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Parasocial party: Why people are excited for the Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce engagement

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7 hours ago

August 28, 2025

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-28 11:30:21

SUMMARY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has captivated Swifties worldwide, sparking widespread celebration despite fans never personally knowing the couple. Clinical psychologist Susan Alers explains this as a parasocial relationship, where fans form deep, one-sided emotional bonds with celebrities. Many relate to Swift, having grown up with her music about love and heartbreak, and her engagement offers them hope for their own “fairy tale” endings. Social media amplifies this connection by announcing such news like a friend’s post, making fans feel involved. Alers encourages fans to embrace their joy and not let skeptics diminish their excitement, recognizing the engagement as a positive, shared experience.

If you’re a Swiftie, you might be having a party to celebrate the recent news about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged. And if naysayers are wondering how fans can be so excited for two people most have never met, today’s health minute explains that it’s psychology!

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NCDEQ denies permit application for company accused of unpermitted mining

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NCDEQ denies permit application for company accused of unpermitted mining

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13 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Christine Zhu – 2025-08-28 05:30:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) denied a mining permit application from Horizon 30 LLC for operations near Poplar in Mitchell County, citing violations of the Mining Act of 1971. Residents expressed concerns about environmental damage along the Nolichucky River caused by unpermitted mining. Horizon 30 had ignored previous cease orders and operated illegally on about 50 acres. A Watauga Superior Court judge issued an injunction in August demanding an immediate halt. DEQ will continue monitoring and a court hearing is scheduled for September 23 to review Horizon 30’s reclamation plan, aiming to protect local watersheds and communities.

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Law officers highlight boater safety ahead of holiday weekend: ' Please don't drink and drive'

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21 hours ago

August 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-27 21:43:17

SUMMARY: Law enforcement agencies are emphasizing boater safety at Harris Lake ahead of Labor Day weekend following the recent death of 10-year-old Brooklyn Mae Carroll, who was killed by a suspected drunk boater. The “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign, now in its 15th year, aims to promote sober boating and driving to prevent tragedies. Officer Jake Thompson highlighted the devastating impact of distracted or impaired boating. Over a third of boating fatalities involve alcohol. Officials urge everyone to prioritize safety and sobriety, with Brooklyn’s family actively spreading awareness via yard signs and online updates during the holiday weekend.

“Please, if you are listening to this, think before you act, before you get behind the wheel of a car or boat.”

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Governor Josh Stein launches new task force on energy affordability

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1 day ago

August 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-27 16:17:56

SUMMARY: Governor Josh Stein has launched a bipartisan energy policy task force to address rising power bills in North Carolina amid surging demand from data centers and rapid state growth. The group includes regulators, lawmakers, utilities, major companies like Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Toyota, and clean energy advocates. Its main goal is to keep energy affordable while balancing costs between households and large industrial users. Stein emphasized learning from other states on cost-sharing for new power infrastructure. The task force also aims to protect economic development, warning that federal clean energy cuts could risk 50,000 jobs and increase bills by up to 18%.