News » Page 6
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...
2 weeks ago in Sports
British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start
Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing...
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports
LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans
LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving...
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, World
Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications
Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...
Albemarle Supervisors pass sales tax referendum, AHIF fund appropriation for county employees
The board passed a proposal to assist county employees with housing costs, and voted to add a sales tax referendum to the Nov. 3 ballot.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
CPD responds to reports of gunshots on First St. early Wednesday morning
No injuries were reported. CPD closed the street down briefly.
Albemarle Board of Supervisors considers sales tax, AHIF funds for County employees
There will be public hearings on a zoning code update and a proposed VDOT construction project on Rio Road, and the board is considering resolutions on use of Affordable Housing Funds to help county employees procure housing easier and calling for a referendum on a 1% sales and use tax.
UVA President Scott Beardsley names strategic plan committee
The committee will meet over the course of the summer, aiming to have a concrete agenda to work on in August as the fall semester begins.
Charlottesville Opera continues season with of ‘Barber of Seville’
The company will be performing this iconic Italian opera on Friday and Sunday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
2 weeks ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
