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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

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Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

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Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

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Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

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Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

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FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.

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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?

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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.

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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: June 8–14, 2026

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

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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.

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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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Impossible Trivia – Friday 6/12/26

Q: According to a recent study, THIS is the household item most people say they own too many of. What is it?

A: Coffee Mugs

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An uptick in tick populations reported in the Charlottesville area

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Close-up of a brownish-black tick on a bright green leaf, with the leaf veins visible and a blurred background.

Pest professionals are urging Virginia residents to stay vigilant during a major tick surge.

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Indivisible Charlottesville to host community gathering highlighting civic engagement

Handmade banner laid over a folding table with colorful, large lettering promoting a message about peace, freedom, and imagining a better world; markers and fabric scraps are nearby.

Indivisible Charlottesville is hosting a community event this Sunday, highlighting civic engagement as well as entertainment.

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Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory

The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday

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Albemarle Superintendent asked to resign in wake of Swiney arrest

Dr. Matthew Haas had led ACPS since 2018, but was asked to resign by the school board on Thursday.

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ReLeaf Cville to care for local tree population in final year of grant

In ReLeaf Cville's final year of a Virginia Department of Forestry grant, they are looking to restore as many trees as possible.

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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.

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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

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Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.

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‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

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