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sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
Norfolk Island corals face disease, El Niño and approved dredging
Researchers report rising coral disease on Norfolk Island linked to runoff. Federal approvals allow dredging near Kingston Pier later this year.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
King Charles Launches Bucket Hats for Sandringham Carriage Driving Festival
The hats went on sale at the event held last weekend at the royal estate in Norfolk. They feature a Sandringham emblem and will be offered online.
Al Jazeeraworld12 days agoUpdated
England Records Warmest June Since 1865 as UK Sees Second-Hottest Month
Mean temperatures across England reached 17.1C in June, nearly 3C above average. A national record of 37.7C was set on 26 June at Lingwood, Norfolk.
abcnews.go.combusiness25 days ago
Allegiant Air Cuts 61 Routes and Seven Airports This Year
The airline trimmed service at Los Angeles, Oakland, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Norfolk, Columbia, Grand Forks and San Diego while adding 49 routes elsewhere.
yahoo.comworld26 days ago
Actor John Alford died of heart disease in Norfolk prison
John Alford died two months after being jailed for child sex offences. A coroner's inquest determined the cause of death as heart disease.
Forbesfinance27 days ago
USS Nimitz Arrives at Naval Station Mayport After South America Transit
The nuclear-powered supercarrier USS Nimitz reached Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on Tuesday after completing its final overseas deployment and a transit around South America. The carrier is scheduled to reach its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 25.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness33 days ago
Norfolk Metals to Acquire Chilean Copper Project for US$55M
Norfolk Metals agreed to purchase the Ciclón copper project in Chile for US$55 million. The transaction includes a capital raising of up to US$120 million and a change in company focus.
mlbtraderumors.comsports34 days ago
Orioles Place Bassitt on 15-Day IL With Back Discomfort, Recall Gibson to Start vs. Mariners
Baltimore recalled right-hander Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Bassitt signed a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Orioles in February.
Fortunepolitics39 days ago
STB Pauses $71.5B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger for Further Review After Trump Pushes for 15% Federal Stake
Jim Vena told CNBC the railroad can fund its $71.5 billion acquisition without government help. President Trump had said in May he wanted a 15 percent federal ownership interest in a large rail merger.
Defense Newsworld45 days ago
Navy Plans Test of Aircraft Carrier Power for Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy will conduct a pilot test this year to supply electricity from a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Naval Station Norfolk. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the plan during a May 14 congressional hearing.
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Navy Plans to Supply Norfolk Base Power From USS Gerald R. Ford
The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford will export electricity from its reactors to Naval Station Norfolk later this summer. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao disclosed the plan during a May 14 congressional hearing. The test is part of an effort to secure reliable power for…
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bbc.co.ukworld52 days ago
Thames Valley Police Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
British police are examining claims that a woman was transported to a Windsor address for sexual purposes in 2010. The probe follows the February arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk and involves coordination with U.S. authorities.
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Forbesfinance55 days ago
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Deployments Extend Beyond Six Months
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk after 326 days at sea. The USS Abraham Lincoln has now been deployed for 179 days in the Middle East.
bbc.co.ukworld56 days ago
Norfolk Police Seek Second Suspect in Great Yarmouth Sexual Assault Case
Norfolk Police are searching for a second man after two teenage girls were allegedly raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth early on May 16. A man in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire the following day and remains in custody.
rnz.co.nzworld56 days ago
Police Arrest One Man, Search for Second After Reported Rapes in Great Yarmouth
Norfolk Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape and are searching for a second suspect after two teenage girls were reported raped in Great Yarmouth. Officers responded to South Beach Parade at 00:37 BST on Saturday.
rnz.co.nzworld56 days ago
Police Search for Second Suspect After Two Teenage Girls Report Rapes in Great Yarmouth
Norfolk Constabulary officers responded to reports of two rapes on South Beach Parade early Saturday. A man in his thirties was arrested the next day in Northamptonshire and remains in custody.
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nypost.comfinance57 days agoUpdated
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After Record 326-Day Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier docked at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday after completing a 326-day deployment. The carrier supported operations tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the war with Iran.
bbc.co.ukfinance58 days ago
Norfolk Man Jailed for Three Years and Nine Months After Driving at 119 mph While Banned
A 36-year-old East Harling resident was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after pleading guilty to cocaine supply, cannabis possession, and dangerous driving. Police recovered videos from his phone showing him reaching 119 mph on rural roads during a five-year driving ban.
news.usni.orgworld59 days ago
USS Ted Stevens Arleigh Burke Destroyer Arrives in Norfolk Virginia
The USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), the second Baseline 10 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer equipped with the SPY-6 radar, arrived in Norfolk, Virginia. The vessel represents the latest addition to the U.S. Navy surface fleet with advanced air and missile defense capabilities.…
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Forbesfinance59 days ago
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After Record 326-Day Deployment
The nuclear-powered supercarrier will arrive at Naval Station Norfolk on May 16, 2026, after the longest deployment of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle praised the ship, crew and strike group. The deployment included…
popularmechanics.compolitics61 days ago
U.S. Deploys 20 Warships to Enforce Iran Blockade; Nimitz Stops in Rio
The United States has positioned 20 warships to enforce a blockade on Iran as of May 11, 2026. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz made a port call in Rio de Janeiro during its repositioning cruise to Norfolk, Virginia. Iran has shown signs of buckling under the pressure of the marit…
Forbesfinance61 days ago
USS Gerald R. Ford Fighter Squadrons Return After 11-Month Deployment
Six squadrons from Carrier Air Wing 8 returned to Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana this week after an 11-month deployment aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford. The nuclear-powered carrier has been at sea for 323 days, the longest deployment for a U.S. nuclear-powered s…
france24.comworld63 days ago
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns From 330-Day Deployment
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its strike group are heading to Norfolk, Va., after the longest U.S. Navy deployment since Vietnam. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman said the service must overhaul its peacetime-based force generation model following ba…
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foxnews.compolitics65 days ago
Prince Andrew Expected to Testify Via Video Link in Threatening Behaviour Trial
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted permission to give evidence by videolink in the trial of a man accused of using threatening, abusive or insulting words near his Norfolk home. Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies the charges relating to an incident on 6 May in Wolferton but plea…
finance.yahoo.compolitics69 days ago
Surface Transportation Board to Decide on Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
The Surface Transportation Board is set to decide on a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. The merger aims to link eastern and western rail networks for more efficient freight movement. Proponents state it could reduce costs and emissions by shif…
Bloombergfinance74 days ago
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern File Amended Application for $72 Billion Merger
Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. filed an amended merger application on Thursday for their proposed $72 billion deal. The companies stated the merger would save shippers $3.5 billion annually. The application follows their initial proposal of the deal.
deccanchronicle.comworld80 days ago
Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records
A veteran and his son from Norfolk are days away from finishing a year-long bicycle trip around the world. They aim to set three Guinness World Records and have raised funds for Unicef. The pair shared experiences from their travels through multiple continents.
bgr.combusiness84 days ago
New Civil Liberties Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Fourth Circuit Case on Norfolk's License Plate Tracking System
The New Civil Liberties Alliance submitted an amicus curiae brief on April 20, 2026, in the case Schmidt v. City of Norfolk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The brief urges reversal of a district court decision upholding the city's automated license plate reco…
nbcnews.comworld87 days ago
Fire Reported on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
A small fire occurred on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower while docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, injuring three sailors who have since returned to duty. The incident did not damage the ship's propulsion system, and the vessel remains operational. Separately,…
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Fire on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Injures Three Sailors During Maintenance
A fire broke out on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower while it was undergoing maintenance in port. Three sailors were injured in the incident, which the Navy described as a small fire that was quickly contained. The event occurred earlier this week at Norfol…
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