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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

"Toy Story" still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.

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4 hours ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

4 hours ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

13 hours ago in Local, Sports

East Rock graduate Nickel selected in the second round of the NBA Draft

East Rockingham High School graduate Tyler Nickel was selected with the 47th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday in Brooklyn.

14 hours ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/24

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 6/24

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1 hour ago in Local

The Link apartment complex to be sent back to the Harrisonburg Planning Commission

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The proposed six-story apartment complex in Harrisonburg is being sent back to the Harrisonburg Planning Commission for a third time.

2 hours ago in Community, Local

2026 Free Pizza Free Smoke Alarm Event taking place July 8th

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A reminder that the Annual Harrisonburg Fire Department Pizza Night is Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

3 hours ago in Local

Sentara RMH ranked 10th in the nation for Lown Institute 2026 hospital honor roll

Nearly 2,700 acute care hospitals across the country were analyzed, with rankings on equity, value and patient outcomes.

13 hours ago in Local, Sports

East Rock graduate Nickel selected in the second round of the NBA Draft

East Rockingham High School graduate Tyler Nickel was selected with the 47th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday in Brooklyn.

14 hours ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/24

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Wednesday, 6/24

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album "Warriors" into a full-length Broadway show.