Health Care

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he would sign legislation that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add the mineral to their water systems. Fluoride strengthens teeth

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Sport

Cooper Flagg is ACC’s player and rookie of the year, only Triangle player on All-ACC first team :: WRALSportsFan.com

Duke freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg has been voted the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, highlighting the 2024-25 All-ACC Men’s Basketball Team and award winners, which were announced Monday, March 10, by the conference office.                                     The 2024-25 All-ACC Team was determined by an 81-member panel consisting of the league’s

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Science News

Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations

SAN JUAN ALOTENANGO, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire is erupting, and authorities have evacuated nearly 300 families while warning that another 30,000 people in the area could be at risk. The eruption started overnight. There is no immediate report of casualties. The 12,300-foot (3,763-meter) high volcano is one of the most active in

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