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Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Patriot Front march sparks community concern in Virginia Beach: ‘Designed to intimidate' (krqe.com) — Virginia Beach officials are responding after about 30 masked members of the Patriot Front marched with controversial flags at the Oceanfront over Memorial Day weekend, raising safety and civil rights concerns. Police say the group met legal requirements and needed no permit, while NAACP leaders and residents are urging the city to treat such appearances as serious, intimidating signals and stay vigilant about future demonstrations.
2. Confederate flag, white mask march at the Oceanfront by white supremacist group sparks uproar (13newsnow.com) — A march by members of the Patriot Front carrying Confederate flags and wearing white masks along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over Memorial Day weekend has alarmed residents and local leaders. City officials, police, and the local NAACP are condemning the group’s message while stressing that the nonviolent demonstration was protected speech, even as some visitors reportedly canceled trips out of fear.
3. When should children use technology in school? Officials in Virginia Beach have an idea. (pilotonline.com) — Virginia Beach’s School Board is weighing a major cutback on classroom laptop use for pre-K through second graders, which could change how your youngest students learn next year. Supporters say it answers parents’ screen-time worries, while many teachers and librarians argue it disrupts effective, state-aligned instruction and overreacts to limited daily Chromebook use.
4. Man shot, killed, by Norfolk officer was wanted in Virginia Beach for stalking, violating protective order (pilotonline.com) — A Virginia Beach man wanted on local warrants for stalking and violating a protective order died after being shot by a Norfolk police officer during a traffic stop Monday night. State Police are investigating, while the officer recovers from non-life-threatening injuries and remains on administrative duty as more details are withheld.
5. 10 hottest rental housing markets in the US this summer (foxbusiness.com) — Virginia Beach ranks among Zillow’s 10 hottest U.S. rental markets this summer, with rents up about 4.8% and relatively low vacancies tightening competition. The report highlights how limited new construction in coastal areas is driving demand, meaning local renters may face higher prices and fewer options compared with many other cities.
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