Good morning. It’s Thursday, July 16th, and this is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The News & Observer. Our week of 90-degree weather continues today with a high of 90 and a low of 70. There will also be a 25 percent chance of rain. In our top story: Durham police are investigating 2 shootings that injured 10 people, including 3 children. Durham Police Chief C-J Davis called the overnight incidents, quote, “another night of senseless violence.