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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

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VDH declares measles outbreak in Buckingham Co.

The announcement came Wednesday, just two days after the VDH announced a case of measles in a child in the region.

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Charlottesville City offices to close early Friday

The city will be operating on a modified schedule for an employee appreciation event.

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City considers moving Free Bridge campers to Holiday Drive

City Manager Sam Sanders said the current situation is creating life-threatening public health concerns.

Seth Anthony Osgood

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Augusta Sheriff’s Office seeks public help finding missing person

48-year-old Seth Anthony Osgood has been missing since March 6.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

2 weeks ago in Sports

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.

Gov Abigail Spanberger talks tourism

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Surovell: Spanberger to veto Collective Bargaining bill

After the General Assembly rejected the Governor's amendments, Spanberger looks set to veto a comprehensive collective bargaining framework for the state.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

20-year-old Amanullah Ahmedzay, of Charlottesville, and 32-year-old Daniel W. Baer of Crozet

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ACPD makes arrests targeting solicitation of minors

A Charlottesville man and Crozet man were arrested as part of the online operation.

Front entrance of Buffalo Gap High School: brick facade, flagpole, and steps under a covered porte-cochere.

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Buffalo Gap High, Middle schools, Augusta Health put under threats Wednesday afternoon

Threats made against the schools and their staffs put both Buffalo Gap High School and Middle School in lockdown. There was also a bomb threat at Augusta Health, but the hospital was search and declared clear after a three hour search.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know

Who is ready for the 2027 Grammy Awards? You'll have to wait until Feb. 7, 2027, when the 69th annual ceremony once again airs live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, film academy leaders said Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang are in a HBO doc on being Asian American, Pacific Islander

Timed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas" drops Wednesday on HBO Max. It's the latest in "The List Series" created by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders. The franchise has previously produced documentaries on prominent Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans.

2 weeks ago in World

Princess Catherine arrives in Italy on first solo trip abroad after cancer goes into remission

Britain's Princess Catherine made her first overseas trip since announcing her cancer was in remission, traveling to Italy on Wednesday for a two-day tour focused on an early childhood educational approach that was developed here and exported globally.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead

Pavel Dorofeyev has made a name for himself with his shot from the right circle, the epitome of a skilled player making the best use of his talents by setting the Vegas record for power-play goals with 20 this season.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wembanyama responds to ejection with a dominant Game 5 as Spurs rout Wolves

Victor Wembanyama had at least one teammate who hoped the San Antonio Spurs superstar would return angry. His coach expected a mature approach from Wembanyama after his first career ejection a game earlier.

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2 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Health & Wellness, Local

UVA Health launches violence intervention program

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The new program, launched in April, aims to prevent re-injury and provide support to victims of community violence.

5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season

Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.

9 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Food Scene, Local

‘The Enemy’ brings European and Argentinean cuisine to the Downtown Mall

Augusto Rodriguez Araoz, the former owner of Cumbre Bakery, opened the new restaurant last month.

9 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties

No Kid Hungry Virginia highlights new programs helping to combat summer food insecurity

Sarah Steely of No Kid Hungry Virginia says that food insecurity is getting worse in the state, can actively damage the long-term health of children, and shows two unique ways to combat it.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.