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THE TRUTH ABOUT “MURDER” HORNETS
THE TRUTH ABOUT “MURDER” HORNETS

What else can 2020 throw at us to make this year even more miserable? How about Giant Murder Hornets? Sounds scary…and it might be if that’s was their actual name. Murder hornets were given that name by the media to instill fear. The insect’s actual name is Giant Asian Hornet and only one has been found in North America…and it was already dead. According to the entomologist in this video, the Giant Asian Hornet isn’t invading North America. And while the 2 inch hornet does have the second most painful insect sting next to the Executioner Wasp, it’s mainly a threat to other insects not humans. Check out this video to learn everything you need to know about the Giant Asian Hornet.

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1 hour ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Local Spotlight, Sports, Summer Fun Guide

Local Couple Aims to Bring Climbing Gym to Jonesboro

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woman with curly hair climbs in bouldering gym

Their goal is to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can experience the sport of climbing.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.