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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual
More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in National
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.
Five people displaced by a Wed. morning Scottsville fire
Three home at the time escaped unhurt before firefighters arrived
Albemarle shooting fugitive charged with attempted murder of CPD officers
Hoffman was not compliant with police attempts to take him into custody, leading to an exchange of gunfire and Hoffman fleeing the scene.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.
2 weeks ago in National
Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
2 weeks ago in National
Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.
2 weeks ago in , Food Scene
Historic Michie Tavern under new ownership
Local businessman Hasmukh Shah said he views his role as one of stewardship, more than ownership.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness,
UVA Health: Cigarette smoking becoming renormalized for Gen Z
The briefing intended to address a growing renormalization of smoking cigarettes among young people, which is a potential threat to the record low rates at which Gen Z is actually consuming the product.
Localities consider sales tax referendum plans
Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
2 weeks ago in National
Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
