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Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

  • Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters

Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.

House backs resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

House backs resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

  • Ahmed Elimam and Patricia Zengerle Reuters

Iran attacked Kuwait while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli drones struck Lebanon.

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

  • Aaron Blake CNN

Six states, ranging from California to New Jersey, held primaries on Tuesday night. Here are some of our other takeaways so far.

New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

  • Mateo Rosiles USA Today Network

A parasitic fly that was eradicated from the United States in the 1960s has been slowly creeping back after being detected within 25 miles of the Texas-Mexico border.

Jill On Money: Ask Jill

Jill On Money: Ask Jill

  • Jill Schlesinger

Time for another Q&A column! If you have a question, send an email to: askjill@jillonmoney.com.

Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win

Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win

  • USA Today - News

GOP gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party on June 2, 2026, in West Des Moines.

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

  • John Kruzel Reuters

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for Alabama to use a pro-Republican congressional map that eliminates one of its two districts where Black voters make up a majority.

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

    The Trump administration abandoned the president's nearly $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday, after a rare backlash from Republican senators.

    Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

    Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

      Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Justice Department has fully abandoned the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund. Blanche said that the “reasons for the fund,” alleged weaponization of the justice system, “remain as important as they were before, but we are not moving forward…

      Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

      Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

        President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence Tuesday, elevating a loyalist with no national security experience to lead the U.S. intelligence community.

        Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind

        Four ways fluctuating temperatures can affect your body and mind

          June marks the beginning of meteorological summer, but after last week’s heatwave, this week is set to bring much cooler and wetter conditions. We want to know why these dramatic weather changes can leave many people feeling unsettled, both mentally and physically.

          Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

          Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

            CNN's senior White House reporter Kevin Liptak joins "The Situation Room" to discuss Trump's appointment of housing official Bill Pulte for the country's top job in national intelligence.

            Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet?

            Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet?

              Megan Leonhardt, Senior Economy Writer at Barron's, breaks down sticky inflation, Fed policy, interest rates and what they mean for consumers.

              Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

              Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

                A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 4

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 4

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! May 30, 2026: Week in Virginia

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                A grand jury added three involuntary manslaughter charges against the driver in Friday’s deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford County.

                Nation & World

                Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

                Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

                Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.

                House backs resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

                House backs resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers

                Iran attacked Kuwait while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli drones struck Lebanon.

                Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

                Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

                Six states, ranging from California to New Jersey, held primaries on Tuesday night. Here are some of our other takeaways so far.

                New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

                New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

                A parasitic fly that was eradicated from the United States in the 1960s has been slowly creeping back after being detected within 25 miles of the Texas-Mexico border.

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                Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges

                Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

                Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

                Crash leads Chilhowie mayor to greater love for God, family, community,

                Crash leads Chilhowie mayor to greater love for God, family, community,

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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.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                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.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Politics

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                Greene County has accepted a six-figure sum from the Department of Homeland Security, even as questions remain about an immigrant roundup there just weeks ago.

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