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The Washington Post
What to know about weighted vests
For years, the military and law enforcement have used weighted vests for conditioning. Today, thanks in part to social media, more regular folks are strapping them on to get more out of their workouts. Kristen M. Beavers, health and exercise science professor and professor of internal medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, refers to weighted vests as portable exercise equipment: “They’re a way to sneak loading — adding weight — into everyday activities.”
July 25, 2025
Associated Press
Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining
Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury, exposing a cross-border smuggling network that is fueling one of the Amazon’s most destructive criminal economies: illicit gold mining. “We don’t often see mercury seizures at this scale, especially not in transit through formal customs points. This isn’t subsistence mining,” said Luis Fernandez, a research professor and mercury expert, who traveled to Lima to assess the find. “It’s organized, high-value illicit trade with serious environmental and public health consequences."
July 24, 2025
zoombangla
Divine Roles: 7 legendary Indian actors who played God on screen
Portraying God onscreen demands extraordinary depth—a balance of gravitas, empathy and cosmic authority few actors achieve. Indian cinema has bravely explored divine narratives, blending mythology with contemporary storytelling. “Divine portrayals in Indian cinema reflect societal values—they’re cultural barometers,” said communication professor Ananda Mitra.
July 24, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
Negative signal? Forsyth schools’ job listing calls for CFO to prevent misappropriation of funds
Finance professor Ajay Patel, who has followed news coverage of the district’s money issues, said the local description gave him pause. “First, was there misappropriation of funds previously that they are ensuring isn’t going to happen in the future and that it is the CFO’s responsibility to make sure it does not happen…This clearly is a negative signal from the school board and interim superintendent.”
July 24, 2025
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Who’s out and who might be in NC’s race for US Senate
More than a year away from election day, several races are heating up the 2026 midterms. Politics professor John Dinan said Republicans have won all but two Senate races in the past 30 years, but it doesn’t mean Democrats have no chance. "Senate races in North Carolina have traditionally leaned Republican. Democrats are always looking for a candidate who can give them an advantage in Senate races."
July 24, 2025
The Food Institute
Is functional chocolate as healthy as advertised?
Recently, the confectionery space has seen an influx of “functional chocolate” products that are infused with everything from probiotics to mushrooms. “Functional chocolate is not a new idea. What feels particularly notable now is the timing of its resurgence, which may signal a deeper and less conscious driver: economic pressure,” said marketing professor Bingxuan Guo.
July 23, 2025
WXII-TV (Winston Salem, NC)
Winston-Salem hospital expands critical care with new $426 million facility
President Susan Wente said the new tower will provide future physicians with experiential education opportunities. "We will have our students, our residents, our fellows working right alongside our world-class caregivers in this tower learning so that they can continue going out to not only serve our community right here and today, but into the future."
July 23, 2025
Winston-Salem Journal
North Carolina climate law faces rollback fight
Earlier this month, Gov. Stein vetoed Senate Bill 266, which would repeal part of North Carolina’s landmark clean energy law if enacted. “We have this phrase — people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing,” said Scott Schang, director of Wake Forest's Environmental Law and Policy Clinic. “What's disturbing to me is the complete lack of transparency around it and the speed with which it came up, the lack of analysis behind it and the lack of conversation about it.”
July 23, 2025
Law.com
Wake Forest University appoints new interim provost
Nell Jessup Newton, University of Notre Dame Professor Emerita, has been named interim provost of Wake Forest University beginning August 1. Newton served with distinction as Wake Forest’s interim dean of the School of Law during the 2022-2023 academic year. “Professor Newton was a critical partner on the University Cabinet during her interim dean year, and made strong connections with the school and College deans and the Provost Office team, which makes her an excellent fit to lead during this important transition at the provost level.”
July 22, 2025
Greensboro News & Record
Republican legislative leaders may soon test Stein’s veto support
The Republican-controlled General Assembly will begin July 29 the first of six planned extra sessions with potential veto override votes on cultural-war bills on the House and Senate floor agendas. “The bottom line is that it is difficult to predict when veto-override votes will actually take place, especially in the summer when absences are more common, and in a situation where absences can make the difference in terms of whether a bill becomes law or not," said politics professor John Dinan.
July 22, 2025
Money US News
Finance professor Stephan Shipe believes the rise of this technology is positive. It makes life easier for all kinds of families. “Apps can tell a story,” Shipe says. "They provide visuals, many have sounds or emojis. That helps significantly. It gamifies the process so money is no longer boring.”
July 21, 2025
Daily Kos
Black Music Sunday: When jazz met rap and hip-hop
In this interview, Wake Forest history and African American Studies professor Guy Emerson Mount talks with Bakari Kitwana, an internationally known cultural critic, journalist, activist and thought leader in the area of hip-hop, youth culture and Black political engagement. "As we reflect on the last 50 years, what do we get right and what do we get wrong about the origin story of Hip Hop," Mount asks.
July 20, 2025