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Duke Universitys new research uncovers the staggering cost of plastic litter, estimating it drains between $400 million and $1 trillion from society annually. This isnt just about cleanup; it accounts for public health issues, environmental damage, and economic losses. The study looks at long-term, downstream effects across various sectors, with a significant portion, potentially up to $900 billion annually, coming from health effects. Microplastics are linked to issues like inflammatory bowel disease and hormone disruption, and even nanoplastics to conditions like Parkinsons disease. Litter removal alone cost taxpayers over $56 million in North Carolina in one year. The challenge now is not just cleaning up, but preventing litter in the first place, requiring better infrastructure and a change in human behavior.

Former OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue, aka Tia Billinger, faces deportation and a ten-year ban from Indonesia after violating traffic laws and misusing her tourist visa. She was fined for road rule violations and warned not to break local laws again. Fellow influencer Annie Knight emphasizes the importance of understanding international regulations in the adult entertainment industry.

Torrential rain in Washington state causes historic flooding, leaving families stranded and homes destroyed. Two houses collapse into the Nooksack River due to erosion. Governor Bob Ferguson declares state of emergency, ordering evacuations for tens of thousands. Major roads and bridges submerged, disrupting travel. Cities near U.S.-Canada border evacuated, Amtrak suspends Seattle-Vancouver services. Another storm system expected to bring more rain, potentially worsening the situation.

Nativity scenes provoke debate on immigration policies - Churches across the U.S. use creative displays to highlight refugee experiences, sparking controversy and reflection on immigration enforcement.

Elsbeth podcast humorously references Leonardo DiCaprios dating history, with a Leo latch joke. DiCaprios relationships with younger models, like Camila Morrone and Gigi Hadid, have been a pop culture topic. After splitting with Morrone, hes now dating Vittoria Ceretti. DiCaprio reflects on turning fifty, expressing a desire for honesty and maturity.

Sharon Osbourne admitted to sending a Tiffany box filled with her sons diaper contents to a music critic who criticized her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne. She also expressed her dislike for Roger Waters, calling him a has-been and not wired right, but ultimately decided not to send him a similar package, respecting his familys grief.

Wilson Prep secures first-ever football state championship in thrilling finish, while Millbrook Wildcats and Hough Huskies battle it out in the eight-A championship, marking an exciting end to North Carolinas high school football season.

Former President Trump pardons Tina Peters, a Colorado elections administrator convicted of orchestrating a data breach scheme, but her state conviction stands. Trumps pardon power doesnt extend to state crimes, and Peters remains incarcerated. This pardon is part of Trumps ongoing efforts to promote the idea that the 2020 election was stolen from him, despite numerous investigations finding no evidence of fraud.