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The Hidden Problem Crippling America YouTube video by The Invisible Hand

Worth a listen!

NC Gov. Josh Stein signs slew of bills, including overhaul of foster care system - NewsBreak As lawmakers were finishing business on Thursday, sending Gov. Josh Stein a final raft of bills before leaving Raleigh for a summer break, the governor sig

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Great job and thanks! 👏👏

New and damning school voucher data confirm worst fears - NewsBreak Ever since North Carolina legislators established the so-called “Opportunity Scholarships” school voucher program, sponsors and proponents have pitched it

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North Carolina House approves controversial gun bill, sends to Stein - NewsBreak It's possible the legislature doesn't have the numbers to override a gubernatorial veto after Republicans lost their supermajority in the House.

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Trump administration says he has the authority to cancel national monuments that protect landscapes - NewsBreak Trump National Monuments Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Lawyers for President Donald Trump 's administration say he has the autho

Wow! From @theindependent.bsky.social —

New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted following ICE protest U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced three charges Tuesday night.

From @politico.com — 🤬

Kennedy Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts

This is not a good sign! 🤬

‘Flying blind’: Florida weatherman tells viewers Trump cuts will harm forecasts John Morales told viewers he may be unable to warn viewers of hurricane dangers due to weather agency cuts

One weatherman in Florida warned his viewers this week about the impact of NWS cuts. Kudos to him for speaking out. #CourageInAction

DOJ: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has returned to US to face federal criminal charges Abrego Garcia will return to the United States after three months in an El Salvador prison.

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Heaven help us! From @reuters.com —

Hegseth orders US navy to strip Harvey Milk name from ship amid Pride month - NewsBreak Timing of announcement on ship named after prominent gay rights activist and veteran is intentional, reports say

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The Gem of a Town in North Carolina That Powers the World’s Tech

Interesting article in the @nytimes.com —

Interesting article in the @nytimes.com —

“A Man-Made Disaster” - Gov. Josh Stein On What Happens If FEMA Is Eliminated YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

@joshsteinnc.bsky.social was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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#Trump hates his new nickname TACO so out of respect we made this song! 🌮 🕺🎶 #Kimmel YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine (NPR) The federal government announced Wednesday that it is cancelling a contract to develop a vaccine to protect people against flu viruses that could cause pand...

From @npr.org — really?

Turning their backs on victims of Helene Republicans who promised support are silent as the Trump administration denies requests for funds.

From PoliticsNC —

2025: Scott Pelley - Commencement News Archive Good morning, everybody. What a beautiful day. What a beautiful North Carolina day for a graduation. Incredible. Thank you, President Wente, Provost Gillespie, members of the Board of Trustees and Kat...

Scott Pelley, author and CBS journalist, delivered the commencement address at Wake Forest University. I commend his remarks to you and encourage you to read his entire address!

NC lawmakers invite right-wing advocacy group to consult on UNC admissions - NewsBreak There are many things that state leaders should do these days to improve the UNC System. Providing adequate funds to hire and retain topflight faculty and

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GOP Congressman TOO EMBARRASSED to Read his OWN BILL 😳 YouTube video by MeidasTouch

What Republicans in Congress are working on:

Prescient Warnings About Helene Didn’t Reach People in Harm’s Way. Here Are 5 Lessons for the Next Hurricane. After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm c...

It appears that some ares in Western North Carolina were not served well by their county’s leadership. From @propublica.org —

Ashli Babbitt's family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump administration: Sources The Trump administration is set to pay out nearly $5 million brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt,.

From ABC News — 🤬

It turned out to be a beautiful day in the mountains!

My rhododendrons are still blooming and put on a wonderful show for a friend from my childhood, Sara Phillips English, and her husband, Bill. They were visiting from California , and it was great to see them and catch up!

Family's goodbye to beloved dog becomes a lesson in letting go YouTube video by CBS Evening News

From “On the Road with Steve Hartman” and @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy 🩵

Federal appeals court deals major blow to Voting Rights Act - NewsBreak A federal appeals court on Wednesday shut down the ability of private individuals to bring Voting Rights Act lawsuits challenging election policies that th

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