www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-09-09 13:00:38

SUMMARY: Carol West, a 70-year-old Florida woman, confronted Corey Woodall, a Granville County man accused of scamming her out of tens of thousands of dollars in a romance scam. Carol believed she was talking to a high-ranking Army officer and was duped by fake photos and stories. Over a few weeks, she purchased $60,000 in gift cards and Bitcoin, which she sent as requested. Authorities say romance scams exploit victims’ goodwill to extort money, with Americans losing $16 billion last year alone. Carol demands repayment, stating she will ask a judge to ensure Woodall returns her life savings, even dollar by dollar.

The confrontation was caught on camera after the victim was targeted by a type of fraud that authorities say cost Americans tens of millions of dollars each year.

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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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