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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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Starter Homes Are Becoming More Accessible | Durham News
The dream of a starter home is tougher than ever—thanks to post-pandemic price surges—but there’s a flicker of hope: prices have dipped slightly since 2022…
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Wake County Just Built Its Own DNA Lab | Durham News
Wake County just launched its own DNA forensics lab, slashing wait times and giving local prosecutors faster access to critical evidence — a game-changer for…
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Adopt Two Cats, Pay for One | Durham News
Adopt two cats, pay for one — the Animal Protection Society of Durham’s “buy one, get one free” deal is here this week, Wednesday through Saturday. Perfect for…
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Lime’s Foot Patrol Keeps Raleigh Scooters in Check | Durham News
Lime’s new Foot Patrol program in Raleigh sends trained teams in bright green vests to keep e-scooters parked right and ready for use—especially in busy spots…
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DECI Celebrates 60 Years of Impact | Durham News
Durham Exchange Club Industries just celebrated its 60th anniversary with a big bash, marking six decades of transforming lives for adults with intellectual…
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Major Drug Bust in Hope Mills | Durham News
Deputies in Cumberland County made a major drug bust near Hope Mills, seizing meth, fentanyl, cocaine, MDMA, oxycodone, and Adderall. Forty-one-year-old Kathie…
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Fort Bragg’s Chaplains in Time of Loss | Durham News
When tragedy strikes, Fort Bragg’s 140 chaplains and 70 casualty assistance officers stand ready to walk beside military families through unimaginable grief…
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EU Approves Paramount-Warner Merger | Durham News
The EU just approved Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major hurdle for the mega-merger that could reshape global…
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Guns N' Roses & Noah Kahan Parking Plan | Durham News
Guns N’ Roses and Noah Kahan are set to rock Carter-Finley Stadium this weekend, with major traffic relief measures in place to avoid last year’s parking…
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Oso Finds Love in a Changed Town | Durham News
In a heart-wrenching story from Rocky Mount, a devoted 70-year-old man known as Gonzales and his loyal dog Oso were inseparable fixtures of the town — even Oso…
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Wake County Opens First Forensic DNA Lab | Durham News
Wake County just launched its first forensic DNA lab — a game-changer that slashes delays, boosts justice, and brings closure faster to victims’ families…
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Coral Rescue Mission Underway | Durham News
Scientists are racing to save the critically endangered elkhorn coral by relocating 30 genetically diverse specimens from Florida nurseries to a land-based…
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Rocky Mount Power Cuts Amid Heat Crisis | Durham News
Rocky Mount is cutting off utilities despite extreme heat warnings — temperatures hit 90+ for three straight days, yet officials claim the threshold wasn’t…
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Raleigh Flood Watch Amid Heavy Rain | Durham News
Raleigh’s drought is turning into a flood warning as heavy, fast-moving rain triggers flash flooding across the city. Creeks are swelling, greenways are at…
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Car Payments Skyrocketing Across America | Durham News
Car payments are hitting record highs—nearly 10% of borrowers are now shelling out $1,000+ monthly, especially in North Carolina where it’s 8.5%. Rising car…
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Tesla's Profit Dip Masks Big Growth | Durham News
Tesla’s Q2 earnings show a profit dip to $1.1 billion from $1.17 billion last year, but revenue surged 26% to $28.24 billion—beating forecasts. The company…
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Cyclospora Mystery Deepens | Durham News
False alarm? Not quite. Even though the FDA’s initial lettuce test for Cyclospora turned out to be a lab error, the investigation is far from over. Experts…
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Three Schools in Crisis | Durham News
Three Wake County elementary schools are in urgent need of structural repairs after decades-old construction flaws—missing rebar, faulty beams, and unsafe roof…
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Remembering Major Alexander Davis | Durham News
A Goldsboro native and aerospace engineer, Major Alexander Davis, tragically lost his life at 34 in a B-52 crash during a test flight at Edwards Air Force…
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ECU Medical School Under Federal Scrutiny | Durham News
East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine is under federal investigation for possible racial discrimination in admissions, joining four other medical…
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Protesters Demand End to ICE Detention | Durham News
Dozens rallied at North Carolina’s Legislative Building to demand an end to new ICE detention centers and offices, honoring 60 lives lost to ICE custody or…
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Subway Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy | Durham News
Another Subway franchisee is folding, as Cherry Butte Company, with three North Dakota locations, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid crushing debt—$1.8M…
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The Star of Death at Costco | Durham News
Spot that tiny asterisk in the top right corner of a Costco price tag? It’s the “star of death” — a warning sign that your favorite item might be gone for…
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Man Arrested in Pittsboro Domestic Tragedy | Durham News
A violent domestic dispute in Pittsboro, North Carolina, ended in arrest, tragedy, and multiple felony charges. A 41-year-old man, Michael Levandoski Jr., was…
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Dating App Date Turns Violent | Durham News
A 21-year-old Tinder date turned predator, known as “Reina,” pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a sleeping woman during their first in-person meeting — a…
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Fire Engulfs Automotive Shop | Durham News
Fire Engulfs Automotive Shop | Durham News
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Cyclospora Outbreak Hits North Carolina | Durham News
Cyclospora cases are surging across North Carolina—with over 560 confirmed as of July 20, and the Triangle area alone hitting 400+. Wake County leads with 366…
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Malls Are Becoming Entertainment Hubs | Durham News
Malls are reinventing themselves as entertainment destinations, blending shopping with concerts, classes, and theme park vibes — all without needing deep…
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Lilly Ghalichi Drops Divorce Again | Durham News
Lilly Ghalichi, star of Shahs of Sunset, is pulling the plug on her fourth divorce filing from husband Dara Mir — a wild six-year rollercoaster of splits and…
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Michael Selwood: Tragic Loss Amid Mental Health Struggles | Durham News
Tragic news: Influencer Michael Selwood, 35, was found dead on July 19th after going missing on July 18th. He had recently opened up about a mental health…
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RHONY OGs Confirm No Feud With New Cast | Durham News
Dorinda Medley shuts down rumors of a feud between the original Real Housewives of New York City cast and the new reboot crew, confirming there’s zero drama…
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Driving Change Across America | Durham News
Two students rolled up to Duke University in an electric truck after a seven-day cross-country road trip from California—instead of flying, they tested EVs’…
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Pastor Captures Final Photos of Drowned Victims | Durham News
A pastor with a decade of river experience captured what may be the final photo of five adults who drowned in the dangerous Scioto River — a moment he now…
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T-Mobile Forces App-Based Payments | Durham News
T-Mobile’s pushing customers harder toward self-service as they shut down manual bill payment and auto-pay setup via customer service, forcing users to handle…
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Noah Kahan’s Raleigh Detours | Durham News
Noah Kahan’s sold-out Raleigh show is just the start—fans without tickets can still dive into the hype through his “detours,” secret pop-ups at local spots…
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Cracker Barrel Sells Maple Street Biscuits | Durham News
Cracker Barrel is pulling the plug on its Maple Street Biscuit Company brand, selling 35 locations to Biscuit Belly and shuttering 16 permanently — a bold move…
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Man Arrested After Home Attack | Durham News
A Chatham County man is behind bars after a horrific home invasion where he allegedly attacked his wife, strangled her, and tried to kill their 4-year-old…
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Johnston County Man Hits $250K Lottery | Durham News
Kevin Pavel of Johnston County just won $250,000 on a $50 scratch-off ticket while on his way to work—his wife didn’t believe him until he showed her the…
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Infant Suffers Severe Brain Damage in Unlicensed Daycare | Durham News
An eight-month-old infant suffered catastrophic brain injuries while in the care of unlicensed daycare provider Brooke Reiner, who allegedly threw the child…
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Rocket Lab’s Government Contract Boost | Durham News
Rocket Lab just landed a $266 million U.S. government contract for 12 suborbital launches — a major win as their Neutron rocket faces delays and stock dips…
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Widow Sues Mother Over Estate | Durham News
One year after Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death, his widow Tenisha Delilah Warner is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, over a disputed $1.2 million premarital…
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Recruiter Linked to Epstein Dies | Durham News
A former model recruiter who worked with Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade has died under mysterious circumstances, sparking renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s…
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Aaron Rodgers Rebuilds Family Ties | Durham News
Aaron Rodgers is making strides to heal old wounds with his family, revealing a quiet but powerful reconciliation journey. After nearly nine years of distance…
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Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev Reunite in New Thriller | Durham News
Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev are back together — but this time, no romance. The Vampire Diaries stars reunite for Hulu’s new thriller You Deserve to Know, where…
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Where You Live Shapes Your Retirement | Durham News
Retirement readiness in America is wildly uneven—where you live makes all the difference. While the national average is just $80,000 saved, Massachusetts leads…
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Elections Liaison Steps Down Over Sunday Voting Controversy | Durham News
Dallas Woodhouse, newly appointed elections liaison for the state auditor, has resigned amid controversy after leaked texts revealed he advised election…
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Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Looms in Central NC | Durham News
Central North Carolina is gearing up for major weather chaos as a flood advisory hits the Triangle through Thursday, with storms dumping 2-4 inches of rain—and…
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Kimi K3 Sparks Micron Opportunity | Durham News
Kimi K3, China’s open-weight AI giant, just shattered benchmarks with 2.8 trillion parameters and a 1M-token context window—offering elite coding and reasoning…
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Widow Files Lawsuit Against Mother-In-Law | Durham News
Tenisha Warner, widow of late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, is navigating grief while launching a high-stakes legal battle against her mother-in-law, Pamela…
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Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky Reunite | Durham News
Katie Holmes and artist Jason Bard Yarmosky are sparking romance again—this time cozying up at a NYC concert for an animal charity, with a few TV stars in…
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Gabbriette’s Bold Bridal Looks | Durham News
Gabbriette and Matty Healy tied the knot in a bridal rebellion, flipping wedding norms with three jaw-dropping looks: a moody black Margiela gown inspired by…
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Apple’s New Leasing Game | Durham News
Apple’s rolling out a new leasing program, Apple Upgrade, powered by Klarna, to help consumers cope with soaring device prices — especially after recent Mac…
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AMC Shatters Records Despite Streaming | Durham News
AMC just shattered its own records with the highest quarterly revenue ever—$1.59 billion, up 14.2%—and a record-breaking 71 million moviegoers, proving…
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Oracle’s AI Ambition Under Fire | Durham News
Oracle’s stock is plummeting, down 62% from its peak, as analysts warn the company’s AI infrastructure build-out could outstrip its financial capacity. CLSA…
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Ainsley McGregor Takes on The Model Maker | Durham News
Candace Cameron Bure returns as amateur sleuth Ainsley McGregor in the fourth installment of her beloved mystery series, Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: The Model…
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Bankruptcy Turned Around at SouthPrint | Durham News
SouthPrint, the long-running NASCAR apparel giant, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy—usually signaling total shutdown—but stunned employees by vanishing without…
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Guns N' Roses & Noah Kahan Traffic Alert | Durham News
Carter-Finley Stadium is about to roar with Guns N’ Roses on July 23rd and Noah Kahan on July 25th—both shows starting at 6:30 PM. Expect major traffic chaos…
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Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Raleigh Domestic Incident | Durham News
A Raleigh man, Donovon Privette, faces a shocking array of felony charges—including kidnapping, robbery, and firearm possession—after police intervened in a…
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Durham Moves Encampment Toward Zero Homelessness | Durham News
Durham just shut down Oakwood Park — not for crime, but to clear an encampment of 18 people and fix safety hazards — while quietly moving everyone into…
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Treasury’s Short-Term Debt Trap | Durham News
The U.S. Treasury is stuck in a high-stakes financial gamble, relying on short-term borrowing to manage a $2 trillion deficit — but with 33% of its debt…