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2 weeks ago in Sports
Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.
2 weeks ago in World
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
Charlottesville City Council moves toward purchase of a $6.2 million property to address homelessness
The city has long sought where to put a low barrier shelter.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.
2 weeks ago in World
Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison
Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
Ron Huber returns to Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Following 18 years as Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, Ron Huber has returned to the city.
Manning Biotech Institute tops off toward a 2027 completion
Ground was broken in December 2023, and completion hopefully by holiday time 2027, Monday was a key milestone in the construction of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology’s 350,000-square-foot facility at Fontaine Research Park.
2 weeks ago in , Health & Wellness
Jason Lineen named interim Chief at UVA Health Children’s
UVA Health has named Chief Strategy Officer Jason Lineen as interim chief of UVA Health Children's as the inaugural person in that position, Cindy Bo, has stepped away for personal reasons.
2 weeks ago in , Music Scene
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Oct 6–12, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
2 weeks ago in World
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on the human immune system
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics
Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of "Saturday Night Live" with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Drake Maye leads Patriots to 23-20 win over Bills, leaving NFL without an unbeaten team
Receiver Stefon Diggs is quite comfortable putting on a show in Buffalo. The big difference on Sunday night was doing so for the Bills' division rival New England Patriots.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Julio Rodríguez lifts Mariners over Tigers 3-2, Seattle takes Game 2 of ALDS to even series
Julio Rodríguez came through in a big moment for the Seattle Mariners. Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series on Sunday to even the series.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Walking Dead’ comes alive in auction for 15-year anniversary
The eerie zombies from "The Walking Dead" first stepped into viewers' living rooms on Halloween nearly 15 years ago, unknowingly ushering in a new era for the horror genre. Fans are getting a chance to own some of the franchise's most coveted items.
Earle-Sears calls on Democrat Jay Jones to leave Attorney General’s race
Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears is calling for Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, to drop out of the race after the revelation of violent text messages he sent back in 2022.
2 weeks ago in , Health & Wellness
UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $13 Million to battle deadliest blood cancer
NCI funding advances efforts against acute myeloid leukemia.
Parents form a single, large city schools PTO fund
After kind of a false start with the effort around the time of the pandemic, Charlottesville schools parents are banding together with a citywide PTO fund.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.
