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April 30, 2025
EBERSWALDE, Germany (AP) — A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires. The Silvaguard drone by Dryard Networks was presented Thursday in Eberswalde outside of Berlin as wildfires driven by extreme heat and climate change are
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A little-known federal agency that touches the lives of people across the United States by funding the 988 crisis line, naloxone distribution and addiction treatment may be weakened and possibly eliminated in the proposed overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s plan, the $8
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“Let’s bring everyone in,” Scott Collie said as he called a halt to Southern Nash’s Softball practice. “Just want to welcome WRAL,” the head softball coach said as he pointed to a television camera. His team gathered around with slightly confused looks on their faces. “They wanted to recognize Anna Dickinson with the Extra Effort
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By WRAL staff Rivals Duke and North Carolina are set to play in the Sweet 16 in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday. The programs have been playing regularly since 1976, but never under these circumstances. It’s a novel occurrence and something that fans have pointed to the possibility of since the brackets were unveiled.
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By WRAL staff The NC State women’s basketball team finds itself with a chance to return to the Final Four, but with necessary adjustments to make, should it want to reach that goal. State is flying high after a 83-49 drubbing of Michigan State on Monday in the Round of 32. After a cross-country flight
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4 weeks, Chris. 4 weeks to the NFL draft. Woo. 4, baby. Let’s count them. Let’s count them. 1234, get your draft board on the go. Alright, let’s uh OK, OK. You know what, let’s just get this sucker started. I don’t want to get into the weeds, first pun intended for you. Why, why,
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ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia bill to codify the right to in vitro fertilization got overwhelming approval from the state Senate Thursday, setting it up to move to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. The House approved it last month, and the chamber will likely approve the final version Friday. Republican Rep. Lehman Franklin
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation’s secrets. It’s also highlighting the differences between classified and public information, and demonstrating that even encrypted apps
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. But the trend also highlighted ethical concerns
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A Michigan resident died earlier this year after contracting rabies from an organ transplant, health officials said. The patient had the organ transplanted at a hospital in Ohio in December and died in January, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Lynn Sutfin said. A subsequent investigation that also involved the U.S. Centers for
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