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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

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23 hours ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

2 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Wahoo Rundown: Smith throws no-hitter in rout of N.C. State

Women's lacrosse will miss the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1985.

2 days ago in Sports

The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down

Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.

2 days ago in Sports

NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more

Houston has already won a game to stave off elimination. And now, Phoenix and Denver will look to do the same. Otherwise, the first round might soon be winding down.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Health & Wellness, Local Sports

‘Bucket list’ pickleball trip to U.S. Open turns golden for Charlottesville duo

Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith were part of a large contingent of Charlottesville residents who won medals at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

2 days ago in Lifestyle

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

2 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

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22 minutes ago in Charlottesville City, Local, Local Nonprofits

‘Brave conversations and bold actions’ mark 14th annual Tom Tom Festival

Fresh
Nighttime street concert: a bearded man in a denim vest sings into a microphone as a diverse crowd cheers under string lights outside a shop named Oyster House in the background.

This year's festival included more than 200 events spread over five days, with 400 artists and speakers featured and over 25,800 attendees.

3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

Southern Poverty Law Center claims DOJ knew about paid informants alleged in indictment

DOJ indictment includes $287,000 allegedly paid to a Unite the Right online organzer

3 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Local, Pain Management

Cville Local Experts: How body fat can be used to relieve pain

Dr. Scott Wagner explains how he's using Adipose from his patients to help them heal.

18 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local, UVA

‘I had a calling’: Organ donor meets the family of recipient for the first time

Courtney Jones donated a portion of her liver to an infant, Rhett Powell, last December.

18 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Supreme Court of Virginia upholds injunction halting redistricting vote certification

Tuesday's ruling upholds the injunction issued by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley and comes three days before the State Board of Elections is to meet Friday to certify the April 21 vote.

News

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

2 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

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