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FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which songs define a tournament — and endure beyond it.
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The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren't comfortable mixing religion and politics.
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It received conditional approval – now contested – to increase patient capacity by 13 percent; staff is projected to grow 3.7 percent.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards confirms he is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, but denies he has done anything wrong. -
Western North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, who represents the 11th Congressional District, is reportedly under investigation by the U.S. House Ethics Committee over unspecified allegations.
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A new report from Mountain BizWorks sheds light on the WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund. It was created days after Hurricane Helene to provide rapid recovery loans to small businesses suffering economic losses due to the impacts of the storm. -
‘A dream come true’: Pickleball fans voice excitement as Asheville seeks input on new sports complexThe city is gathering feedback from community members as it eyes two potential locations for a new pickleball facility. -
What you need to know from the April 28 Asheville City Council meeting
