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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

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1 day ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, National, Surrounding Counties

CHO departures remain largely unaffected by shutdown

Even with local TSA agents showing up for work, airport officials urge passengers to arrive at least 90 minutes before their scheduled departure times.

1 day ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

3 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

5 days ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

Lifestyle

1 day 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.

4 days 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.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: March 23–29, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

5 days 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.

1 week 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...

Impossible Trivia

Impossible Trivia Friday 3 27 26

Q: About 7,000 of THESE are discovered every year. What are they?

A: new insect species

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8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

Charlottesville woman who lost VA benefits may get help from Congress

Jemel Snyder said that, without her in-home nursing team, her only option for care this week was to go to the UVA Health emergency room Thursday. 

1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local, UVA

‘Pep Banned’ filmmakers set for Paramount screening

The documentary will be screened in Charlottesville for a second time. Its production team is looking into how to further share it with the UVA community in the future.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Two ‘No Kings’ Protests are set for this Saturday in Charlottesville

Indivisible Charlottesville will be hosting an event from 1-2:30 p.m. along U.S. 29, while a separate event in Forest Lakes will be held from 2-4 p.m.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local

Albemarle Police seek endangered missing man in Afton area

42-year old Daniel B. Spencer was last seen 2:30 a.m. Friday

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Crime, Local, Surrounding Counties

Quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of murder waives extradition hearing

Dayton James Webber, who was arrested in Albemarle County, faces murder charges in Maryland.

News

1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local, UVA

‘Pep Banned’ filmmakers set for Paramount screening

The documentary will be screened in Charlottesville for a second time. Its production team is looking into how to further share it with the UVA community in the future.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

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