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4 hours ago in Sports

Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade

New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.

4 hours ago in Sports

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

23 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports

12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer

A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.

1 day ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

National News

4 hours ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

21 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

21 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

1 day ago in National

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

21 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best

That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.

23 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports

12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer

A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.

23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations

The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.

24 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors

Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings

Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.

Trending

20 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

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33 minutes ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising

A homeowner’s guide to summer HVAC maintenance in Western North Carolina

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HVAC technician wearing a cap and safety glasses kneels by an outdoor air conditioner, inspecting wiring with a tablet.

MB HAYNES shares simple steps that can help your cooling system perform better during the hottest months of the year.

1 hour ago in Business, Local

Best of Asheville voting opens for 2026 awards

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Six smiling coworkers posing with two 2025 winner certificates, raising hands in celebration in front of a dark banner.

Asheville-area residents can vote for local businesses, organizations and community leaders through July 1.

3 hours ago in Local

Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations

Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use

4 hours ago in Business, Local

Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials

Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year

5 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

Tropical system could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Asheville area

Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 mph in higher elevations as tropical remnants move through the Southeast

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

21 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best

That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations

The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.

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Features

4 weeks ago in Features

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.