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Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

3 hours ago in Sports

British Open: Baldwin hits ‘terrifying’ opening shot after missing World Cup semi due to early start

Matthew Baldwin had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, where the Englishman has been a member for 23 years after growing...

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans

LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans. The NBA's career scoring king — and free agent — is scheduled to speak publicly Thursday afternoon, meaning

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...

1 day ago in Sports

Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

National

2 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

1 week ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

1 week ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Sports

Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss

Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...

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5 minutes ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville health officials advise Candler animal rescue visitors to seek rabies evaluation

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Close-up of dirt-streaked work gloves holding a pink candy wrapped in clear plastic.

Local health officials have advised anyone who has visited Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an Asheville-area animal rescue, within the past six months to seek a rabies risk assessment.

3 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

That cool break was short-lived: Asheville’s heat returns this week

Sunset Thursday near Alexander.

Asheville will see highs near 90 degrees, with afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday through Sunday

3 hours ago in Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Local

4 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Buncombe County

A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.

State health officials are investigating more than 300 cases as they urge caution with fresh produce

4 hours ago in Local

Property taxes: Why your 2026 bill may look different than expected

A neighborhood street in Buncombe County. Most property owners will see their 2026 tax bills based on 2021 assessed values after state lawmakers delayed implementation of the county’s 2026 reappraisal until 2027.

State lawmakers delayed the county’s new property values until 2027. Here’s what Asheville and Buncombe County homeowners need to know about tax rates, appeals and this year’s bills.

4 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Big portions, fair prices and familiar Mediterranean fare

Plate with falafel, pita, and a side of fries plus a fresh salad (lettuce, tomato) and a small cup of yogurt dip.

Longtime Asheville restaurant Bellagio Bistro earns points for value, even if the menu doesn't break new ground

Entertainment

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...

5 hours ago in Entertainment, World

Hong Kong booksellers are reportedly arrested over alleged sales of seditious publications

Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest...

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