National

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

7 days 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

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Lifestyle

19 hours 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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

Sports News

6 hours ago in Sports

Dukes Volleyball falls in five sets wot Eastern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, KY. (JMU Athletics) – A back-and-forth affair, JMU (2-3) dropped a 3-2 heartbreaker to Eastern Kentucky (5-1) in…

6 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Women’s Soccer suffers 1-0 loss at Liberty

A score from the Liberty Flames in the 82nd minute was enough to take down James Madison women's soccer, 1-0, in Lynchburg on Thursday night.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

Bridgewater moves kick off to Noon on Saturday against No. 23 Susquehanna

18 hours ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer reschedules game with Georgetown to September 21

James Madison women's soccer will play a rescheduled match against Georgetown at Sentara Park at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21.

1 day ago in Sports

Bridgewater Men’s Soccer rolls to 7-0 win over Southern Virginia

The Bridgewater College men's soccer team continued its streak with a commanding 7-0 win over Southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon.

1 day ago in Sports

EMU Women’s Soccer falls at home to No. 12 Mary Washington

EMU Women's Soccer falls at home to No. 12 Mary Washington

1 day ago in Sports

BC Women’s Soccer suffers 2-1 loss at Catholic

The Bridgewater College women's soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Catholic on the road Wednesday evening.

1 day ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Field Hockey drops home opener to Juniata

Eastern Mennonite Field Hockey drops home opener to Juniata

1 day ago in Sports

Bridgewater Field Hockey hangs on to defeat Catholic, 1-0

The Bridgewater College field hockey team survived a thriller on Wednesday night as they took down Catholic 1-0.

Local News from Rocktown Now

25 minutes ago in Local

Flags at half-staff today in memory of 9/11 victims and first responders on 25th anniversary of attacks

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Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset.

1 hour ago in Local, Weather

Lots of clouds and a little rain today into Saturday

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he best chance for measurable rain will be Saturday, although total rainfall will most likely be less than a half inch in most areas, with total rainfall today through Friday night no more than an inch.

12 hours ago in Local, Weather

A chance for thunderstorms tonight and Friday

The best chance for storms will be from midafternoon into the evening.

14 hours ago in Local

JMU celebrates reopening of Carrier Library

James Madison University celebrated the reopening of Carrier Library today, September 10, 2026, after closing for renovation in June of 2023.