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Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

Do you think you can beat the stock market? Of course, Wall Street is not ruled by individual trading bets. The shocking headline: 79% of all active large-cap U.S. equity funds underperformed the S&P 500!

Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

  • LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

Ticketmaster was established in 1976 and merged with Live Nation in 2010. The company now controls of 86% of the market for concerts.

Last, last-minute tax tips for April 15: Be careful how you mail

Last, last-minute tax tips for April 15: Be careful how you mail

  • SUSAN TOMPOR Detroit Free Press

The April 15 tax deadline is here — and millions of people have yet to file in what's been a challenging tax season for many.

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

Jill On Money: Can I – or will I ever – retire?

  • Jill Schlesinger

Regardless of age, when I talk to people about their financial lives, the word retirement usually comes up. If they are over 50, the question is: “Can I retire?" But if they are younger, it becomes, "Will I ever retire?”

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

  • LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press

Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year's tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump's tax-related campaign promises.

AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

  • WooGlobe - News

Goldman Sachs data shows AI is eliminating approximately 16,000 US jobs every month, with Gen Z bearing the heaviest burden: employment among software developers aged 22–25 has dropped nearly 20% since 2022. A new Gallup poll finds 18% of all American workers believe their job could be elimi…

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Overall, while 11 of the 25 common grocery staples fell in price in the last two years, the food items that climbed offset those savings, the analysis showed

Winston-Salem Ranks 62nd in the U.S. for Rent Affordability in 2026

    Winston-Salem, N.C., has the 62nd-most affordable rent in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub study. The study examined the median annual gross rent across more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities and compared it with the median household income in each location.

    Madison Ranks 55th in the U.S. for Rent Affordability in 2026

      Madison, Wis., has the 55th-most affordable rent in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub study. The study examined the median annual gross rent across more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities and compared it with the median household income in each location.

      Tulsa Ranks 45th in the U.S. for Rent Affordability in 2026

        Tulsa, Okla., has the 45th-most affordable rent in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub study. The study examined the median annual gross rent across more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities and compared it with the median household income in each location.

        Omaha Ranks 21st in the U.S. for Rent Affordability in 2026

          Omaha, Neb., has the 21st-most affordable rent in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub study. The study examined the median annual gross rent across more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities and compared it with the median household income in each location.

          Lincoln Ranks 12th in the U.S. for Rent Affordability in 2026

            Lincoln, Neb., has the 12th-most affordable rent in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub study. The study examined the median annual gross rent across more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities and compared it with the median household income in each location.

            Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

            Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

              Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year's tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump's tax-related campaign promises.

              AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

              AI Is Cutting 16,000 US Jobs Monthly—and Gen Z Is Feeling It First

                Goldman Sachs data shows AI is eliminating approximately 16,000 US jobs every month, with Gen Z bearing the heaviest burden: employment among software developers aged 22–25 has dropped nearly 20% since 2022. A new Gallup poll finds 18% of all American workers believe their job could be elimi…

                Local News

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                A1 Minute! April 16, 2026: New Kroger behind the scenes; ART 180 to close; Virginia collective bargaining

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 16

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

                A1 Minute! April 15, 2026: Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

                Mechanicsville student competes for America’s Most Artistic Kid; Fifth and Foundry; Colonial Downs entertainment options

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 15

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 15

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                Early voting five days before Tuesday’s special election on a new congressional map now totals 18% of active registered voters, data from the state Department of Elections shows.

                Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                A Northern Virginia dentist and former lieutenant governor are dead after a shooting authorities call a murder-suicide. Their son placed the 911 call just after midnight on Thursday. 

                Photos: Police at home of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax after he killed his wife, himself

                Photos: Police at home of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax after he killed his wife, himself

                Police responded to the home on the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive shortly after midnight to find Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, both dead.

                Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                For a time, Justin Fairfax seemed like a solid bet to be Virginia's governor.

                Nation & World

                Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

                Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

                The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

                Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

                Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire, optimism grows on ending Iran war

                President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, signaling a pause in Israel's conflict that has raged in parallel to the war with Iran.

                Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

                Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

                President Donald Trump says a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon will begin at 5 p.m. ET. A leading Hezbollah official said the group would abide by the agreement if Israeli attacks stop, and Lebanon’s prime minister welcomed the announcement. CNN's Kevin Li…

                Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

                Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

                Do you think you can beat the stock market? Of course, Wall Street is not ruled by individual trading bets. The shocking headline: 79% of all active large-cap U.S. equity funds underperformed the S&P 500!

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                Smyth supervisors honor emergency dispatchers

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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

                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

                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.

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction.

                Politics

                Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                Early voting on Virginia redistricting lags last year's pace

                Early voting five days before Tuesday’s special election on a new congressional map now totals 18% of active registered voters, data from the state Department of Elections shows.

                Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife before taking own life, police say

                A Northern Virginia dentist and former lieutenant governor are dead after a shooting authorities call a murder-suicide. Their son placed the 911 call just after midnight on Thursday. 

                Photos: Police at home of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax after he killed his wife, himself

                Photos: Police at home of former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax after he killed his wife, himself

                Police responded to the home on the 8100 block of Guinevere Drive shortly after midnight to find Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, both dead.

                Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                Justin Fairfax: Virginia rising political star's story ends in tragedy

                For a time, Justin Fairfax seemed like a solid bet to be Virginia's governor.

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