Mary Zahran

February 23, 2025

ZAHRAN: Oh, how I long for the good old days of Watergate

September 22, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

FILE – President Nixon sits in his White House office on Aug. 16, 1973, as he poses for photographer after delivering a nationwide television address dealing with Watergate. Nixon repeated that he had no prior […]

ZAHRAN: The careless world of Joe Biden

January 30, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

President Joe Biden speaks during a reception to celebrate the Lunar New Year in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) “Careless: Taking insufficient care; negligent. […]

MOORE: America’s 21st-century Sputnik moment has arrived

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ESTRICH: Eyes on the prize

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HUDSON: America’s golden age has arrived

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Ionna opens flagship “Rechargery” in Apex
APEX — As the auto industry evolves in step with a climate-conscious world, more drivers are plugging in instead of gassing up. On Feb. 4, Ionna, the nationwide EV charging network backed by the world’s top [...] The post Ionna opens flagship “Rechargery” in Apex first appeared on The North State Journal.
HARSANYI: It’s time to end the EV racket
Because of their modern designs, we might be led to believe that electric cars are technological marvels. But really, most of the purported conveniences and innovations of new EVs are already available in most standard [...] The post HARSANYI: It’s time to end the EV racket first appeared on The North State Journal.
Book Review: Kelsey McKinney wants gossip reconsidered in ‘You Didn’t Hear This from Me’
Kelsey McKinney bookends her new collection of essays on gossip with a word from Emily Dickinson: “Tell all the truth but tell it slant.” As the co-creator of the runaway hit podcast “Normal Gossip,” McKinney [...] The post Book Review: Kelsey McKinney wants gossip reconsidered in ‘You Didn’t Hear This from Me’ first appeared on […]
NC State keeps ACC Tournament hopes alive with big win over Wake
The NC State Wolfpack had one of their best offensive games of the season as they defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85-73 Saturday afternoon at Lenovo Center. Freshman guard Paul McNeil led the way [...] The post NC State keeps ACC Tournament hopes alive with big win over Wake first appeared on The North […]
DILLINGHAM: Black students thrive in public charter schools
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the incredible legacy of black resilience, ingenuity and progress. From the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement to the modern-day triumphs of black scholars, activists, and [...] The post DILLINGHAM: Black students thrive in public charter schools first appeared on The North State Journal.
Is US breakfast boom contributing to high egg prices?
It’s a chicken-and-egg problem: Restaurants are struggling with record-high U.S. egg prices, but their omelets, scrambles and huevos rancheros may be part of the problem. Breakfast is booming at U.S. eateries. First Watch, a restaurant [...] The post Is US breakfast boom contributing to high egg prices? first appeared on The North State Journal.