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‘Heartbreaking’ landslides reshape Cruso, NC, landscape, leaving destruction and doubt
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North Carolina communities still struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene feel the loss of laid-off CDC disaster team
cnn.com/2025/04/22/health/cdc-casper-north-carolina/
Trump denies extra FEMA funding to people who voted for him in North Carolina | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/04/17/trump-denies-north-carolina-fema-aid-helene/83104965007/
Awful Announcing May 12
Image from the original article. Source: Pablo Torre: ‘An absolutely real chance’ Bill Belichick never coaches a game at North Carolina
awfulannouncing.com/college-football/pablo-torre-real-chance-bill-belichick-never-coaches-north-carolina.html
Key FactsBelichick May Leave UNC Before Season Opener
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- Pablo Torre expresses skepticism about Bill Belichick coaching a game for North Carolina.
- He notes that Belichick's contract buyout drops from $10 million to $1 million on June 1, making a separation more feasible.
- Torre highlights the internal conflicts and public scrutiny surrounding Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson.
- The situation regarding Belichick and Hudson is generating significant discussion and will be addressed in an upcoming television appearance.
I think there’s an absolutely real chance that he doesn’t.— Pablo Torre on the possibility that Bill Belichick might not start as head coach at North Carolina.
Image from the original article. Source: What’s in a name? House approves Gulf of America label. How NC lawmakers voted: North Carolina’s representatives in Congress split along party lines on whether ...
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Key FactsMexico Files Lawsuit Against Google Over Name Change
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Mexico is suing Google for referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit without providing specific details.
- Google defends the name change as part of its longstanding mapping policy.
- An executive order from Trump mandates the name change, which is only applicable within the U.S.
"Mexico is suing tech giant Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit in her daily press briefing.
Image from the original article. Source: Mild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast | CNN: A mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake about 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee ...
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Key FactsTennessee Reports 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Atlanta
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee, felt in Atlanta and parts of North Carolina.
- The quake occurred shortly after 9 a.m. EDT, approximately 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Knoxville.
- More than 23,000 public reports were received by USGS within the first hour after the earthquake.
- The region experiences seismic activity, with a 5% chance of aftershocks of magnitude 4 or greater in the upcoming week.
"Earthquakes in the East are felt over a much larger distance and by more people."— Ayesha Davis, USGS spokeswoman, explains the impact of earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.
MAGA Congressman Accused of Whacking Voter With Clipboard: The conference in Asheville was supposed to be focused on Hurricane Helene relief ...
thedailybeast.com/maga-congressman-accused-of-whacking-voter-with-clipboard/
Linkin.bio May 09
Image from the original article. Source: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s drama-filled UNC experience, explained: This has more angst than an episode of ‘White Lotus’
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Key FactsBelichick and Hudson: UNC Entangled in Drama
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
- Bill Belichick's hiring at the University of North Carolina has sparked significant controversy, particularly concerning his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson's involvement.
- Reports suggest that Hudson plays a larger role in football operations than initially expected, leading to tensions within the institution.
- UNC recently stated that Hudson is not banned from football facilities, but her role outside of Belichick's responsibilities remains ambiguous.
- The situation may lead to Belichick potentially exiting his contract, as he has an option to leave the program after June 1.
There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation — everything he has built and worked for over decades.— A Belichick family source expressed concern regarding Jordon Hudson.
Thom Tillis’ opposition ends Ed Martin’s nomination. Trump to pick new nominee: Sen. Thom Tillis’ opposition to a nominee led President Donald Trump to announce ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race
nytimes.com/2025/05/05/us/north-carolina-supreme-court-federal-ruling.html
Key FactsFederal Judge Confirms Democrat's Win in N.C. Election
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- A federal judge ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections to certify the results of a disputed State Supreme Court race.
- This ruling represents a significant legal victory for Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs, who won by 734 votes.
- Republican challenger Judge Jefferson Griffin has sought to overturn the results by questioning the eligibility of thousands of voters.
- The judge granted Griffin seven days to appeal the decision, indicating that the case may not be resolved.
You establish the rules before the game. You don’t change them after the game is done.— Judge Richard E. Myers II in his ruling regarding the election disputes in North Carolina.
Charlotte Mayor Lyles announces efforts to improve City Council after ‘tough week’
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Lottery player spends $1 and wins $120,000 jackpot in North Carolina: An Alabama resident hit the $120,000 Cash 5 jackpot in North Carolina, officials say ...
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Huge jackpot winner comes forward with NC lottery ticket that only cost 50 cents: Mystery winner comes forward after 50 cent digital lottery ticket hits jackpot ...
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Paid articlePaywall Oldest Dairy Queen in NC sold for $1.1M. But after 78 years, the scoops will go on
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North Carolina Supreme Court 2024 race finally over: Republican concedes to Democrat - UPI.com
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‘It’s not going to stop us.’ Charlotte, Rock Hill arts groups confront NEA fund loss
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‘We’re still living with the aftermath’: Floridians brace for fresh hurricane season
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/08/florida-hurricane-season
Key Republican says he won’t back former St. Louisan Ed Martin for top DC prosecutor
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Image from the original article. Source: Republican concedes long-unsettled NC court election to Democratic incumbent: The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last ...
apnews.com/article/north-carolina-supreme-court-election-appeal-b227a456e5ca04bc42bf6075af46028c
Key FactsNorth Carolina Election Settled: Republican Concedes to Democrat
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court election to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs.
- A federal judge ruled that disputed ballots must be included in the final tally, confirming Riggs' victory by 734 votes.
- Griffin stated that his legal efforts aimed to uphold the law and ensure every legitimate vote was counted.
- Riggs expressed relief over the decision, highlighting the significance of voter voices in a democracy.
"I wish my opponent the best and will continue to pray for her and all the members of our court system here in North Carolina. I look forward to continuing to serve the people of North Carolina."— Jefferson Griffin, the Republican challenger who conceded the election to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs.
UNC denies it has banned Bill Belichick’s girlfriend from its football facility: The University of North Carolina on Friday denied that football head coach Bill ...
cnn.com/2025/05/09/sport/unc-bill-belichick-facility-spt
5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories: One "spunky and fun" dog needed a new owner.
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Joann fabrics stores in 22 states could soon be taken over by Burlington Coat Factory. See the full list
fastcompany.com/91328358/joann-fabrics-stores-closing-burlington-coat-factory-takes-over-list-locations-states
As a recession looms, GOP lawmakers need to prepare NC. They’re not. | Opinion: North Carolina legislative leaders are not among those preparing for the worst ...
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Don’t be fooled by Jefferson Griffin’s civil concession. He tried to steal an election | Opinion
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Jefferson Griffin Concedes Defeat in N.C. Supreme Court Race: Three counts showed that the incumbent, a Democrat, won the State Supreme Court election last fall ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/07/us/politics/north-carolina-supreme-court-gop-concession.html
GOP candidate concedes long-unsettled NC court election to Democratic incumbent: A federal judge ruled that potentially thousands of disputed ballots challenged ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/gop-candidate-concedes-long-unsettled-nc-court-election-to-democratic-incumbent
Trump Appointee Blocks GOP Efforts To Overturn NC Supreme Court Election: "I'm proud to continue upholding the Constitution and the rule of law as North ...
newsweek.com/trump-appointee-blocks-gop-efforts-overturn-nc-supreme-court-election-2068373
‘Bias’? ‘Belong’? Writers protest the Trump administration’s growing list of purged words
miamiherald.com/opinion/article305916291.html
Riggs won NC’s Supreme Court battle, but elections will face long-term consequences
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article306009941.html
April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels – study
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/08/storms-mississippi-valley-climate-change-study
Two former friends found guilty of cutting down world-famous Sycamore Gap tree: Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers drove through a storm for 30 miles in the ...
news.stv.tv/world/two-former-friends-found-guilty-of-cutting-down-world-famous-sycamore-gap-tree
UNC says Bill Belichick's girlfriend still welcome at school - ESPN: North Carolina issued a statement saying Bill Belichick's girlfriend is still welcome at ...
espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45068251/unc-says-bill-belichick-girlfriend-welcome-school
Missing Teen Girl Found Alive After Nearly 3 Weeks—Over 600 Miles From Home: Law enforcement found a 17-year-old missing Michigan girl in North Carolina on ...
newsweek.com/missing-teen-girl-alive-nearly-3-weeks-over-600-miles-home-2070580
After Months of Trying to Steal NC Supreme Court Seat, GOP Candidate Finally Concedes
commondreams.org/news/jefferson-griffin-nc-concede
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles, moved family to North Carolina for calmer life
foxnews.com/entertainment/twisted-sister-singer-dee-snider-ditched-los-angeles-moved-family-north-carolina-calmer-life
Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot
npr.org/2025/05/10/nx-s1-5377402/republicans-democrats-transgender-sports-legislatures
NC residents saw a power outage. The reported cause? A black snake.: North Carolina's Durham area faced a power outage that lasted several hours around 11 p.m ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/08/power-outage-north-carolina-black-snake/83511184007/
Months after Helene, it’s still hard to drive these North Carolina roads: North Carolina is strewn with private roads and bridges. More than 7 ...
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Carolina Hurricanes, Frederik Andersen shut out Washington Capitals in NHL playoffs Game 3
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/05/10/carolina-hurricanes-washington-capitals-game-3/83557512007/
America Needs More Judges Like Judge Myers: He did the right thing in North Carolina’s Supreme Court fight, and he deserves praise.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/north-carolina-supreme-court/682731/
Trump May Have Already Redrawn the Senate Map: The 2026 races in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and New Hampshire all look dicier for Republicans now—and they ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Federal judge rules North Carolina must certify state Supreme Court victory: A federal judge ordered the North Carolina Board of Elections on Monday to certify ...
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Key FactsFederal Judge Upholds Democrat's Victory in N.C.
May 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wapo.st
- A federal judge ordered North Carolina officials to certify the November election results, confirming Democrat Allison Riggs' narrow victory.
- Riggs won by 734 votes, while her opponent Jefferson Griffin challenged over 60,000 votes based on identification issues.
- Judge Richard E. Myers II ruled that retroactive changes to election procedures violated voters' constitutional rights.
- Democrats hailed the ruling as a reinforcement of electoral integrity and the rule of law.
"Today, we won."— Riggs said in a statement following the ruling that she is proud to continue upholding the Constitution and the rule of law as North Carolina’s Supreme Court Justice.
22-year-old college student fatally shot by 'career criminal' in credit card burglary: cops
foxnews.com/us/nc-college-student-shot-dead-career-criminal-random-sc-home-invasion-police
Newsday May 07
Breeze Airways to add direct flight from MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C.: Breeze Airways introduces direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to ...
newsday.com/long-island/towns/breeze-airways-adds-macarthur-flight-hy3nww5n
Missing North Carolina teens found with men in Florida 500 miles away, cops say: A 14-year-old and 15-year-old girl from Clayton, NC, left their parents a note ...
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Cicada map 2025: New sightings of Brood XIV class seen in multiple states after 17 years
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/10/cicada-map-2025-brood-xiv/83541552007/
3-year-old dies after gun ‘accidentally’ goes off in parked car, NC police say: A 3-year-old died after being struck by a firearm that accidentally discharged ...
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Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Not Banned From UNC Football Facilities, School Says
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/05/09/unc-says-bill-belichicks-girlfriend-welcome-at-school-football-facilities-denying-report/
Blind dog roaming in traffic ‘didn’t stand a chance.’ Now rescued, he needs home: NC animal shelter said blind dog dodging traffic ‘didn’t stand a chance.’ Sweet ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article305978286.html
NC House OKs expanding Republican auditor’s powers to hire, fire and investigate: Republican lawmakers have repeatedly sought to empower the auditor’s office ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article305840406.html
Hurricanes outlast Capitals in OT, nab home ice advantage after Game 1 win: Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals in NHL playoffs Round 2 Game 1 overtime ...
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Sen. Ted Budd: How we can get more Americans the work skills they need | Opinion: If companies are placing more value on practical skills and adaptability ...
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article305895821.html
NC Senate votes to let private-school teachers carry guns. How it would work.: North Carolina Senate passes bill allowing private schools to give permission for ...
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Federal judge says results of North Carolina court race with Democrat ahead must be certified
cnbc.com/2025/05/06/federal-judge-says-results-of-north-carolina-court-race-with-democrat-ahead-must-be-certified.html
UNC Says Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend, 24, Welcome at Football Practice: The university rejected suggestions that Jordon Hudson had been banned because of her ...
thedailybeast.com/unc-forced-to-deny-rumors-bill-belichicks-gf-is-banned-from-its-facilities/
NC bill to allow non-prescription use of ivermectin reignites COVID controversy: During the COVID-19 pandemic, ivermectin was promoted by some as an alternative ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article305844021.html
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will no longer track the ...
apnews.com/article/climate-weather-service-disaster-flood-wildfire-cost-53b9d8f5dc8563e2e70804d9c67b9404
Gulf Coast to Virginia could be swamped with buckets of rain this week: Flood advisories were in effect as a dozen states were at risk of severe storms ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/12/storm-system-florida-carolinas-heavy-rain-flood-warning/83576865007/
Woman buys her first $30 NC lottery ticket and wins the game’s top prize: Frugal lottery player decides to buy $30 scratch-off ticket for the first time and she ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article305715381.html
$1 million lottery win is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime dream’ for North Carolina man: Whiteville, North Carolina, man followed instinct, gut, intuition ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article305891011.html
Image from the original article. Source: How Trump’s funding cuts to NPR and PBS threaten North Carolina stations: President Donald Trump’s late night executive order cuts federal funding to NPR and PBS ...
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Key FactsTrump's Attack on NPR and PBS Threatens Truth
May 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: azcentral.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: azcentral.com
- Donald Trump's executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS is viewed as alarming.
- The justification for this move is based on alleged bias, interpreted as a politically motivated act of retribution.
- Leaders of NPR and PBS have vowed to fight this order, highlighting the importance of their services.
- This represents another attempt to control the media, potentially endangering truthful reporting.
"We will vigorously defend our right to provide essential news, information and life-saving services to the American public. We will challenge this Executive Order using all means available."— NPR in a statement regarding their defense against Trump's executive order.
Russian man given US asylum caught with stolen $2.5 million yacht, FL cops say: Dramatic boat chase on Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway ends with discovery of ...
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Linden stork does not survive the storm: The Kaufland stork | fell from the Kaufland market roof in Linden, including its nest, and did not survive the stormy ...
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Read the federal judge’s ruling that might end the NC Supreme Court election: See the court opinion from federal Judge Richard Myers, who ruled in favor of ...
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The 2024 election is finally over: After months of legal wrangling, Republican Jefferson Griffin has conceded to Democrat Allison Riggs in the North Carolina ...
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GOP Challenger for North Carolina Supreme Court Backs Down After Attempt to Overturn His Loss Fails
democracynow.org/2025/5/8/headlines/gop_challenger_for_north_carolina_supreme_court_backs_down_after_attempt_to_overturn_his_loss_fails
Trump cuts will lead to more deaths in disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/05/trump-cuts-disaster-preparedness
Kashmir Youth Picked Up By Army After Pahalgam Found Dead; NC, PDP Allege Foul Play - The Wire
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Atmospheric river reaches Mid-Atlantic, bringing dangerous downpours: A dangerous storm stretching 1,000 miles along the Eastern Seaboard will bring torrential ...
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How to insure your own home.: The Ahr Valley disaster isn't the only thing that has shown that suitable insurance can be crucial for homeowners ...
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Watch: Sudden hailstorm turns Paris streets chaotic, videos go viral: Social media platforms were soon flooded with dramatic videos showing torrents of water ...
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Copperheads in NC can vary in color. See what they can look like: Not all venomous copperhead snakes look the same, even in North Carolina. Here’s what ...
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Three dead and 14 missing after two boats capsize during sudden storm in China: Two boats carrying roughly 70 people capsized in the Wu river in China's ...
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Intensifying storm drenching a swath from Florida to Virginia: A storm stretching 1,000 miles along the Eastern Seaboard will bring the western Carolinas some of ...
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Would federal aid reach Alabama if disaster strikes during 2025 hurricane season?
al.com/news/2025/05/would-federal-aid-reach-alabama-if-disaster-strikes-during-2025-hurricane-season.html
Bill Belichick Seeking Outside Help As Fallout From CBS Interview Fiasco Continues
si.com/college-football/bill-belichick-seeking-outside-help-as-fallout-from-cbs-interview-fiasco-continues
upnorthlive.com May 07
Michigan House approves $100M relief for Northern Michigan after devastating ice storm
upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-lawmakers-advance-75m-aid-package-for-ice-storm-relief-energy-security-gaylord-fema-power
Will hurricane season start early this year? Recent trends suggest yes: Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 ...
cnn.com/2025/05/07/weather/hurricane-season-early-start
upnorthlive.com May 07
Rep. Cavitt's snow day forgiveness plan passes Michigan House unanimously: LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — State Representative Cam Cavitt's proposal to forgive ...
upnorthlive.com/news/local/rep-cavitts-snow-day-forgiveness-plan-passes-michigan-house-unanimously
Tomatoes shipped to 3 states recalled for possible salmonella contamination: See where
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/05/03/tomato-recall-salmonella-possible-contamination/83428587007/
CBS News May 08
Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds: Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group ...
cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-flooding-midwest-south-more-intense-report/
North Carolina football is now the flagship program of the Jordon Brand: Bill Belichick and his “personal and professional” relationship girlfriend with Jordon ...
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