Lifestyle
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
Sports
17 hours ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
17 hours ago in Sports
Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston
Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.
2 days ago in Sports
Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings
Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer.
2 days ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners
The U.S. Open's Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport.
2 days ago in Sports
Lionel Messi says he’s retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. "It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come," the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account.
5 days ago in Sports
Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career
Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.
6 days ago in Sports
Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.
News from 828NewsNOW
8 hours ago in Business, Local
Asheville airport debuts ‘more convenient’ ride-hailing and taxi pick-up location
The Asheville Regional Airport has introduced a new pick-up location for ride-hailing app users and taxi riders, accessible by walking or riding the AVL shuttle.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
22-year-old Hendersonville man arrested on 6 counts of child sex abuse
Maximiliano Gomez Diaz, 22, was arrested by the Henderson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in an investigation related to the possession and sharing of child sex abuse material.
10 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Local mental health nonprofit to host free Helene reflection meetings at ‘ground-zero’ areas
The "Reflect & Reconnect" sessions were organized by Resources For Resilience, an Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching Western North Carolina residents how to navigate trauma, stress and burnout.
11 hours ago in Local, Politics
Chuck Edwards: ‘Regret is not an admission of sexual harassment’
The North Carolina congressman spoke on the House floor as lawmakers considered a censure resolution
11 hours ago in Housing, Local
312-unit apartment complex proposed for Holbrook Road
Orange Capital Apartments would bring 312 rentals, pool, clubhouse and dog park to 82 acres near Starnes Cove Road in West Asheville
12 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.
Music News
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia's recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists' livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
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