Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
Sports
4 hours ago in Sports
Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round
Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
1 day ago in Sports
Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.
1 day ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
5 days ago in Sports
WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time
A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.
5 days ago in Sports
NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.
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2 minutes ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide at Mission Hospital
The suicide occurred after federal regulators recently placed the hospital under enhanced monitoring following repeated safety concerns.
2 minutes ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Strong thunderstorm targets Madison, Buncombe counties
National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph near Mars Hill and Barnardsville
31 minutes ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local
Citations surpass 15 at former Patton Avenue U-turn
The Asheville Police Department has reported double digit numbers for citations and warnings issued to motorists who have attempted a now-illegal U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.
3 hours ago in Local
Swannanoa event offers residents a closer look at flood, fire, landslide risks
Community workshop at Warren Wilson College aims to help homeowners understand property vulnerabilities before the next major storm
4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Large hole on I-40 West near Exit 44 blamed for multiple blown tires
Motorists report exposed concrete in the left lane at the West Asheville/Enka/Candler exit and warn others to move right through the area
4 hours ago in Local
Asheville budget hearing draws public pushback over taxes, wages and city services
Residents challenge pay plan, property tax increase, and community center hours in FY27 budget debate
Music News
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
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