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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
President Trump’s tariffs and federal cuts to food banks and SNAP benefits threaten to increase food insecurity in a state where more than 1.6 million people, including 1 in 5 children, do not get enough to eat. NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost…
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NC residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary assistance.
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Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
Whether you’re a first-time or recurring user of buy now, pay later plans, here are some expert recommendations to use buy now, pay later loans responsibly.
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
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North Carolina lawmakers approve temporary spending measure as budget impasse lingers
North Carolina is one of a few states that have not yet enacted a budget this fiscal year.
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Trump administration says it will release billions in frozen federal grants for schools
President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld $6 billion in funding for schools as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.
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Report: Charlotte is going to host the MLS All-Star Game in 2026
Charlotte will host the Major League Soccer All-Star game for the first time in 2026, according to a person familiar with the decision.
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Flooding from Chantal’s remnants kills one person, forces dozens of water rescues in North Carolina
In central North Carolina Sunday, flooding from the remnants of Chantal forced more than 50 water rescues, and left dozens of people to flee their homes. One person was killed in Chatham County.
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Congress passes Trump’s ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ and sends it to him to sign
Republicans in Congress gave final approval Thursday to President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” a piece of legislation that cuts taxes for the wealthy and makes deep cuts to health care.
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
