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In today's newsletter:

  • Are Newport News hospitals really being transparent about what care will cost?
  • Jury weighs fate of man accused in Newport News double killing
  • How are Flock cameras tracking drivers around Newport News and Hampton Roads?

Also on today's calendar: Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers; windy, not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hampton Roads hospitals post prices, but some rates remain hard to figure out (wvtf.org) — Several Hampton Roads hospitals, including Bon Secours Mary Immaculate and Riverside Regional in Newport News, are being criticized by an advocacy group for posting price files that still don't let patients easily see negotiated rates. Hospital leaders and industry groups dispute the findings, saying complex insurance contracts and federal rules make full dollar figures difficult, leaving Newport News patients with limited practical tools to compare costs.
   

• Jury deliberates in trial of man accused of killing missing mom and her baby in Newport News (wtkr.com) — Jurors in Newport News are weighing murder charges against Carlos Johnson Jr., accused of killing Keir Johnson and their baby, Chloe, after they visited his home in 2017. Prosecutors highlighted witness testimony, digital evidence, and blood found in his residence, while the defense argued investigators ignored other leads and failed to prove what happened beyond a reasonable doubt.
   

• Growing debate over Flock cameras (wavy.com) — A Newport News resident is helping lead a Hampton Roads pushback against AI-powered Flock license plate cameras, arguing they threaten privacy and waste public money. Prosecutors and law enforcement across the region counter that the cameras are constitutional tools that help solve serious crimes, while local agencies adjust retention rules and oversight to address community concerns.
   

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