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NC Newsline-Postal workers rallied in Raleigh on Tuesday as part of a nationwide "Day of Action" to protest recent and upcoming changes that have caused delays in mail delivery times. Tonya Freeman, local president of the American Postal Workers Union, criticized Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's policies and plans to consolidate mail processing facilities. She warned that these changes would lead to slower mail deliveries, especially in rural areas where residents

By Megha Bahree Aljazeera The bigger-than-expected cut in interest rates by the United States Federal Reserve may have sent the stock market cheering, but its impact on the economy, and the upcoming presidential election, is mixed, experts say. The US Fed on Wednesday cut the benchmark federal funds rate by half a percentage point to the 4.75 percent to 5 percent range "in light of the progress on inflation and

By Serena Patel OMS IV In 2012, Novo Nordisk synthesized a compound called semaglutide in an effort to increase the half-life of its counterpart drug liraglutide. These glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists, originally formulated for patients with Type 2 diabetes, work by promoting the release of insulin to decrease glucose levels. Liraglutide is a daily injectable, while semaglutide is a weekly injectable. The diabetes community had been waiting for a drug like

By Phenix S Halley The Root When ex-cop Amber Guyger was sentenced to prison for the 2018 killing of Botham Jean, his sister, Allisa Charles-Findley, said 10 years was "a light sentence for murder." Now, only halfway into the sentence, her brother's killer is up for parole following years of unsuccessful attempts by Guyger to gain back her freedom. Jean's family wants his killer to serve out her full sentence,

NC Newsline WASHINGTON - With the clock ticking on former President Donald Trump's signature 2017 tax law, and high housing, food and child care costs darkening Americans' mood, tax cuts have become the star of the 2024 presidential contest between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump wants to overall extend his tax provisions beyond the 2025 expiration date and then some, promising to lower the corporate tax rate even

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As students and parents increasingly seek alternatives to traditional schooling, a shift towards innovative education models reshapes how children learn. Dissatisfaction with conventional classrooms-whether stemming from concerns over quality, safety, or personalized learning-has led many families to explore options like homeschooling, charter schools, private schools, and virtual schooling. According to recent estimates, the number of virtual and homeschooled students in the United States has surged

By Dr. Joy Martinez Special To The Carolinian Raleigh experienced our nation's now despised legacy of explicitly race-biased policies aimed at destroying Black neighborhoods. After World War II, federally backed home loans fueled homeownership wealth in America's sprawling suburbs, while Black neighborhoods were systematically 'redlined' out of approval for loans and mortgages that would have been used to buy and improve homes, to strengthen neighborhoods, and to build generational and community

BY  ASSOCIATED PRESS The full impact of Hurricane Helene won't be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in damage. If you want to help, experts say: Cash is king. Many groups providing aid will only accept cash donations because the needs are not fully known and

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer  After the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the notable rise in African American representation in the House of Representatives exposed the need for a formal organization for Black Americans in the legislature. Recognizing that a black caucus would enhance their visibility and political influence on issues affecting the African-American community, members sought to create a unified voice. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has its roots