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US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition

US Marshals arrest 'hypermasculine' social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition

  • Lisa Baertlein REUTERS

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate on Saturday as Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition on charges of rape, bodily harm and human trafficking.

Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

Haitians set to lose TPS protections July 24; what to know

  • Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald

After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, more than 350,000 are expected to lose their legal authorization to live and work in the U.S. on July 24, leaving them vulnerable to detention and deportation if they do not h…

Apple lawsuit threatens OpenAI plans for rival devices

Apple lawsuit threatens OpenAI plans for rival devices

  • Mark Gurman Bloomberg News

By combining former Apple engineers with legendary designers — and pairing that expertise with the industry’s leading artificial intelligence technology — OpenAI positioned itself to potentially become Apple’s most formidable hardware competitor in years. That prospect comes as Apple struggl…

What to do if you're stopped by immigration agents

What to do if you're stopped by immigration agents

  • Jeanine Santucci USA Today

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and killed a driver July 13 in Maine, Reuters reported, less than a week after an ICE agent shot and killed a man in a traffic stop in Texas.

Protests break out in Maine after ICE agents fatally shot man

Protests break out in Maine after ICE agents fatally shot man

  • CBC English

An ICE agent fatally shot a man in Biddeford, Maine, sparking protests across the state. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security claims the man was using his vehicle as a weapon. It's the second time within a week that a federal immigration officer has killed someone in the United States.

Florida OpenAI lawsuit heads to federal court

Florida OpenAI lawsuit heads to federal court

  • USA Today - Vertical

Florida sues OpenAI, naming Sam Altman, with the case moved to federal court citing child-safety, chat logs and a criminal probe.

Nvidia AI Demand Stays Strong, Execs Say

Nvidia AI Demand Stays Strong, Execs Say

  • WooGlobe - News

Artificial intelligence executives say demand for AI computing infrastructure remains strong despite recent volatility in chip stocks. Industry leaders including former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said AI demand is "almost unlimited," with energy supply being the main constraint. Nebius, Cerebra…

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

Family demands answers in death of young Black man in Mississippi

    A mother on Friday pleaded for anyone to come forward with information about what happened to her son whose body was found on an island off the coast of Mississippi.

    Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

    Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

      Nolan Wells' best friend -- Jayvon Williams -- is speaking out ... and while he thinks things aren't lining up in the case, he believes this whole investigation is being misconstrued.

      Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

      Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

        Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death.

        Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

        Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

          The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.

          AI Money Enters Politics

          AI Money Enters Politics

            AI companies and executives are increasing political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms as they seek to influence Congress’s first national artificial intelligence legislation.

            Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

            Toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being pronounced dead

              When a police officer questioned the declaration, the doctor reportedly dismissed the concern.

              Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

              Judge: E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million from Trump

                A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 21

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 20

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 20

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 19

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 19

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 18

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 18

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Google’s planned Botetourt data center won’t get requested water capacity, director says

                Google’s planned Botetourt data center won’t get requested water capacity, director says

                The water authority director spoke to the Roanoke Times about widely circulated internal emails that discussed potential water capacity and infrastructure needed for the data center.

                Craig County man gets 50 years in prison for death of his infant son

                Craig County man gets 50 years in prison for death of his infant son

                Isaiah Carruth was beaten repeatedly before he turned five months old.

                Woman who left baby in hot car indicted in Spotsylvania

                Woman who left baby in hot car indicted in Spotsylvania

                Woman apparently didn’t notice she’d forgotten to take baby to daycare during midday trip to convenience store.

                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. 

                Nation & World

                US war in Iran cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

                US war in Iran cost $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

                Two tankers reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Iran-aligned Houthis, as the Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's key energy chokepoints.

                What has made the cyclospora behind the US outbreak so challenging to trace?

                What has made the cyclospora behind the US outbreak so challenging to trace?

                Cyclospora, the parasite behind thousands of suspected cases of a foodborne illness, has a long incubation period, and samples cannot be cultured in labs, making it especially challenging to trace.

                States Where It Will Take the Longest to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

                Americans have racked up a truly staggering amount of credit card debt. In 2026 alone, we’re expected to increase our collective debt by

                $100 billion

                , and the grand total currently sits at nearly $1.4 trillion.

                FDA maintains Taylor Farms lettuce is source of explosive diarrhea outbreak

                FDA maintains Taylor Farms lettuce is source of explosive diarrhea outbreak

                Despite an announcement to the contrary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintained that lettuce from Taylor Farms served at Taco Bell in five states was the source of the Cyclospora outbreak causing explosive diarrhea.

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                Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure

                Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure

                Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope

                Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope

                Smyth County continues to explore data center regs

                Smyth County continues to explore data center regs

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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. 

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                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.

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