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1 week ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
City Council to be presented with winter snow and ice mitigation plans
Council will also consider affordable housing agreements with three entities including on that converts the old Emmet St. Holiday Inn building.
Albemarle Co. braces for deer-vs-car crash season
Half of Virginia's 6,526 deer-related collisions in 2025 were Oct. through Dec. resulting in property damage costs 20% more than 2024.
Albemarle registrar fixes postage snafu with some mail-in ballots
5,509 Albemarle residents had voted early through all methods as of Friday morning.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...
2 weeks ago in Sports
Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...
2 weeks ago in Sports
Browns didn’t ‘swing and miss’ with Deshaun Watson after all
A deal that was a disaster for four years is suddenly producing some hits. After Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade "a big swing and miss," Watson beat...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset
The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show
Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.
2 weeks ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3
The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to...
2 weeks ago in Sports
Braves hit 3 homers and Chris Sale closes out 6-2 win over Phillies to win Wild Card Series
After hitting into two double plays during the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Michael Harris II was eager for...
Greene Co. issues boil water advisory for much of Stanardsville and west due to water main break
Greene Co. Government Offices in Stanardsville and Stanardsville Campus schools closed Friday.
Charlottesville Elks’ Lodge donates $10,000 to Foothills Child Advocacy Center
A former ACPD detective lent his firsthand expertise to help the Elks move a sizable donation to serve children affected by abuse.
Virginia Senators split on Protect College Sports Act vote
Mark Warner voted for the bill, while Tim Kaine opposed it. The act, which still must be voted on by the House, creates a standardized federal NIL structure for college athletics.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks
Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, National
Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods
Tennessee officials have yet to explain what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she was given two doses...
2 weeks ago in National
Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out..
2 weeks ago in Sports
‘Is this the end?’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an…
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, World
Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case
A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close...
