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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Virginia police group splits ticket, backing Spanberger and downballot Republicans
The Virginia Police Benevolent Association split its endorsement ahead of the state's elections in November, backing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, Republican lieutenant governor candidate John Reid and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) on Wednesday. 'Abigail Spanberger grew up in a law enforcement family and is a former federal law enforcement officer herself, so she understands the responsibility of putting on the badge,' said the group's president, Joe Woloszyn, in a statement. 'As a Member of Congress, she repeatedly voted to increase funding for local police departments and sheriff's offices — and she was relentless in pushing her bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act across the finish line to secure the earned benefits of thousands of Virginia's retired police officers,' he continued. The endorsement is a blow for the GOP gubernatorial candidate, current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R), who received the group's backing in 2021 when the group backed the entire Republican ticket. The development comes amid concerns from Republicans about Earle-Sears's strength at the top of the ticket. According to Decision Desk HQ, Earle-Sears has not led in a single poll this year. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as 'lean Democratic.' Spanberger also appears to be leading in the fundraising race. Last month, Spanberger reported a massive second-quarter fundraising haul of $10.7 million. Earle-Sears's campaign announced that Thursday marked its 'best single fundraising day' since its launch in September, but it did not publicly disclose how much it had raised. According to the latest campaign finance data from the Virginia Public Access Project, Spanberger has raised $27 million since she jumped into the race in November 2023 and has more than $15 million in the bank. Earle-Sears has raised more than $11 million since launching her campaign and has more than $4 million cash on hand. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Science
- BBC News
Crime scene forensics used to recreate British hillfort siege
A team of archaeologists has created the most precise reconstruction yet of a Roman siege on a British hillfort by using crime scene eventual victory at Burnswark Hill in 140AD is considered to be one of Rome's greatest military triumphs north of Hadrian's well as archaeological mapping from four excavations and several geophysics surveys, the reconstruction experts also used forensic ballistics to determine the sequence of Stuart Campbell from the Trimontium Trust said that using all the evidence and information available he thought the finished walkthrough was "fantastic". Although attempts had previously been made to invade and colonise northern Britain, emperor Hadrian had settled for dividing the islands with a successor in 138AD, Antonius Pius came to power without any military victories to his name and decided to make his mark in what is now two years later a 5,000-strong army marched north towards the indigenous stronghold of Burnswark Hill where they created siege camps on either 3,000 locals were either living - or had taken refuge - within the hillfort's palisade John Reid of the Trimontium Trust said: "Antonius Pius sends his Legate - or senior general in Britain - to take Caledonia for him and for Rome."The first thing they hit when coming from Hadrian's Wall is Burnswark Hill." The results of an archaeological survey of the site a decade ago were added to previous data and finds from studies which took place in the 1890s, 1920s and using drones, the Trimontium Trust was able create an accurate 3D terrain model of the Roman camps and the ballistics pinpointed the angles of attack and mapping allowed precision detailing on the recreation down to a 2cm (0.8in) pebble within the over a year the archaeologists worked with digital artist Robert Gapper of Virtual Histories to build the 3D Campbell added: "One of the advantages of Burnswark is that there is so much still on the ground to start with."Because it is such an unique site, we've been able to drop people, buildings and weapons - in their appropriate styles - into where they would have been to create this overview." Featuring more than 8,000 individual characters, the 3D digital reconstruction relives the moments before the Roman army stormed the to the Trimontium Museum in Melrose can now use headsets for a virtual walkthrough of the unfolding Reid added: "We know missiles were shot in showers and did some serious damage - they were travelling at speeds of up to 70 metres per second."Then there were arrows from Syrian archers, and ballista balls - the size of grapefruits - being shot from the three platforms, and finally the sling bullets, which were anti-personnel weapons to take arms, legs and heads off."Then from the main camp there would have been a rapid outpouring of infantry heading straight up to the summit to breakthrough the defences."They quickly broke through and - from evidence - herded the last of the resistance to the west end of the hill."
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
State senator, Indian immigrant, pulls upset in Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor's race
State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chester, has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's lieutenant governorship, according to the Associated Press. Hashmi, an immigrant from India, said on her campaign site that she is the only candidate "endorsed by both abortion rights groups and labor." Hashmi was locked in a close race with the top two contenders, former Green Bay Packers safety Aaron Rouse and ex-Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. Hashmi will face GOP nominee John Reid in the state's general election in November. Stoney, who conceded on Wednesday, moved on to become mayor of Richmond, the capital city, and oversaw the removal of several Confederate sculptures that for decades lined the famous Monument Avenue from the Fan District to downtown. In the Washington Post at the time, Stoney wrote that there "are two epidemics in America: COVID-19 and racism. One is now 14 months old, the other over 400 years old. Both are lethal. I knew I wasn't going to be able to cure those issues that day [standing with protesters at Lee Circle]." More recently, Stoney told the Virginia Mercury that he will effectively work across the aisle in the lieutenant governor's dual role of president of the Virginia State Senate. "We will not agree on everything, and that is OK. I will be a happy warrior—someone who is willing to stand firm on values, speak up when there is disagreement, and still find a way to work together when common ground exists. Disagreement does not have to lead to dysfunction," Stoney said. Rouse has positioned himself as a force to counter Republican leadership in Washington, writing on his campaign site that he "stood up to Donald Trump time and again." He added that he shepherded a law through the legislature to protect federal workers from Department of Government Efficiency attrition, which he labeled "Musk's chaos." Other candidates in the race included state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, Prince William County School Board Chair Dr. Babur Lateef and union leader Alexander Bastani. Hashmi, whose county directly abuts Richmond-Petersburg, positioned herself as a progressive who emphasized support for public education, abortion rights and affordable housing. She also serves as chairwoman of the Senate Education and Health Committee in Richmond. Lateef, an ophthalmologist endorsed by McAuliffe, also focused on education policy. Bastani partially self-funded his quixotic campaign and focused on labor and economic issues. Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., ran unopposed for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and was officially projected such Tuesday evening.
CNN
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor
The candidates for Virginia's lieutenant governor are set to make history after state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the office on Wednesday. Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first Indian-American to be nominated for a Virginia statewide office. She defeated five other candidates, including Democrats Levar Stoney and Aaron Rouse, in a razor-thin primary race. Hashmi will now face Republican John Reid, the first out gay man to receive a major party's endorsement for statewide office in Virginia, who became the de-facto nominee after his primary opponent left the race. Her victory rounded out the Democratic ticket ahead of the November general election. It comes after former Virginia delegate Jay Jones became the party nominee for attorney general late Tuesday. Virginia's off-year elections typically draw national attention ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats held down-ballot races for their statewide ticket, which is being led by Abigail Spanberger, the party's nominee for governor. The former congresswoman, whose candidacy managed to avoid prospective primary challengers, will go up against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the only person to qualify for the GOP primary. Republicans did not hold statewide primaries this year, with only one candidate in each statewide contest advancing to the general election ballot. Earle-Sears became the Republican gubernatorial nominee after conservatives Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase failed to collect enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Both LaRock and Chase initially criticized Earle-Sears for not being fully aligned with the White House. Reid, a conservative talk-radio host, secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor despite intraparty quarreling over whether he was tied to a social media account reposting pornography, a charge he vehemently denied. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares didn't face a Republican primary opponent as he seeks reelection. Hashmi was the first Muslim woman and the first South Asian American in Virginia's upper chamber. She emigrated from India when she was four years old, later moving to Richmond after getting a doctorate in American literature. She spent most of her career as a professor, first at the University of Richmond and then at Reynolds Community College. Hashmi began her career in the Virginia Senate six years ago after ousting incumbent Republican state Sen. Glen Sturtevant. She was reelected to her seat in 2023. In the Senate, Hashmi put forth bills establishing Virginians' right to contraception, which passed both chambers but were vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia's lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor on Wednesday. Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first Indian-American to be nominated to appear on the ballot for a Virginia statewide office. She defeated five other candidates, including Democrats Levar Stoney and Aaron Rouse, to secure the nomination in a razor-thin primary race. Hashmi will now face Republican John Reid, the first openly gay man to receive a major party's endorsement for statewide office in Virginia, who became the de-facto nominee after his primary opponent left the race. Her victory rounded out the Democratic ticket ahead of the November general election. It comes after former Del. Jay Jones became the party nominee for attorney general late Tuesday. Virginia's off-year elections typically draw national attention as a possible bellwether for politicians as they head into midterms in 2026. Democrats held down-ballot races for their statewide ticket, which is being led by U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the party's nominee for governor. The former congresswoman, whose candidacy managed to avoid prospective primary challengers, will go up against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the only person to qualify for the GOP primary. Conservatives did not hold statewide primaries this year, with only one candidate in each statewide contest advancing to the general election ballot. Earle-Sears became the Republican gubernatorial nominee after conservatives Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase failed to collect enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Both LaRock and Chase initially challenged Earle-Sears for not being fully aligned with the White House. Reid, a conservative talk-radio host, secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor despite intraparty quarreling over whether he was tied to a social media account reposting pornography, a charge he vehemently denied. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares sailed to his spot on the ballot after announcing his reelection bid. Hashmi's political career has been marked by its fair share of firsts: she was the first Muslim woman and the first South Asian American in Virginia's upper chamber. She emigrated from India to Georgia when she was four years old, later moving to Richmond after getting a doctorate in American literature. She spent most of her career as a professor, first at the University of Richmond and then at Reynolds Community College. The Democrat managed to distinguish herself by touting her legislative chops. Hashmi began her career in the Virginia Senate six years ago after ousting incumbent Republican Sen. Glen Sturtevant. She was reelected to her seat in 2023. In the Senate, Hashmi put forth bills establishing Virginians' right to contraception, which passed both chambers but were vetoed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. ___ Olivia Diaz is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
