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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.

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

  • Susan Tompor Detroit Free Press

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

  • Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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

Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

Treasury's upsized buybacks may complicate Fed's policy work

  • Michael S. Derby and Ann Saphir Reuters

It generated questions over a push-pull between the Fed and the Treasury over influencing general credit conditions.

Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

  • Ju-min Park, Laurie Chen and Eduardo Baptista Reuters

* Beijing conference showcases robots sorting parcels and packing mobile phones * Unitree's near sixfold market debut highlights investor enthusiasm * Nvidia executive Madison Huang makes unannounced

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

  • Simon Jessop, Rebecca Delaney and Valentina Za Reuters

Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.

China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference

China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

More than 300 companies are displaying humanoid robots, industrial machines, service robots and other forms of embodied artificial intelligence at the Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference. The five-day event kicked off on August 19, coinciding with Unitree's stock-market debut. The company,…

US government debt crosses $40 trillion threshold

US government debt crosses $40 trillion threshold

    It drew fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments outstrip revenues.

    Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win

    Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win

      Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading.

      Most Americans believe Trump inappropriately profited

      Most Americans believe Trump inappropriately profited

        * Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 69% of Americans see Trump's business interests influencing presidential decisions * Half of Republicans, two-thirds of independents and nine in 10 Democrats hold that view

        Terry Savage: Collecting Social Security on your ex

        Terry Savage: Collecting Social Security on your ex

          Many people are surprised to find out that other people can legally collect benefits on their Social Security work records. If you don’ t know these rules, you can leave tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime Social Security benefits on the table. These rules were put in place years ago when Social Security was created, at a time when there was...

          Treasury Yields Keep Climbing

          Treasury Yields Keep Climbing

            Long-term Treasury yields are rising as U.S. debt nears $40 trillion. Inflation, heavy bond issuance and Federal Reserve uncertainty are adding pressure.

            Global Borrowing Costs Rise On Oil And Inflation Fears

            Global Borrowing Costs Rise On Oil And Inflation Fears

              Long-term borrowing costs across some of the world's biggest economies have reached fresh highs amid concerns over inflation, government debt and rising investment in artificial intelligence

              Jill On Money: Don’t ditch your bonds

              Jill On Money: Don’t ditch your bonds

                Bonds are back in the news this summer, as yields have climbed and mortgage rates remain stubbornly high.

                Local News

                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.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 20

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 20

                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

                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

                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.

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                Saltville councilman's service remembered

                Saltville councilman's service remembered

                A dozen years after closure, construction begins on McMullin Bridge's replacement

                A dozen years after closure, construction begins on McMullin Bridge's replacement

                Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest

                Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest

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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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