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2 weeks ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
JMU Women’s Basketball defeats Troy, 69-52, to win Sun Belt Tournament Championship
Peyton McDaniel and Ashanti Barnes combined for 47 points and each recorded double-doubles, as James Madison led wire-to-wire to capture the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship crown with a 69-52 victory against Troy on Monday afternoon at the Pensacola Bay Center.
2 weeks ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
2 weeks 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.
JMU Women’s Basketball defeats No. 1 seed Georgia Southern, 81-53, in SBC Semifinals
Fourth-seeded James Madison dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 45-16, and held top-seeded Georgia Southern to 36.7% shooting (18-of-49) from the field for an 81-53 victory on Sunday afternoon in the Sun Belt Conference Women's Basketball Championship semifinals, advancing to the title game for the fourth consecutive season.
James Madison Baseball drops series finale to ETSU
ETSU used a seven-run sixth inning and a five-run eighth to prevent a series sweep, as James Madison baseball fell 13-0 in eight innings on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.
Dukes Softball downs Radford on Sunday, 11-0
James Madison softball closed out the Hokie Invite with a commanding 11–0 victory over Radford on Sunday afternoon at the Moyer Sports Complex.
Bridgewater Softball sweeps doubleheader at Methodist
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College softball team swept Methodist on Sunday afternoon on the road. Game 1…
EMU Softball drops a pair of games at Triangle Classic in Raleigh
EMU Softball drops a pair of games at Triangle Classic in Raleigh
JMU Women’s Basketball rolls past South Alabama to advance to SBC Semifinals
James Madison women's basketball shot 60.4% (29-of-48) from the field, 45.0% (9-of-20) from three, and 100.0% (12-of-12) from the free throw line to fly by South Alabama, 79-54, in the Sun Belt Championship Quarterfinals inside the Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday afternoon.
James Madison Baseball takes two from ETSU on Saturday
After play was suspended due to fog density the day before, James Madison baseball returned to the field on Saturday with a nine-run inning to run-rule ETSU, 11-1 in seven innings, before knocking off the Buccaneers, 6-4, in game two of the series at Veterans Memorial Park.
JMU Softball defeats Bryant and Penn State on day two of Hokie Invite
James Madison softball picked up a pair of wins on day two of the Hokie Invite, defeating Bryant 7–6 in eight innings before closing the day with a 5–3 victory over Penn State.
EMU Baseball splits two games with Hilbert College
EMU Baseball splits two games with Hilbert College
James Madison Lacrosse falls at No. 3 Maryland, 13-6
A steady offensive effort from No.3 Maryland allowed the Terps to put away James Madison lacrosse, 13-6, at SECU Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
12-year-old girl saves family from fire
The family’s only working smoke alarm alerted the 12‑year‑old, who then woke the rest of the household.
High school basketball scores from Friday
BOYS PREP BASKETBALLVHSL State Tournament=Class 6=Semifinal=Landstown 63, South County 48Westfield 82, Manchester 50Class 5=Semifinal=Green Run 62, Stone Bridge 46Norview 68,…
