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A Golden Eagle, found sprinting away from a Texas game warden near Silverton, is recovering at a wildlife rehab center after being dehydrated, underweight, and suspected of having a bacterial lung infection. Though he’s only six pounds—light for his species—and feisty enough to lunge at staff, his X-rays and bloodwork are clear. With fluids, antibiotics, and careful feeding, the team hopes he’ll s...

Middle East tensions escalate as U.S. airstrikes target Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes on Gulf states—just as Trump ends the ceasefire. Meanwhile, global markets react unevenly: Tokyo and Shanghai rise on tech gains, Australia dips, oil prices slide back to $77, and Wall Street ends lower except for the Nasdaq, buoyed by Broadcom’s Apple deal. Currencies shift too, with the dollar weakening ag...

Trump’s wavering stance on the Iran ceasefire is sparking global tension as he hints at ending the deal while downplaying the risk of full-scale war. Behind the scenes, U.S. strikes target Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while regional powers and mediators race to salvage the fragile truce before midterm elections and soaring gas prices turn public opinion against Repub...

U.S. launches major airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites and ports in retaliation for recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of escalating conflict and threatening fragile peace talks. 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 o...

Meta’s throwing down over $9 billion for its first-ever AI data center in Canada — the biggest outside the U.S., set to power up in Alberta with a custom natural gas plant, zero local water use, and $42 million in local infrastructure upgrades, signaling a major tech shift and Alberta’s bold push to become a global AI hub. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/d...

Lubbock residents are sounding the alarm as new data centers threaten to spike water use, electricity demands, and utility bills—sparking a grassroots push for a pause. With Clayton Tucker’s call to action and Stephen Sanders’ petition needing 2,410 signatures by July 28, the city council could be forced to weigh in. This is a community’s chance to stop big corporate tech from running roughshod ov...

Maine’s Senate race just imploded as Democratic hopeful Graham Platner dropped out after a sexual assault allegation rocked his campaign—forcing Democrats to scramble to find a replacement before a July 13 deadline and potentially derailing their bid to flip the Senate in a pivotal swing state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN...

A Lubbock librarian’s childhood dream came full circle when Macy Young, once known as “Library Kid,” returned to her hometown to work at the very library that shaped her. After a detour through car insurance, she chased her passion, checking job listings every Saturday until she landed her dream role. The librarians who hired her remembered her from her early visits, and the emotional reunion—comp...

Cyclosporiasis is on the rise across the U.S., with over 140 cases since May—mostly in Michigan and New York, though Texas has seen cases too. This parasite, spread through contaminated produce and water, causes severe diarrhea and cramping that can last weeks. Not everyone gets tested, so the real number of cases may be higher. Antibiotics work fast if caught early, but you need a specific test t...

Patrick Dempsey, the beloved “McDreamy” and Maine native, is stepping back from potential political candidacy after the Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, stepped down amid serious sexual assault allegations. Though Dempsey penned a thoughtful op-ed in the Portland Press Herald weighing public service against his existing cancer support work, he didn’t endorse any replacement or name names...

Randi Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes’ mom, visited Lubbock for The Ultimate Sports Parents Experience, sharing heartfelt stories about how sports shaped her son’s journey from Texas Tech to NFL stardom—highlighting his three Super Bowl wins, his growth as a man and father, and his commitment to finishing his degree. With family ties to Texas Tech dating back a century, the visit underscored the Mahomes’...

Small biz owners, this one’s for you: SPAG’s free 2-hour refinancing workshop today at 11:30 AM dives into loan restructuring and cash flow hacks with Caprock Business Finance Corp. Don’t miss it—local entrepreneurs need this intel. Plus, mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1st: the West Texas Small Business Summit at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Fuel your growth, one smart move at a time....

Michigan is facing its worst cyclospora outbreak ever, with nearly 1,000 cases—four times higher than last year—and investigations stretching across 28 states. The parasite, which causes severe diarrhea, remains undetected in its source, though experts suspect contaminated produce. While no deaths have occurred, officials urge thorough washing of leafy greens and cooking vegetables to stay safe. L...

A shocking case from Plainview, Texas: 28-year-old Cassity Lyric Vasquez faces indictment for enticement and attempted enticement of minors after admitting to multiple sexual relationships with teens — including a 16-year-old when she was just 19 or 20. The scandal erupted in April 2026 when a runaway teen revealed explicit texts and intimate encounters with Vasquez, including hickeys on their nec...

Congress is cracking down on insider trading by proposing new laws to stop lawmakers, the president, and top officials from using inside info to profit off the stock market—aiming to restore public trust in government. One sweeping bill would ban all stock trading and ownership for elected officials and appointees, even extending to Supreme Court justices and political bets. Another, backed by Hou...

Lubbock’s city council is wrestling with a heated debate over whether to welcome data centers — a proposal sparking fierce public concern over water and electricity use, especially in already strained neighborhoods. Residents question the long-term impact and feel the city’s priorities lean too heavily toward big business. Meanwhile, state rep Carl Tepper pushes hard for the project, calling it a...

A 20-year-old mom just got 15 years for horrifically burning her 1-year-old son with toilet paper—wrapped around his arm—five days before he was rushed to the ER. After a child abuse specialist confirmed it wasn’t an accident, a grand jury indicted her. She’s been locked up since July 2024 and now faces a long sentence. A chilling case that exposes how fragile childhood trust can be—and how justic...

An 18-year-old, Keymarion Burton, has been arrested for murder after a July 5 shooting in North Lubbock that left 27-year-old Joe Ybarra Jr. dead. Witnesses pointed to a red Dodge Challenger Hellcat, and anonymous tips linked Burton — known online as “Keymon” — to the vehicle. Burton initially claimed he went to buy vape cartridges, then shifted his story, eventually admitting he was in the car bu...

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An 18-year-old from Lubbock, Texas, Keymarion Burton, has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 27-year-old Joe Ybarra Junior on July 5th. The incident, which occurred on North Ithaca Avenue, began when Burton claimed he was meeting Ybarra to buy vape pens — but things escalated when Ybarra allegedly pulled a gun. Burton’s story shifted, admitting shots may hav...

Help local students gear up for the new school year by adding just a few bucks to your grocery bill at United Supermarkets, Market Street, or Amigos stores between July 13th and July 26th—your donation fuels school supply drives and even gets a special kickoff with Lubbock’s school superintendents! Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

A Lubbock, Texas man, 34-year-old Roberto Quezada, faces serious charges after allegedly engaging in explicit online chats with someone posing as a 13-year-old girl — including sending a compromising photo and making sexually suggestive remarks. Police were alerted in March 2026, leading to his arrest on July 7th and a $300,000 bond. This case underscores the grave risks of online deception and th...

In Lubbock, Texas, an 18-year-old, Grant Smith, faces serious aggravated assault charges after a violent confrontation with a woman he allegedly tried to keep out of his home. She claims she was dragged by her hair, struck with a rock to the head, punched, and choked until she couldn’t breathe. Smith says she was pulling his hair and the rock flew out accidentally, admitting to hitting her but den...

Professors are suing Texas Tech’s leadership over controversial directives that threaten academic freedom, arguing they force political agendas into classrooms and undermine expert-driven curriculum — with thousands of courses already altered despite faculty recommendations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.a...

A 20-year-old in Lubbock, Texas, faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly firing multiple shots into a man on July 5th — a confrontation rooted in messy relationship drama. The shooting erupted after a physical fight between Booker’s cousin and a woman previously involved with Booker, sparking a violent escalation. Booker is now jailed with a $150,000 bond, as authorities investigate how p...