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9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild
Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old star of "Dog Day Afternoon," "Scent of a Woman" and a trilogy of "Godfather" films is the 62nd actor to receive the highest honor handed out by the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
9 hours ago in Trending, World
Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearances since returning to UK
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together in a trio of charity visits Thursday, their first joint public appearance since moving back to England, as they seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago.
9 hours ago in Sports
Eagles rule out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday’s game against Carolina with a blood clot
The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot in his calf. The Eagles said in a statement Thursday that Hurts was injured in an Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams when he took a cleat to his calf area.
9 hours ago in Sports
Halpin’s go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead
Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series.
15 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it
GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.
Albemarle Supervisors call special meeting to discuss school scandals
The division has been roiled over the past six months by arrests and resignations that have put it in legal peril while also damaging public trust and confidence in the school system.
16 hours 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.
20 hours 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 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
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.
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.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
3 days 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.
