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Business

Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

  • Waylon Cunningham and Nicholas P. Brown Reuters

FAA proposed rules would let drones fly beyond visual line of sight without waivers.

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

Trump Accounts are now live. Here's how they work

  • Daniel de Visé USA TODAY

Trump Accounts went live on the Fourth of July, with the families of 6 million children claiming accounts. Among those are 1.4 million newborns who get $1,000 in seed money.

Workers keep leaving the US labor force. Experts can't agree why

Workers keep leaving the US labor force. Experts can't agree why

  • Rachel Barber USA Today

Whether it was caregiving responsibilities, feeling discouraged after a long stretch of unemployment or the realization they’re sitting on a pile of money, many Americans have left the workforce.

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

  • DOYINSOLA OLADIPO and ALLISON LAMPERT Reuters

A surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX's IPO has triggered a boom in private jet purchases, overwhelming aviation lawyers with aircraft-purchase agreements.

Trump's Crypto Holdings Take Center Stage in New Disclosure

Trump's Crypto Holdings Take Center Stage in New Disclosure

  • What's Trending - Vertical

President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals more than $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency ventures, making digital assets his largest reported source of income. The filing includes hundreds of millions of dollars from World Liberty Financial and the $TRUMP meme coin, …

What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

  • Phaedra Trethan, Ben Shapiro, Jo Ciavaglia and JD Mullane USA Today

The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.

More Americans leaving the US labor force

More Americans leaving the US labor force

  • USA Today - News

In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce while the labor force participation rate fell to 61.5%, marking the lowest reading since March 2021.

More Americans leaving the US labor force

More Americans leaving the US labor force

    In June alone, 720,000 people left the workforce while the labor force participation rate fell to 61.5%, marking the lowest reading since March 2021.

    Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

    Crypto firms prepare defenses for quantum threat to encryption

      Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.

      Donald J. Trump International Airport is officially operational in West Palm Beach

      Donald J. Trump International Airport is officially operational in West Palm Beach

        The Donald J. Trump International Airport has officially replaced Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

        Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

        Jill On Money: Aunt Jill's cure for bad financial advice

          Nearly two decades ago, getting reliable financial advice meant finding someone you trusted and asking them directly. At CBS News, a group of young tech and gaming reporters found their person—me, a CFP who happened to sit nearby—and started calling me "Aunt Jill."

          Terry Savage: New student loan rules

          Terry Savage: New student loan rules

            New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more new Parent PLUS loan, disbursed on or after July 1, 2026, you may permanently lose access to the legacy income-driven repayment options...

            Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again

            Oil Surges As Mideast Tensions Flare Again

              Oil prices climbed after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets reignited concerns that a fragile Middle East truce may be falling apart.

              Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

              Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

                Federal, state and local governments responding to consumer anger and grid-stability concerns are pushing Big Tech to pay more for their expected demand.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 14

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 14

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 13

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 12

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 11

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police

                'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police

                A search warrant was issued earlier this week for City Dogs Boarding & Playcare. Dogs were seen in "significant emotional distress" amid high temperatures.

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County. 

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Big Mama, a Belgian draft horse standing 19.3 hands high, was recently saved from slaughter by Keswick-based nonprofit Colby's Crew Rescue.

                Nation & World

                Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

                Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

                The Trump administration turned over to Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents' killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, local officials said on Monday.

                Fatal ICE shooting in Maine days after ICE killed Texas father

                Fatal ICE shooting in Maine days after ICE killed Texas father

                There are now multiple investigations into the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Texas father of three. Erin Burnett talks to Ruby Powers, attorney for Lorenzo's brother Victor Salgado Araujo who witnessed the shooting.

                US renews strikes in Iran

                US renews strikes in Iran

                DUBAI — The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday as President Donald Trump reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed charging a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz.

                Trump wants to isolate International Criminal Court

                Trump wants to isolate International Criminal Court

                * Options under consideration include travel bans, visa revocations and increased sanctions, State Department official says * Rubio and other US officials are pressuring countries to diplomatically

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                Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town

                Marion PD chief reports on first 6 months of Flock cameras in town

                National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

                National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

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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

                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.

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

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