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Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

4 days ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

5 days ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

5 days ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

2 weeks ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

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Lifestyle

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 week ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

Sports News

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball adds San Jose State transfer Adrian Myers

Basketball player in a blue jersey (name Myers on back) jumping to shoot a ball above his head.

James Madison men's basketball added another piece to its 2026-27 roster as the Dukes signed San Jose State transfer and Virginia native Adrian Myers on Monday, June 1.

5 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU announces game times and tv networks for 7 football games

JMU has announced kickoff times and tv networks for seven of twelve football games for the 2026 season.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

EMU names new head women’s basketball coach

Tori Jankoska

Tori Jankoska comes to EMU from the University of Virginia, where she was an assistant coach for the Cavaliers beginning in April, 2022.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

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Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Monday, 5/18

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

Area High School Scoreboard - Monday, 5/18

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater’s rally comes up short in regional final against UChicago

Bridgewater College Eagles baseball team stands in a line with arms around each other on the field, wearing black jerseys and pinstripe pants.

The Bridgewater College baseball team battled tough in a tight setback with University of Chicago by a final score of 10-9 in the NCAA regional finals Sunday afternoon.

Local News from Rocktown Now

5 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Washington D.C. man in custody following pursuit in Rockingham County

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Mugshot of Joe Davis Ramsey

A man from Washington D.C. is in custody following a police pursuit Monday night in Rockingham County.

2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Strasburg Police searching for man wanted for impersonation and fraud

Man in a suit signs documents at a desk with a coffee mug and papers nearby in what looks like a service counter area inside a building.

The Strasburg Police Department is currently looking for a man who impersonated someone else and defrauded a bank last week.

7 hours ago in Local

Rockingham County School Board approves new Technical Center

The Rockingham County School Board approved the new Technical Center for Rockingham County Public Schools during last night's meeting.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball adds San Jose State transfer Adrian Myers

Basketball player in a blue jersey (name Myers on back) jumping to shoot a ball above his head.

James Madison men's basketball added another piece to its 2026-27 roster as the Dukes signed San Jose State transfer and Virginia native Adrian Myers on Monday, June 1.