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Education

US threatens school districts over transgender policies

US threatens school districts over transgender policies

  • Kanishka Singh Reuters

The U.S. Education Department said it partnered with the Justice Department to look at the issue, and enforcement actions could include "applicable judicial proceedings and potential loss of federal funding."

These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K

These colleges offer free tuition to families earning up to $200K

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

A growing number of universities are rolling out a new kind of financial aid pledge: If your family earns less than $100,000 or so, tuition is free. 

Trump slashes foreign student visa limits to 4 years

Trump slashes foreign student visa limits to 4 years

  • Inquisitr

Trump Slashes Foreign Student Visa Limits to 4 Years: The Trump administration has announced a major proposed change to U.S. immigration policy that would place fixed time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. If implemented, the new Departme…

US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

US dubs theology students as non-professional, limits loan amounts

  • Marc Ramirez and Medora Lee USA Today

The change came after a federal judge issued a court order temporarily blocking a Trump administration rule that reclassified graduate degrees in nursing and other fields as nonprofessional.

Don't wait: What borrowers need to know about changing student loan plans

Don't wait: What borrowers need to know about changing student loan plans

  • Katie Guenthner The Dallas Morning News

Changes taking effect July 1 could affect millions of borrowers who carried an average of $33,770 in student debt in 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.

Student Loan Reform: Simpler or Harder?

Student Loan Reform: Simpler or Harder?

  • Straight Arrow News - Vertical

New student loan plans promise simplicity, but do the fine print details make it harder for borrowers? We break down the changes.

Two Cents Podcast: Why College Costs More Today Than in 1980

Two Cents Podcast: Why College Costs More Today Than in 1980

  • NowThis - Digital Originals

We asked Jim Keyes, the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, about the rising costs of college education since 1980. Hear more from this full interview on the Two Cents Podcast.

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

Civics could bridge divides. Teachers fear crossing the line

    Educators say the country's deep divisions make it more difficult than ever to teach students about the government. 

    In fight to save Ukraine's wounded, surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison

    In fight to save Ukraine's wounded, surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison

      Maks Makarenkov couldn't help but smile on car rides through the capital city. He saw homes with blue and yellow flags pinned in their windows or dangling from flagpoles.

      How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

      How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

        Teachers at Alexandria City High School in Virginia use civics education to restore young people’s faith in democracy in politically divided America.

        Surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison to save Ukraine's wounded soldiers

        Surgeons learn skills at UW-Madison to save Ukraine's wounded soldiers

          Russia Warns Foreigners To Leave Kyiv, Threatening More Strikes

          Russia Warns Foreigners To Leave Kyiv, Threatening More Strikes

            Russia has warned that it plans to launch a fresh wave of “systemic strikes” on defense industrial facilities in Kyiv and has urged foreign nationals to leave the Ukrainian capital. 

            #TheMoment 250 college graduates got their student loans covered

            #TheMoment 250 college graduates got their student loans covered

              Wilson College of Textiles graduate Alyssa Eva D'Costa tells The National about the moment philanthropist Anil Kochhar announced he would cover the final year of student loans for the entire class during their graduation ceremony in North Carolina.

              Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

              Senate approves Warsh to be next Federal Reserve chair as inflation intensifies

                He will take the leadership baton from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends Friday but who will remain on the Fed board.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 3

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 1

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 31

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 31

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

                Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

                An independent review found Old Dominion had effective safety measures in place before the deadly March shooting.

                Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                Jacob Ryan Barnett was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison.

                Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested following a shooting at Bieniemy's home in Virginia, authorities told USA TODAY Sports.

                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.

                Nation & World

                Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal (copy)

                Trump says US will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal (copy)

                CAIRO — President Donald Trump said the U.S. will hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal can be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

                Trump: Talks with Iran set for Monday

                Trump: Talks with Iran set for Monday

                ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran's nuclear capabilities.

                For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

                For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

                About 11% of Americans are on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. With changed bodies, many are inclined to try on clothes in person to figure out what styles fit their new size.

                Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy

                Arizona politician who survived shooting works to defend democracy

                Ron Barber and Don Henninger, a Democrat and a Republican, co-lead the Arizona Democracy Resilience Network, a nonpartisan group aimed at supporting election workers and promoting civility in politics.

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                Baxters help downtown Marion space continue to evolve after 120 years

                Baxters help downtown Marion space continue to evolve after 120 years

                Smyth County to close trash collection stations an additional day

                Smyth County to close trash collection stations an additional day

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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

                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.

                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.

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