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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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Falls Lake Drought Revealed | Durham News
Falls Lake is dangerously low—more than five feet below its target—with exposed mudflats and dry creek beds revealing the drought’s brutal toll, especially on…
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Downtown Apex in Crisis | Durham News
Downtown Apex is in crisis as skyrocketing rents, soaring taxes, and rising insurance costs collide with disruptive construction—forcing small businesses into…
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Ford Recall: Trucks Risk Rolling Away | Durham News
Ford’s recalling over 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a dangerous transmission flaw that could cause cars to roll away unexpectedly—putting drivers…
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NC Governor Moves to Tackle Healthcare Costs | Durham News
Governor Josh Stein just launched a bold new push to tame North Carolina’s spiraling healthcare costs with a bipartisan commission tasked with making care more…
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North Carolina’s Bold Education Push | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers just unveiled a sweeping education budget packed with bold reforms—from overhauling math instruction with new screeners, personalized…
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Heat Wave Safety You Can’t Ignore | Durham News
This heat wave isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s deadly, especially when paired with humidity. Experts warn that even overnight temps above 75°F can wreck your…
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Justice Dept Loses Voter Data Battle | Durham News
The Justice Department’s bid to seize New Hampshire’s voter rolls hit a legal wall when Judge Joseph LaPlante blocked the move, citing violations of the Civil…
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Falls Lake Holds But Violations Rise | Durham News
Falls Lake’s water level holds steady at 64% despite recent rain, but usage dips slightly—thanks to rainfall, Raleigh residents used 3.27 million gallons less…
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Newborn Found in Festival Toilet | Durham News
A newborn baby, less than 28 days old, was found dead inside a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival in western Michigan — a chilling discovery…
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Tierra Davis Restraining Order Revealed | Durham News
Tierra Davis, now a breakout star on Love Island USA, had a wild past before the cameras — in 2018, she was slapped with a restraining order after a woman…
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Jewelry Giants Retreat From China | Durham News
Pandora and Swarovski are slashing their footprints in China as shoppers pivot from affordable crystals and silver to gold as a serious investment—forcing both…
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Collin Gosselin Reveals Childhood Abuse Claims | Durham News
Collin Gosselin shocks fans with a raw Instagram Story featuring a diary entry from his mother, Kate, detailing her prayers for him to stop hitting her at age…
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Congressman Kean Reveals Depression Battle | Durham News
Congressman Tom Kean Junior returned to Capitol Hill after a three-month absence, revealing he sought treatment for depression after being diagnosed during a…
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Daveigh Chase’s Tragic Final Chapter | Durham News
Actress Daveigh Chase, beloved for her roles in Lilo & Stitch and Spirited Away, died at 35 from AIDS complicated by chronic substance use. Her father, though…
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Swift and Kelce’s Secret Garden Wedding | Durham News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot in a massive, phone-free, two-day bash at Madison Square Garden—with rumored 1,000 guests, street…
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Michael Biopic Shatters Box Office Records | Durham News
Michael Jackson’s biopic “Michael” is smashing box office records, raking in over $977 million globally — including $370 million domestically and $607 million…
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Starlink Phones Launch in Philippines | Durham News
SpaceX’s Starlink is exploding beyond rockets—now delivering satellite-to-phone service to over ten million users this year, aiming for 25 million by December…
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This Past | Durham News
This past week’s episode dropped major—experts unpacked the hidden forces reshaping global markets, revealed surprising tech breakthroughs that could redefine…
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Supreme Court Targets Assault Weapons Bans | Durham News
The Supreme Court is diving back into the gun debate, set to decide whether bans on assault weapons like the AR-15 violate the Second Amendment. With cases…
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Flamethrower at Church Parking Lot | Durham News
A man rolled into a church parking lot in High Point armed with flamethrowers, body armor, and a weapon disguised as a gun—prompting an off-duty cop to…
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Remembering Lance Sotelo and His Legacy | Durham News
This Pride Month, we honor Lance Sotelo — a brilliant runner from Queens University and beloved LGBTQ+ trailblazer — who tragically lost his life in a…
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Build Your Financial Divorce Team | Durham News
Divorce finances can’t be handled alone—your legal, tax, and financial teams must collaborate from day one. Without unified advice, split assets like homes…
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X-Men '97 Season 2 Unites Across Time | Durham News
X-Men 97 is back with a vengeance, and Season 2 is packed with time-travel chaos, fractured teams, and a looming threat that could shatter the mutant world…
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NC Moves to Digital Car Registration | Durham News
North Carolina is set to ditch paper car registration cards and stickers, replacing them with a secure digital system to cut costs and boost efficiency…
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The Hidden Cost of Rollover Fees | Durham News
When you roll over your 401(k) into an IRA, you’re not just moving money—you’re often swapping low-cost institutional share classes for expensive retail ones…
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Blake Lively Demands $8M From Baldoni | Durham News
Blake Lively is seeking over $8 million from Justin Baldoni to cover legal costs after his defamation suit against her was dismissed — a victory her team calls…
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Abandonment, Love, and Motherhood | Durham News
Lindsay Hubbard opens up about her recurring pattern of choosing partners who may not be good for her, including her recent breakup with Carl Radke and her…
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Takis Drops Artificial Colors and TBHQ | Durham News
Takis is ditching artificial colors and TBHQ from its entire lineup by end of 2026, responding to consumer demand and FDA trends — even though its iconic Fuego…
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North Carolina Launches Healthcare Cost Commission | Durham News
Governor Josh Stein has launched a bold new commission to slash North Carolina’s crushing healthcare costs, bringing together top health experts and bipartisan…
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Car Loan Debt Surpasses Credit Cards in NC | Durham News
Car debt in North Carolina is exploding—by 2025, over 2.8 million residents will owe on vehicles, with average debt per person hitting nearly $6,000…
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SanDisk’s Contract Shift Drives Price Target | Durham News
SanDisk’s stock just got a massive price target bump to $3,000 — not because of memory chip price surges, but because the company’s flipping its entire…
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Breakfast Restaurants Face Tough Times | Durham News
Breakfast at restaurants is in freefall as consumers tighten their belts, skipping pricey meals for cheaper home-cooked alternatives — even giants like Denny’s…
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Supreme Court Dismantles Campaign Finance Limits | Durham News
The Supreme Court just overturned a 50-year-old law that capped how much political parties could spend directly on congressional and presidential candidates —…
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Student Loan Changes July 1 | Durham News
Starting July 1st, major federal student loan changes hit millions—lower-income borrowers may face higher payments as repayment options shrink to just two. New…
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Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Sports | Durham News
The Supreme Court just gave a major blow to transgender athletes by upholding state bans on girls and women competing on school sports teams — a ruling that…
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Legacy of Prezell Robinson at St. Augustine's | Durham News
A titan of higher education, Prezell Robinson, 105, who led St. Augustine’s University for nearly 30 years and transformed it into a thriving academic…
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CoreWeave’s ARIA Agent Turns Data Into Insights | Durham News
CoreWeave just unveiled ARIA, an AI agent that turns messy ML experiment data into instant insights—marking a bold pivot from cloud infrastructure to AI…
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Netflix July Lineup Drops Big | Durham News
Netflix is unleashing a summer blockbuster lineup this July—think Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 3, the Heartstopper finale, a Little House on the Prairie…
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Gen Z Uses AI to Buy Homes | Durham News
Gen Z is turning to AI to research homeownership, with 32% using tools to assess if buying a home is even feasible for them—leveraging their digital-native…
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Lili and Tom Bring Love Hypothesis to Life | Durham News
Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman are bringing “The Love Hypothesis” to life on screen with a timeless rom-com vibe inspired by nineties classics, staying fiercely…
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Daveigh Chase Remembered Through Her Art | Durham News
Actress Daveigh Chase, beloved for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and starring as Samara in The Ring, died at 35 after a battle with AIDS and chronic substance…
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Heat Dome Threatens World Cup | Durham News
A deadly heat dome is blanketing the eastern U.S., pushing heat index values to 110°F in cities like Philly and Boston—with some areas hitting 111°F. This…
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Jerry O'Connell on Rebecca's Scent and Stamos Reunion | Durham News
Jerry OConnell opens up about his wife Rebecca Romijn’s crystal deodorant—and how he actually loves the natural scent of her, calling it comforting. Meanwhile…
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Verizon Swallows Carolina West | Durham News
Verizon’s latest acquisition of Carolina West Wireless signals a major shakeup in the U.S. wireless market, adding 90,000 mostly rural customers before the…
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Flamethrower Man at Church | Durham News
A man storms a Sunday church service in High Point, NC, dressed in camo, armed with flamethrowers, crossbows, and a pepper ball launcher—claiming to be law…
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Palantir’s AI Security Play | Durham News
Palantir’s latest moves—partnering with Surf Air Mobility and Nvidia—are strategic plays to revive its stock amid a valuation slump. The Surf Air deal expands…
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Nurse Steps Back for Mental Health | Durham News
Jen Hamilton, veteran ER and OB nurse, is stepping away from bedside care to prioritize her mental health and her role as a mother, admitting her emotional…
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Declaration Still Guides Us | Durham News
Eighty-four percent of North Carolinians say the Declaration of Independence still matters deeply — but only seven percent believe America has truly lived up…
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Sirens Soon Near Triangle | Durham News
Sirens blaring near the southern Triangle Wednesday morning? Don’t panic—it’s Duke Energy’s routine nuclear plant alarm test. All 85 sirens across Wake…
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Doula Training & Education Ruling | Durham News
North Carolina Central University’s Rural Health Hub is training community birth doulas to combat maternity care deserts in eastern North Carolina, empowering…
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Elliot Page’s Boxing Transformation | Durham News
Elliot Page is crushing it in the boxing ring, revealing serious fitness gains and mental toughness through intense training with coach Nolan Hanson, who helps…
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GLM 5.2 Challenges Closed AI Models | Durham News
China’s Zhipu AI just dropped GLM 5.2 — an open-source powerhouse that’s now matching Anthropic’s top-tier Opus 4.8 on benchmarks, but for a fraction of the…
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Jail North Reopens for Adults | Durham News
Mecklenburg County is reopening Jail North—once a juvenile facility—to tackle its dire adult jail overcrowding crisis, with hundreds sleeping on makeshift beds…
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South Wilmington Garage Sale Under Scrutiny | Durham News
Raleigh’s city council faces a pivotal decision: sell the South Wilmington Street parking deck, a downtown hub offering free two-hour parking that’s boosted…
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Morrisville Wins All-America City Award | Durham News
Morrisville, North Carolina just won the prestigious 2026 All-America City Award—marking their second time taking home the honor since 2021. This small town…
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Independence Day Celebrations Across Wake County | Durham News
WAKE COUNTY’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS ARE HERE EARLY—WITH FIREWORKS, PARADES, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT SPARKING ACROSS MULTIPLE TOWNS. WENDELL KICKS OFF JULY 1ST…
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Shooting Victim Stable Suspect Released | Durham News
Shooting Victim Stable Suspect Released | Durham News
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NC Budget Brings Pay Raises and Tax Shifts | Durham News
North Carolina lawmakers are rushing to finalize a long-overdue state budget after more than a thousand days without one, aiming to stabilize operations by…
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Custody Battle Heads to DA | Durham News
Bluffdale PD wrapped up their investigation into Paul and Mortensen’s explosive custody battle over their child Ever, handing the case file to the DA—who now…
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Teen Charged in Wilson Home Shooting | Durham News
A shocking murder in Wilson, North Carolina has rocked the community — a 17-year-old has been charged with killing a 16-year-old inside his own home on June…