Celebrating America’s 250th birthday in Front Royal! 🇺🇸
It was a joy to join the town at their community block party – and to take part in the ‘potluck’. Their Majesties contribution was none other than… a Coronation Quiche! 🥧
‘America’s Potluck’ is a 250th celebration initiative, which aims to bring neighbours together across the country to share a communal meal and build a sense of connection in their community.
Thank you for having us! 👋
Per the @GovernorVA, the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol in respect and memory of Virginia Delegate Barry D. Knight. The flag will be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
Barry would have loved this headline. He relished the narrative that he was merely a humble hog farmer, which I fully believed right up until the time he mentioned his helicopter. RIP, sir. https://t.co/FPTjdgXtkh
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, Barry Knight. Delegate Knight was a fierce advocate and dedicated public servant. I pray that his wife Paula, his children, and their families find comfort knowing that he fought hard and he is at peace. https://t.co/nrWGODe1Lx
NEW: China unveils humanoid kung fu robots to showcase its "technological might" to the West, according to the Telegraph.
About two dozen robots were seen performing martial arts, parkour, and breakdancing.
The performance was broadcast on state television during China's Lunar New Year's Eve show.
According to a 2024 US government report, China was "deploying significant government support for the humanoid robot industry in the form of subsidies. tax breaks, and development zones."
About 3 years ago, Beijing's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said it "wanted to see thousands of humanoids in farms, factories and houses" by 2025. (Telegraph)
"You can’t imagine how fast Chinese humanoid robots are evolving," the Chinese embassy in the US posted on social media.
This is insane.
It was a thrill for all of us to meet Robert Duvall in 2023. He was a gracious and affable host. Thanks to @BillWileyVA for the opportunity to meet a legend. RIP sir.
The New Hampshire House has just voted to take steps to annex Seavey's Island from Maine.
Rep. @JosephJBarton's HR 45 passed in a vote of 205 to 129.
Seavey's Island, home of the Naval Shipyard, belonged to NH for over 300 years until it was stolen by Maine in 1997.
Former Del. Charlie Poindexter, a fixture in the House for years, passed away this week. Del. Will Davis remembers our friend. He will be sorely missed.