Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

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Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

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Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

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Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

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Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

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Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

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Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

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As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

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Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Sports News

JMU Baseball drops opening game at Georgia State, 10-5

Area High School Scoreboard – Friday, 4/10

James Madison Softball defeats Louisiana, 6-2, in series opener

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/9

EMU Men’s Volleyball stuns No. 3 seed Roanoke to advance to ODAC Championship

James Madison Lacrosse takes down No. 22 Georgetown, 13-7

No. 9 Bridgewater Baseball defeats Mary Baldwin, 15-6

EMU Baseball falls on the road at Messiah, 15-6

BC Women’s Lacrosse blanks Randolph, 22-0

Local News from Rocktown Now

Gov. Spanberger vetoes bill for casino in Fairfax County

Most of Commonwealth in drought status

JMU Baseball drops opening game at Georgia State, 10-5

Area High School Scoreboard – Friday, 4/10