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Sheriff: Internet, phone cable theft caused widespread outages; man charged

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story     YANCEY COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Burnsville man is accused of stealing internet and phone cables, causing about $30,000 in damages and “ongoing,” “widespread” service outages. The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office said Nathan Carl Cooper, 46, was charged after an investigation into the theft

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Nurse saves life mid-flight

By Josh Crawford Click here for updates on this story     KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) — Shawntay Harris, a Killeen nurse and trailblazer in the medical community, recently demonstrated her lifesaving skills in an unexpected place—30,000 feet in the air. Harris, who became the first Black nurse inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses in 2023, put

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Dodge Co. Sheriff calls Evers prison plan ‘seriously flawed’

By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story     JUNEAU, Wisconsin (WDJT) — When it comes to reshaping Wisconsin’s prisons, there are two ideas just about everyone seems to support. However, beyond closing Green Bay Correctional Institution and repurposing Waupun Correctional Institution, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ prison reform plan is hitting a wall with

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Legacy lives on: One of the last surviving members of the 6888th WWII Battalion lives in Milwaukee

By Andrea Williams Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — The legacy of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion continues to inspire generations. This historic group of approximately 850 African American women made history through their dedicated service during World War II. Among the last surviving members of the Six Triple

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Volunteers travel from near and far to preserve historic Port Washington lighthouse

By Alex Gaul Click here for updates on this story     PORT WASHINGTON, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Volunteers in an Ozaukee County city are ensuring that a 165-year-old lighthouse lives on for another century. The 1860 Light Station has overlooked downtown Port Washington for generations, delighting thousands of visitors to the lakeside city. Last year, the Port

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Netflix’s ‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’ faces backlash over AI-generated voice-over

By Zach Scott Click here for updates on this story     FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — The new Netflix documentary, “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” has sparked backlash after using an artificial intelligence-generated voice-over for Petito’s narration. Gabby Petito’s disappearance and death made national headlines in September 2021, with law enforcement launching a nationwide search for the

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Caught on video: Children pull off 11-second heist at Fort Lauderdale electronics store, police say

By Ted Scouten Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — Fort Lauderdale police are investigating after they said a group of young thieves executed a swift smash-and-grab at an electronics repair store early Thursday morning, making off with thousands of dollars in stolen devices in just 11 seconds. Surveillance video

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UH’s Kalena Holeman Named Gates Cambridge Scholar: A Trailblazer for Academic Excellence

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The University of Houston continues to shine on the global stage, proving that excellence knows no boundaries. From a record-breaking year of Fulbright, Truman, and Marshall Scholarships in 2024 to another historic achievement in 2025, UH students

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H-E-B’s Commitment to Convenience: Elevating Curbside and Home Delivery in Houston

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     February 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, we have a solution—H-E-B is making grocery shopping even more seamless with its latest eCommerce Fulfillment Center (eFC), expanding its cutting-edge Curbside and Home Delivery services. As the undisputed grocery giant in Texas, H-E-B continues to

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New Jersey school that helps individuals with special needs welcomes its first-ever therapy dog

By Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story     WOODBURY, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey school that helps individuals with special needs is welcoming its first-ever therapy dog. Georgia, a 2-year-old bernedoodle, comes several days a week to Durand School in Woodbury, which serves students 5 to 21 with autism and developmental

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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ game-worn cleats being auctioned off to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

By Tom Ignudo Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX MVP earlier this month after the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, but he’s also making MVP moves off the field. Cleats worn by the Eagles quarterback

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Newsom launches essential online support for L.A. fire survivors

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — California unveiled a new online dashboard and recovery services finder to assist Los Angeles firestorm survivors, expanding digital resources for affected residents seeking aid and real-time updates on recovery efforts. The dashboard, accessible through CA.gov/LAfires, provides comprehensive tracking of recovery initiatives, including

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USAID’s future hangs in balance amid shutdown efforts led by Trump, Musk

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — The United States Agency for International Development has long been a target for conservative critics who say it spends wastefully and promotes progressive ideas that contradict American interests. In recent weeks, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have taken steps to close

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Three health factors identified as risks for liver disease in heavy drinkers

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — Three common medical conditions may explain why some heavy drinkers develop advanced liver disease while others do not, according to new research from Keck Medicine of University of Southern California. The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, found that heavy drinkers

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Can semaglutide be used as a tool to combat alcohol cravings?

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — New research suggests semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could help people reduce their alcohol consumption. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry and led by a University of Southern California investigator, found that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased

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New online tool allows Kansas Citians to better track criminal cases in Jackson County

By KSHB Staff Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSHB) — The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the launch of a new digital case tracking platform for cases in Jackson County. The new online tracking system, available through the Prosecutor’s website, allows community members to monitor their cases. By

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