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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s high-profile romance is reportedly hitting turbulence, with insiders describing their relationship as “rocky” and the couple “figuring things out.” Qualley has quietly deleted wedding photos from her social media, while Antonoff was spotted solo at a major celebrity event — fueling speculation. The pair, who married in 2023 after a whirlwind romance that began...

Governor Josh Stein vetoed a controversial homelessness bill he called poorly designed and harmful to recovery efforts, warning it would burden local governments and shut down critical services — though supporters say it’s needed to curb drug activity near aid centers. In contrast, he signed 12 other major bills, including one banning hostile foreign nations like China from buying land near milita...

A Houston man with no criminal record and decades of legal residency was fatally shot by an ICE officer while heading to work—his family and lawmakers demand an independent investigation after ICE’s self-defense claim sparks outrage and distrust, amid rising national immigration enforcement and calls for accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/disc...

Manhattan’s midtown hit pause as a former Pfizer HQ buckled under construction, forcing evacuations and sparking chaos — but crews stabilized it overnight with steel reinforcements. While the building’s future looks secure, displaced hotel guests and union workers are still reeling, blaming developers for cutting corners with non-union labor. The massive office-to-apartment conversion, touted as N...

The Trump administration is escalating pressure on states to overhaul election procedures, threatening to withhold federal funding and even criminal charges for election officials who fail to purge noncitizens from voter rolls. With urgent five-day deadlines and demands for sweeping changes—including switching to paper ballots and stricter citizenship verification—states are divided: some brace fo...

Tragedy strikes Raleigh Beach as a 12-year-old girl dies after going underwater and failing to resurface—marking the fourth drowning this year at the popular Neuse River spot, despite new safety measures like warning signs and a vehicle gate. Authorities honor her memory, and the community mourns as officials urge caution and vigilance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://so...

Rocky Mount utility customers were alarmed by receiving two bills in one month, but an audit revealed no one was actually double-billed—it was just a billing schedule glitch caused by unauthorized meter-reading changes and lax oversight. The same audit exposed two city council members who racked up over $30,000 in unpaid bills, paid only after the report was released, raising questions about wheth...

A school bus carrying 26 students and 7 adults crashed yesterday morning near the intersection of U.S. 17 and U.S. 74/76 while returning from a football scrimmage — leaving four people injured and rushed to the hospital. The Cumberland County bus was en route from South Brunswick High School, and authorities are still investigating the cause. Updates will follow as more details emerge. Listen in c...

Durham’s Ideal’s Sandwich & Grocery is doubling down on success—expanding hours to 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting July 9, adding bakery bread, grocery, and wine sales, and hinting at online ordering to slash wait times. Born from two ex-fine-dining chefs, this Philly roast pork and chopped cheese hotspot has been a local obsession since 2021, now scaling up with plans for breakfast on the horizon. Lis...

E. Jean Carroll is finally set to receive her $5.8 million judgment after a judge approved the payout — a decision that follows a jury’s earlier ruling that Donald Trump sexually abused her and defamed her when she spoke out. The money, already held in reserve, now moves forward with accumulated interest, as the Supreme Court declined to review the case, closing major legal avenues for appeal. Thi...

LEGO just dropped a 27-foot-tall, 1.3-million-brick replica of the World Cup trophy in NYC’s Rockefeller Center — built by 59 experts over 7,000 hours in a Czech factory, standing proudly as the centerpiece of the Fan Zone until July 19, proving that tiny bricks can create global spectacle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: ad...

Carolina just pulled off a wild move by signing Jaelan Phillips—here’s why fans are buzzing, debating his value, and wondering if this is genius or a gamble that could backfire. 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 feedba...

Dallas Woodhouse, former head of the North Carolina GOP and recently ousted elections liaison, is stepping down as his role is officially scrapped — a move that comes amid growing scrutiny over his behind-the-scenes meddling in early voting schedules, including a now-infamous text ordering a county to “drop Sunday.” Critics raised alarms over his influence, especially as he commanded a $110K salar...

Dish DBS, the satellite TV and wireless giant, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after failing to repay $2 billion in loans due July 1st — a crisis fueled by delays in its critical AT&T spectrum deal. The very merger that left EchoStar, Dish’s parent, drowning in $25 billion in debt, now has its lifeline tangled in regulatory delays, pushing the company into court. While AT&T stands to gain immensel...

Retirement’s final five years are make-or-break: your investment choices here can massively impact how long your money lasts. Sequence-of-returns risk looms large—if markets crash when you start withdrawing, you’re forced to sell at a loss, permanently shrinking your nest egg. Experts warn that the current safe withdrawal rate is now 3.9%, down from 4%, due to high stock valuations. Don’t cling to...

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Salesforce is pouring a cool billion dollars into Switzerland over five years to supercharge agentic AI adoption — a leap beyond chatbots that lets AI handle full tasks autonomously. CEO Marc Benioff unveiled the move in Geneva, ahead of a major AI for Good summit, positioning Switzerland as a global AI hub. The investment will expand Salesforce’s local team, train Swiss talent, and support client...

Oracle just had its best sales year ever, but the stock isn’t reflecting it—thanks to a jaw-dropping $638 billion in AI-driven backlog, fueled by its new role as the landlord of AI infrastructure. The company’s pouring billions into building out this capacity, creating a $23.7 billion free cash flow deficit, funded by debt and new stock. A massive $300 billion deal with OpenAI—making up more than...

Governor Josh Stein just vetoed a sweeping bill that would’ve banned sleeping outside and created drug-free zones around homeless services, calling it poorly constructed and harmful. He warned it would criminalize people struggling with addiction, hinder recovery, and place an unfunded burden on local governments. Advocates, nonprofits, and faith leaders backed his decision, stressing that crimina...

A twelve-year-old girl tragically died after being pulled from the Neuse River in North Carolina, where she was seen going underwater while swimming and failing to resurface. First responders rushed her to the hospital with critical injuries, but she passed away the next day. Authorities, including the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, Raleigh Police, and EMS, responded to the scene near the Neuse Riv...

Heidi Klum spills her wellness secrets—yes, even with her kids—and it’s all about fresh, simple, and smart living. She’s a garlic-on-salad kind of mom (with her daughter Leni) who avoids raw foods for easier digestion, champions chewing well, and skips liquid during meals. She got a full health check-up in Austria, including colonoscopies, calling it essential for catching issues early. Her active...

Micron could skyrocket to become the sixth-largest U.S. company, valued at a staggering $2.5 trillion, thanks to its AI-driven HBM chips—putting it ahead of giants like Broadcom and TSMC. 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...

Kristin Cavallari reveals how her thriving business, Uncommon James, became the catalyst for her leaving her marriage, giving her the confidence and independence to make the bold move she needed. 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. Repor...

Garth Brooks is back on the road with a brand-new arena tour, bringing his legendary Drum Pod from the 90s and offering every seat at the same price—$154 flat, including all fees. No presales, no front-row premiums, just equal access for all fans. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on August 21-22, with tickets going on sale July 17 at 10 AM ET. Plus, Brooks is recording live shows for his “Killer...