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31 seconds ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
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8 minutes ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives
‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best
That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.
2 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer
A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.
3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town
Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.
3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings
Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.
Sports
8 minutes ago in Sports, Trending
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
2 hours ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer
A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.
7 hours ago in Sports
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
7 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
