Amherst County · Day.News
09/13/2026
Federal Judge Approves Mail-In Ballot Plan Following Supreme Court Decision
A federal judge authorized President Donald Trump's administration to advance its mail-in ballot plan. This decision followed a Supreme Court ruling issued earlier Monday.
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Community News
Read Section →U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises Proceed Despite Trump's Push to Scale Back
Military exercises between the United States and South Korea began Monday as planned. President Trump had previously called for scaling back these drills, describing them as provocative toward North Korea. This development follows recent positive remarks about South Korea from the administration.
Sep 13
U.S. Rescinds Syria's Terrorism Sponsor Designation
Sep 13
President Attends Transfer of Four Service Members Killed in Iran
Sep 13
Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballot Order, Further Legal Challenges Expected
Sep 13
Army Initiates Plan for Microreactor Construction at Five Bases
Sep 13
Local Business
Read Section →Main Street Businesses Shift from Retail to Services in U.S. Towns
U.S. Main Streets are experiencing a significant shift as service-oriented businesses replace traditional retail stores. Gyms, salons, and dessert shops now increasingly occupy commercial spaces previously held by other retailers.
Sep 13
Mortgage Regulation Shifts for First-Time Homebuyers
Sep 13
Trump Considers Vehicle Tariffs Amid US-Canada Trade Discussions
Sep 13
Digital Tools Shape Grocery Shopping Experiences
Sep 13
Oil Prices Shift After Russian Military Developments in Ukraine
Sep 13
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Parents Seek Cost-Saving Strategies for School Year Expenses
Parents are utilizing diverse strategies to reduce costs as the new school year approaches. These methods include establishing savings accounts and purchasing discounted items from retail outlets.
Sep 13
Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs
Sep 13
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.
Sep 13
States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing
Sep 13
FDA Authorizes First Device to Continuously Monitor Glucose and Ketones
Sep 13
Psychiatrists Report Failures in Adult Support for Child Sex Abuse Survivors
Sep 13
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.
Sep 13
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Sep 13
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Sep 13
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Sep 13
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
Sep 13
Columnists
Read Section →The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration, politeness, or productivity. She saw it as a moral act—and her advice for practicing it begins with getting something wrong.
Sep 13
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Sep 13
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
Sep 13
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Sep 13
The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Sep 13
State News
Read Section →Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Mail-In Ballot Regulations
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling clarifying the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to regulate postage on mail-in ballots. This decision vacates an injunction that had blocked a USPS rule requiring pre-paid return postage on certain ballots, influencing ongoing legal disputes.
Sep 13
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Iran Vows Retaliation, Supreme Court Rules on Mail-in Voting
Sep 13
Russian Drone Attack Kills Mother and Son in Ukraine
Sep 13
U.S. to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas from Asylum Seekers
Sep 13
National
Read Section →House Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
The House of Representatives approved a $95 billion foreign aid package. The legislation designates funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It also includes provisions for border security.
Sep 13
Rubio Discusses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Demands with Asian Leaders
Sep 13
U.S. Signs Commercial Nuclear Agreement with Saudi Arabia
Sep 13
White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals
Sep 13
United States Increases Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amidst Regional Incidents
Sep 13
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