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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Wake County's Rabies Alert: Stay Safe, Stay Informed

Wake County is facing a serious issue with rabies. A fox that bit a man on Tuesday was found to have rabies on Wednesday. This is the fourth case this month. The attack happened near Pulley Town Road and Thornburg Drive in Wake Forest. Animal Control was called in to catch the fox and test it. Lucki

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Shape Matters in Measuring Skin Heat During Workouts

Researchers wanted to know if the shape used in software affects skin temperature readings during exercise. They tested two shapes: boxes and ellipses. The study involved 42 male runners. Their skin temperature was checked in three different situations: when they were resting, after dipping in cold

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Phoenix Suns Shake Up NBA Draft with Smart Moves

The Phoenix Suns are making waves in the NBA Draft's second round. They've already made three trades to get the picks they want. First, they swapped the 36th pick and two future second-rounders with the Minnesota Timberwolves to get the 31st pick. This move shows they are serious about getting the p

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Justin Tucker's NFL Suspension: A Look at the Fallout

Justin Tucker, a former Baltimore Ravens kicker, is facing a significant setback in his career. The NFL has handed him a 10-game suspension for breaking their personal conduct policy. This comes after multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior towards massage therapists in the Baltimore area. T

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

A Clash of Titans: Holloway's Take on Topuria vs. Oliveira

Max Holloway, a seasoned UFC fighter, has his eyes on the upcoming lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. He has a personal stake in this matchup, having fought both fighters in the past. Holloway lost to Topuria in a recent bout but defeated Oliveira back in 2

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Clash of Words: Pentagon Chief and Fox News Reporter Go Head-to-Head

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth found himself in a heated exchange with a former colleague, Jennifer Griffin, during a recent press conference. Hegseth, who once worked alongside Griffin at Fox News, accused her of being the most misleading reporter when it comes to interpreting the president’s words. G

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

US Treasury Seeks to Remove a Controversial Tax Rule

The US Treasury has made a request to Congress to eliminate a specific part of Donald Trump's budget plan. This part, known as Section 899, was meant to impose extra taxes on investments from certain countries. The Treasury believes this rule is no longer necessary because of a recent agreement with

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Active Are Kids with Epilepsy in China?

In China, there's a growing interest in understanding how physically active kids with epilepsy are. This isn't just about counting steps or hours spent playing sports. It's about figuring out what makes these kids move or hold back. First, let's talk numbers. Studies show that children with epileps

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

How Social Circles Shape Political Views Online

In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

Texas Tomatoes Face a New Threat: Meet the Aggressive Nematode

A sneaky plant pest has been spotted in Texas, and it's causing trouble for tomatoes. This pest is a type of nematode, a tiny worm that attacks plant roots. The specific kind found here is called Meloidogyne enterolobii, and it's known for being extra aggressive. What's worrying is that this nematod

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