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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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Messi Bathed Baby Now Faces Him | Durham News
A baby bath photo from 2007 turned into a global sports saga as Lionel Messi and teen phenom Lamine Yamal, the son of the photo’s subjects, prepare to clash in…
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Saving Tiny Fish, Healing Rivers | Durham News
Tiny, endangered Carolina madtoms and rare freshwater mussels are being bred at Yates Mill to fight extinction, but their survival hinges on tackling bigger…
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Intel’s AI Bet vs TSMC’s Profit Spike | Durham News
Intel’s big AI partnership with Google Cloud sent shockwaves through the market—despite the hype, Intel’s stock plunged 5% as investors reacted to TSMC’s…
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Azure Growth & AI Spending Drive Microsoft Outlook | Durham News
Bank of America is bullish on Microsoft’s upcoming earnings, reiterating a buy rating with a $500 price target, with Azure’s performance as the key driver. The…
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Flood Warnings Save Lives in Texas | Durham News
Texas is reeling from deadly flash floods again — but this time, new warning systems may have saved lives. After last year’s catastrophic floods that killed…
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Mower Flip Rescue in Waxhaw | Durham News
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Waxhaw when a large mower flipped over, pinning its operator under heavy machinery. Firefighters swiftly secured the scene and…
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Officer Charged After Pushing Cyclist | Durham News
A Charlotte police officer, Michael Joseph, faces simple assault charges after allegedly pushing a cyclist off their bike early Friday morning in Uptown…
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Reverent Irreverence in Modern Art | Durham News
Artists are blending humor with spirituality in a trend called “reverent irreverence,” using irony to disarm listeners before revealing deeper truths about…
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U.S. and Iran Escalate Strait of Hormuz Conflict | Durham News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran soar as both nations unleash coordinated strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, with Iran signaling a retreat…
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Blue Ridge Wealth Planners Empower Retirees | Durham News
Blue Ridge Wealth Planners are turning retirement planning upside down—helping retirees live boldly, confidently, and worry-free by blending financial savvy…
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The Ultimatum Season 2 Drama Deep Dive | Durham News
Netflix’s The Ultimatum returns with high stakes and raw emotion, pitting couples with existing relationships against a brutal experiment: date others, live…
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Daylight Saving Time Goes Permanent | Durham News
The House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent—no more springing forward or falling back. Most Americans hate the twice-yearly clock change, but…
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Earnings Surge Driven by AI and Energy | Durham News
Earnings are surging in the second half of 2026, fueled by booming backlogs and rising investor confidence—Wall Street’s noise aside, the numbers tell a clear…
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PepsiCo Cuts 184 Jobs in Tulsa | Durham News
PepsiCo is shutting down its Tulsa warehouse on November 15, eliminating 184 jobs—but production continues nearby as the company relocates operations to a new…
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Iran Strikes Jordan U.S. Forces Injured | Durham News
Iran launches missile strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan, injuring several American service members — no fatalities reported — as tensions escalate in the Gulf…
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates | Durham News
Tensions explode across the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian forces unleash devastating strikes on oil, military, and infrastructure targets — disrupting…
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Warsh Signals Fed’s New Uncertainty | Durham News
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is shaking up the game with a bold new approach to monetary policy, ditching traditional forward guidance in favor of…
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Colleges in Crisis: Funding, AI, and Declining Enrollment | Durham News
Colleges nationwide are sliding into financial trouble—not from one shock, but a slow-motion collapse fueled by shrinking student populations, plummeting…
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Paolo the Heartworm Positive Dog Needs a Home | Durham News
Meet Paolo, a curious, affectionate six-year-old Akita mix who’s been waiting at the Animal Protection Society of Durham since April — overlooked not for his…
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Rates Stay High, Sales Slow Down | Durham News
Mortgage rates stubbornly above 6.5% are cooling home sales, as Fannie Mae’s latest forecast now predicts rates will dip to 6.3% by early 2027 — but…
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This Week’s Must-See Releases | Durham News
This week’s streaming scene is packed with adrenaline: Prime Video drops Ride or Die, a high-octane rewrite of Thelma & Louise with action-hero grit. Apple…
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Social Security Earnings Test Explained | Durham News
If you’re collecting Social Security early but still working, beware the retirement earnings test — it can slash your monthly check if you earn too much. In…
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Shooting in Raleigh Leaves Victim Critically Injured | Durham News
A deadly early morning shooting in north Raleigh left one person critically injured after bullets flew into an occupied building—prompting a swift arrest of…
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California Steps In as EV Incentives Fade | Durham News
Federal EV tax credits vanished at the end of 2025, sending U.S. market share plummeting — but California’s stepping in with a bold $270 million incentive…
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Andy Cohen’s Age Gap Love Story | Durham News
Andy Cohen’s love life is officially in the spotlight — he dropped a sweet “Date Night” Instagram with boyfriend Kevin Sobieski, revealing their 16-year age…
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Hannah’s Medical Miracle and Family Struggle | Durham News
Kenny Niedermeier shares heartwarming updates on his stepdaughter Hannah, who recently recovered well after a critical brain bleed discovered during an urgent…
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Nebius Group Stock: Growth vs Insider Selling | Durham News
Nebius Group’s AI infrastructure stock is soaring on massive deals with Microsoft and Meta, but insiders are selling big—$28 million in the last 90…
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Brady Slaps Paul at Fanatics Fest | Durham News
Tom Brady just slapped Logan Paul live at Fanatics Fest in New York — yes, really. The 48-year-old NFL legend delivered a sharp open-handed smack to the…
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Three Wake County Schools Get Emergency Repairs | Durham News
Three Wake County schools—Durant Road, Creech Road, and Davis Drive Elementary—are undergoing urgent structural repairs after safety concerns emerged from…
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Too Many Choices Are Making Us Unhappy | Durham News
Too many choices are secretly making us miserable—scientists reveal that overload leads to anxiety, regret, and mental exhaustion. From jam flavors to…
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World Cup Fans Rewriting America | Durham News
Global World Cup fans are discovering a warmer, more welcoming America than they expected—beyond the stadiums, they’re finding friendly locals, open homes, and…
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Jax Taylor’s New Flame Shocks Brittany | Durham News
Jax Taylor’s new romance with Lori is heating up in Puerto Vallarta, sparking drama with his ex, Brittany Cartwright, who’s reportedly blindsided and…
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Magnificent Marching Machine to Chicago | Durham News
The Magnificent Marching Machine, E.E. Smith High School’s elite marching band, is on a mission to march in the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade — a…
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Wake County’s $22M Plan to End Homelessness | Durham News
Wake County’s tackling homelessness head-on with a bold $22 million plan: Wake at Home aims to house 1,000+ people nightly by connecting them with affordable…
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Heatwave Kills Tree, Knocks Out Power | Durham News
A giant tree took a dramatic nap on Glenwood Avenue—crashing power lines and plunging neighborhoods into darkness. No storm, no wind—just a brutal heatwave…
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DCFS Files Urgent Petition for Taylor’s Kids | Durham News
DCFS files urgent petition to protect Taylor Frankie Paul’s kids amid custody battle, as her ex-partners Dakota and Tate urge swift action, calling for…
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Judge Blocks South Dakota Abortion Ad Ban | Durham News
A federal judge has temporarily halted South Dakota’s controversial abortion ad ban, blocking enforcement against nonprofit Mayday Health—whose ads the state…
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Paul Pelosi Faces New Legal Trouble | Durham News
Paul Pelosi’s legal troubles continue as he faces misdemeanor hit-and-run and illegal turn charges after allegedly hitting a parked car in Yountville and…
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Duke's Snub, Belichick's Start, Clemson's Fight | Durham News
Duke’s ACC title last year still stings—despite winning in overtime, they were snubbed from the playoff, sparking outrage from coach and SMU’s head man, who…
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Belichick’s UNC Underdogs Rise Together | Durham News
Despite skepticism and criticism since the start of the 2025 ACC season—rooted in doubts about Bill Belichick’s college coaching fit and his past media…
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Ariana, Taylor, and Kim’s Latest Moves | Durham News
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez are reportedly back together—serious this time, with rumors confirming their split from Ethan Slater happened long before…
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Messi vs Spain for World Cup Glory | Durham News
Argentina and Spain collide in the World Cup final — Messi’s shot at his second crown meets Spain’s quest for redemption after a stunning 2-0 upset over…
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STEAM2’s Future Hangs in Balance | Durham News
Glenwood Elementary’s STEAM2 program faces an uncertain future as the school is slated for closure, sparking urgent concern among families who’ve seen their…
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Auto Financing Crisis Hits Dealerships | Durham News
Car payments hit a record $777 a month, with 20% of buyers paying over $1,000 — forcing longer loans and crushing debt. Used cars aren’t much better, with…
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Buffett’s Legacy Lives On at Alphabet | Durham News
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway quietly boosted its stake in Alphabet, signaling a powerful endorsement of AI and Google’s new leadership under CEO Greg…
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Is the AI Boom a Bubble? | Durham News
The AI boom, sparked by ChatGPT’s viral launch, is fueling a $758 billion global spending spree by 2029—but critics like Ed Zitron warn it’s a bubble built on…
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Pressed Juicery Cuts Physical Stores | Durham News
Pressed Juicery, once the wellness world’s juice cleanse darling, is shutting down stores nationwide as consumer habits shift toward balanced, long-term…
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Smoke Chokes Millions Across U.S. | Durham News
Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic — turning skies dark, choking cities like D.C…
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Tree Falls, Power Out, Heat Wave | Durham News
A massive tree in Raleigh’s Glenwood Avenue collapsed Friday afternoon, taking out power lines and plunging hundreds into heat without AC—no storm needed, just…
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Mikayla Nogueira Moves Forward with Divorce | Durham News
Mikayla Nogueira is officially moving forward with her divorce from Cody Hawken, two years after their wedding, as they prepare for a July court date amid…
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Six Hundred Dollars and a Couch | Durham News
Dennis Chaney dropped $604 on Hurricanes tickets via StubHub, only to find his Ticketmaster account empty on game day—leaving him stuck watching from home…
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Wake County Schools Face Urgent Safety Crisis | Durham News
Wake County schools are in a rush to fix serious structural safety issues—Durant Road Elementary is already evacuating students to Abbotts Creek for the start…
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SanDisk’s Skyrocketing Stock and Split Rumors | Durham News
SanDisk’s stock has skyrocketed nearly 42x since going public in February 2025, fueled by AI-driven demand for semiconductors—but with a price now over $1,600…
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Paige Clears Engagement Rumors | Durham News
Paige DeSorbo clears up viral engagement rumors sparked by a misinterpreted FaceTime screenshot from her friend Hannah Berner — the photo actually captured her…
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Rosie O'Donnell Slams RFK Jr on Autism and Trump | Durham News
Rosie ODonnell blasts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a “lunatic” for aligning with Trump, calling it a betrayal of his family’s legacy and questioning his…
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Kai Trump and Tiger Woods’ Golf Connection | Durham News
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump’s romance is heating up, fueled by a shared love of golf—and Vanessa’s daughter, Kai, who’s making waves on the LPGA Tour. Kai…
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Walmart vs Costco Membership Wars | Durham News
Costco thrives on membership fees, generating over $5 billion in 2025 and driving 64% of its profits—locking out non-payers to keep members happy. Walmart’s…
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Tia Mowry Cory Hardrict Update Custody | Durham News
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict have finalized a new custody arrangement for their kids, Cree and Cairo, that strictly limits unscheduled visits—requiring parental…
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Spring Lake Water Upgrade Hope | Durham News
Spring Lake is finally getting the water system overhaul it’s desperately needed—thanks to $1.5 million in upgrades and $3.4 million in sewer loans approved by…
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HSBC Ups Apple to Buy Amid AI Shift | Durham News
Apple’s stock just shattered its all-time high, hitting $334, as analysts rally behind its unstoppable momentum. But here’s the twist: HSBC just flipped its…