Lifestyle

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

6 days 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.

1 week 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.

2 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.

2 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.

2 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

8 hours ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

8 hours ago in Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

15 hours ago in Sports

Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.

2 days ago in Sports

Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well

Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice in one night. Reese set a WNBA record with 26 rebounds in the Atlanta Dream's 78-71 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Monday, pushing her past the season record in the same game.

2 days ago in Sports

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022, playing mixed doubles alongside defending men's singles champion Carlos Alcaraz.

2 days ago in Sports

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order

After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis

Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.

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7 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Asheville Holiday Parade theme revealed, applications open for 80th year

It may be 80 degrees out now, but Christmas is right around the corner. Participant applications for the 80th annual Asheville Holiday Parade are open.

8 hours ago in Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, Native Advertising

How to tell if your jewelry is actually valuable

D.C. Creasman Jewelers explains what karat stamps, gold content, diamonds and age can tell you about a piece's value

8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Education, Local, Music

Encore for Asheville Middle orchestra as program shifts to after-school club

After Asheville City Schools said earlier this month that the orchestra program at Asheville Middle School would not be returning for the fall semester, AMS students will have the opportunity to demonstrate interest in continuing the class through an after-school club.

10 hours ago in Local

Asheville City Council delays transit plan, hears concerns about ADU changes

Residents urge council to protect bus coverage, seek more funding and slow proposed ADU changes

11 hours ago in Community, Local, On The Town

Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk projects

The team behind the inaugural Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan, a proposed network of sidewalks and crosswalks across the county, is seeking community perspective on 10 proposed projects.

11 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Bomb threat under investigation at Resort Drive in Asheville

Asheville Police Department says a note prompted the investigation and some areas are being evacuated as a precaution while authorities conduct a search

Music News

2 days 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.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

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