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4 hours ago in Lifestyle
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate
On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Chainsaw Man’ anime film topples Springsteen biopic and ‘Black Phone 2’ at the box office
A big-screen adaptation of the popular anime "Chainsaw Man" has beaten out a biopic about the Boss and the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" to top the North American box office.
4 hours ago in Sports
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.
4 hours ago in Sports
Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season
The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.
4 hours ago in World
Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.
4 hours ago in Trending, World
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.
Suspect in custody after armed standoff in Harrisonburg
Mercado faces two counts of felony abduction.
JMU Men’s Soccer falls short at home to No. 20 Georgia Southern, 1-0
James Madison men's soccer was unable to overcome a third-minute goal from No. 20 Georgia Southern, falling, 1-0, on Sunday night at Sentara Park in Sun Belt Conference action.
James Madison Field Hockey outlasts Kent State in double overtime, 3-2
Ava Drexler-Amey sent in a cross that trickled past the Kent State defense to lift James Madison past the Golden Flashes in double overtime, 3-2, in Mid-American Conference field hockey action on Sunday afternoon at Murphy-Mellis Field.
Shelter-in-place partially lifted following armed mental health crisis in Harrisonburg
Residents in the affected area are advised to remain indoors and monitor official channels for further updates.
Louisell’s school-record 38 kills leads JMU Volleyball past Georgia Southern in five sets
Kennedy Louisell tallied a program-record 38 kills to lead James Madison volleyball to a five-set win (27-25, 23-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-10) over Georgia Southern on Saturday afternoon inside the Convocation Center.
Bridgewater Football loses heartbreaker in OT at Washington and Lee
The Bridgewater College football team dropped an instant classic in overtime to Washington & Lee, 20-17 on Saturday.
Virginia edges North Carolina in overtime
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — J’Mari Taylor scored on a 1-yard run in overtime, lifting No. 16 Virginia to a…
Kyron Drones leads Virginia Tech over California 42-34 in double OT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Kyron Drones threw a touchdown pass in the second overtime before running for the two-point conversion…
Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/24
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/24
James Madison Volleyball rallies past Georgia Southern for eighth straight win
The James Madison volleyball team won its eighth straight match in dramatic fashion, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to knock off Georgia Southern 3-2 (25-17, 13-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-11) on Friday evening inside the Convocation Center.
JMU Women’s Soccer clinches SBC Tournament spot with 2-0 win at Georgia State
A pair of first-half goals allowed the Dukes to clinch a spot in the Sun Belt Championship as James Madison women's soccer knocked off Georgia State, 2-0, at the GSU Soccer Complex on Friday evening.
3 days ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.