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“It is a trust fund, a piece of the American economy for every child that they will be able to take out when they are 18.”
“It is a trust fund, a piece of the American economy for every child that they will be able to take out when they are 18.”
 
A nation once dismissed as ungovernable is suddenly at the center of regional attention.
 
Allow me to unpack the basic principles of economics.
Allow me to unpack the basic principles of economics.
 
“There’s been a real freedom here,” says filmmaker Andrew Erwin.
“There’s been a real freedom here,” says filmmaker Andrew Erwin.
 
“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” Duffey said.
“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” Duffey said.
 
Newly unsealed records reveal Credit Suisse didn’t just hide Nazi gold—it fueled the "ratlines" that helped the SS vanish into Argentina.
Newly unsealed records reveal Credit Suisse didn’t just hide Nazi gold—it fueled the "ratlines" that helped the SS vanish into Argentina.
 
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
North Carolina residents experienced a slightly lower inflation rate in January 2026 compared to the national average, according to the latest data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released Feb. 13.
 
The suit alleges that the bank closed Trump's accounts over "woke" motivations.
 
A group seeking COVID-related records from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to take its case.
A group seeking COVID-related records from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to take its case.
 
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
In the last year, there has been a push in North Carolina, on par with a national trend, to increase education related to trades-focused careers, with national funding allocated to trade programs.
 
"NVIDIA Rubin will be a rocket engine for AI," says Elon Musk.
 
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released third-quarter numbers for 2025, showing a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 5.6% for North Carolina.
 
Nate Morris, a close friend of JD Vance, wins massive donation from Elon Musk.
 
The Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors, including North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, are pressuring the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to rein in rising electricity costs.
The Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors, including North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, are pressuring the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to rein in rising electricity costs.
 
The group wants to "transition" the economy away from oil and gas.
 
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
 
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
"This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable."
 
Trump announced several economic policies changes in recent days.
 
Lawmakers and experts call for an assertive new doctrine that imposes asymmetric costs on China, Russia, and Iran before they reach U.S.
Lawmakers and experts call for an assertive new doctrine that imposes asymmetric costs on China, Russia, and Iran before they reach U.S.
 
If America intends to lead in AI, we must prioritize natural gas.
 
The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
The labor market lost considerable momentum last year, with only 584,000 jobs added, averaging 49,000 positions per month.
 
The company's mortgages cost $4,600 more than competitors' on average.
The company's mortgages cost $4,600 more than competitors' on average.
 
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
Officials with the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWNC) provided an update on Dec. 15 on ongoing recovery efforts, reporting on housing programs, hazard mitigation, and state road conditions more than a year after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina.
 
“X is seeing record-breaking downloads in many countries in Europe,” Musk posted.
“X is seeing record-breaking downloads in many countries in Europe,” Musk posted.
 
The $78.7 billion in damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on western North Carolina in September 2024 made it the fifth costliest Atlantic hurricane on record when adjusted for inflation.
The $78.7 billion in damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on western North Carolina in September 2024 made it the fifth costliest Atlantic hurricane on record when adjusted for inflation.
 
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
“My predecessor stood up at this podium and she said inflation doesn’t exist ... and people like you just took her at her word."
 
“More Americans are working today than at any time in the history of our country.”
 
Is it a helpful study tool or a civilizational threat? It’s complicated.
 
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
 
A split North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Department of Transportation contractor does not need to foot part of the bill for a Robeson County deputy sheriff's injuries in 2019.
A split North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that a Department of Transportation contractor does not need to foot part of the bill for a Robeson County deputy sheriff's injuries in 2019.
 
Vice President JD Vance ripped the European Union for planning to impose the penalties against the social media platform.
Vice President JD Vance ripped the European Union for planning to impose the penalties against the social media platform.
 
Holiday lights bring cheer and joy, until the electric bill arrives at the end of the month. However, Duke Energy, the largest energy company in North Carolina, offers tips to help its customers reduce their utility usage and minimize the impact on their monthly bills.
Holiday lights bring cheer and joy, until the electric bill arrives at the end of the month. However, Duke Energy, the largest energy company in North Carolina, offers tips to help its customers reduce their utility usage and minimize the impact on their monthly bills.
 
We don't know which way it's going, which is why people are freaking out.
We don't know which way it's going, which is why people are freaking out.
 
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