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3 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

Antibiotics

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness,

UVA Health physician dispels common misconceptions about antibiotics

Studies suggest that the old clinical axiom that patients must finish the entire course of antibiotics when treating infections may call for more nuance.

Feeding Greene backpack ribbon cutting

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Feeding Greene cuts ribbon on renovated facility for its ‘Backpack Program’

The new facility will house the organization's backpack program, which provides around 150 Greene Co. Public Schools and Head Start students with food over weekends and breaks.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

4 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

Emmet Bypass study area

4 weeks ago in

VDOT seeks input on Emmet St. and 250 Bypass interchange and corridor reconfiguration

The department recently launched two surveys as it explores potential improvements along Route 29. Both surveys will be accepting comments through Oct. 27.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2

Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.

4 weeks ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

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5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, UVA

UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist seeing flu earlier than most seasons

Dr. Costi Sifri told Cville Right Now it's most prevalent on the West Coast but is spreading east, making now a good time to get vaccinated.

18 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Albemarle School Board prepares to fill Rio seat

Selecting a new board member is just one of the many businesses items the Albemarle County School Board will be tackling Thursday.

18 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

UVA ROTC holds Rotunda vigil for veterans

Major General Robert Borcherding, Deputy Judge Advocate General of the US Army, delivered remarks that honored UVA's contribution to the military over the years.

23 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Albemarle Supervisors approve special use permit for events at regenerative farm

Residents around The Barns at Garth and Free Union Roads voiced concerns of increased traffic and noise that property owners said an operation like The Barns will facilitate.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.