Lifestyle » Page 2
3 weeks ago
‘Save our strings’: Music students protest Asheville City Schools orchestra elimination
Asheville City Schools students, parents and members of the community packed into the ACS Board Room this evening to protest the dissolution of orchestra programs at Asheville Middle School and Asheville High School.
3 weeks ago
New pizza restaurant opens at Westgate Shopping Center
The Westgate flyover may have closed, but new things are opening at the Westgate Shopping Center: Ritrovo, a new pizzeria, has moved into the former Gemelli restaurant. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening later this month.
3 weeks ago
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
3 weeks ago
‘Spider-Man,’ samurai and ‘I Want Your Sex’: New movies to see in August 2026
Want to know if "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is worth your time? Looking for a cool indie to watch? Read on for our reviews of new movies to see this August.
4 weeks ago
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
4 weeks ago
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
4 weeks ago
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
4 weeks ago
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.
4 weeks ago
New Tropical Storm Helene documentary now streaming
"Scars on the Mountain," a documentary about the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville, N.C., made its streaming debut earlier this week. The film is available to watch for free.
