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2 days ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
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6 hours ago in Asheville History, Local
Tombstone Tales: War of 1812 Veteran Buried in Haywood County
Elijah Deaver, a War of 1812 officer and early settler, gave Bethel a resting place that still serves the community today.
21 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event
For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.
22 hours ago in Local
ART adjusts routes amid I-26 ramp closures
Bus stop at Hill Street and Riverside Drive to be discontinued
1 day ago in Local, Native Advertising
Early-season heat wave to build across Asheville area
Temperatures could approach 90 degrees as dry conditions raise fire concerns
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
1 day ago in Sports
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
2 days ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
