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Pulitzer Prize Winner Tom Shales of The Washington Post Dies from COVID-19
Thomas William Shales born on November 3, 1944 was an American writer and television critic. From 1977 to 2010, he worked as a television critic for The Washington Post, for which he was awarded the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. Additionally, he contributed a column to NewsPro, a trade newspaper owned by Crain Communications that covered television news.
7 Red Flags You're Being Abused by a Narcissist
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is defined by psychologists and medical professionals as a mental health condition characterized by narcissistic personality traits, including an overwhelming desire for admiration, an inflated feeling of self-importance, and a disturbing lack of empathy.
Durham NC Program Offers $600 a Month to Recently Released Inmates
Launched in 2022, the guaranteed income pilot program is being offered again this year. In charge of the program, Syreeta Hill told ABC11 that by giving participants more money, it keeps them out of the criminal justice system.
Severe Storm with Possiblility of Tornadoes in NC on Tuesday
Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a possibility of reaching the 50° mark. On Tuesday, a strengthening low pressure system will come in from the east moving along the country. This puts the Triad and surrounding areas at risk for potentially extreme damaging weather events.
Don't Ignore These Symptoms of RSV in Adults
*The most frequent cause of infections in the lower respiratory tract is RSV. *For certain adults who are at high risk, RSV can be harmful. *RSV infection is thought to be the cause of 60,000 – 120,000 hospitalizations and 6,000–10,000 deaths among older people in the US each year.
Don't Ignore These 9 Symptoms of Pneumonia
A lung infection known as pneumonia can range in severity from moderate to the point that you need to visit a hospital for treatment. It occurs when an infection causes fluid or pus to enter the alveoli, the air sacs in your lungs. You might find it difficult to breathe in enough oxygen to get into your bloodstream as a consequence.
Winter Weather Advisory for NC & VA Counties
Prepare immediately for slippery road conditions from 4am until 1pm EST today. Affected counties in North Carolina are Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin. Grayson County in Virginia is also included in this winter weather advisory.
Hazardous Weather Outlook This Week for NC & VA
Be prepared for wet weather events this week in parts of NC and VA. Take precautions and expect travel delays and hazardous road conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook alert for Caswell County in North Carolina and surrounding areas.
Japan's New Year Quake: 2 Major Quakes on 1st Day of 2024
Weak shaking was felt throughout Southern California on Monday due to an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 that struck 17 miles off the coast of Los Angeles County. According to earthquake detecting devices and locals reporting their experiences to the U.S. Geological Survey's Did You Feel It? website, the tremor was felt throughout the coast lines of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
85 Million Jobs Set to be Replaced by AI; Could Yours Be Next?
Interestingly, some professionals and business insiders aren't overly concerned about AI's ascent and aren't really impressed with the technology. The president of worldwide affairs at Meta, Nick Clegg, even went so far as to remark, "In many ways, they're quite stupid," during an interview with the BBC about AI models. Current AI technologies, according to Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, are "wildly overhyped."
The Mysterious Disappearance of 112 Settlers of 'The Lost Colony' in NC
Governor Ralph Lane established Roanoke Colony in 1585 on Roanoke Island in what is now Dare County, North Carolina. Lack of supplies and strained ties with several of the nearby American Indian tribes plagued Lane's colony.
NC 'Blue Alert' Sent to Phones Ends With Officer Killed in Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina - According to WNCN, a Blue Alert was issued in North Carolina following the fatal shooting of a Greensboro police officer at a gas station in Colfax, just outside of Greensboro, and two suspects were apprehended on Saturday night.
Fatal Attraction and Men in Black Actor; Mike Nussbaum Dead at 99
Born as Myron G. Nussbaum on December 29, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Nussbaum was a famous American actor and director for nearly 70 years. He acted in many well known films such as Field of Dreams, House of Games, Things Change, Gladiator, Fatal Attraction and Men In Black.
NASA Shares Breathtaking Images from James Webb Telescope in Space
Today, December 25, 2021, marks the launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope into space, two years ago. As it observes distant galaxies, planets orbiting far-off stars, and our own solar system, Webb has provided humanity a unique perspective on the universe since its initial photographs were made public on July 12, 2022.
Actor Charlie Sheen 'Attacked by Neighbor' in Malibu
After reportedly attacking Charlie Sheen at his Malibu home, a 47-year-old woman was taken into custody. A neighbor in the affluent neighborhood of California named Electra Schrock allegedly tried to strangle the 58-year-old actor after knocking on his door.
CDC Recommends Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Increasing Spread of JN.1 Variant
According to the CDC, over time, the virus that causes COVID-19 mutates frequently. New variants can occasionally spread more quickly or successfully as a result of these mutations. If that happens, the new variant might spread more widely than the existing variants that are currently in circulation.
NC Doctor Among Two Men Fatally Struck by Truck While Helping Driver of Wrecked SUV
As reported by The News and Observer, according to North Carolina officials, two men were struck and killed while attempting to assist a crashed SUV. Before two men stopped to help near Interstate 87, the SUV had crashed into a ditch. The guys were struck by a pickup truck that hydroplaned on the freeway on Sunday, December 17, according to WRAL and ABC11, The News & Observer's media partners.
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