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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week’s headlines include:
FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence.Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze.What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts.How Americans’ views of racial discrimination have shifted since 2021, according to AP-NORC polling.July was Earth’s third-warmest on record, EU scientists say.Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says.Young adults are less likely to follow politics or say voting is important AP-NORC poll.Summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon. But the moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids.Millionaires multiply across the US, but most find it’s not all mansions and champagne.Vice President Vance is not thinking about being the GOP nominee in three years..Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.Kamala Harris will release ‘107 Days,’ a behind-the-scenes look at her historic presidential run.MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game.Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare.A Mississippi monkey sanctuary helps veterans with PTSD find peace.At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice.’Fire clouds’ over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate.Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline.’Gas station heroin’ is technically illegal and widely available. Here are the facts.Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars.Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching.As Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect, US trading partners scramble worldwide.A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana’s iconic racetrack inspires backlash.A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out.New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications.California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin.Construction on $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September.Intel CEO responds after Trump calls for his resignation.The reverse migration African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration.US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian superyacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa.Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance.Britain’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters.Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators.Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico.Vietnam automaker VinFast opens factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia. People are also reading… Statesville aunt killed in shooting; nephew dies of self-inflicted gunshot after police chase This Iredell County restaurant has a new name and new menu, now with more Mediterranean meals Division I school in NC becomes first college to extend offer to Statesville sophomore guard Statesville will elect a new mayor for the first time in 20 years. Meet the 5 candidates. Dairi-O coming to Statesville? Restaurant seeks city approvals for Turnersburg Highway location New Statesville restaurant, bar opens; aims to be downtown hub — ‘Almost like ‘Cheers” What to know about the Mooresville Technology Park, a data center proposed on Earnhardt land Storm knocks down trees, tears into Statesville home: “It sounded like a bomb going off.” 3 Mooresville residents charged in series of assaults linked to domestic violence case University closure left Mooresville softball player in limbo. She’s headed somewhere new. Mooresville residents oppose data center planned on Earnhardt widow’s land. Hearing date set. 2 Iredell County elementary schools get new principals; 10 assistant principals named Mooresville pet groomer charged with 4 counts of animal cruelty after videos shared online This new brewery is opening in Catawba County with beer to drink ‘on top of a mountain’ Golden age: Iredell hoops great wins Gold at National Senior Games
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— The Associated Press
About this program
Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.
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