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Tyler Cope explains CPR Training World Record Day and cardiac arrest

Duke clinical research associate Tyler Cope explains the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack, why CPR training can save lives, what to expect from the statewide CPR Training World Record Day event, and how ongoing research aims to improve survival outcomes across North Carolina.

Marty R. Homan on DMV hours and appointments

N.C. Department of Transportation DMV Communications Director Marty R. Homan explains new operating hours at DMV offices, how appointment timing is changing across the state, and what drivers should know to reduce wait times and avoid common scheduling frustrations.

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams on response to teen gun violence

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams discusses the creation of a new task force focused on addressing recent teen shootings in the city, outlining its goals, who will be involved, how the city plans to prevent youth violence, and what families and the community can expect in the weeks ahead.

John R. Miles on teaching kids kindness and self worth

John R. Miles, award-winning podcaster and author of You Matter, Luma, talks about why helping children feel valued and worthy matters more than ever, how kindness can shape confidence and resilience, and how his own childhood experiences of feeling invisible helped inspire his message for kids and families.

Jill Schlesinger on the puzzling job market and AI uncertainty

CBS News financial analyst Jill Schlesinger explains why the latest jobs report shows an economy that is still growing but not generating widespread hiring, with many companies holding steady as they wait to see how policy changes and artificial intelligence will reshape their workforce needs.