Lifestyle
21 hours 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.
2 days 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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
Sports
22 hours ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
2 days ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
2 days ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
6 days ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
6 days ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
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4 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Detectives believed they were close to solving Virginia Olson’s killing
Records show investigators pursued multiple suspects, searched an apartment and once traveled west believing they were nearing an arrest in the 1973 killing of Virginia Olson.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Suspect killed, officer injured in Asheville police shooting
Authorities say man opened fire on officers responding to Hendersonville Road call
17 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
George Masa documentary to make world premiere in Asheville
George Masa was a Japanese photographer whose pictures helped establish the Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite his historical impact, little is known about Masa in his private life. In "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," filmmaker Paul Bonesteel attempts to unearth the story of the legendary photographer.
17 hours ago in Community, Local
USPS confirms relocation of Swannanoa post office
Residents await site details after Helene destroyed former building on U.S. 70
17 hours ago in Business, Education, Local
Asheville area students get hands-on look at construction careers
Construction Career Day event highlights apprenticeships, workforce partnerships and high-tech tools shaping the industry
23 hours ago in Local
Pack Memorial Library mural project invites public input, volunteers
Asheville installation part of Paint NC’s goal to create art in all 100 counties
Music News
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
1 week 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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