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Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of murdering activist Charlie Kirk, faced a high-stakes preliminary hearing that drew massive public attention—with fans camping outside the courthouse for days. Prosecutors seek the death penalty as Robinson faces aggravated murder charges. The week-long hearing ended with the judge reviewing evidence, including contested ballistics and DNA, while both sides await time...

Trump just dropped a bombshell, refusing to sign the bipartisan housing bill as leverage for his stalled election reform law — but here’s the twist: the bill can still become law without his signature if it sits untouched for ten days. With midnight looming, this high-stakes political chess match could reshape the housing market, depending on whether Trump vetoes it or lets it pass. Listen in comf...

Bank of America just slapped Meta on its elite “US 1 List,” signaling a major bullish pivot despite the company’s stock slump this year — driven by heavy AI spending. Analysts are now eyeing an $835 price target, betting Meta can deliver frontier AI models within nine months and prove real user adoption of its new AI tools. With its core ad business still crushing it, they believe Meta can absorb...

Off Campus is heating up with season two, ditching the book’s order to spotlight Dean and Allie instead of Logan—sparking buzz and shifting the show’s emotional landscape. Gone is Justin, played by Josh Heuston, whose absence sidelines the live music vibe, though the score and needle drops will still hit hard. The creators confirm this isn’t a strict book adaptation—expect fresh twists and new fac...

Heidi Klum spills the tea on her marriage to Tom Kaulitz, revealing how their deep emotional connection thrives beyond the physical—through intimate, soulful moments they call “exercising” together. Married since 2019, the German duo balances hectic careers with unwavering support, laughing off their 17-year age gap while celebrating his youthful charm. Klum’s thrilled to join him on his November...

RDU’s got a major upgrade for travelers: a brand-new 24-hour lounge born from the ashes of BurgerFi and Jason’s Deli, now powered by Pepsi with tables, chairs, TVs, and snack machines — all set to open before year’s end. After countless passengers begged for a place to actually sit and eat, airport officials listened — one board member even shared her pizza-on-lap story. This simple, smart fix wil...

Rocket Lab is poised to become the next SpaceX — and Wall Street is taking notice. After announcing an $8 billion deal to acquire Iridium Communications, the company’s stock surged 16%, fueled by Morgan Stanley’s 58% price target bump. The acquisition gives Rocket Lab instant access to Iridium’s massive satellite network and subscriber base — a direct shot at competing with Starlink. Already the w...

Step back in time as we uncover wild old photos of Fayetteville Street parades from 1918, when Raleigh welcomed home the 113th Field Artillery with electric streetcars still humming beneath their feet—just decades before they vanished. Contrast that with the roaring 190,000-strong Stanley Cup parade today, and you see Raleigh’s dramatic evolution. These images reveal more than just streets—they ex...

Market chaos sparked by a weaker-than-expected jobs report sent smart money fleeing solid companies for trendy AI stocks — but Jim Cramer sees opportunity in the chaos. He’s spotlighting five undervalued giants — Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Constellation Brands, and TJX — as “collateral damage” from indiscriminate selling. These fundamentally strong businesses are temporarily discounted...

Unlock your early retirement dream with the little-known Rule of 55—access your 401(k) penalty-free if you leave your job at 55 or older. But beware: it doesn’t apply to rolled-over IRAs, and withdrawals still trigger taxes. Use it wisely, weigh your personal situation, and turn this hidden loophole into your financial advantage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillo...

Duke Energy’s bid to raise North Carolina’s electricity bills by 11.6%—down from an initial 18%—is sparking heated debate in a high-stakes rate case hearing, with Walmart, Google, Amazon, and the Justice Center all weighing in. The utility argues the hike is essential to fund grid reliability amid storms, inflation, and booming data center growth, while critics question whether its requested profi...

This weekend, Netflix drops two wildly different films: Hamnet, a tear-jerker that’s already hailed as one of last year’s most emotionally devastating movies, and 80 for Brady, a hilarious comedy starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, and other legends as feisty octogenarians on a wild Super Bowl adventure — complete with Guy Fieri, Lady Gaga, and even a cameo from Tom Brady himself. Meanwhile, She Sai...

Level up your summer with the wildest, most creative pool floats of 2026—think shaded loungers with built-in sprinklers, three-piece water hammocks, giant peacock floats for two, and even a pizza slice float you can link up with friends. Safety vests for kids, tank floats with water cannons for epic battles, and smart designs with cup holders and quick inflation. Prices start at $20 and go up to $...

Former Dunn Housing Authority head Debbie Woodell faces two years in prison after admitting to a $200,000 fraud scheme that diverted taxpayer housing funds for personal use—forging documents, faking invoices, and using agency credit cards for ATVs and home upgrades—all while lying to the board. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s inspector general uncovered the elaborate scheme...

While the world watches Iran for market jitters, Wall Street’s real danger may be a tidal wave of new stock and bond offerings. With nearly $200 billion in new stock since June—and massive deals from Alphabet, SpaceX, Rivian, and SK Hynix—investors are being forced to sell existing holdings just to fund these launches. Jim Cramer warns this supply surge could crush the rally more than any Middle E...

The Yellowstone universe is expanding beyond Montana—with Dutton Ranch filming in Texas, Taylor Sheridan’s personal ranches fueling new spinoffs like 6666, and Season 2 of Dutton Ranch set for 2027, though showrunner Chad Feehan is stepping down amid reported tensions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This...

MAHA activists are furious as the EPA delays delivering the promised environmental health agenda, calling it a betrayal after years of support for Trump. Despite claims the effort is “ongoing,” no formal plan exists to tackle pesticides, chemicals, or the chronic disease crisis. With the agency rolling back regulations and the Supreme Court siding with industry, voters are shifting focus — priorit...

Two steel columns took an unexpected break at Pfizer’s old Manhattan building, halting a major office-to-apartment conversion—highlighting the hidden engineering challenges of repurposing century-old structures. While adaptive reuse is a vital solution to the housing crunch, it’s far from simple: engineers must ensure old bones can handle new loads and layouts. This hiccup, likely due to overestim...

A soldier missing since late June is sparking urgent concern as his family pleads for help — SPC Sayveon Anderson, 5’10”, 260 lbs, with a chipped tooth, scar, and tattoos, is still unaccounted for at Fort Bragg. His mom has filed a missing persons report and is praying for his return. If you have ANY info — no matter how small — contact Army CID at 910-391-4911 or submit anonymous tips online. Let...

Durham endured a harrowing night as three separate shootings erupted within four hours, leaving three people injured—but none critically. Police confirm no link between the incidents, treating each as an isolated event. The first occurred at 10:45 p.m. on Drew Street in East Durham; details on the other two remain under wraps as investigations are ongoing. Authorities are withholding specifics, em...

A North Carolina woman, Gwendolyn Singleton, 55, admitted to orchestrating a massive Medicaid fraud scheme at her “Center of Hope,” billing $1.7 million for fake urine drug tests between 2021 and 2023. The claims falsely listed doctors and nurse practitioners who swore they never ordered a single test—exposing a blatant shell operation. This betrayal of trust drains vital resources from real patie...

Costco’s under fire over its Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder, facing a lawsuit alleging it’s laced with toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic — with claims the packaging misleads consumers by pretending the product is clean. The suit cites studies from reputable groups like the Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports, suggesting Costco may have ignored contamination risks. This i...

North Carolina’s State Health Plan is set for major changes by 2027, affecting over 750,000 employees, retirees, and families. A new provider network will categorize doctors and hospitals into preferred, access, non-preferred, and out-of-network tiers—choosing preferred could mean lower out-of-pocket costs, while non-preferred may cost more. The goal? Save $54 million annually by encouraging price...

Farmers are in crisis as soaring diesel and fertilizer costs—up 46% and 47% respectively—threaten their ability to grow food, with 70% unable to afford essential supplies. Global shipping disruptions, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, are driving these spikes, and the ripple effect means higher grocery bills for you. With fertilizer making up half the cost of crops like corn and wheat, farm...

Verizon just sealed a game-changing deal with BMW, embedding its 5G and LTE networks into every new BMW, MINI, and BMW Group vehicle sold in the U.S., turning the car’s connectivity into a core feature powered by Verizon’s reliable infrastructure. Partnering with Japanese telecom KDDI, the deal brings a smart data management layer to ensure seamless over-the-air updates, navigation, and subscripti...