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NCDOT works to protect road crews from dangerous heat
SUMMARY: NCDOT road crews face dangerous triple-digit heat while continuing construction across North Carolina. To prevent heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke—which have caused over 30 worker deaths annually since 2003—the department adjusts work schedules to cooler parts of the day and provides loose cotton long sleeves, chilled bandanas, steel-toed boots, frequent AC breaks, and training to monitor heat stress. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in work zones. Meanwhile, Wake County is extending cooling stations through June 30 at public libraries, regional centers, and health services to help residents beat the heat.
Construction workers across the Triangle are braving extreme heat as temperatures soar into triple digits this week, presenting significant health risks.
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Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran damage
SUMMARY: President Trump defended the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, claiming it destroyed Iran’s nuclear program “to kingdom come.” However, a preliminary Pentagon report revealed that at least two nuclear sites were not destroyed, with centrifuges intact and much enriched uranium spared because it was moved before the strike. The bombing sealed off entrances but didn’t damage underground structures. Trump disputed these findings, insisting the strike was rapid and devastating. He also disclosed Iran warned the U.S. military base in Qatar before launching attacks. NATO’s secretary general defended Trump amid his blunt remarks on Russia and Iran’s long conflict.
He claimed “fake news” reports on the damage assessment demean the B-2 pilots.
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NC House, Senate have separate plans for Helene aid. Here’s how they differ
SUMMARY: North Carolina Republicans in the legislature are divided over hurricane relief for the western mountains after Hurricane Helene. The House approved \$464 million in aid, including grants for local governments and infrastructure, while the Senate fast-tracked a more expansive \$1.18 billion plan excluding a \$60 million small business grant program, citing constitutional concerns. The House rejected the Senate changes, prompting a conference committee to seek compromise. Both plans allocate funds for water, sewer, roads, bridges, and school repairs but differ on funding sources and specific programs. Gov. Josh Stein urged swift action to deliver aid as rebuilding continues.
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Sean Combs trial: Prosecution and defense both rest their case
SUMMARY: After six weeks of testimony, both prosecution and defense have rested their cases in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial. Prosecutors aim to prove the hip-hop mogul guilty of federal sex trafficking and racketeering, presenting evidence including text messages arranging sexual encounters involving Combs, his ex-girlfriend (“Jane”), and male escorts. They argue Combs used his employees and business as a criminal enterprise to facilitate trafficking. Combs denies all charges, maintaining all encounters were consensual. The defense called no witnesses but submitted evidence and requested a not-guilty verdict, claiming the government failed to meet its burden. Jury instructions and closing arguments will follow.
Both federal prosecutors and the defense rested their case in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial on Tuesday. The defense in the Sean Combs trial rested its case after calling no witnesses, electing only to read some items into the record.
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