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just now (91+ words) Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist held its Moravian Star Lighting Ceremony. A special star is once again shining brightly in the Triad. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist held its Moravian Star Lighting Ceremony. The holiday tradition dates back to the 1990s. Each year, families gather to light a 31-foot Moravian star on top of the hospital's North Tower. The hospital's CEO said the star lighting is more than a Christmas tradition; it serves as a symbol for the Winston-Salem community. The star will be on display until Jan. 11....

1+ hour ago (1227+ words) Talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains, Yuri Ushakov, a senior adviser to President Vladimir Putin, told reporters on Wednesday. Putin met U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin in talks that began late Tuesday as part of a renewed push by the Trump administration to broker a peace deal. Both sides agreed not to disclose the substance of the talks. Ushakov called the five-hour conversation "rather useful, constructive, rather substantive," but added that the framework of the U.S. peace proposal was discussed rather than "specific wording." Asked whether peace was closer or further away after these talks, Ushakov said: "Not further, that's for sure." "But there's still a lot of work to be done, both in Washington and in Moscow. That's what's…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (112+ words) Ryan Kules, an Army veteran and wounded warrior, is now a world record holder. Kules attempted and achieved three indoor rowing records on Monday. Search location by ZIP code Army veteran, double amputee sets several world records Ryan Kules, an Army veteran and wounded warrior, is now a world record holder. Kules attempted and achieved three indoor rowing records on Monday, including longest distance over one hour on an indoor rowing machine, fastest marathon on an indoor rowing machine, and fastest ultra-marathon. The records weren't just for himself, though. They were in honor of the soldiers killed in an IED blast in Iraq that also left Kules as a double amputee....

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (224+ words) A healthy gut can be where good moods begin, a doctor says Back in the day, when "health food" became in vogue, it was common to hear the phrase, "You are what you eat." Now there's research that takes that truism to a scientific level, sister station KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo said. "I know that when I have a satisfying meal, I'm much happier, and now there is data that suggests that what you eat could have a profound effect on your mood," Ramo said. There are certain foods that can make us feel better, such as yogurt, cottage cheese with live cultures, naturally fermented pickles, sourdough breads and Swiss cheese, Ramo said. "All increase healthy bacteria in our gut, where much of the inflammation control and mood regulation begins," Ramo said. "An analysis of 44 clinical trials found…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (486+ words) American children born between the start of 2025 and the end of 2028 are eligible for a $1,000 deposit from the Treasury Department, and there are other ways to contribute to the new savings account. The Trump administration is rolling out a new tax-advantaged savings account, called "Trump Accounts," to help American kids get ahead. Certain newborns are eligible for an initial $1,000 deposit from the federal government, but there are several other avenues to build up the account. The program received a major boost on Tuesday because of a private donation. The program was signed into law this summer as part of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." "Trump Accounts" are available to any child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen with a valid Social Security number. However, only children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, are eligible for the one-time $1,000 contribution from the…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (222+ words) There's more bad news over at Grand Canyon National Park: All of the park's hotels on the South Rim will be closing indefinitely to overnight visitors as of Saturday, Dec. 6. Properties that will shutter include El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge, Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village, park officials stated in a news release. The closures come on the heels of the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire on the park's North Rim, which destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the visitor center, a wastewater treatment plant and more than 100 other buildings. File video above: Wildfire along Grand Canyon's North Rim destroys historic lodge and is spreading rapidly The waterline supplying the South Rim was built in the 1960s and has "exceeded its expected lifespan," according to the news release. It fails frequently, requiring "expensive and continuous maintenance work to repair leaks," the…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (291+ words) The Downs family has been creating a spectacular Christmas light display for 18 years, not only to spread holiday cheer but also to support the local food bank For 18 years, the Downs family in Norman, Oklahoma, has been putting up an elaborate Christmas light display, not just for holiday cheer but to support the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma through donations. "I know there's about 22 miles of extension cords and 18 miles of lights on the whole thing," said Chuck and Kimberli Downs, the property owners. The display is so bright that it almost requires sunglasses after sunset, with the big trees alone adorned with two and a half miles of lights. The Downs family starts assembling the display in early October, working a few hours every day until it is ready before Thanksgiving. "He does crawl into bed every night with…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (21+ words) Eyes on the next wintry weather event for Friday for North Carolina Eyes on the next wintry weather event for Friday...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (546+ words) President Donald Trump and Republicans will try to bounce back from recent losses around the country when Tennessee voters choose the next representative for the reliably conservative 7th U.S. House Congressional District on Tuesday. The special election, which was organized after Republican Rep. Mark Green resigned this summer, saw an unexpected surge of spending in recent weeks, flooding the airwaves and filling residents' mailboxes with campaign flyers. Democrats recently won by wide margins in New Jersey, Virginia and elsewhere, and a strong showing in Tennessee could further embolden the party ahead of midterm elections next November. The 7th District is one of three seats redrawn in 2022 to erode the influence of Nashville, the state's largest city and a Democratic stronghold. Only about 1 in 5 of its registered voters are in Nashville, and last year it went to Green by 21 percentage points and to Trump…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (339+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Amid Monday evening's fire atop the Raleigh Convention Center, several organizations were slated to host their event at the venue as soon as Wednesday. The 2025 North Carolina AI and Cybersecurity Summit is the first of these events, scheduled to run from Wednesday to Thursday. Organizers have contacted event attendees to let them know the symposium is looking for a new meeting space. There was no immediate word on where the conference will take place. Advance Community Health, a local healthcare group, is set to host its holiday party at the convention center on Friday evening. A representative for the organization has yet to comment on how ACH plans to move forward with its event. ALSO SEE | Raleigh Convention Center failed multiple inspections this year, including fire alarm, records show On Saturday, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association…...