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Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

3 days ago in National

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.

6 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.

7 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.

1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

1 week 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.

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Carey steps down as EMU Men’s Soccer Coach, Swartz named interim

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Male soccer player on a green field points with his right arm raised during training, wearing a black ENU Soccer shirt and light gray shorts.

Eastern Mennonite University Director of Athletics Carrie S. Bert has announced the resignation of EMU head men's soccer coach, Justin Carey, who is pursuing a Division I coaching opportunity.

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/3

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 6/3

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Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/3

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 6/3

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/2

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 6/2

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 6/2

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 6/2

3 days ago in Local, Sports

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

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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago in Local, Sports

EMU names new head women’s basketball coach

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

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15 minutes ago in Local, Sports

Carey steps down as EMU Men’s Soccer Coach, Swartz named interim

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Male soccer player on a green field points with his right arm raised during training, wearing a black ENU Soccer shirt and light gray shorts.

Eastern Mennonite University Director of Athletics Carrie S. Bert has announced the resignation of EMU head men's soccer coach, Justin Carey, who is pursuing a Division I coaching opportunity.

1 hour ago in Community, Local

Virginia Quilt Museum announces Stitching Together History: 250 Quilts Commemorating the Commonwealth of Virginia

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The Virginia Quilt Museum announced the opening of Stitching Together History: 250 Quilts Commemorating the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2 hours ago in Local

MSolar Manufacturing to invest $23.8 million in Shenandoah County, create 150 jobs

The company plans to develop a 56,000-square-foot facility in Mount Jackson that will produce high-efficiency solar modules for large-scale energy projects across the United States.

3 hours ago in Community, Local

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives over 120k pounds of food from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The community donated enough food and funds to provide 119,780 meals for local people and families facing hunger.