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Trump admin forces chemical giant to pay $450M in toxic pollution settlement

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

The Independent UK

Trans rights cases test American freedom

Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ challenge the strength of the 14th Amendment for all

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US Pro National Championships: Artem Shmidt tops Larry Warbasse in elite men's time trial

Barta rounds out podium in West Virginia

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Earth-based telescope shares image of Artemis II capsule near the moon — one of the farthest photos of humans ever taken

A blurry photo captured by the National Science Foundation's Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more than 200,000 miles away, making it a candidate for the longest-distance image of humans ever taken from Earth.

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From Tennessee boarding schools to rural West Virginia: The unlikely homes of World Cup teams

Spain, which is among the favorites to win the tournament, has set up camp at a boarding school on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga

The Independent UK

Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

Four Republican state attorneys general filed lawsuits on May 20, 2026, against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), accusing the proxy advisory firm of violating state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose that its voting recommendations prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies over clients' financial interests.

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Trump administration wants to close the watchdog investigating West Virginia’s chemical disasters

President Trump has proposed cutting funding for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, a federal agency that investigates chemical disasters

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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

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West Virginia woman texts mom plans to get snacks. Then cops discover a shallow grave, and now mom’s been arrested

Could a cross-country move be the potential motive?

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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by Affordability

Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.

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'Aliens Were Harassing Me': US Man Arrested After Telling Police Zombies Invaded His Home

A West Virginia man was arrested for making false 911 calls about zombies and UFOs, sparking discussions on mental health and misuse of emergency services.

International Business Times UK

West Virginia man claims aliens, zombies, and ghosts are tormenting him at home. His next move had police slapping cuffs on him

Add the legal system to that list.

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OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here’s what it means for workers

When two West Virginia workers died last month in a chemical reaction, federal records showed the plant had been cited for safety violations in 2018

The Independent UK

No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide

Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West…

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Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.'

A giant radio telescope in West Virginia tracked Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft around the moon for five days, gathering precise observations on its movements during the historic mission.

International Business Times UK

These Are the Cheapest and Most Expensive States to Retire in America in 2026

A study by MoneyLion highlights the varying retirement costs across the US, with Hawaii as the most expensive and West Virginia the cheapest, as economic factors increasingly influence decisions.

LiveScience

'There are 4 people in those pixels': Earth-based telescope snapped Artemis II crew orbiting the moon

A blurry new photo captured by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more than 200,000 miles away, making it a candidate for the longest-distance image of humans ever taken from Earth.

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West Virginia mother gets ‘jealous’ of attention husband was giving 4yo daughter. So, she decides to frame him for her murder

Rebakah Weikle looked up how to harm her own daughter before acting on her violent feelings.

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‘But I’m a youth pastor!’: West Virginia MAGA pastor allegedly tried to solicit sex from minor, his excuse when caught doesn’t help his case

Anyone else noticing a pattern?

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West Virginia woman’s attempted convenience store armed robbery thwarted by side quest: ‘The most awkward robbery I’ve ever seen’

There's a first time for everything.

The Independent UK

Store clerk pulls ‘Jedi mind trick’ on would-be robber during chaotic stick-up attempt

A would-be robber was ‘Jedi mind tricked’ into putting down her weapon by a store clerk during a chaotic attempted hold-up in West Virginia.

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West Virginia Seniors Could Get Free Hearing Aids If They Meet This Hearing Threshold

Hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ears—it impacts your independence, relationships, and even your safety. Yet for many seniors, the high cost of hearing aids—often...

The Independent UK

Pope names Catholic priest who criticized Trump as West Virginia bishop

The Catholic Church has consistently championed the humane treatment of migrants and refugees globally

The Guardian - US

Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia

Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishop

The Guardian - US

Why red states are pushing back on Trump administration’s request for voter data

Republican-controlled states cite legal grounds of DoJ’s request, concerns over data security and privacy laws

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