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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

3 weeks ago in World

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

On Sunday, the Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery and earned the right to pick No. 1 in next month's draft, a huge step forward for a team that finished with the league's worst record this season.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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JMU Lacrosse falls to No.1 Northwestern in NCAA Tournament Second Round

The James Madison Lacrosse team fell to top-seeded Northwestern, 17-5, in the second round of the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

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James Madison Baseball gets swept by No. 12 Southern Miss

James Madison was outlasted by No. 12 Southern Miss, 10-4, in Sun Belt Conference baseball on Sunday afternoon to be swept at Veterans Memorial Park.

A festive indoor event in a dim arena with a lit perimeter fence decorated with string lights, lanterns, posters, and purple balloons for Relay for Life.

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Harrisonburg–Rockingham Relay for Life Shines with “Festival of Hope” Theme

The event had raised over $135,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

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JMU Baseball loses second straight game to No. 12 Southern Miss

James Madison fell to No. 12 Southern Miss, 11-1, in eight innings on Saturday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Veterans Memorial Park.

Bridgewater College Eagles softball team huddles in a circle on the field before a game, maroon uniforms visible.

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Bridgewater Softball falls to No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan in ODAC Championship Series

Bridgewater Softball falls to No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan in ODAC Championship Series

Girls' lacrosse team in white uniforms huddle with sticks on a sunny green field; jerseys show JMU and numbers.

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Dukes Lacrosse rallies from five-goals down to defeat Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament opener

EVANSTON, Ill. (JMU Athletics) – #22 James Madison overcame a five-goal deficit and used a pair of goals late in…

Baseball batter in black swings at home plate as teammates watch from the dugout; Bridgewater College Eagles insignia bottom-left.

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Bridgewater Baseball gets knocked out of ODAC Championship Weekend

The Bridgewater College baseball team dropped both games in the second day of the ODAC finals round to Shenandoah and Lynchburg Friday night which ended their impressive conference tournament run.

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JMU Baseball lets seventh inning lead slip away in 8-5 loss to No. 12 Southern Miss

No. 12 Southern Miss used a six-run seventh inning to come from behind and upend James Madison baseball, 8-5, on Friday night in Sun Belt Conference action at Veterans Memorial Park.

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BC Softball falls to No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan, 1-0, in game one of ODAC Champ Series

The Bridgewater College Softball team fell to No. 1 Va. Wesleyan 1-0 in a thriller in game one of the ODAC Championship Series.

3 weeks ago in World

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

Spanish authorities on Friday were preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands, where health officials have said they will perform careful evacuations.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association agreed Friday on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement

The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all. Three days after announcing a settlement of the lawsuit brought by Lively over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," her lawyers put out a statement Thursday calling the deal a "resounding victory."

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3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

4 hours ago in Sports

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

4 hours ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.