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3+ min ago (232+ words) The peak of the holiday season means family, food and fun, but it can also be a hub for the spread of infection. As we enter flu season, Dr. Mishi Jackson, a family medicine physician with Novant Health, explained that holiday celebrations can lead to a higher risk of spreading germs. "The first five days of a viral infection, especially if you have fever, you're the most contagious," she said, "When we're outside, they kind of have more space to spread. When we're close together, they just -- we, we get them more readily from each other." Jackson advised that individuals, particularly those 65 or older or with chronic conditions, should take proactive measures. Jackson said to be proactive. Wash your hands often. Each wash should be at least 20 seconds long (or the length of singing the "Happy Birthday" song twice). She…...

26+ min ago (92+ words) In anticipation of freezing temperatures overnight, the city of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Sunday, Dec. 14. Search location by ZIP code Greensboro to activate White Flag warming center Sunday night In anticipation of freezing temperatures overnight, the city of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Sunday, Dec. 14. Officials said First Baptist Church on West Friendly Avenue will provide overnight shelter from 7 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15. The warming center is open to single adults and families....

32+ min ago (753+ words) A man recently made headlines for having a severe stroke at 54. The culprit? His energy drink habit. Beyond his daily eight cans of energy drinks, he was described as fit and healthy'yet even eight years later, he still suffers lingering side effects. Similarly, a 10-year-old in Canada suffered a seizure after consuming two energy drinks just this week. While some countries restrict or even ban sales of energy drinks to those under 18, the United States has no federal regulations'leading many to assume they're safe. Interestingly, the FDA also states that "pure and highly concentrated caffeine products can have serious health consequences, including death." One study found high morbidity and mortality rates associated with stroke and cardiovascular disease linked to high-sugar drink consumption. But with so many widely available brands and flavors, can energy drinks truly be that bad for you?...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (165+ words) LOS ANGELES " Two people were found dead in the Southern California home owned by director and actor Rob Reiner on Sunday night, according to multiple media reports." NBC LA"was the first to report the news, which was later confirmed by TMZ." The Los Angeles Fire Department told NBC LA a man and woman were found dead inside the home. Their ages are approximately 78 and 68 years old, according to information given to NBC LA." The identity of the deceased has yet to be confirmed." The Los Angeles Police Department are reportedly investigating, but have not publicly commented." TMZ"said firefighters were called to the home around 3:30 p.m. local time to provide medical aid. It's unclear who called emergency responders. TMZ reported police were on scene 10 minutes later." NBC LA reported a large police presence at the home in the Brentwood neighborhood…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (220+ words) North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is speaking out after two fatal shootings'one involving Brown University and another at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Gov. Stein released the following statement on his social media: "A horrific anti-Semitic attack in Australia has shattered lives and stained the first night of Hanukkah. Anna and I are praying for the families in Sydney. And we are keeping the students of Brown University and their families in our hearts as they mourn. Hate and violence have no place anywhere." A person of interest is in custody in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon that left two students dead and nine others wounded at Brown University, investigators in Providence, Rhode Island, said Sunday morning. Seven people are in stable condition, one is in critical but stable condition, and one person has been discharged following the shooting,…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago (451+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Kicker Charlie Smyth converted a 47-yard field goal to give the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 comeback win over the Carolina Panthers. Carolina (7-7) entered the game a half-game ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) , needing a win to better position their playoff hopes." Rookie New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough took his third win over a divisional opponent, throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown. Shough led the Saints on the game-winning drive, which included a scramble that bought New Orleans 15 extra yards when Panthers safety Lathan Ransom was flagged for unnecessary roughness. The loss gives New Orleans (4-10) a season sweep over the Panthers. Carolina led 17-7 in the third quarter, but 13 unanswered points allowed New Orleans to steal the win." Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was effective at times but was unable to seal the game late. He finished 15 of 24 for 161 yards and…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago (830+ words) Durham Academy confirmed that a recent graduate, Kendall Turner, was critically wounded. A person of interest was in custody Sunday after a shooting during final exams at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, though key questions remained unanswered more than 24 hours after the attack. The attack Saturday afternoon set off hours of chaos across the Ivy League campus and surrounding Providence neighborhoods as hundreds of officers searched for the shooter and urged students and staff to shelter in place. The lockdown, which stretched into the night, was lifted early Sunday, but authorities had not yet released information about a potential motive. Col. Oscar Perez, the Providence police chief, said Sunday afternoon that no one has been charged yet. Perez, who also said no one else was being sought, declined to say whether the detained person had…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago (151+ words) A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Sunday for most of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina are under a Cold Weather Watch. Wind chill temperatures may cause frostbite & hypothermia for anyone spending time outdoors without proper protection. Cover all exposed skin if you must be out and limit time outdoors, especially on Sunday afternoon through early Monday in the Triad and Foothills and beginning at Sunday morning in the Mountains Search location by ZIP code Coldest wind chill temperatures expected tonight, Cold Weather Advisory into early Monday, Dec. 14 update A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Sunday for most of North Carolina. Wind chill temperatures may cause frostbite & hypothermia for anyone spending prolonged time outdoors without proper protection. Cover all exposed skin if you must be out and limit time outdoors, especially on Sunday night through…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago (286+ words) The family of one of two Iowa Army National Guard members killed in a terrorist attack Saturday confirmed his identity in a Facebook post Sunday morning. In a news conference Saturday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds said she had been in contact with the families of the two slain soldiers. "Earlier, I had the opportunity to reach out to the families of the two soldiers who were killed, and as you can imagine, they are devastated," Reynolds said. Iowa Army National Guard officials are expected to officially release the soldiers' names Sunday afternoon. A group of IANG soldiers was in Syria early Saturday morning when a lone ISIS gunman attacked. The soldiers were part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, currently serving in the Middle East. Two were killed, as was a civilian interpreter. Three others were injured. One of…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago (310+ words) LOS ANGELES " Debby Ryan and husband Josh Dun announced the birth of their first child Saturday." "Felix was born under Christmas lights with snow outside our bedroom window, right into her father's hands," Ryan wrote in a caption. "Welcome to earth lil moonbeam. Love you forever." Both her and Dun's captions mention Felix being born under a full, bright moon. The last full moon, which was a supermoon, was Dec. 4. The couple announced their daughter's birth Dec. 13." "There is not a single thing I'd ever change about her, except her diaper,""Dun wrote in a caption. Pictures from both posts feature the couple during labor with Ryan in a birthing pool and the duo holding their new daughter." A video attached to Dun's post includes their dog Jim meeting Felix for the first time." Ryan and Dun began dating in…...