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4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

4 weeks ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Coach in a white t-shirt speaking to a group in a gym, holding a drink, with a basketball hoop in the background.

4 weeks ago in

Ty Jerome makes his return to annual basketball camp

In its fifth year, Ty Jerome's basketball camp saw the former Virginia national champion and current Memphis guard return to Charlottesville, imparting his skills and wisdom on a new class of young players.

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Utility work on Main Street to impact Charlottesville traffic, Copeley road closed July 10

Traffic continues to impacted by city infrastructure projects, follow detours and avoid areas where possible.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star

Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

Policeman in tactical vest holding a coffee cup speaks with a person wearing a bright safety vest and helmet outdoors.

4 weeks ago in

CPD Officer Matt Ryan reflects on one year of walking the Downtown Mall

Ryan is the officer on duty at the Downtown Mall from the early morning to late afternoon on weekdays, taking walks that span Market Street to Water Street and putting a personal touch on community policing. 

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7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local

A ripe tradition: Tomato Tomato Fest draws families and food lovers

Local famers and artists showcase their best tomatoes and tomato inspired pieces at the second annual Tomato Tomato Fest.

7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Lifestyle, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties

‘Charlottesville’s Finest’ cover art raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The cover's artist, Josi Williams, is raising money to support the foundation, and donors who give $200 to the cause through her page will receive an exclusive, 11 x 14-inch color print of the cover art.

11 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Super Troopers’ at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but "Super Troopers" has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

12 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

ODU did not inquire about criminal past of student who shot and killed Charlottesville native Brandon Shah

Report says Shah fought back with "extraordinary heroism" that prevented further shootings.

14 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local

New Teacher Academy welcomes 180 educators ahead of school year

The multi-day orientation helps introduce new educators to the division's curriculum, student-centered philosophy and support system before the new school year.