SUMMARY: Rain is clearing out, bringing drier conditions for the holiday weekend. After recent rains, humidity and dew points remain high but are expected to drop as two cold fronts move through, reinforcing drier air. Temperatures will rise into the upper 80s and low 90s with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and a low chance (less than 20%) of isolated showers tomorrow. Coastal areas like Virginia Beach will see comfortable mid-80s and calm waters. The weekend looks dry and pleasant, with the next rain chance likely early next week as humidity gradually increases again.

Rain clearing out, dry conditions expected for holiday weekend

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SUMMARY: Federal funding cuts threaten sickle cell research, especially the Sickle Fit program led by Dr. Charity Oyedeji at Duke University. After eight years of work aiding patients with physical therapy for chronic pain, the NIH revoked her $750,000 grant, citing a low return on investment and claiming DEI-related studies promote divisiveness. Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the U.S., mostly Black patients, causing severe complications. Patients like Linda Combs credit research with life-saving treatments like gene therapy. Oyedeji is appealing the decision and seeking new funding sources, emphasizing the research’s proven benefits in improving patient outcomes.

A doctor says she’s scrambling to figure out how she’ll continue her work helping sickle cell disease patients after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) cancelled her $750,000 research grant, citing DEI and divisiveness as a factor. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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SUMMARY: The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial has reached a partial verdict on four of five counts but will continue deliberations, the judge announced. They have sent multiple notes requesting specific testimony, particularly from Cassie Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend and key witness. Ventura alleged that Combs used force and fear to coerce her into drug-fueled sexual performances with male escorts, including a 2016 incident captured on video. The jury is focusing on the trafficking charges and evidence of coercion. Combs denies all charges, claiming all encounters were consensual. If convicted on all counts, he faces life imprisonment.

If convicted, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs could face life in prison.

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