Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports, Trending
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
3 hours ago in Sports
US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
1 day ago in Sports
Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade
New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
1 day ago in Sports
Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
2 days ago in Sports
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
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2 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local
Fork & Dagger: Asheville food truck serves incredible Cuban cuisine
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food turns out exceptional sandwiches, pork platters and empanadas from its new home in Biltmore Village
Tickets now on sale for inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville
The FedExCup Fall tournament at Cliffs at Walnut Cove will bring PGA TOUR players, premium fan experiences and free youth admission to Western North Carolina
4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Arthur’s remnants could trigger storms, heavy rain across Asheville area
Emergency officials say widespread outages are not expected, but residents should remain weather aware
5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man charged with attempted murder after I-40 road-rage shooting
Authorities say the suspect was arrested on Tunnel Road after a June 10 shooting near Patton Cove Road in Asheville
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 19-21
The weekend lineup includes Juneteenth-related music in Pack Square Park, Father’s Day outings, mountain festivals, art markets and events in Asheville, Boone, Waynesville, Brevard and Sylva.
19 hours ago in Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising
‘It’s tough’: Local nonprofit reports countywide spike in youth need after Helene
Following Tropical Storm Helene and regional youth programming budget cuts, KL Training Solutions, a local youth enrichment nonprofit, has reported a massive increase in need among young people in Buncombe County.
Music News
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
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