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21 hours ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

1 day ago in Sports

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

3 days ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

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21 hours ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

1 day ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

1 day ago in National

US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

3 days ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

6 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

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2 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

A section of Green River Cove Road in Polk County remains heavily damaged following Tropical Storm Helene, with washouts and slope failures visible along the roadway as crews begin long-term reconstruction efforts.

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say

The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm

4 hours ago in Local

Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips

Fireworks explode in a dark sky, white streaks crisscrossing with red and green sparks and smoke.

North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires

4 hours ago in Local

Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August

Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say

Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire

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