'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test

National

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US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

1 week ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

2 weeks ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.

Sports News

6 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Volleyball earns rivalry win over Eastern Mennonite

Bridgewater College women's volleyball swept Route 42 rival, EMU, to take the first conference win of the season on the road Wednesday night.

7 hours ago in Sports

EMU Men’s Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

EMU Men's Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

7 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater College Field Hockey takes down McDaniel, 2-1

The Bridgewater College field hockey team defeated McDaniel 2-1 on Wednesday night after Emily Dickinson's game-winner late in the fourth quarter.

7 hours ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Women’s Soccer rolls past Regent, 5-1

Eastern Mennonite Women's Soccer rolls past Regent, 5-1

7 hours ago in Sports

BC Women’s Soccer hangs on to defeat Southern Virginia, 1-0

The Bridgewater College women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to an early goal and a solid defensive performance.

21 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Broadway and Spotswood High School Head Football Coaches preview Week 3 matchup

Coach Jesse Lohr from Broadway and Coach John Weeks from Spotswood preview their matchup this week.

1 day ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 9/15

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/16

1 day ago in Sports

JMU announces change in Track & Field leadership

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced the departure of Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Delethea Quarles on Tuesday, effective immediately.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Dukes and Monarchs to kick at 6 PM in Norfolk on September 26

James Madison's conference opener at Old Dominion will kick off at 6 p.m. ET, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, and will be streamed live on ESPN+, the Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday. The game can also be heard on the JMU Radio Network.

Local News from Rocktown Now

1 hour ago in Local, Weather

Warmer and more humid today and Friday

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Today should be the warmest day for a while with cooler levels tomorrow and Saturday.

13 hours ago in Local

'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host for Sept. 27 show

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test

National

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

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Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Sports News

Bridgewater Volleyball earns rivalry win over Eastern Mennonite

EMU Men’s Soccer knocks off Bridgewater, 1-0, for first win

Bridgewater College Field Hockey takes down McDaniel, 2-1

Eastern Mennonite Women’s Soccer rolls past Regent, 5-1

BC Women’s Soccer hangs on to defeat Southern Virginia, 1-0

Broadway and Spotswood High School Head Football Coaches preview Week 3 matchup

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 9/15

JMU announces change in Track & Field leadership

Dukes and Monarchs to kick at 6 PM in Norfolk on September 26

Local News from Rocktown Now

Warmer and more humid today and Friday

Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia to celebrate International Archaeology Day with hands-on activities for all ages

UPDATE: Scene is clear; all lanes of traffic open

“Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute” to perform at the Wayne Theatre on October 16