesses in massive recall ‘Poopgate’: Thursday is 20th anniversary of Dave Matthews Band bus incident How breaking scoring works in the Olympics How well can Olympic attendees ‘flag’ other countries? Nearly $40M coming to help get Chesapeake megasite, Port 460, Newport News airport land ready for development Team USA women advance to gold medal round in volleyball with win over Brazil ‘It’s crazy’: Sarah Hildebrandt reflects on wrestling gold in Paris Elizabeth City residents share thoughts on Tropical Storm Debby’s local impact Olympic pin trading can bring people together American Red Cross emergency blood shortage, inventory drops 25% Defender Naomi Girma key for USWNT’s pursuit of gold New Norfolk music venue, The Annex, opening this month Savoring Paris: From Scrambled Eggs with Salmon to Sweet Apple Tarts NBC Olympics host, former WAVY reporter, spotlights iconic Paris Games venues Truck crashes off I-664 in Suffolk ‘That was incredible’: US nearly pulls upset in steeplechase Controversial Marilyn Monroe statue in Palm Springs to be moved — again WATCH: Giant pandas make public debut at San Diego Zoo Virginia State Police urges residents to ‘postpone travel plans’ ahead of Tropical Storm Debby Bass Bonanza! Virginia Bassmaster Tournament Pro shares knowledge North Carolina man who allegedly killed wife with eye drops now accused of poisoning daughter Olympic field hockey player apologizes after arrest for allegedly buying cocaine in Paris DOJ says Hunter Biden work with Romanian businessmen designed to skirt US law Harris and Walz crisscross the country Chesapeake WIC awarded USDA Gold Breastfeeding Award What’s Hot in Paris: Team USA leads the medal count as track and field finals ramp up Chesapeake native Quincy Wilson, 16, to run in 4x400m relay Friday morning NASA delays SpaceX launch due to Boeing Starliner issues The final chapter: My journey at WAVY This Olympian didn’t qualify but will leave Paris with two golds Trump to hold presser as he rips Harris for not taking media questions Blog: Tornado watches remain across Hampton Roads, NENC ‘Unbelievable’: Katie Moon takes silver in pole vault In Olympic relay, Sha’Carri Richardson saves US women Deadly Wilson Co. tornado was EF-3: NWS The bloody history of Place de la Concorde makes it a unique venue for the Olympics Suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible: officials Astronauts sent on 8-day mission may be stuck in space until 2025: NASA WATCH: Florida deputy rescues missing 5-year-old found clinging to log in large pond Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued 10 beauty products Olympic gymnasts are using while they rake in the medals Norfolk to host 4th annual NashFest 757 Music & Food Festival NCDOT: New Alligator River Bridge begins construction Candidate Profile: Lisa Lucas-Burke (Portsmouth Mayor) Candidate Profile: De’Andre A. Barnes (Portsmouth City Council) Candidate Profile: Kathryn W. “Kitty” Bryant (Portsmouth City Council) What to watch Thursday: Men’s basketball semifinals, Noah Lyles in the 200 The historic bridge connecting 2 Olympic sports venues in Paris Chutkan in charge: Judge ignites flurry of activity in Trump Jan. 6 case Teachers swoon over Walz joining Democratic ticket Tester locked in tight race in Montana; Trump holds wide lead over Harris: Poll Candidate Profile: Kenneth Alexander (Norfolk Mayor) Candidate Profile: James E. Shores (Suffolk School Board – Nansemond Borough) Candidate Profile: Jason Wooldridge (Suffolk City Council – Whaleyville Borough) Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight Ukrainian wrestler and member of parliament has a goal for Paris: ‘Show that Ukraine is still alive’ Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 Jennifer Valente wins gold in Paris Harris responds to Gaza protesters at rally: ‘I am speaking now’ Family of man who died in Titan sub implosion sues OceanGate for $50 million Arrowhead water bottler ordered to stop operations in California mountains REVIEW: ‘House of Bone and Rain’ is a Puerto Rico noir Nearly $1 million in Harris-Walz camo hats sold since Tuesday launch Should weighted baby blankets and sleep sacks be banned? Missouri candidate known for anti-LGBTQ videos loses primary Virginia reacts to presidential candidate Harris’ VP selection Rescued Halifax County puppies catch flight to new life ‘America’s Got Talent’ announces acts for Season 19 live shows Best Buy’s great back-to-school deals include $300 off iPads Hampton Morris is 1st US men’s weightlifter to medal at the Olympics since ’84. Li Fabin wins gold ‘Star Wars’ actress Daisy Ridley reveals Graves’ disease diagnosis: What is it? Walz doesn’t own any stocks or real estate, disclosures reveal Customers of popular online shoe seller to get $1.9M in settlement payments Kyle Guy comes back to UVA in a new role Air pollution can cause mood swings, in different ways for different people: Study Rapper Nelly arrested in Missouri following casino win: attorney This fall’s FAFSA applications won’t be fully launched until December ODU women’s soccer creates sisterhood with area youth soccer players Elizabeth City officials not worried about effects of Tropical Storm Debby Dominion Energy prepares for Tropical Storm Debby, expects busy end of week Life After the Olympic Spotlight: Keyshawn Davis Parisians once bashed the idea of hosting the Olympics. How do they feel now?