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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

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JMU Men’s Basketball announces upcoming Sun Belt Conference schedule

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The Sun Belt Conference unveiled James Madison's 18-game 2026-27 men's basketball league schedule on Thursday, Aug. 6.

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James Madison Women’s Basketball releases its 2026-27 Sun Belt schedule

The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled the league's 2026-27 women's basketball schedule on Thursday, laying out James Madison's 18-game slate, with 12 games against traditional Sun Belt East opponents.

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New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater takes down Clover Hill to advance to RCBL Championship Series

The Bridgewater Reds won game five of their semifinal series at Clover Hill on Wednesday night, 9-4, to advance to the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series.

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JMU Men’s Basketball announces upcoming Sun Belt Conference schedule

Fresh

The Sun Belt Conference unveiled James Madison's 18-game 2026-27 men's basketball league schedule on Thursday, Aug. 6.

2 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Women’s Basketball releases its 2026-27 Sun Belt schedule

The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled the league's 2026-27 women's basketball schedule on Thursday, laying out James Madison's 18-game slate, with 12 games against traditional Sun Belt East opponents.

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University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership

The partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities, and advances the future of local broadcasting

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Governor Spanberger to intervene in proposed Nextera-Dominion Energy merger

In an op-ed published by The Washington Post, Spanberger said her involvement will focus on three priorities.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.