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The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
The U.S. Digital Service hired from the porn industry and a gender studies department, building a legion of queer activists. Now it's DOGE.
 
Trump will likely speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping later on Tuesday.
 
President Trump order aims to unwind last-minute union agreements signed by Biden
 
One journalist reacted by saying, "This is clever marketing."
 
Economic Development Handicapped By Zoning
 
“TikTok has immense potential, not just as a tool for creators but as a driver of meaningful economic and social impact."
“TikTok has immense potential, not just as a tool for creators but as a driver of meaningful economic and social impact."
 
Walgreens could "enter the dangerous spiral of being an ever-shrinking business.”
Walgreens could "enter the dangerous spiral of being an ever-shrinking business.”
 
An Axios reporter rushed to the defense of Vice President Kamala Harris’ heavily criticized proposal to control grocery prices on Tuesday, but her article was hit by a community note on X that provided some important context.
An Axios reporter rushed to the defense of Vice President Kamala Harris’ heavily criticized proposal to control grocery prices on Tuesday, but her article was hit by a community note on X that provided some important context.
 
Government figures for job growth over the past year have been significantly revised after being overestimated by more than 800,000 jobs.
Government figures for job growth over the past year have been significantly revised after being overestimated by more than 800,000 jobs.
 
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google has a monopoly over general search engine services, siding with the Justice Department and more than two dozen states that sued the tech company, alleging antitrust violations.
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google has a monopoly over general search engine services, siding with the Justice Department and more than two dozen states that sued the tech company, alleging antitrust violations.
 
Former President Donald Trump is considering having Tesla CEO Elon Musk serve in an advisory role if Trump reclaims the White House, according to a new report.
Former President Donald Trump is considering having Tesla CEO Elon Musk serve in an advisory role if Trump reclaims the White House, according to a new report.
 
Ford Motor Company revealed this week that it lost more than a hundred thousand dollars for every electric vehicle that it sold during the first quarter.
Ford Motor Company revealed this week that it lost more than a hundred thousand dollars for every electric vehicle that it sold during the first quarter.
 
A former Boeing employee who raised safety concerns related to the company’s aircraft production was found dead this week.
A former Boeing employee who raised safety concerns related to the company’s aircraft production was found dead this week.
 
A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had mostly “A” ratings when it comes to patient safety, up from sixth place this past spring.
A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had mostly “A” ratings when it comes to patient safety, up from sixth place this past spring.
 
A unanimous three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, and against the Department of Environmental Quality, in a dispute over animal-waste permits.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the state Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, and against the Department of Environmental Quality, in a dispute over animal-waste permits.
 
Trying to turn our oceans into sprawling, on-again/off-again electric stations is becoming even more prohibitively expensive.
Trying to turn our oceans into sprawling, on-again/off-again electric stations is becoming even more prohibitively expensive.
 
Gateway to the World: North Carolina's ports see record traffic
 
Mercedes-Benz is scrapping its plans to only sell electric vehicles after 2030 as consumer demand for EVs remains lower than what automakers projected.
Mercedes-Benz is scrapping its plans to only sell electric vehicles after 2030 as consumer demand for EVs remains lower than what automakers projected.
 
A subsidiary of one of the largest health insurance agencies in the U.S. was hit by a cyberattack earlier this week from what it believes is a foreign “nation-state” actor, crippling many pharmacies’ ability to process prescriptions across the country.
A subsidiary of one of the largest health insurance agencies in the U.S. was hit by a cyberattack earlier this week from what it believes is a foreign “nation-state” actor, crippling many pharmacies’ ability to process prescriptions across the country.
 
The John Locke Foundation is supporting a New Bern eye surgeon's legal fight against North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions on healthcare providers.
The John Locke Foundation is supporting a New Bern eye surgeon's legal fight against North Carolina's certificate-of-need restrictions on healthcare providers.
 
The cellular outage that crippled service for AT&T customers all over the U.S. on Thursday was likely the result of a software update gone wrong, the company said.
The cellular outage that crippled service for AT&T customers all over the U.S. on Thursday was likely the result of a software update gone wrong, the company said.
 
North Carolina has climbed to rank 9th in the nation for its tax climate, according to the latest study conducted by the nonprofit Tax Foundation.
North Carolina has climbed to rank 9th in the nation for its tax climate, according to the latest study conducted by the nonprofit Tax Foundation.
 
The Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C. based nonpartisan tax policy research organization, has released its 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
The Tax Foundation, a Washington D.C. based nonpartisan tax policy research organization, has released its 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
 
Toyota, Kempower, and Epsilon Advanced Materials – all companies in clean energy industries – top the year’s $12.9 billion project list
Toyota, Kempower, and Epsilon Advanced Materials – all companies in clean energy industries – top the year’s $12.9 billion project list
 
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM), India’s leading battery materials company has announced a $650 million investment in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
 
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
I recently wrote about “How the Budget Stops California from Setting North Carolina’s Transportation Policy.”
 
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking Superior Court judges to reject Gov. Roy Cooper's request for an injunction against new laws dealing with appointments to government boards.
 
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is taking backlash for his recent comments about the brand’s adoption of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies — which he said led to the use of “unhealthy,” “sickly,” and “not inspirational” models to promote the brand.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is taking backlash for his recent comments about the brand’s adoption of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies — which he said led to the use of “unhealthy,” “sickly,” and “not inspirational” models to promote the brand.
 
FedEx Founder and Executive Chairman Fred Smith warned during an interview that the BRIC nations — which primarily consist of Brazil, Russia, India, and China — have set out to dethrone the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency
FedEx Founder and Executive Chairman Fred Smith warned during an interview that the BRIC nations — which primarily consist of Brazil, Russia, India, and China — have set out to dethrone the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency
 
The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
 
Tesla unveiled intentions to build two more factories and hire thousands of people in the state of Nevada.
Tesla unveiled intentions to build two more factories and hire thousands of people in the state of Nevada.
 
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he had officially moved SpaceX’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas — where his electric vehicle company Tesla is headquartered.
Elon Musk announced Wednesday that he had officially moved SpaceX’s incorporation from Delaware to Texas — where his electric vehicle company Tesla is headquartered.
 
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
“Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) accused Walgreens of racism after the company closed a pharmacy in her district.
 
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