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CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — For the first time, the Town of Cary is hearing from the residents regarding a controversial state audit that found the town had formed a culture of excessive spending. That spending is costing the residents millions of their tax dollars. “Mayor, council, dancing queens,” Cary resident Michael Anderson said. Residents did … Read more
(NewsNation) — One idea to strengthen Social Security’s finances would give every beneficiary the same annual dollar increase in their monthly checks. A new analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget examined how replacing the current cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) with a flat rate could affect the program as it faces a looming funding … Read more
(NewsNation) — Data centers in the U.S. will account for about 20% of the nation’s electricity consumption in 2035 as demand for artificial intelligence surges, according to Bloomberg research. Given the speed at which AI is gaining momentum, Bloomberg projects data center power needs to reach 194 gigawatts in the U.S. by 2035. One gigawatt is … Read more
(The Hill) — The Trump administration has backed away from efforts to subpoena a list of Jewish employees at the University of Pennsylvania, one of several schools it has accused of failing to stop antisemitism, according to court documents filed Thursday. The documents, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, show … Read more
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Music might be the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. Local karaoke queen Carol Kelly uses her voice to bring joy to people. At Waltonwood Cotswold, we saw a woman wiggle with happiness on her way to watch Kelly perform for seniors. “Going there and … Read more
STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KOLR) – A man jumped headfirst from a Missouri bridge to avoid arrest by deputies in Stone County early on Saturday, dashcam video from an officer’s vehicle shows. Gavin Lundgren of Kimberling City was observed driving 75 mph in a 45 mph zone at around 1:50 a.m. on Saturday morning, after which … Read more
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that it’s a done deal; “Days of Thunder 2” has the green flag for production and a tentative timeline of filming to begin in early 2027. The report says that Paramount, which produced the original, is tapping Jonathan Levine to direct, with Tom Cruise on … Read more
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha emphasized the critical importance of the midterm elections for Republicans, underscoring the high stakes as Democrats need only a narrow victory to gain seats. “The message is to go on the offense and how crucial these midterms are. We always say that ‘this is the most important election of our … Read more
National Democrats on Wednesday announced plans to pour millions more into planting former Gov. Roy Cooper in the upper chamber and flipping North Carolina’s Senate seat blue. The Senate Majority PAC is injecting $11 million into Cooper’s bid against Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, as polls indicate the GOP contender is gaining ground.continue reading …
President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. on the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which seeks to protect households from absorbing costs tied to data centers. Trump is expected to announce that 23 Republican governors have signed the pledge, as data centers, the facilities that power artificial intelligence, appear in continue … Read more
