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Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

  • DANILO ARNONE and GISELDA VAGNONI Reuters

The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

  • Leo Marchandon, Raphael Satter and Callaghan O'Hare Reuters

Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab.

US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

  • Timothy Aeppel Reuters

There are signs the AI boom is helping lift the manufacturing sector; U.S. factories added 5,000 jobs in July.

Outside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate

Outside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate

  • Meghan L. Hall USA TODAY

NEW YORK ― Under the sweltering New York sun ahead of an Indiana Fever and New York Liberty matchup, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn stood at the center of a national debate on transgender athletes in sports that has engulfed the WNBA over the last month.

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

  • Lee wire services

From record national debt to a failed NASA rescue mission and scrutiny of a Trump aide, here are stories that made headlines this past week.

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

  • Maria Tsvetkova Reuters

About 21,000 Haitian TPS holders worked in the U.S. as caregivers, serving roughly 77,000 patients.

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

  • James Davey, Simon Jessop and Alexander Marrow Reuters

After years of intensive agriculture designed to cheaply feed the most people, this year's extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics.

Outside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate

Outside a sold-out WNBA game, dueling protests mirror America's transgender-athlete debate

    NEW YORK ― Under the sweltering New York sun ahead of an Indiana Fever and New York Liberty matchup, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn stood at the center of a national debate on transgender athletes in sports that has engulfed the WNBA over the last month.

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

    Week in review: Test your knowledge of notable news

      From record national debt to a failed NASA rescue mission and scrutiny of a Trump aide, here are stories that made headlines this past week.

      US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

      US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

        About 21,000 Haitian TPS holders worked in the U.S. as caregivers, serving roughly 77,000 patients.

        As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

        As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farming

        • Updated 44 mins ago

        After years of intensive agriculture designed to cheaply feed the most people, this year's extreme weather has added urgency to the debate over whether climate change has transformed the economics.

        Transgender athlete debate draws dueling protests outside Fever-Liberty game

        Transgender athlete debate draws dueling protests outside Fever-Liberty game

          USA TODAY Sports’ Meghan L. Hall was on site ahead of Fever vs. Liberty in Brooklyn, NY to speak with protesters on opposing sides of the debate over transgender athletes in sports.

          She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

          She thought she donated $50. A tap-to-pay scam took $1,000 instead

            Scammers count on us tapping without checking how much is being charged or the business name receiving the payment, experts warn. And they're going to rush you through the process.

            Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

            Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

              The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.

              Local News

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 24

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 24

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 23

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 23

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 22

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 22

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 21

              Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 21

              Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

              State & Regional

              Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

              Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

              The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

              Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

              Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

              There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…

              94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

              94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

              An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.

              Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

              Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

              The Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Campbell County on Thursday that killed an Appomattox County Sheriff’s deputy and injured several others.

              Nation & World

              Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

              Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

              The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.

              How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

              How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

              Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab.

              US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

              US data-center boom radiates through factory supply chains

              There are signs the AI boom is helping lift the manufacturing sector; U.S. factories added 5,000 jobs in July.

              Hardest-Working States in America (2026)

              Americans are hard workers, putting in an average of

              1,800 hours per year

              , according to the World Economic Forum. That’s 468 hours per year more than Germans work, but 405 fewer than Mexicans do, for example.

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              Marion's Lincoln Theatre appeals to community for support

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              Saltville PD's McVey reflects on month spent serving in Washington, D.C.

              Saltville PD's McVey reflects on month spent serving in Washington, D.C.

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              36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

              36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

              Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

               

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              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

              Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

              Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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              13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

              13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

              Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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              Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

              Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

              Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

              Crime

              Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

              Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

              In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

              Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

              Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

              Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

              Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

              Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

              Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

              Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

              A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

              Politics

              New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

              New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

              Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

              Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

              Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

              Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

              Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

              Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

              Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

              Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

              Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

              Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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