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Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
www.cnbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina.
www.wral.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
As power bills climb, NC expands rebate program
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein announced the statewide expansion of Energy Saver NC as rising electricity demand and grid upgrades drive higher power bills across North Carolina
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In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
House GOP passes sweeping anti-voting bill that could disenfranchise millions, sends measure to Senate
The GOP’s push for the measure was driven by blatantly false claims.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
In a 218-213 vote, the House passed a new, more aggressive version of the SAVE Act.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
The measure’s documentary proof of citizenship requirements to vote would particularly burden the roughly 69 million married women who took their husband’s name — a group that leans to the right.
Stupidity in the Oval Office...
NEW: In a drastic reversal, Trump has gone from embracing “the opportunity to build even more bridges” with Canada in 2017 to threatening to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe bridge until Canada “treats the U.S. with … Fairness and Respect.”
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Trump Threatens to Block Michigan-Canada Bridge He Once Championed
The president’s targeting of the bridge shows just how drastically U.S.-Canada relations have fallen between his two terms.
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Stupidity in the Oval Office...
The whole state is in a drought, a small area near Charlotte is listed as 'extreme drought.' Rain this weekend will be welcome. #ncwx droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The whole state is in a drought, a small area near Charlotte is listed as 'extreme drought.' Rain this weekend will be welcome. #ncwx droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/S...
Sunny in downtown Morganton. Temp: 44 degrees @ncwx
February 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Sunny in downtown Morganton. Temp: 44 degrees @ncwx
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You can count on Trump to help out his rich friends.
February 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
You can count on Trump to help out his rich friends.
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In light of this week's EPA news, I highly recommend this book.
In the year 2099 climate refugees must brave powerful drones to cross the border into Canada.The story engages while it describes the full range of our possible climate futures. #SciFi #Kindle #books 'The Hurricane Code'.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J1SK814/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J1SK814/
February 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
In light of this week's EPA news, I highly recommend this book.
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Climate Update: Three national leaders who Deny a Warming World #climate
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February 13, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Climate Update: Three national leaders who Deny a Warming World #climate
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
North Carolina 2026 Voter Guide
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February 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
North Carolina 2026 Voter Guide
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Watch him vote for the SAVE Act and disenfranchise millions of women.
Fetterman: "I met with Secretary Noem. I've always treated her with respect. I refuse and never will engage in the kinds of sexist terms like 'ICE Barbie' that the left media will use."
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Watch him vote for the SAVE Act and disenfranchise millions of women.
Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining www.wral.com/news/local/c...
Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining
According to a presentation on the matter during the county's commissioners meeting on Wednesday, the ban will apply to all development approvals for data centers, data processing facilities, cryptocu...
www.wral.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining www.wral.com/news/local/c...
Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. #ncpol
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Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. • Asheville Watchdog
Three days before polls open for early voting ahead of the March 3 primary elections, the five Democratic candidates in North Carolina’s District 11 congressional race participated in a forum hosted b...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Democracy Watch: I moderated a Democratic District 11 congressional forum. Here’s what the candidates said. #ncpol
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Western Wake County has a new website for news. You can access it here: westernwakenc.com?
The Line | Cary, Apex, and Western Wake N.C. News
Local news, politics coverage, and in-depth reporting from Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Western Wake County, North Carolina.
westernwakenc.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Western Wake County has a new website for news. You can access it here: westernwakenc.com?
N.C. Judge Upholds the State’s Limits on 1,4-Dioxane Pollution in Utilities’ Wastewater #pollution #environment
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N.C. Judge Upholds the State’s Limits on 1,4-Dioxane Pollution in Utilities’ Wastewater - Inside Climate News
The chemical, used in solvents, degreasers and some consumer products, is a likely carcinogen that can harm the liver and kidneys.
insideclimatenews.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
N.C. Judge Upholds the State’s Limits on 1,4-Dioxane Pollution in Utilities’ Wastewater #pollution #environment
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Closing arguments to start in Raleigh mass shooter's sentencing this afternoon
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Live updates: Closing arguments to start in Raleigh mass shooter's sentencing after lunch break
The defense finished its arguments for parole on Thursday in the Austin Thompson sentencing hearing.
www.wral.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Closing arguments to start in Raleigh mass shooter's sentencing this afternoon
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As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes
N.C. created a hurricane recovery program to avoid delays and cost overruns that plagued past efforts. Similar problems to ReBuild NC are surfacing.
www.theassemblync.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
As Helene Survivors Await State Help, Some Victims of Earlier Hurricanes Are Still Out of Their Homes www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
Opinion: The NC Democratic Party needs discipline, not purity, and discipline is what they're getting #ncpol
www.politicsnc.com/p/clayton-as...?
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Clayton as the heavy
The party is instilling discipline, not purity tests. There's a difference.
www.politicsnc.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Opinion: The NC Democratic Party needs discipline, not purity, and discipline is what they're getting #ncpol
www.politicsnc.com/p/clayton-as...?
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CBS News Producer Quits in Fiery Note Lambasting Bari Weiss’ Break From ‘Journalistic Merit’
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CBS News Producer Quits in Fiery Note Lambasting Bari Weiss’ Break From ‘Journalistic Merit’
Producer Alicia Hastey departed CBS News Wednesday after four years with the network, blasting Bari Weiss' break from "journalistic merit" in a fiery note.
www.yahoo.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
CBS News Producer Quits in Fiery Note Lambasting Bari Weiss’ Break From ‘Journalistic Merit’
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Democrats need to get out of their own way:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Democrats Aren’t Built for This
They say they want to save democracy. First they’ll need to get out of their own way.
www.theatlantic.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Democrats need to get out of their own way:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The USS North Carolina at Wilmington under mostly sunny skies. Temp: 53 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nor...
February 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The USS North Carolina at Wilmington under mostly sunny skies. Temp: 53 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nor...