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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
3 weeks ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
Albemarle Supervisors received School Board request, haven’t set a meeting
Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway called scheduling a meeting with the School Board "premature" until the board has the chance to respond to more elements of the supervisor's resolution.
UVA continuing Breast Cancer Awareness Month messaging
UVA radiologist urges annual mammography and former UVA football player Zac Yarbrough says men can have breast cancer, too.
3 weeks ago in , Music Scene
ZoeFest brings music lovers together for a celebration of life
The inaugural music festival will celebrate the life of HeartRock owners Greg Smith and Kim Earhart's late daughter by bringing local musical acts to the venue in Schuyler.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume
Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.
SELC files suit backing Fluvanna residents in opposition to Tenaska plant
The plaintiffs say they'll be affected by noise, air, and light pollution and more traffic, and that the company's proposed solutions won't help.
3 weeks ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
3 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate, who has candidly shared raw details about her journey with multiple sclerosis for years, revealed Monday her doctor says she doesn't have the autoimmune disease and was misdiagnosed.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.
Albemarle supervisors to consider distribution of $7 million in AHIF funds
Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville submitted the top two rated projects, according to county staff.
City Council rejects 0 Court Square slave block marker over accuracy concerns
The Court Square Enslavement Memorial Group maintains block existed according to family stories, but HRC stated there's no first-hand evidence it existed.
3 weeks ago in World
Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's worst rioting in years, as authorities imposed curfews in several cities in an effort to prevent another round of rioting and looting.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence
Across 38 seasons of "The Simpsons," the Halloween-themed "Treehouse of Horror" episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines. On Sunday, the show surprised viewers with a major resurrection: Apu, the beloved Kwik-E-Mart operator who had not been heard for the better part of a decade, spoke once again in Springfield.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.
Local officials make final push for 1% sales tax to fund school projects
The measure is on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.
3 weeks ago in , UVA
Wahoo Rundown: Field hockey picks up two ranked wins
Virginia swimmers past and present shone in the Short Course Meters World Prep Pro Am and the Cavaliers' dual meet against Florida.
