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Randolph County Churches Hit By Air Conditioner Thieves
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is looking into vandalism and theft targeting several area churches. The sheriff’s office announced Friday that parts have been stolen from air conditioning units at some churches, while other units were damaged by vandalism. Deputies are trying to determine how many other churches may have damaged AC units. The sheriff’s office also said anyone who spots suspicious activity around a church should report it immediately.
Tallahassee Church Holds Community Outreach Event
A Tallahassee church is doing its part to help those in need. St. John Missionary Baptist Church held a community outreach event Saturday. Volunteers passed out clothes, food and personal items. Pastor Ervin Montgomery tells WCTV they just want to be there for the community.
Rugby Non-profit Renovates Historic Church
A Non-profit in Rugby, North Dakota plans to bring the community together while renovating a historic landmark. The Turbridge Lutheran Church Preservation Society will host its first-ever Tunes and Tastes event next month. The group came together in 2019 to renovate and refurbish the more than 100-year-old church. They decided the church would also work great as a community space. The Tunes and Tastes free event takes place on July 18 from noon to 6 p.m. The church is located five miles west of Rugby on Highway two.
MIT Turns Temperature-Taking Inside-Out
A blueberry-size thermometer could soon give doctors a look at body temperature from the inside. MIT researchers unveiled the swallowable sensor Monday. It sends readings from inside the gut, where doctors can get a closer look at the body’s core temperature. The device can help spot fever, infection, or dangerous drops in body temperature earlier. It has been successful in animal testing, but it still has to be tested in human before it can reach hospitals.
Study: GLP-1 Users Less Likely To Exercise
A recent study has found that people who use GLP-1 medication engage in less physical activity. The study is being presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois and has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. The study’s lead author said it suggest opposite of what many assume, that weight loss leads naturally to increased physical activity
