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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Mississippi State University are collecting hair samples at 340 sites across western Connecticut to produce a DNA-based population estimate. Results from the genetic analysis are expected next spring, officials said.
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Temperatures in Memphis are forecast to soar tomorrow, with heat index values exceeding 110 degrees, prompting health and safety warnings.
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Ripley Main Street said it will host a movie night tonight at the Cut-Off, 204 S. Commerce St., with local food vendors on site. Attendees were asked to bring chairs or blankets; the film will begin at dusk.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews have advanced finishing work this week at the new Center for Grace and Healing, installing ceilings, lab casework and outdoor hardscapes as the project moves closer to opening.
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Blue Mountain Christian University honored Jack Moser on Aug. 14, 2026, for more than three decades of teaching, coaching and leadership. The university highlighted his roles as a professor, coach and NAIA faculty representative.
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Drive Smart MS cited Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.’s performances on the Gulf Coast and at the Brandon Amphitheater to urge motorists to use turn signals and consider other drivers.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee says the entire Mid‑South is under an Extreme Heat Warning through the weekend and urged residents to limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of heat indices near 110 degrees and a high risk of heat-related illness, urging residents to take precautions.
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A video produced for NPR and featuring Expecting and Empowered demonstrates five exercises aimed at preventing and relieving common pregnancy pains such as hemorrhoids, leg cramps and sciatica.
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The Capitol Police posted photos of several vehicles from its fleet and invited followers to pick a favorite, the agency said.
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The Justice Department described an Iranian missile threat that prompted President Trump to switch planes as an “assassination attempt,” U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer said in an emergency filing Friday.
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The BBC is seeking to subpoena three members of former President Donald Trump’s family as part of its defense in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit.
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Keondre Simmons, 33, is accused of robbing the Shake Shack at Kierland Commons at gunpoint, locking two co-workers in a walk-in cooler and returning in uniform two days later, court documents show.
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Caitlin Clark returned from an ankle scare to record 29 points and 10 assists, leading the Indiana Fever to a 98-87 victory over the Dallas Wings and the Eastern Conference lead.
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A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple hate crimes after allegedly striking a congregant and attacking security during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue in Manhattan, officials said.
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Millions of drivers are confronting speed cameras for the first time as states increasingly adopt the technology. While critics oppose the measures, supporters cite safety benefits.
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Clint Smith’s book “How the Word Is Passed” examines how slavery is taught — and not taught — while “Above Ground” includes poems to his children about their ancestors. Smith discussed both works on “Fresh Air” in 2021 and 2023.
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Los Angeles Chargers rookie Brennen Thompson was surprised with a signed jersey from Hall of Famer Jerry Rice during a promotional video. The moment left him emotional and speechless.
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Alabama running back A.K. Dear is expected to miss an extended period after suffering a lower leg injury during the Crimson Tide’s first preseason scrimmage, multiple reports say. Coach Kalen DeBoer has not commented and there is no set timeline for Dear’s return.
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First Citizens Bank arranged $132 million in debt refinancing for Signet Maritime, the company said, and the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded about $388,000 to its Pascagoula shipyard through a Small Shipyard Grant program.
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