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7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse
Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
Local News from Cville Right Now
28 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly
Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected
The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.
3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area
During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue
9 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Local, Surrounding Counties
Drugs, cash and firearms were found in a Fluvanna County drug bust on I-64
The drugs included marijuana, "magic mushrooms" and vape cartridges.
9 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local
City Council hears little input on how to spend $10m budget surplus
The only person to speak during the public comment session was former Mayor Nikayah Walker.
10 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden
As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.
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11 minutes ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
13 minutes ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.
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