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November 21, 2024

‘All good here’ among final texts from doomed Titan submersible, hearing reveals

September 21, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

OceanGate Expeditions’ Titan submersible imploded in 2023, killing all on board. A hearing is underway on the causes of the implosion. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP) Among the last words heard from the crew of an […]

Starbucks struggles to define itself, turns to celebrity CEO

September 15, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Brian Niccol was named Starbucks’s chairman and chief executive officer on Aug. 13. (Mark Lennihan / AP Photo) To Howard Schultz, the chaos he observed at a Starbucks in Chicago one recent morning summed up […]

Apple embraces AI craze with newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup

September 14, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced new products at Apple headquarters on Monday. (Juliana Yamada / AP Photo) CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple launched a new iPhone lineup Monday that is part of the artificial intelligence craze. […]

X blockade makes Brazilians feel disconnected; divides politicians, citizens

September 8, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Caption-NSJ_A10.BizC.B.Alexandre de Moraes.jpg: Brazilian Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked X last week. (Eraldo Peres / AP Photo) SAO PAULO — The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians […]

California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts, shoplifting

August 25, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

California Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to sign bills to combat retail crime at Home Depot in San Jose, California, last Friday. (Ray Chavez / Bay Area News Group via AP) SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California Gov. Gavin […]

X to suspend Brazil operations, alleging ‘censorship orders’ from Supreme Court justice

August 25, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Elon Musk’s company, X, has clashed with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation. (Jordan Strauss / AP Photo) MEXICO CITY — Social media platform X said it […]

Google, Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in classroom

August 18, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Selena Gomez participates in the “Mindfulness Over Perfection: Getting Real On Mental Health” session in Austin. Google.org, the technology giant’s philanthropic arm, is donating $1.25 million to Gomez’s Rare Impact Fund as part of its […]

Buffett slashes Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple stake in second quarter

August 11, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

A Berkshire Hathaway shareholder does yoga in the See’s Candies booth before the annual shareholders meeting on May 4. Berkshire Hathaway reported earnings on Saturday. (Rebecca S. Gratz / AP Photo) OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire […]

Amid challenges, major drugstores consider new designs, sizes

August 11, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Faced with closings and business challenges, Walgreens and other major drug stores are experimenting with new looks and sizes. (Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo) Customers may see Walgreens stores one-fourth the size of a […]

US files plea deal in Boeing fraud, crash case

August 3, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

The Justice Department said July 7 that Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners. (Elaine Thompson / AP Photo) The Justice Department […]

THOMPSON: Congress must make small business tax deductions permanent

November 17, 2024 Comments Off on THOMPSON: Congress must make small business tax deductions permanent
Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote

November 9, 2024 Comments Off on Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote
KELLOGG & HOELSCHER: Dual status disaster

October 26, 2024 Comments Off on KELLOGG & HOELSCHER: Dual status disaster

Potable water restored at UNC Asheville
RALEIGH — Hurricane Helene’s impact on western North Carolina’s infrastructure included widespread electricity outages, and it also shut down water processing and treatment facilities. Boil water notices were in place following the storm, and institutions [...] The post Potable water restored at UNC Asheville first appeared on The North State Journal.
HILL: Can Elon Musk really cut $2T out of the federal budget?
Elon Musk says he can cut $2 trillion out of the federal budget. We know he can catch returning booster rockets with iron arms at his SpaceX flight facility in Boca Chica, Texas, so maybe [...] The post HILL: Can Elon Musk really cut $2T out of the federal budget? first appeared on The North […]
Cooper grants 2 pardons, 6 commutations
RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted what have been lengthy sentences served by six criminal offenders in state prisons — five of whom were convicted of murder — and granted pardons to [...] The post Cooper grants 2 pardons, 6 commutations first appeared on The North State Journal.
Senate Republicans announce key leadership positions
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly Senate has reelected Sen. Phil Berger (R-Eden) to continue to lead that chamber. “I’m thankful my colleagues have chosen me to lead the Senate for this upcoming biennium and look forward [...] The post Senate Republicans announce key leadership positions first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: Sunshine thieves
There was a certain kindergarten teacher who had one of her pupils mark on the blackboard each day to represent the weather. She had colored crayons, and different colors represented the different kinds of weather: [...] The post The Word: Sunshine thieves first appeared on The North State Journal.
Here are the North Carolina races headed to recounts
RALEIGH — Multiple General Assembly races have come in with under a 1% margin separating candidates and are headed to a recount, as is the state Supreme Court race. “Recounts are a regular part of [...] The post Here are the North Carolina races headed to recounts first appeared on The North State Journal.