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Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Durham News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Durham—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Durham News Today is your…
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Durham’s Historic Lot Becomes Affordable Housing | Durham News
Durham’s long-awaited affordable housing breakthrough: 80 new units rising on the former police HQ site, blending historic preservation with modern design…
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DA Faces Historic Abortion Case | Durham News
Durham’s DA Satana Deberry faces a historic legal crossroads: whether to prosecute two teens charged in a case where abortion pills led to the birth of a…
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Memory Wars Shape AI’s Future | Durham News
Lagging laptops and slowing AI? It’s not just about processors—it’s memory. Samsung’s new zHBM stacks chips directly on AI chips for denser, more efficient…
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Major Power Outage Hits Durham | Durham News
Power outage hits nearly 2,000 homes in northern Durham County after a storm—outages cluster near I-85 and Cheek Road, with repairs expected by midnight…
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The President’s Grass Obsession | Durham News
The President’s got a grass obsession—mentioning it in 45 public events over the past year and a half, from executive orders to turkey pardons. Rooted in his…
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Job Market’s Mixed Signals | Durham News
The U.S. job market’s July surge looks promising—nearly 98,000 new jobs after a sluggish June—but the real story is messy: companies are holding onto workers…
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Substitute Bus Driver Gets Lost | Durham News
A substitute bus driver for Middle Creek Elementary got lost on Route Four, missing stops and confusing parents—some kids even called home for help. Police…
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North Hills Tower Faces Design Pushback | Durham News
A fifteen-story tower in Raleigh’s North Hills faces delays as the Design Commission stalls on design waivers, demanding a shade study after neighbors like Dr…
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Shooting in Durham Leaves One Dead | Durham News
Shooting in Durham Leaves One Dead | Durham News
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Teen Shooting in Brier Creek | Durham News
On July 4th in Brier Creek, chaos erupted as teens clashed, police intervened, and gunfire erupted around 10:24 PM—wounding two people in an Audi SUV and…
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Florida Man Allegedly Cut Off Teen’s Air | Durham News
A Florida man faces second-degree attempted murder charges after allegedly sabotaging a teen diver’s air supply by turning off their “third lung”…
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Naheim Muhammad’s Bold Runway Journey | Durham News
Naheim Muhammad, the youngest ever contestant on Project Runway at just 22, is turning heads with his bold streetwear designs inspired by spirituality and…
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Substitute Bus Driver Goes Rogue | Durham News
Parents in Wake County are furious after a substitute bus driver allegedly went rogue, missing stops, veering off-route, and ignoring kids’ pleas to get off —…
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Raleigh Power Outage Hits 2176 Homes | Durham News
A major power outage hit Raleigh’s Creedmoor Road area, leaving over 2,100 residents in the dark—Duke Energy blamed faulty equipment and scrambled to restore…
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Mental Evaluation Could Delay Trial | Durham News
A man accused of brutally murdering teacher Zoe Welsh is seeking a mental evaluation to determine if he’s fit to stand trial — revealing a chilling history of…
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Landen Glass Ends Jail Term, Faces Probation | Durham News
Landen Glass, the truck driver who killed 11-year-old Hailey Brooks in a 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade crash, has completed his jail time but faces 36 months…
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Hard Rock Hotel Settlement Finalized | Durham News
New Orleans just got a major win: a $106 million settlement closes the long-running legal saga from the 2019 Hard Rock Hotel collapse that killed three and…
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Duke Law Under Fire Over Race Admissions | Durham News
The Justice Department is accusing Duke Law School of secretly using race-conscious tactics in admissions—like “diversity” essays and first-gen status—to…
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Teen Faces Murder Trial for Sister's Death | Durham News
A teen faces murder and assault charges after allegedly killing his 12-year-old sister Clara and injuring his 9-year-old brother in a Feb. incident at a home…
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Trump Honors Winter Olympians at White House | Durham News
President Trump hosted over a hundred Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House, celebrating their triumphs amid heavy rain that forced the…
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Rocky Mount Utility Bill Review | Durham News
Rocky Mount is urgently reviewing its utility billing policies after a heartbreaking tragedy: three members of the Swann family died using a generator after…
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Meta Pays $567M for Social Media Harm | Durham News
Meta just got slapped with a $567 million judgment in New Mexico for harming young users on Facebook and Instagram, with $420 million earmarked for youth…
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Sydney Towle: Light in the Face of Cancer | Durham News
A radiant 26-year-old social media star, Sydney Towle, passed away after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Known for her unshakable optimism and raw…
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Atlanta’s Master of Disguise Caught | Durham News
A masked menace terrorized Atlanta’s convenience stores, pulling off 10 gunpoint robberies between October and January—each time swapping disguises like a…
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Mental Health in Motherhood Trials | Durham News
In a chilling courtroom turn, jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial witnessed autopsy photos of her youngest child, triggering an emotional breakdown as she sobbed…
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Phoenix’s Back-to-Back Category Five Haboobs | Durham News
Phoenix just endured back-to-back Category Five haboobs—massive, visibility-crushing dust storms so intense they’re rarer than you think. With dry conditions…
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Miss NC USA Stripped Over Conduct | Durham News
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Alondra Boltinhouse has been stripped of her title just weeks before the Miss USA pageant, accused of violating policies…
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McConnell Heads Home from Rehab | Durham News
Senator Mitch McConnell is heading home from rehab, ready to continue his intense physical therapy regimen at his own residence while staying engaged with…
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Man Dies in Durham Shooting | Durham News
A man died tragically in a shooting on Ross Road in Durham yesterday afternoon, after being shot near Melbourne Street and transported to the hospital—where he…
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Duke Law Under DOJ Scrutiny | Durham News
The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into Duke Law’s admissions process, finding evidence of intentional racial preferences that violate…
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Dorinda Swears No Beef on New Show | Durham News
Dorinda Medley is boldly declaring that her new show, The Golden Life, is a refreshing departure from past drama, emphasizing genuine friendship among Luann…
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Gus Kenworthy Proposes in Mallorca | Durham News
Gus Kenworthy popped the question to boyfriend Andrew Rigby in a breathtaking cliffside proposal off Mallorca, complete with margaritas and a surprise boat…
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Alex Hughes: A Life Cut Short | Durham News
Tragic news: Alex Hughes, 38-year-old son of legendary footballer Mark Hughes, died suddenly in June from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome — a rare but deadly heart…
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Wegovy Accelerates, Novo Nordisk Rides Momentum | Durham News
Wegovy’s explosive growth is rewriting Novo Nordisk’s story: prescriptions hit a million in just four weeks, not eleven — and 80% of users are new to GLP-1…
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Canales’ Journey from Coach to Author | Durham News
Dave Canales, newly minted Panthers head coach, is riding high on momentum after guiding the team to a playoff berth in his second season. He’s embracing the…
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Electric Bill Dispute Leads to Tragedy | Durham News
Three family members found dead in a Rocky Mount home after power was cut off due to an unpaid electric bill over $2,000 — raising urgent questions about…
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AI Spending Powers U.S. Economy | Durham News
Big tech is pouring billions into AI—building data centers, snapping up chips, and rewriting the rules of investment. While Alphabet and Amazon’s earnings show…
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Disney Builds Magical Community in North Carolina | Durham News
Disney’s launching a massive new community in Chatham County, North Carolina called Asteria — a “Storyliving by Disney” dreamland set to debut in fall 2028…
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Mosquitoes Evolve to Beat Insecticides | Durham News
Mosquitoes in Wake County are evolving resistance to pyrethroid insecticides—our go-to weapon for controlling populations—posing a serious threat to public…
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Lion’s Real-Life King Journey | Durham News
Jon Favreau and Hans Zimmer team up for National Geographic’s groundbreaking four-part docu-series “Lion,” following a real lion cub named Kio as he rises from…
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Miss North Carolina Crown Stripped Over Values | Durham News
Miss North Carolina USA 2026, Brittany Boltinhouse, has been stripped of her crown after a joint decision by her, state directors, and Miss USA leadership —…
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Alphabet Pauses Buybacks for AI | Durham News
Alphabet, once Google, has spent $348 billion on stock buybacks since 2015—peaking in 2023 and 2024—boosting shareholder value by shrinking shares outstanding…
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Breadman’s Closes After Years of Service | Durham News
Breadman’s, Chapel Hill’s beloved diner since the 1970s, has shut its doors after being evicted for $72K in unpaid rent — a heartbreaking end to a community…
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Moe's Franchise Files for Bankruptcy | Durham News
Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisee Quality Fresca is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shuttering 16 of its 38 locations across key states as rising costs…
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Brunette Lawsuit Settled with Mormon Wives Cast | Durham News
Marciano Brunette, the Vanderpump Villa star, has reached a settlement in his defamation lawsuit against Demi Engemann of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who…
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Sydney Towle’s Light in the Fight | Durham News
Sydney Towle, a radiant 26-year-old advocate who bravely shared her battle with rare bile duct cancer on social media, passed away this past Wednesday. From…
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Man Hit by Train in Durham | Durham News
Man Hit by Train in Durham | Durham News
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4 NC Cities Ranked Safest in 2026 | Durham News
Four North Carolina cities—Chapel Hill, Concord, Mooresville, and Cary—made the top 75 safest mid-size U.S. cities in 2026, according to SmartAsset’s…
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Shooting in Raleigh Leaves One Wounded | Durham News
Shooting in Raleigh Leaves One Wounded | Durham News
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Tori Spelling Steps Back from 9021OMG | Durham News
Tori Spelling is stepping away from the “9021OMG” podcast, citing the need for personal space and time to process — though she’s not ready to share why yet…
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Joe Amabile Recovers After Brain Tumor Surgery | Durham News
Joe Amabile, star of Bachelor in Paradise, just survived brain surgery after a tumor — the size of a blueberry — was discovered during a full-body scan. The…
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UNC Football in Legal and Medical Turmoil | Durham News
UNC football’s defensive coordinator, Steve Belichick, is on medical leave as his father, Bill Belichick, confirms it’s a personal health issue—with hopes for…
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Travis Kelce Ready for Final Season | Durham News
Travis Kelce is firing on all cylinders, Coach Andy Reid insists—no “dad bod” talk here, just a focused veteran ready for his 14th season. Back at camp after…
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RWE Pays Billions to Exit Wind Projects | Durham News
RWE just paid $1.2 billion to exit offshore wind projects off New York, California, and Louisiana—adding to nearly $4 billion already spent on similar buyouts…
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SpaceX Stock Surges Despite Insider Sales | Durham News
SpaceX’s stock defied expectations, jumping 2.5% after insiders cashed out nearly a billion shares—despite fears it would crash. Analysts like Morgan Stanley…
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Shaw University Solves Housing Crisis | Durham News
Shaw University has successfully housed every student who applied for on-campus housing this semester, overcoming last year’s housing crisis after the Dimple…
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Road Rage Near Greensboro Leaves Mother Shaken | Durham News
A mother and her three-year-old were terrorized on I-85 in Greensboro when a driver unleashed疯狂 road rage—swerving, cutting her off, slamming brakes, and…
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Kellogg’s Drops Artificial Colors | Durham News
WK Kellogg is making a bold move by ditching artificial colors from all cereals by the end of this year—way ahead of schedule—and swapping out artificial…
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Officer Misuses ALPR to Track Ex-Wife | Durham News
A North Carolina police officer allegedly abused Flock license plate readers to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife over 30 times, even off-duty, fabricating traffic…
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Raleigh Appeals Ruling in Hailey Brooks Case | Durham News
Raleigh is fighting back after a judge stripped the city of governmental immunity in Hailey Brooks’ wrongful death case, paving the way for potential liability…