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Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

6 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Lifestyle, Local

Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Front of Asheville Fire & Rescue station with an American flag on a flagpole and a bright sun flare over the roof

Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

21 hours ago in National

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.

21 hours ago in National, Trending

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

5 days ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

6 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

1 week ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

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2 hours ago in Local, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

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Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

20 hours ago in Sports

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

20 hours ago in Sports

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

20 hours ago in Sports

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Former UNC Asheville baseball pitcher Philip Mullinax dies after cancer battle

Flat Rock native and former Bulldogs closer set a school saves record and is remembered by teammates for his competitive spirit and character

1 day ago in Sports

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

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2 hours ago in Local, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

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Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

Watchhouse poster: a woman in the foreground and a bearded man behind them, with a bold WATCHHOUSE title at the bottom (amber tint).

From Air Supply and Gladys Knight to Spoon, Band of Horses, Watchhouse, Jesse Welles and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in July.

3 hours ago in Home Building & Remodeling Expert, Local, Native Advertising

What Asheville-area homeowners should know before choosing new flooring

Bright living room with a tall gray paneled fireplace centered on the wall, flanked by two narrow windows and a sliding glass door.

A Candler flooring expert shares tips on hardwood, luxury vinyl, moisture protection and lifestyle-friendly flooring options for homes across Western North Carolina.

5 hours ago in Business, Local

What Asheville’s Downtown Improvement District accomplished in its first year

Urban sidewalk with Momentum Gallery signs, brick storefronts, and trees; pedestrians walk along the sunny street.

Annual report highlights cleaning, graffiti removal, business outreach and ambassador services as downtown district prepares for $1.8 million budget

6 hours ago in Education, Local

Buncombe County Schools names Jennifer Reed interim superintendent

Associate superintendent will lead the district beginning Sept. 1 as the search for Dr. Rob Jackson's successor continues

21 hours ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County announces 13 early voting locations for 2026 general election

Stone brick sign wall with carved text reading 'Fairview Branch Library' in front of a low building and green trees under a blue sky.

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has unanimously approved an early voting plan in anticipation of the general election this fall.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising

July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

From Air Supply and Gladys Knight to Spoon, Band of Horses, Watchhouse, Jesse Welles and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in July.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death for Chase, 35, was acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, according to online medical examiner records from this week that listed her last name as Schwallier.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute

Blake Lively is seeking $8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Bello again: Pierre Coffin, voice of the Minions, finally understands his yellow henchman

Filmmaker Pierre Coffin is the creator and chief practitioner of Minionese, but it's a dialect — like most things Minions — that's taken time to hone. "I have this file on my phone of Indian dishes or weird words." Coffin says. "People come up to me and say, 'You should say that!' and I write it down."

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