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2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 days ago in Entertainment

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother's attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.

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Wahoo Rundown: Men, women upended in NCAA soccer tournament

Virginia women's swimming takes title at CSCAA Dual Meet Challenge.

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One person dead after crash on Monacan Trail Road

The victim was ejected.

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UVA student council presidents called for full-fledged student BOV members

The presidents of the University of Virginia main Grounds and UVA-Wise student councils have written a memorandum of cooperation that includes a call for full-fledged student members of the Board of Visitors.

UVA quarterback Chandler Morris

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Current and legendary UVA QBs in conversation in CavFutures podcast

A Monday afternoon social media drop of "The Faces of QB1" by CavFutures brings together a conversation between two legendary past University of Virginia quarterbacks Shawn Moore and Bryce Perkins, and current quarterback Chandler Morris.

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Local mechanic adds another item to checking along with vehicle tires and batteries as cold weather prep

Vehicle maintenance experts and advocates espouse the need this time of year to prepare your vehicle for cold weather by checking tire and battery health, but a Charlottesville mechanic is urging residents to check their vehicles for rodent nesting.

3 days ago in World

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump’s boycott

The Group of 20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc — after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world's richest and top developing economies.

3 days ago in National, Trending

The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers' minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease those jitters.

3 days ago in World

European officials welcome progress in talks on US proposals to end Russia-Ukraine war

European officials said Monday they were comforted by the outcome of discussions on U.S. peace proposals for Ukraine that they had viewed as tilted in Russia's favor, but they didn't disclose details of the weekend talks and warned of a long road to peace.

3 days ago in Sports

There are more questions than answers after NFL games Sunday

The Kansas City Chiefs saved their season. The Philadelphia Eagles gave critics more fuel. The Los Angeles Rams made a dominant statement. There are more questions than answers Sunday in the NFL.

3 days ago in Sports

Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season

The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night. The Wings, who drafted Paige Bueckers No. 1 last year, had a 42% chance to secure the top pick again.

3 days ago in Sports

New York Giants fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after blowing another late lead

The New York Giants have fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen was named as the interim replacement, according to another person with knowledge of the move.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" — Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora have all signed up.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

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Virginia falls to Butler 80-73 in the Greenbrier Tipoff finale

The Wahoos fall short in their finale of the Greenbrier Tipoff.

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CPD collects 58 guns in their second ‘Gun Buy Back’ event

The Charlottesville Police conducted another successful gun buy back event on Saturday, bringing the grand total of 145 firearms in two events within the last six months.

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Time Magazine ranks UVA 3rd-best public university in nation for leadership

Formed by former President Thomas Jefferson, led by former President James Madison as rector, and with former President James Monroe once on the Board of Visitors, Time Magazine has ranked the University of Virginia the third-leading public University in the nation for leadership development.

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21 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

21 hours ago in Sports

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers … and stock … to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products in a move it says "aims to democratize access to performance enhancement tools and protocols."

22 hours ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.