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Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

  • Francesca Chambers and Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY

President Donald Trump said Wednesday after the latest round of tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran that he considers the ceasefire between the two nations to be over.

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

  • Nathan Layne Reuters

In battleground states, Democrats are campaigning against Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid and rising costs, while Republicans argue their policies will curb waste and lower expenses.

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

Inside the study: cat lady stereotype vs. reality

  • ZMG - Buzz60

The cat lady stereotype isn’t completely true. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm shares the results of a new study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of World’s Best Cat Litter.

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

  • Nolan D. McCaskill Reuters

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia is a fundraising juggernaut. It might not matter anymore.

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'

FIFA rejects Belgium challenge, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant'

  • Bo Erickson Reuters

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended world soccer’s disciplinary process Monday amid criticism after President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card ban.

Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card

Donald Trump admits asking Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun red card

  • PA Media - News

Credit: The White House. United States President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “review” USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was controversially overturned on Sunday. Balogun was sent off after VAR re…

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices

  • Andrew Chung Reuters

Critics for years have raised concerns about the court's increasing willingness to decide major cases using the "shadow docket," saying it lacks transparency and accountability to the public.

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

    Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members Sunday, but the son who succeeded him did not appear.

    Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

    Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran

      A striking image of family unity emerged at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral as three of his sons — Mostafa, Masoud, and Meysam Hosseini Khamenei — appeared publicly, praying beside their father’s flag-draped coffin at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. The moment, broadcast by state medi…

      As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

      As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty  

        The Supreme Court ruling sent fear through Haitian communities in places like South Florida and New York, where TPS holders have spent years building lives on an uncertain legal foundation.

        Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule  

        Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule  

          Donald Trump Jr., a GrabAGun investor, could benefit from a new administration proposal allowing home delivery of firearms.

          Which Cat Breed Matches Your Zodiac Sign Best

          Which Cat Breed Matches Your Zodiac Sign Best

            There are many factors to consider when selecting the right cat for your home or family, from your budget to your living situation. But here's something that many feline fans may not consider in their search: matching a kitty's characteristics to their zodiac (or sun) sign.

            Museums and parks fight to preserve America's troubled history 

            Museums and parks fight to preserve America's troubled history 

              A federal appeals court ruled last month that the Trump administration could remove and replace an exhibit about slavery.

              Transgender people finding it hard to win at US Supreme Court

              Transgender people finding it hard to win at US Supreme Court

                Legal experts said the ruling, represented another setback for transgender people fighting a growing array of state and federal restrictions targeting them — and for gay rights more generally.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 7

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 7

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 6

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 5

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County. 

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Big Mama, a Belgian draft horse standing 19.3 hands high, was recently saved from slaughter by Keswick-based nonprofit Colby's Crew Rescue.

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.

                Virginia wines top French competition in Paris

                Virginia wines top French competition in Paris

                It's happened: Virginia wines have beat their French counterparts in an official blind tasting. 

                Nation & World

                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.

                Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

                Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

                Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.

                Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

                Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

                Federal, state and local governments responding to consumer anger and grid-stability concerns are pushing Big Tech to pay more for their expected demand.

                Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

                Donald Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ at NATO summit

                President Donald Trump said Wednesday after the latest round of tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran that he considers the ceasefire between the two nations to be over.

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                Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs

                Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs

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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

                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.

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

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