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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 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!I-85 Shutdown in Durham Early Morning | Durham News
A tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Durham early Thursday morning caused a major highway shutdown, spilling cargo across three northbound lanes. Crews worked…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Heat Wave Hits Raleigh This Weekend | Durham News
Raleigh’s sweltering under a dangerous heat wave—with temps hitting 98°F and a heat index soaring to 105°F. A heat advisory is in effect for the Triangle, and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Elle Woods Prequel Season 2 Revealed | Durham News
Season two of the Legally Blonde prequel Elle is officially wrapped, diving deeper into the life of young Elle Woods before Harvard Law. With Lexi Minetree…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pharma Giants Face China Trial Scrutiny | Durham News
Five major U.S. pharma giants — Merck, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Bristol Myers Squibb — are under fire from the House Select Committee on China, facing…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Great Hunkering Down | Durham News
The Great Hunkering Down is here — remote work’s golden age may be over as companies slash jobs, pull employees back to offices, and pivot toward AI-driven…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Intel’s Dividend Pause and AI Surge | Durham News
Intel’s stock is soaring, up over 200% this year, fueled by its dominant role in AI chip design and government backing — but here’s the twist: they’re not…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sullivan's Crossing Returns With Changes | Durham News
Sullivan’s Crossing is back for a thrilling fifth season, bringing Maggie’s emotional return to Nova Scotia and fresh family drama — but not all familiar faces…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Princess Kate’s Mountain Climb for Cancer Care | Durham News
Princess Kate conquered the National Three Peaks Challenge to spotlight holistic cancer care, sharing her personal journey through diagnosis and remission…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Costco vs Sam's Club Battle | Durham News
Costco vs. Sam’s Club: The Ultimate Warehouse Showdown — where loyalty meets convenience. Costco thrives on its Kirkland brand and fiercely loyal members (92%…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hyperscalers Face AI Chip Spending Test | Durham News
The AI chip boom is hitting a breaking point as hyperscalers like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon face mounting pressure to justify their…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nun Detained on Way to Church | Durham News
A Nigerian nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, was detained by immigration agents on her way to church in McAllen, Texas — a shocking incident that sparked outrage…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bio 2026: Where Preclinical Deals Are Made | Durham News
Bio 2026 in San Diego drew 20,000+ biotech, pharma, and investors for a whirlwind of 70,000+ scheduled meetings—where preclinical research, immunology…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Paramount Plus July Finale Frenzy | Durham News
Paramount Plus is firing on all cylinders in July, delivering a whirlwind of finales and fresh starts — from the emotional season finale of critically loved…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Marriott Drops Pepsi for Coke | Durham News
Marriott just flipped the script in the cola wars—after 34 years, it’s ditching Pepsi for Coca-Cola globally, sending shockwaves through the hospitality and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!From Fan to Moana: Catherine’s Journey | Durham News
Catherine Lagaaia, a 19-year-old Samoan Australian, is stepping into the iconic role of Moana in Disney’s live-action remake—after being chosen from over…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Tries to Sort Real Leads from Fake Notes | Durham News
Nancy Guthrie, mom of Today show’s Savannah Guthrie, vanished in a chilling February kidnapping-for-ransom case—blood found at her door, surveillance footage…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Robert Jerry Bradley’s Wild Ride | Durham News
A 41-year-old man named Robert Jerry Bradley is facing a whirlwind of charges after allegedly crashing two stolen vehicles within minutes of each other in Wake…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Skip Backyard Fireworks This 4th | Durham News
This Fourth of July, North Carolina fire officials are urging residents to skip backyard fireworks and head to professional displays instead—because extreme…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Zoo’s Asia Exhibit Finally Gets Budget | Durham News
North Carolina Zoo’s long-awaited Asia exhibit is finally ready — but it’s on hold until the state approves funding. With $7.5 million total allocated — $6.2…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Weighs Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case | Durham News
Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance are sparking a FBI controversy — some say fake, others say legit. TMZ’s Harvey Levin claims an FBI source…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tubi Drops Big Movies for Free This July | Durham News
Tubi’s crushing it in 2026 with a free, jaw-dropping July lineup—classic blockbusters like Titanic and Furious Seven, plus Star Trek and The Fifth Element, all…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Egg Cartel Exposed and Punished | Durham News
Three major egg producers are paying the price for price-fixing—53 million eggs and $3.3 million to food banks and states, after being accused of colluding to…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jennifer Aniston Finds Peace With Jim Curtis | Durham News
Jennifer Aniston is opening up about her serious, joyful relationship with boyfriend Jim Curtis, a professional hypnotist who brings her stability and peace…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Five Dollars to $144K Lottery Win | Durham News
A North Carolina man named Kevin Valdez turned a $5 scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $144,000 after winning one of the top prizes in the new Cash King…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Onion’s Infowars Parody for Sandy Hook | Durham News
The Onion is launching a satirical parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars — not to buy the real site, but to mock its conspiratorial chaos and turn it into a comedy…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jobs Surge, Inflation Lingers | Durham News
The economy’s showing signs of life with a potential 100,000 new jobs in June, marking four straight months of solid hiring after a rough patch. Unemployment…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Jersey Tackles Medicaid Costs with Employer Fees | Durham News
New Jersey is launching a new employer fee targeting companies with Medicaid-enrolled workers, aiming to raise $145 million this year to offset rising Medicaid…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Forgotten Founder Who Shaped America | Durham News
For 25 years, scholar Jane Calvert has fought to restore John Dickinson’s reputation — the man who didn’t sign the Declaration of Independence — arguing he was…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New York’s Summer of Celebration | Durham News
New York’s buzzing with championship pride and global soccer fever, as the Knicks’ electric run and the World Cup turn the city into a jubilant party—complete…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Love Island USA’s Emotional Rollercoaster | Durham News
Love Island USA Season 8 is heating up with raw, unfiltered emotions as contestants navigate love, insecurity, and unexpected vulnerability under constant…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SSRIs and Heat Safety You Need to Know | Durham News
When the heat hits, SSRIs like Prozac or Zoloft can seriously disrupt your body’s cooling system, raising your risk for heat exhaustion or stroke. Watch for…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!GLP-1 Drugs and Hydration in Hot Weather | Durham News
GLP-1 meds are a game-changer for weight and cholesterol—but they can trick your body into ignoring thirst. Patient Jones credits them for her energy and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Oracle's AI Bet Turns Risky | Durham News
Oracle’s AI ambitions are hitting a rocky patch as its stock plummets and the company admits in its annual report that its massive data center bets carry…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Apple's Indian Supply Chain Under Digital Siege | Durham News
Apple’s push to shift iPhone production to India hits a major snag after a ransomware attack on key partner Tata Electronics leaks sensitive data—including…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Frankie Muniz and Paige Split Amicably | Durham News
Frankie Muniz and Paige split after six years of marriage, announcing amicably on social media with a sweet family dance video — but the internet’s backlash…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Clarifies Ransom Note Status | Durham News
FBI confirms not all ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance are fake—some remain under active investigation as potential kidnapper demands. While…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!James Ransone’s Tragic Mental Health Struggle | Durham News
Actor James Ransone’s death in December 2025 has been officially ruled a suicide, with new medical details revealing a history of mental health struggles and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Legally Blonde Prequel Drops Now | Durham News
Get ready to meet teenage Elle Woods before she conquered Harvard Law—this new Prime Video prequel dives into her high school days, moving from LA to Seattle…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honda pivots to hybrids after EV setback | Durham News
Honda’s CEO Toshihiro Mibe has survived shareholder scrutiny and secured his seat on the board, despite the company posting its first annual loss in nearly 70…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Collin Gosselin Seeks Financial Clarity | Durham News
Collin Gosselin is demanding accountability over money he claims is owed from his childhood on TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8, alleging his mother Kate unfairly…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cold Case Solved by DNA Breakthrough | Durham News
After a two-year cold case, forensic genealogy finally cracked the mystery of Nena Renae Mollison’s suspicious death. DNA evidence led detectives to Justice…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Stabbing in Wake County Under Investigation | Durham News
A stabbing in Wake County near Raleigh sent shockwaves through the community—deputies responded to Chandler Ridge Circle around 2:30 PM, finding a seriously…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Turning Grief into Action for Harryson | Durham News
In the wake of his tragic death at 18, Harryson Anderson’s family is turning grief into purpose by launching the Harryson L. Anderson Foundation to fight gun…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Abel’s Bold Alphabet Bet | Durham News
Greg Abel’s first quarter at Berkshire Hathaway was bold and decisive: he slashed 16 investments, shrinking the portfolio to 29 holdings, then poured nearly…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rucking Fixes Slouching Posture Naturally | Durham News
Rucking—walking with a weighted backpack—is quietly revolutionizing posture. It forces your upper back and core muscles to activate, naturally pulling…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Taylor Sheridan Moves to NBCUniversal | Durham News
Taylor Sheridan’s next chapter is set to unfold with a massive five-year deal with NBCUniversal, starting in 2029 — just as his Paramount pact winds down…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Pope Gets Hurricanes Jersey and Tar Heel Honor | Durham News
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley just handed Pope Leo the Fourteenth a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup jersey and the Order of the Tar Heel…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fayetteville Waterfalls Drying Up | Durham News
Fayetteville’s waterfalls are drying up fast—some bone dry, others reduced to trickles—sending a stark warning about a severe regional drought that’s stressing…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Amy Schumer’s Mom Filmed Her in Slow-Mo | Durham News
Amy Schumer’s mom secretly filmed her chaotic Baywatch-style beach antics—complete with a cut-off slow-mo run and a “She’s fired” sand dune selfie—that’s pure…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trump Must Pay Carroll's Judgment | Durham News
Trump’s legal appeal has been shut down by the Supreme Court, clearing the way for E. Jean Carroll to finally collect her $5 million judgment after a jury…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Forest Park's Name Battle | Durham News
A once-unified Raleigh neighborhood split over its name—Cameron Park vs. Forest Park—after revelations that its namesake, Duncan Cameron, owned hundreds of…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wake County Cooling Centers Open | Durham News
North Carolina’s sweltering heatwave is here — triple digits expected for days, with Wake County launching a major cooling relief effort. Over a dozen cooling…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!AWS Sends Engineers to Deploy AI | Durham News
Amazon’s AWS is pouring a billion dollars into Forward Deployed Engineering — sending elite AI teams straight into client companies to build real…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Madelyn Cline and Henry Smith Split | Durham News
Madelyn Cline and Henry Smith’s whirlwind romance has officially ended, just months after they sparked dating rumors with hand-holding at a podcast event and…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Jason Kelce Demands Bigger Fan Energy | Durham News
Jason Kelce is demanding a vibe upgrade for American soccer fans, calling out the timid “I believe that we will win” chant as too passive and self-doubting…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kim Kardashian Drops Bold New Skims Collection | Durham News
Kim Kardashian just dropped her boldest Skims collection yet, “Micro Fits Everybody,” and she’s not holding back—posting a barely-there cheetah-print bralette…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orange Leaf’s Frozen Yogurt Rise and Fall | Durham News
Remember when frozen yogurt was the ultimate treat? Orange Leaf, the brand that turned the trend into a global phenomenon with over 300 locations, is now a…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NC Budget Passed After 1000 Days | Durham News
After a grueling 1,000-day standoff, North Carolina lawmakers finally passed a two-year budget headed to Governor Josh Stein’s desk — a landmark deal that…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fourth of July Fireworks Get Major Security Boost | Durham News
This year’s Fourth of July fireworks in Raleigh are locking down Dix Park with a six-foot fence and full security checks—weapons, drones, and alcohol are…
Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Lindsay Arnold Shares Postpartum Recovery | Durham News
Lindsay Arnold opens up about her postpartum journey after welcoming her third child, Hayes, on June 10, 2026, sharing how her body’s healing has been…