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Maine’s Democratic Senate race just flipped on its head as Graham Platner, a rising progressive challenger to Senator Susan Collins, dropped out after explosive allegations of sexual assault surfaced. Once a frontrunner who beat establishment rivals, Platner’s campaign was already rocky — from a controversial tattoo to past online remarks — but this latest accusation, backed by accuser Jenny Racic...

Texas Tech professors are suing the university over new mandatory syllabus reviews targeting race, sex, and gender identity—claiming the rules violate First Amendment rights and amount to discriminatory suppression of academic speech, especially against Black faculty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

Six Flags Over Texas just unleashed Tormenta Rampaging Run — a giga coaster that shatters six world records, including being the tallest dive coaster at 309 feet, fastest at 87 mph, and longest track at 4,200 feet. Opening July 9, 2026, it’s the star of a revamped Spain-themed zone called Rancho de la Tormenta, designed to feel like a living Spanish village with bull-run inspired aesthetics. Rider...

Scientists have uncovered a glowing, pressure-adapted fish deep in the Pacific—dubbed the Abyssal Lanternfish—raising thrilling questions about deep-sea life and evolution. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@th...

Fort Worth just launched its first-ever dedicated photography gallery, the Masure Gallery of Photography, spotlighting local talent year-round — a bold move that’s turning heads and lifting up overlooked artists. With a fresh, formal space since January and curated by documentary pro Simone Fischer, the gallery’s debut “Red” show set the tone, and now “Modern Exposure” showcases Fort Worth’s own W...

A Texas school board chair running for Congress sparked outrage after posting an AI-generated image of a WNBA player styled like “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” where only Black players had floaties — a racially charged visual that went viral before she removed it. Parents are demanding her resignation, citing a pattern of posts they say promote racial stereotypes and create a hostile environm...

New research reveals how the brain powers up for deep learning—specifically, how deep focus brain waves ramp up during challenging tasks like math or science, boosting neural efficiency like upgrading your mental internet. This insight could revolutionize education by designing learning environments that naturally trigger these brain states, reducing rote memorization and increasing problem-solvin...

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A major water main break in Crowley shut off water to nearly 8,000 households—forcing a boil water notice until further notice. Crews fixed the leak by Wednesday morning, but low pressure and depleted storage tanks prompted safety precautions. Residents must boil water for one minute before drinking or cooking—or use bottled water. The city is working to restore full service, but no timeline for l...

A Texas teacher, Paul Campbell, 64, has been arrested in Plano on charges of continuous abuse of a child after a student reported inappropriate physical contact. Plano ISD has condemned the alleged behavior, launched an internal investigation, and notified state education authorities while protecting the student’s privacy. The case is ongoing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: ht...

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A tragic shooting in Pleasant Grove claimed the life of innocent man Myron Henry, caught in crossfire as masked gunmen targeted others. One suspect, captured on video without a mask, fatally shot Henry before fleeing — even firing at his body as they escaped. Dallas police are urgently seeking public help to identify the unmasked shooter and the Jeep Grand Cherokee used in the attack. Detective Ca...

Fort Worth is gearing up to regulate its booming data center scene, proposing strict new rules to protect neighborhoods while still welcoming tech growth. The city plans to require data centers to be 250 feet from homes, ban cryptocurrency mining as their primary use, and mandate cooling barriers and generator setbacks. With over $83 million in tax revenue already generated, residents want to ensu...

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A Houston man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a vehicle stop in the East End — ICE claims it was self-defense after the driver allegedly rammed their car and attacked an officer. But his family, community leaders, and lawmakers are demanding full transparency, pointing out he was a law-abiding, 35-year U.S. resident working to secure legal status. His son describ...

Dallas police are urgently seeking 19-year-old Jordan Hooker, a suspect in a February 10 shooting that killed a 24-year-old woman. Two others—Jaylon Hooker and Mycana Price—were already arrested in May. Officers found two victims at the scene on South Zang Boulevard: the deceased woman and a 21-year-old survivor. Authorities are offering a reward for tips leading to Jordan Hooker’s arrest; call Cr...

After 26 years of marriage, Jennifer Hill-Gowans faced a life-altering diagnosis of stage five kidney failure in 2020. Her husband Kennus, initially ruled out as a donor due to elevated blood pressure, embarked on a transformative health journey—including rigorous medical testing—that proved he was a perfect match. With just a medication tweak, he became her living kidney donor, marking a tearful,...

A former Texas Tech professor turned fentanyl kingpin, Daniel Taylor, has pleaded guilty to running a deadly drug operation using his supply chain expertise—trading narcotics for sex, branding his poison with names like “ghost” and “pink flamingo,” and even gifting lingerie-laden baskets to women. His scheme, centered in a local motel, led to at least eight overdoses and prompted prosecutors to se...

Late Tuesday night in south Fort Worth, a young man accidentally shot himself—luckily, the wound isn’t life-threatening, and he’s now in the hospital. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources...

Six Flags Over Texas just unleashed Tormenta: Rampaging Run — the world’s first giga dive coaster, shattering six records with a 309-foot peak, an 87-mph plunge, and a heart-pounding 3-second suspension over the edge. This isn’t just a ride — it’s a gravity-defying thrill ride designed to push every limit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adve...

Starting this Sunday, July 7th, your first-class Forever stamp jumps from 78 cents to 82 cents — just the latest in six price hikes over five years, pushing postage 34% higher than in 2021 as the USPS scrambles to fix its financial woes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level new...

The courtroom drama intensifies as prosecutors unveil key evidence in Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that’s already capturing national attention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level...

A flesh-eating fly called the New World screwworm has reappeared in Texas, marking the first U.S. case since the 1980s. This deadly parasite lays eggs in open wounds, and its larvae feed on living tissue—potentially killing animals if untreated. Six Texas counties report active cases, with others having inactive ones. Pet owners are urged to inspect their animals for wounds, unusual behavior, or i...

A stunning new deep-sea fish, glowing with bioluminescent blue light, has been discovered in the Pacific’s abyssal trenches—offering scientists a rare glimpse into life’s extremes and sparking excitement over what else might lurk in the ocean’s darkest corners. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an a...

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