Lifestyle
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
Sports
7 hours ago in Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.
7 hours ago in Sports
Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
22 hours ago in Sports
Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030
The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.
23 hours ago in Sports
MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez
The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.
1 day ago in Sports
Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.
1 day ago in Sports
Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded
As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4 days ago in Sports
Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.
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36 minutes ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
5 Asheville men arrested: Magic mushrooms and stolen motorcycle among confiscated items
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Community Oriented Policing team has arrested five individuals on felony warrants in West Asheville after receiving tips from the community.
1 hour ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Strong storms hit WNC with gusty winds, hail and flooding threat
Strong storms are moving through parts of Haywood, Rutherford and Polk counties as more thunderstorms develop across the region
2 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville internet outage caused by vandals, Spectrum says
A Spectrum representative has confirmed that the Spectrum internet and phone line outage today was caused by a suspected "criminal attack" on London Road. The company has offered up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Buncombe DA clears Asheville officers in Westmont Commons shooting
Buncombe DA says officers were justified in June 7 shooting after man advanced toward them with an 8-inch kitchen knife
4 hours ago in Local
Spectrum outage impacts Wi-Fi, phone lines across Asheville
Asheville businesses, residents and the Buncombe County government have reported that Wi-Fi and phone lines are down after a Spectrum outage hit the region this morning.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
1 killed in crash on Pisgah Highway in Candler
The single-vehicle crash happened Tuesday morning near Mountain Home Drive, Highway Patrol said
Music News
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
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