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Dow drops 1,000 points after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran.

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing

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Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.

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What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

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Lifestyle

6 hours 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.

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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 day 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.

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Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

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Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

Sports News

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball gets blanked at home by Michigan, 8-0

James Madison softball (9-8) dropped an 8–0 decision to Michigan (17-5) at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday afternoon.

17 hours ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Men’s Volleyball falls in five sets to Randolph

Eastern Mennonite Men's Volleyball falls in five sets to Randolph

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Bridgewater Softball splits at Whittier on final day in California

The Bridgewater College softball team split a pair of games with Whittier to wrap up its trip to southern California.

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EMU Softball opens season with two losses at Southern Virginia

EMU Softball opens season with two losses at Southern Virginia

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 3/3

Scores from Quarterfinal games around the Shenandoah Valley.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball falls at home to George Mason, 11-2

With rain descending from the sky for the majority of the game, George Mason used five extra-base hits to maneuver past James Madison baseball, 11-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

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JMU Lacrosse loses at No. 9 Johns Hopkins, 12-10

A six-goal fourth quarter propelled No.9 Johns Hopkins past James Madison Lacrosse as the Dukes fell 12-10 at Homewood Field on Tuesday afternoon.

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Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans

The lawsuit initially began in fall 2021 with an investigation by predecessor Karl Racine, who based it on consumer protection law, arguing the team mislead residents.

4 days ago in Local, Sports

Campbell’s ninth inning HR sends JMU Baseball past Michigan State, 4-2

With one out and one on in the top of the ninth inning, senior Wyatt Campbell sent a 2-1 pitch off the batter's eye to give James Madison baseball a 4-2 win over Michigan State on Sunday afternoon at Flour Field.

Local News from Rocktown Now

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball gets blanked at home by Michigan, 8-0

James Madison softball (9-8) dropped an 8–0 decision to Michigan (17-5) at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 3/3

Scores from Quarterfinal games around the Shenandoah Valley.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Baseball falls at home to George Mason, 11-2

With rain descending from the sky for the majority of the game, George Mason used five extra-base hits to maneuver past James Madison baseball, 11-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse loses at No. 9 Johns Hopkins, 12-10

A six-goal fourth quarter propelled No.9 Johns Hopkins past James Madison Lacrosse as the Dukes fell 12-10 at Homewood Field on Tuesday afternoon.