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The Conversation - The U.S. Department of Education cut its workforce by nearly 50% on March 11, 2025, when it laid off about 1,315 employees. The move follows several recent directives targeting the Cabinet-level agency. Within the department, the Office for Civil Rights - which already experienced layoffs in February - was especially hard hit by cuts. The details remain unclear, but reports suggest that staffs at six of the 12 regional OCR offices were laid off. Because

By: Alex Green | The Conversation As promised, the second Trump administration has quickly rolled out a slew of policies and executive orders that the president says are all aimed at "Making America Great Again." This takes on different forms, including Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency quickly laying off thousands of workers at various federal agencies, and President Donald Trump pausing all funding for Ukraine. Trump says that, among others, there

NC STATE - Kevin Howell, UNC Health's Chief External Affairs Officer, has been selected to succeed Randy Woodson as North Carolina State University's next chancellor. Howell will now lead the largest university in North Carolina, with nearly 39,000 students and a $2 billion budget. He's no stranger to higher education. Howell has served previously as an NC State University's vice chancellor for external affairs, where he led efforts to support

By: Jordan Meadows  Staff Writer In the early 19th century, a significant political conflict emerged over forming new U.S. states from the territory the United States had acquired from France in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The controversy revolved around whether these new states would be "free" states, where slavery would be outlawed as in the Northern states, or "slave" states, where slavery would remain legal as in the Southern states.

By: Jordan Meadows | Staff Writer On Thursday, the City of Raleigh Museum played host to an inspiring and educational event led by Wanda Cox-Bailey, a retired librarian and president of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Triangle Chapter. Cox-Bailey, who has dedicated her life to preserving the memories and oral histories of the Southeast community in Raleigh, gave attendees an intimate look at the history of African American literature,

Wake County Public Libraries invites readers of all ages to put their creativity to the test in a special bookmark-designing contest as part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. The contest runs throughout March, and winning designs will be printed and distributed at all 23 Wake County libraries this summer. This year's theme, "Color Our World," encourages participants to create original bookmarks that celebrate the joy of reading and the

On February 28, 2025, former Councilman Brad Thompson and his wife, Dorothy Thompson, proudly presented the inaugural Southeast Raleigh Awards. The event recognized outstanding individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the Southeast Raleigh community. Six prestigious awards, named after local pioneers, were presented: The Charles W. Ward Leadership Award The Elizabeth B. Cofield Leadership Award The Fred J. Carnage Political Leadership Award The Jessie Copeland Advocacy Leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) - Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack - which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer. Studies have even found

By Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer On Sunday, February 23rd, at the Friday Conference Center at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Sonny Kelly delivered a tour-de-force performance of "The Talk," a one-man show that transcends mere storytelling and becomes a visceral experience. Set against the stark backdrop of the tragic deaths of Trayvon Martin and Freddie Gray, Kelly's work delves into the deeply personal and universally resonant "talk" between an

By Dr Amir Khan Aljazeera The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is upon us and people across the world are fasting as well as spending much of their time contemplating and praying. During Ramadan, adult Muslims who observe the fast are not to eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Of course, the length of time a person fasts for varies depending on where in the world they live as