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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
Statue of civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns dedicated in National Statuary Hall
The statue replaces the statue of Robert E. Led, which was removed in 2020.
4 weeks ago in , Health & Wellness
Sens. Kaine, Warner and Rep. Scott behind act supporting Black Lung Benefits Program for miners
Studies show more than 20% of experienced miners in Central Appalachia are getting sicker faster.
4 weeks ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
UPDATED: Charlottesville Middle School on 2-hour delay Wednesday
Charlottesville Middle School is on a 2-hour Wednesday morning delay because of a lack of heat in the building.
Louisa Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the region, mourn loss of most senior K-9
The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is mourning, and condolences are being sent from all over Central Virginia, after the death over the weekend of the sheriff's office's most senior K9, Ally,
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
4 weeks ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
4 weeks ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
City Council approves Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction urging expedited construction time
Charlottesville City Council endorsed the $12.6-million Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction project on Monday night, but not before giving staff marching orders to negotiate an incentive to shorten the construction time projected at this time as 12-to-14 months.
City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns
The city had paused using the video license plate reading system in October. Now, it announced it won't be resuming using it.
4 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win
Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Dave Matthews Band’s Bama Works Fund announces new round of grants
Grants totaling $740,000 will address housing and food insecurity, arts education, clean air and other priorities.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.
