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4 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

5 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

5 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

5 days ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.

6 days ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

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Lifestyle

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

Sports News

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s McGrath selected by the Cubs in 18th round of MLB Draft

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James Madison redshirt sophomore pitcher Luke McGrath was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 18th round (547th overall) of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday, July 12.

20 hours ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 7/12

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 7/12

21 hours ago in Local, Sports

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 7/12

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 7/12

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Saturday, 7/11

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Saturday, 7/11

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Saturday, 7/11

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Saturday, 7/11

5 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/8

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 7/8

5 days ago in Local, Sports

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/8

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 7/8

7 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 7/6

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 7/6

7 days ago in Sports

JMU Softball adds South Carolina transfer Nia McKnight

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The James Madison softball program announced its second addition from the transfer portal Monday, July 6, as the Dukes signed South Carolina transfer outfielder Nia McKnight.

Local News from Rocktown Now

3 hours ago in Ask the Expert, Financial Expert, Local, Native Advertising

More Than a Piggy Bank: Helping Kids Build Confidence with Money

A kid puts money into a piggy bank.

Helping children save isn’t about how much money they have. It’s about preparing them to make wise choices and giving them skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives.

4 hours ago in Local

Harrisonburg Police Department to begin weekly walks through residential areas Thursday

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The goal is to walk every residential street within the next calendar year.

4 hours ago in Local

Route 33 Eastbound in Harrisonburg scheduled to close July 15

The westbound lanes, which have been closed since July 6, are scheduled to reopen sometime Wednesday.

6 hours ago in Local

Traffic delays for the week of July 13, 2026

Traffic delays for the week of July 13, 2026.