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Health & Safety
Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people
Crews in Spain searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people tried to salvage what they could from homes following monstrous flash floods.
Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.
The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.
Cone Health MedCenter of Asheboro opens, offers urgent, primary and cancer care
Greensboro-based Cone Health recently opened the doors to it's new nearly 52,000 sq. ft. facility in Asheboro.
Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries
IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care.
Central Asia’s Ticking Time Bomb: Water
The Aral Sea has nearly disappeared over the last 60 years. Now, its source rivers are depleting.
Faced with obstacles to abortion, military women have built their own support system
Abortion access has long been difficult for women in the military, but the end of Roe v. Wade has made it even tougher. Some 40% now serve in states with abortion bans or expanded restrictions.
Young women are challenging the stigma of sex and love addiction support groups
On social media, young women are increasingly open about attending 12-step sex and love addiction programs. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous reports 1,200 meetings in more than 50 countries.
Starbucks hopes faster drinks, fewer upcharges and nicer mugs bring people back
Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn't fancy enough — but they also say it's too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes.
China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.