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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

5 hours ago in National

Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

1 day ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

2 days ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

3 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

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Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

Sports News

16 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Corcoran named finalist for the Jostens Trophy

Riley Corcoran of the Bridgewater College women's basketball team has been named a finalist for the Jostens Trophy.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Lacrosse takes down Liberty, 16-4, in Lynchburg

Ten different Dukes found the scoring column as James Madison lacrosse handled the Liberty Flames, 16-4, at the Liberty Lacrosse Field on Wednesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Baseball cruises past Mary Baldwin, 20-1

Eastern Mennonite Baseball cruises past Mary Baldwin, 20-1

2 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater Men’s Lacrosse falls to Catholic for first loss of the season

The Bridgewater College men's lacrosse team dropped their first match of the year to the Catholic Cardinals by a score of 12-4 Wednesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Sports

EMU Men’s Volleyball falls in three sets at Virginia Wesleyan

EMU Men's Volleyball falls in three sets at Virginia Wesleyan

2 days ago in Sports

BC Men’s Volleyball gets swept on the road at Randolph

Bridgewater College men's volleyball fell to Randolph in three sets on the road Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Women’s Lacrosse comes up short against Muskingam, 10-9

Eastern Mennonite Women's Lacrosse comes up short against Muskingam, 10-9

2 days ago in Sports

Tichý, Hake lead JMU Men’s Golf to tie for third at Donald Ross Collegiate

Senior Václav Tichý and junior Michael Hake picked up top-10 finishes to lead James Madison men's golf to a tie for third at the Babygrande Donald Ross Collegiate on Wednesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Sports

Dukes duo of Hoffman, Williams earns weekly Sun Belt Women’s Tennis honor again

James Madison's duo of Brooklyn Hoffmann and Sophie Williams were once again voted the Sun Belt Conference Women's Tennis Doubles Team of the Week after another unbeaten weekend.

Local News from Rocktown Now

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Lacrosse takes down Liberty, 16-4, in Lynchburg

Ten different Dukes found the scoring column as James Madison lacrosse handled the Liberty Flames, 16-4, at the Liberty Lacrosse Field on Wednesday afternoon.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball loses at Radford, 4-2

Radford pushed three runs across in the fourth inning as James Madison baseball fell, 4-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

No. 14 Bridgewater Baseball rolls to an 18-1 victory over Mary Baldwin

Bridgewater baseball broke out to a dominant offensive surge to best Mary Baldwin, 18-1, at home Tuesday.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball comes up short at home against Liberty, 9-8

A five-run top of the sixth inning for Liberty, including back-to-back-to-back home runs, pushed the Flames past James Madison softball, 9-8, on Tuesday evening at Veterans Memorial Park.