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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

1 day ago in National

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.

1 day 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.

2 days 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.

3 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.

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Lifestyle

3 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.

5 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

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball defeats Georgia Southern, 14-6, to open Sun Belt play

In the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams, James Madison baseball used a trio of homers to power past Georgia Southern, 14-6, on Friday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 3/13

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, 3/13

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball begins league schedule with 4-2 loss at Georgia Southern

James Madison softball dropped its first game of Sun Belt Conference play on Friday afternoon, falling 4–2 to Georgia Southern at Eagle Field in Statesboro, Georgia.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Virginia rolls past Miami, 84-62, to advance to ACC Championship game

Ugonna Onyenso scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each scored 16 points and No. 10 Virginia beat Miami 84-62 on Friday to advance to the ACC Tournament championship game for the first time since 2023.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison announces complete 2026 football schedule

James Madison Athletics, in coordination with the Sun Belt Conference, has unveiled its complete 2026 football schedule, featuring 12 games with six at home and six on the road.

2 days 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.

3 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 Sports

Eastern Mennonite Baseball cruises past Mary Baldwin, 20-1

Eastern Mennonite Baseball cruises past Mary Baldwin, 20-1

3 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.

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17 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball defeats Georgia Southern, 14-6, to open Sun Belt play

In the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams, James Madison baseball used a trio of homers to power past Georgia Southern, 14-6, on Friday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 3/13

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, 3/13

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball begins league schedule with 4-2 loss at Georgia Southern

James Madison softball dropped its first game of Sun Belt Conference play on Friday afternoon, falling 4–2 to Georgia Southern at Eagle Field in Statesboro, Georgia.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Virginia rolls past Miami, 84-62, to advance to ACC Championship game

Ugonna Onyenso scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each scored 16 points and No. 10 Virginia beat Miami 84-62 on Friday to advance to the ACC Tournament championship game for the first time since 2023.