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Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
19 hours ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
2 days ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
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13 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Local
Trial set for Woodbrook teacher facing child pornography charges
Nicholas Clark, the former fifth grade teacher who face two counts of possessing child pornography, will appear in front of a grand jury in Albemarle Circuit Court on Monday.
2 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime, Education, Local
Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School
Officers Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby will begin their assignments for the 2026-27 academic year.
4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Crime, Local
Motorcycle officers from across the country test their skills in Charlottesville
17 Police Departments are participating in the Jefferson Area Motor Squad Police Motorcycle Skills Training Seminar this week.
5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought
22 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime
Second co-conspirator sentenced following trafficking investigation connected to 2023 Belmont shooting
A second Texas man has been sentenced as part of an investigation into a trafficking ring that was exposed following a 2023 Belmont shooting.
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2 hours ago in National
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
2 days ago in Entertainment
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.
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Tap Dat App: Enter to Win Floor Seats to see Journey
Journey is coming to The John Paul Jones Arena on Thursday, May 28th! Want to see him live? Here’s your…
Coughy Talk- The “Abby Down the Road” Episode – NSFWL
Dawn, Seth, and Joe discuss the recent VETO from Abigail Spanberger.
Vision BBQ Saucy Spiritual Awakening
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The Workforce Rockblock
We’re turning up the volume on your workday—and you get to pick the soundtrack!!
“Wash Wednesday” with Tiger Wash
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