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Business

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

  • Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune

The ruling came in a federal lawsuit filed this year by two disabled patients, a doctor and several disability and patients’ rights organizations.

Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

  • Mark Thomas for Way.com

Way.com reports that the surge in commuting expenses, driven by rising fuel, maintenance, and parking costs, significantly impacts workers' budgets as in-office mandates increase.

What 3,002 renters say matters when free rent offers end

What 3,002 renters say matters when free rent offers end

  • Mark Frenkiel for AppFolio

AppFolio reports that rental market conditions are shifting, with fewer concessions as satisfaction with maintenance drives renter retention and decision-making.

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

  • Ahmed Aboulenein and Yasmeen Abutaleb Reuters

It said "user fees" passed on to consumers by the Biden administration were in excess of what was needed to run the federal exchange.

The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write

The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write

  • Jackie Mader for The Hechinger Report

The Hechinger Report reports on the challenge of teaching writing in schools, highlighting strategies like Self-Regulated Strategy Development to improve student skills.

A church finance leader's guide to choosing a credit card

A church finance leader's guide to choosing a credit card

  • Yolanda La for Brex

Brex reports that choosing credit cards for churches requires consideration of unique financial needs, with options that may exclude personal guarantees.

How to manage exam anxiety: Evidence-based coping strategies for students

How to manage exam anxiety: Evidence-based coping strategies for students

  • Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C, MSW for Talkspace

Talkspace reports that exam anxiety involves emotional, physiological, and behavioral reactions that can hinder performance.

Trump unveils $500 rebate checks in ‘Great Healthcare Plan’

Trump unveils $500 rebate checks in ‘Great Healthcare Plan’

    President Trump will send $500 rebate checks to thousands of Americans who bought health insurance on Affordable Care Act exchanges, claiming they were overcharged. “Our administration is doing the right thing and giving the money back to the people who were wrongly ripped off. Nearly 1 mill…

    $5,000 for every American? Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened

    $5,000 for every American? Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened

      Trump's latest message echoes similar past pledges, including a push for $2,000 tariff dividend checks for some Americans last year, which never came to fruition.

      What US students actually need to sign a lease in Europe

      What US students actually need to sign a lease in Europe

        HousingAnywhere reports that U.S. students face challenges renting in Europe due to guarantor requirements. 

        Girl math, loud budgeting, moneymaxxing: Were these trends worth trying?

        Girl math, loud budgeting, moneymaxxing: Were these trends worth trying?

          Finder reports on evolving money trends from TikTok, revealing the societal anxieties around finances, spending behaviors, and the push for openness in budgeting.

          Americans unknowingly overpay $54 billion every year on car loans. See which drivers are defying the odds

          Americans unknowingly overpay $54 billion every year on car loans. See which drivers are defying the odds

            Caribou reports Americans overpay $54 billion annually on car loans. 

            Choosing the right scissor lift for your project

            Choosing the right scissor lift for your project

              Herc Rentals reports that selecting the right scissor lift involves considering height, type, power source, and weight capacity for safety and efficiency in various projects.

              Report: Black students’ exclusion from high-quality math has dire consequences

              Report: Black students’ exclusion from high-quality math has dire consequences

                The 74 reports Black students are historically excluded from quality math, leading to dire academic and professional outcomes, with only 6% in AP math classes.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

                Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

                The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

                Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

                Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

                The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.

                US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

                US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

                From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…

                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. 

                Nation & World

                Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development

                Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development

                Alarm grew after a researcher resigned, warning that the “people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.”

                Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

                Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

                He called for a five-year exhibition on George Washington in his latest critique of an institution he’s repeatedly attacked.

                Trump, Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans

                Trump, Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans

                The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterms turned on the spigot with less than eight weeks to go before Election Day.

                Researchers: OpenAI's rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms

                Researchers: OpenAI's rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms

                Artificial intelligence agents unleashed by OpenAI used more than 10 previously undisclosed websites for unsanctioned communications this year.

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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.

                 

                Contributor
                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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