ncnewsline.com – Clayton Henkel – 2025-09-09 05:00:00

SUMMARY: As respiratory virus season begins, health messaging is complicated by controversy surrounding HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has expressed skepticism about vaccines and dismissed the COVID-19 vaccine’s impact. Dr. David Wohl, infectious disease expert at UNC Chapel Hill, calls this politicization “tragic,” warning it fosters confusion and risks resurgence of preventable diseases like measles, which has reemerged due to vaccine hesitancy. Kennedy’s firing of advisory panels and NIH funding cuts alarm public health leaders. Some states are expanding COVID booster access despite federal restrictions, while North Carolina pharmacies await guidance. Wohl urges reliance on trusted medical advice and stresses continued support for vaccine research amid funding challenges.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-09-08 17:50:12

SUMMARY: As the Powerball jackpot grows, many imagine what they’d do with $1 billion despite the slim odds of 1 in 292.2 million. Psychologist Susan Albers explains that the brain’s reward center activates, releasing dopamine, creating a “what if” fantasy that sparks excitement. People vividly imagine buying homes, gifts, or quitting jobs. While daydreaming is normal, problems arise when lottery play becomes excessive, causes anxiety, or disrupts life and relationships. Albers advises setting limits and understanding what needs—like excitement or hope—are driving play. If gambling becomes problematic, seeking mental health support or calling helplines like NC Education Lottery’s is recommended.

Even though the odds are against you winning a lottery jackpot, Susan Albers, Clinical Psychologist, at the Cleveland Clinic says, “When the numbers rise into the billions, the reward center of the brain lights up like fireworks.”

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-09-08 12:08:42

SUMMARY: A terrorist attack at a Jerusalem bus station left at least six dead and 17 injured after two gunmen opened fire. The attackers were killed by an off-duty soldier and civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared a war on terrorism, vowing to target those behind the attack. The violence escalates amid Israeli Defense Forces’ strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 150 people and destroying apartment buildings, according to Hamas’ health ministry. President Trump issued a final warning to Hamas to accept terms for ending the conflict, expressing hope for a ceasefire, though recent attacks have complicated negotiations.

Israeli police said six people were killed by two attackers at Ramot Junction.

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