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Scientists are testing mRNA vaccines to protect cows and people against bird flu

The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines — akin to COVID-19 shots — that are being tested in both animals and people. Next month, the U.S. Agriculture Department is to begin testing a vaccine developed by University of Pennsylvania researchers by giving it to calves. The

Elon Musk sees another big advisory firm come out against his multibillion dollar pay package

DETROIT (AP) — A second shareholder advisory firm has come out against reinstating a pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk that was voided earlier this year by a Delaware judge. ISS late Thursday joined Glass Lewis in recommending against the package, recently valued by the company at $44.9 billion but in January had a

Thomasville football leader Kevin Gillespie retires after 33 years of coaching

On Friday, Thomasville High School athletic director Steve Bare announced that the school’s head football coach Kevin Gillespie is retiring. For the past 33 years, Gillespie has been a mainstay in North Carolina high school football. He spent his final four years at Thomasville. Gillespie finished his head coaching career with a 172-110 overall record.

Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability

Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. And they hope their discovery leads to a new diagnosis that can provide answers to families. Those with the condition have a constellation of issues, which also include short stature,

Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A fake news report that appeared on Poland’s national news agency saying that Prime Minister Donald Tusk was mobilizing 200,000 men starting on July 1 was probably the work of Russia-sponsored hackers and was designed to interfere with the upcoming European Parliament election, authorities said. “Everything indicates that we are dealing

A pregnant stingray with no male companion now has a ‘reproductive disease,’ aquarium says

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina aquarium that said it had a pregnant stingray with no male companion now says the fish has a rare reproductive disease. Thursday’s statement from the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville did not say what disease the stingray, Charlotte, has or comment on the status of her pregnancy.

AP analysis finds 2023 set record for US heat deaths, killing in areas that used to handle the heat

David Hom suffered from diabetes and felt nauseated before he went out to hang his laundry in 108-degree weather, another day in Arizona’s record-smashing, unrelenting July heat wave. His family found the 73-year-old lying on the ground, his lower body burned. Hom died at the hospital, his core body temperature at 107 degrees. The death

Baseball championship preview: storylines, predictions, and what to watch for

Welcome to the final 2023-24 state championship previews for HighSchoolOT Insiders. It’s the mission of HighSchoolOT to cover all sports statewide. While I feel like we put our best foot forward trying to see everyone in North Carolina before the championships, it’s always a task that is easier said than done. This spring, I am

Lava spurts from Iceland volcano for second day as its fissure extends 2 miles

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Lava continued to spurt from a volcano in southwestern Iceland on Thursday but the activity had calmed significantly from when it erupted a day earlier. The eruption Wednesday was the fifth and most powerful since the volcanic system near Grindavik reawakened in December after 800 years, gushing record levels of lava

Girls soccer championship preview: storylines, predictions, player rankings, and key facts about each matchup

Below we preview the N.C. High School Athletic Association girls soccer state championships with storylines to keep in mind, fun facts, a ranking of the best players, and revisiting our own predictions and rankings. Friday7 PM — 4A championship: Marvin Ridge (14-4-5) vs Ashley (23-0-2)Saturday11 AM — 1A championship: Christ the King (18-3) vs Woods