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2 weeks ago in National

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA executives — coaching great Arsène Wenger and CEO-like secretary general Mattias Grafström — distanced themselves Tuesday from their boss Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 3–9, 2026

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 Sports

Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030

The Notre Dame-Southern California college football rivalry will start again in 2030. The schools announced Monday they have agreed to a four-game home-and-home series. Notre Dame will play in Los Angeles on Aug. 31, 2030, and the Trojans will visit South Bend, Indiana, on Aug. 30, 2031. The meetings in 2032 and 2033 will be played in the first three weeks of the season.

2 weeks ago in Sports

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

2 weeks ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

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Badge of humor: Nelson Co. Sheriff connecting with community

Sheriff Mark Embrey said the department has added about 6,000 followers since it infused humor into its social media posts.

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City Council to consider spending $4 million for emergency sheltering of homeless

This comes as the city continues to move forward with its plan to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment on or around Sept. 1 and open the property at 2000 Holiday Dr. as a temporary shelter.

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UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research

Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing

3 weeks ago in

Drought conditions have not improved locally

Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known

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3 weeks ago in , Health & Wellness

PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage

Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care. 

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3 weeks ago in

ACPS says Lambs Lane campus won’t be ready for start of school year

Students will attend classes at the Boys & Girls Club on Lambs Lane and eat lunch in Albemarle High School's cafeteria for at least the first three weeks of school.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

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12 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Local, Local Sports

Peachtree teams bring home hardware, lasting memories from world series

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Peachtree 11U All-Stars do field work at the Cal Ripken World Series

Both teams wrapped up their respective World Series runs on Saturday. The 11U All-Stars finished as tournament runners-up while the 10U All-Stars finished as runners-up in the Ironman bracket.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

16 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Council unanimously approves $3 million state budget money for Salvation Army Center For Hope

City Manager Sam Sanders said negotiations are ongoing regarding the allocation of the remaining $4 million.

17 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Politics, Surrounding Counties

Will there be a 5th District Congressional debate?

A spokesperson for Democratic candidate Tom Perriello said he has accepted every debate invite his team has received, but it's unclear if Republican incumbent John McGuire has accepted any.