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National, NC Gas Prices Fall
Gas prices throughout the United States have fallen in recent weeks, despite slight increases in barrel prices amid the ongoing war in Israel.
Job Growth Shows Strong Labor Market
The United States added 336,000 new jobs in September, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Scrapping Its LGBTQ-Related Travel Ban, California Pivots to ‘Hearts and Minds’
In September, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom officially repealed California’s 2016 ban on state-funded travel to states with laws targeting LGBTQ+ people.
Workers Pay the Price While Congress and Employers Debate Need for Heat Regulations
Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She and her husband spent July in the garlic fields, kneeling on the scorched earth as temperatures hovered above 105 degrees.
Not Religious, Not Voting? The ‘Nones’ are a Powerful Force in Politics – but not yet a Coalition
Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans – and they are making their voices heard.
How a Hip-Hop Mindset Can Help Teachers in a Time of Turmoil
While hip-hop has created a lot of good memories, good music and good times, the culture has gifted society much more than just entertainment.
The CDC Works to Overhaul Lab Operations After Covid Test Flop
In early February 2020, Kirsten St. George and her team at New York state’s public health lab received a test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to diagnose people infected with the new, rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Elon Musk Aims to Turn Twitter into an ‘Everything App’
Elon Musk’s recent rebranding of Twitter as X is a step toward the CEO’s goal of developing an “everything app.” Musk’s vision is for X to mark the spot for all your digital needs – to chat with your friends, order groceries, watch videos and manage your finances, all on one platform.
US Losing Fitch’s Top AAA Credit Rating may Portend Future Economic Weakness
The formerly pristine reputation of the U.S. government’s debt lost a little more luster after another prominent rating agency demoted Uncle Sam from its AAA perch.