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Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps

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A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.

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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

1 day ago in National, Trending

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

The size of Democrats' majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.

Lifestyle

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What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines

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Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.

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Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.

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Where Flavor Meets Comfort: Why Gobbler Grill Is Broadway’s Hidden Gem | Shen Valley Deals

Gobbler Grill in Broadway, Virginia, serves up mouthwatering burgers and fries in a friendly, down-home setting that keeps locals coming back. See why this hometown favorite is turning heads—and how you can grab a $50 gift card for just $25 through ShenValleyDeals.com.

Features

2 weeks ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

Sports

9 hours ago in Sports

NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says

N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

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East Rock High School prepares for Region 3C Quarterfinal matchup

Listen to Head Coach Dontae Gholson’s interview ahead of the game.

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Turner Ashby High School Football getting ready ahead of Region 3C Quarterfinal

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Broadway High School Football prepares for Region 3C Quarterfinal match

Listen to Head Coach Jesse Lohr's interview ahead of the game.

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Local News from Rocktown Now

6 hours ago in Community, Local

Berry Family Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend

A charitable Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend to help those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County areas.

7 hours ago in Local

Turner Pavilion parking lot to be impacted by Municipal Building project in Harrisonburg

Parking permits will no longer be available for purchase in the lot starting January 1, 2027.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Renew Rocktown and Friendly City Food Co-op to host film screening of “How to Live on Earth”

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9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

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Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies

A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

1 day ago in Entertainment

The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch

Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake

"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.