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Education

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …

  • Tim Grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Teenagers aren’t turning their backs on college — but they are rethinking what “college” actually means.

Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

  • Kate Sequeira Los Angeles Times

Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

  • Medora Lee USA Today

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter.

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

Escrow shortages surge, another sign of the housing crisis

  • ANDREA RIQUIER USA Today

Even as the vast majority of Americans continue to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, the ancillary costs of ownership fluctuate, mainly upward.

The quiet way grocery brands charge you more for less

The quiet way grocery brands charge you more for less

  • Marcia Greenwood Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The average family of four spends $741 more a year than in 2020 for the same groceries; $41 of that hike is due to package-size decreases.

The penny is already dead. Could the nickel be next to go?

The penny is already dead. Could the nickel be next to go?

  • Daniel de Visé, Jennifer Borresen and George Petras USA Today

The government lost about $18 million minting pennies in 2024. On nickels, it lost $85 million.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

  • NATHAN LAYNE Reuters

Republicans across the country are grappling with how to campaign amid high gas prices after weaponizing the issue during the Biden years.

Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

    Meta said the purpose was to improve the company's AI models in areas where they struggle to replicate how humans interact with computers.

    An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

    An AI bot is running a retail store. Is this the future?

      A new store in San Francisco has human employees, but they're not the ones making the decisions. An AI bot named Luna is the boss.

      Los Angeles Schools Move to Cap Classroom Screen Time

      Los Angeles Schools Move to Cap Classroom Screen Time

        Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a new policy to limit how much time students spend on screens during classroom activities, citing growing health and learning concerns.

        Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

        Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

          To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

          Companies are getting tariff refunds. Will you see lower prices?

          Companies are getting tariff refunds. Will you see lower prices?

            American importers who paid tariffs the Supreme Court ruled illegal in February are working to get refunds from the federal government, but shoppers might be out of luck.

            Red Lobster brings back 'Endless Shrimp' despite bankruptcy claims

            Red Lobster brings back 'Endless Shrimp' despite bankruptcy claims

              Red Lobster announced that Endless Shrimp is making a limited-time comeback after the all-you-can-eat special was removed from the menu in 2024.

              Apple announces CEO transition as Tim Cook steps aside for John Ternus

              Apple announces CEO transition as Tim Cook steps aside for John Ternus

                Apple announces Tim Cook will step down as CEO with John Ternus set to take over on Sept. 1 following board approval.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 12

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 11

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 10

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 10

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Pilot escorted off plane in Charlottesville leaving passengers stranded for hours

                Pilot escorted off plane in Charlottesville leaving passengers stranded for hours

                There has been no explanations provided after a pilot was escorted off a plane in Charlottesville leaving passengers headed to Atlanta stranded for hours last month.

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                The increases come from Dominion's multi-year grid modernization project and from the cost of staying plugged into a 13-state regional electric grid that helps the utility meet growing power demand.

                Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

                Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

                Dominion Energy is planning to spend $1.1 billion on the next phase of a multi-year push to reduce the number of power outages and to update its grid for higher demand.

                Virginia to move SOL testing to end of school year, raise standards

                Virginia to move SOL testing to end of school year, raise standards

                Next year, Virginia schools will be required to administer SOL exams during the final two weeks of the school year. And they'll start getting harder.

                Nation & World

                Jill On Money: Job market for new grads

                Jill On Money: Job market for new grads

                The April employment report was better than expected. The economy added 115,000 jobs (about twice what analysts predicted), and the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%.

                Cities with the Most & Least Student Debt (2026)

                Student loan debt represents one of the biggest financial burdens for Americans. In fact, student loans are the second-largest type of household debt after mortgages, totaling nearly

                $1.7 trillion

                . That works out to about $39,633 per borrower, and a payoff timeline that lasts into middle age forces many graduates to significantly delay or forgo other financial goals such as saving for retirement or buying a home.

                Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                Jason Collins, NBA player and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at age 47

                He revealed he was gay in a first-person Sports Illustrated story, receiving widespread praise and encouragement in the public sphere.

                Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                Trump says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned

                Makary faced intensifying political pressure while he clashed with top administration officials, sources said.

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                Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges

                Former SCCH doctor indicted by federal grand jury on 7 charges

                Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony

                Oak Point teacher honored in Richmond ceremony

                Meet Jarek: Smyth County's Pet of the Week

                Meet Jarek: Smyth County's Pet of the Week

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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

                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

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                The increases come from Dominion's multi-year grid modernization project and from the cost of staying plugged into a 13-state regional electric grid that helps the utility meet growing power demand.

                Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

                Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

                Dominion Energy is planning to spend $1.1 billion on the next phase of a multi-year push to reduce the number of power outages and to update its grid for higher demand.

                FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

                The FBI is executing a search warrant in Portsmouth, where Hampton Roads television stations are showing FBI agents at a building housing offices of state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth.

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Monday's arguments largely focused on two key issues: early voting and the scope of October's special session.

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