The news that Tyson Foods is shutting down its beef plant in Lexington has left many people surprised and worried. This plant is a big deal because it processes about 5, 000 cows every day and employs around 2, 700 people. For many in the community, this news came as a shock. David Jobman, who raises cattle and is a leader in the Dawson County Cattlemen group, said ...
The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away from fossil fuels. But after lots of arguing, the final deal didn't i...
Sinonasal inverted papilloma, or SNIP, is a growth in the nose and sinuses. It's not cancer, but it can come back after treatment. Worse, it can turn into cancer. Doctors are trying to figure out why this happens. One clue might be dysplasia. This is when cells look abnormal under a microscope. The more abnormal they look, the higher the grade of dysplasia. But what...
In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing health conditions. Health officials have chosen not to disclose the p...
In Concord, North Carolina, a joyful Christmas tree lighting ceremony took a dark turn when gunfire broke out. Four individuals were hurt in the chaos, with three in critical condition and one stable. The shooting, which happened around 7:30 p. m. on Union Street, was reportedly between two people who knew each other. Police have identified one shooter as 18-year-ol...
World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan suggests Ukraine give up some land, stop aiming for NATO membership, a...
The musical sequel "For Good" has taken the box office by storm. It earned an impressive $68. 6 million on its opening day, with early screenings giving it a strong start. This puts it on course for a massive $151. 5 million opening weekend, making it the second-biggest opening ever for Universal, just behind "Jurassic World. " Early screenings gave "For Good" a sig...
A strange object named 3I/ATLAS has been making waves in the astronomy world. Recent images captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show a fuzzy white ball zooming past Mars. This object is special because it's from another star system, not our own. The images were taken from about 19 million miles away. They show a cloud of dust and ice around the object, wh...
Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...
The U. S. economy in 2025 is like a seesaw. On one side, artificial intelligence is booming. On the other side, everything else is struggling. AI developers and chipmakers are making huge profits. Investments are pouring in. Data centers are popping up everywhere. Utilities are working hard to meet the growing demand for electricity. Workers with AI skills are gettin...