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April 1, 2025
We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous or somewhere in between? A recent research article published in the New England Journal of Medicine has brought about more uncertainty regarding the potential impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on the heart. While the Italian study
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According to federal health officials, ground cinnamon sold at U.S. discount retailers has significant amounts of lead and should be disposed of. The FDA informed that cinnamon sold at certain stores, such as the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, contains amounts of lead that may pose a safety risk, especially for individuals, especially children, who
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On Monday, Appalachian State University extended an offer to Kaleb Morrow, a rising senior tight end at Apex High School. Morrow has received seven verbal offers to play at the next level, with four of them being from schools in the same state. The Charlotte 49ers were the initial ones to extend an offer to
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A recent study published in the journal Nature suggests that stone tools unearthed in western Ukraine could possibly be the earliest indication of human occupation in Europe. Archaeologists dug up chipped stones made from volcanic rock in Korolevo during the 1970s. They utilized innovative techniques to determine that the sedimentary rock layers surrounding the tools
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Northwood’s male basketball team has competed in the last five regional tournaments consecutively. After securing a victory on Tuesday evening, the Chargers now have the opportunity to extend their streak to six. (4) Northwood secured a win over (21) Southeast Alamance with a score of 74-52, thanks to the impressive 21-point contribution from UNC recruit
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Shortly after losing to Northwood in the conference tournament finals, Seaforth defeated their local rival in the state playoffs. Seaforth relied on their defensive skills to secure a 54-36 victory against (11) Northwood in Tuesday’s NCHSAA 2A girls basketball playoffs. This marks the third defeat of the Chargers by Seaforth this season. Scoring proved to
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One of the most successful teams in the state in recent months has earned the opportunity to play another away game. Two years ago, Panther Creek became the unexpected champion of the Eastern division and has now continued to assert their dominance with a commanding 84-73 victory against Millbrook in the third round. The Catamounts
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Last year, the game went into overtime and was a nail-biter. However, tonight the Rams showed their dominance from the start and left no room for doubt. Rolesville activated a continuous timer in the third quarter of a 79-32 victory against Cardinal Gibbons, securing their spot in the fourth round of the girls basketball playoffs
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If you inquire about Tarris Bouie from anyone who has seen him this year, you will hear that the sophomore has a bright future ahead. However, in the third round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A boys basketball playoffs on Tuesday night, Bouie showed that his current situation is still good. Using a
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The boys basketball team from North Mecklenburg, a top contender in the 4A West division, successfully progressed to the next round in an exciting away game against Mount Tabor. The Vikings entered as the 5th seed while the Spartans, playing at home, were the 4th seed. Ultimately, Isaiah Evans, the 5-star commit to Duke basketball
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