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Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer Harris's journey to the Senate began with a resounding victory in the November 2016 election, where she captured over 60% of the vote, carrying all but four counties in California - becoming the second Black woman and the first South Asian American to hold the position. Her campaign, endorsed by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, promised to protect immigrants from the divisive policies

Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In a rapidly digitizing financial world, the United States is witnessing a significant decline in the usage of cash and checks, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA). The report, which compares payment methods across 20 countries, highlights a remarkable shift in consumer behavior towards digital payment alternatives. The data from the FRBA reveals that the proportion of checks used

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer In 1990, Deborah Holder, a former Flight Attendant from New York, found herself captivated by a television advertisement featuring McDonald's operator Robert Lee Dunham discussing the intricacies of owning and operating a McDonald's franchise.  Intrigued by the potential of this opportunity, Deborah wanted to learn more. Through persistent daily phone calls, she eventually connected with Dunham, who generously guided her through the rigorous application process. 

[caption id="attachment_7357" align="alignnone" width="900"] Coco Gauff (AP NEWS)[/caption] Cheryl Cooky, Purdue University Though the college career of Iowa's Caitlin Clark ended with a disappointing loss, the point guard's record-breaking season helped fuel widespread interest in this year's NCAA women's college basketball tournament. The women's Final Four garnered higher television ratings than the men's Final Four. Then the women's basketball championship game between South Carolina and Iowa didn't just draw in

  Greg Childress (NC Newsline) Durham officials are hoping for the best this legislative short session - knowing the worst is likely to come - regarding a bill to allow the Board of Education and the county to build workforce housing on public land for teachers, law enforcement officers and first responders. Durham lawmakers have filed bills year-after-year asking colleagues in the House and the Senate to support efforts to

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Despite advancements in banking accessibility and technology, a sizable portion of the population in the United States remains unbanked or underbanked. An unbanked individual refers to someone who doesn't have a checking or savings account at a bank or credit union. They primarily rely on alternative financial services like check cashing services, money orders, or payday loans for their financial transactions. On the other hand,

[caption id="attachment_7281" align="alignnone" width="970"] (Jackie Valley/The Christian Science Monitor via AP)[/caption] LAS VEGAS (AP) - They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter - and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles. They're child care centers based at workplaces. And in the fraught American child care

(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein and 40 other bipartisan attorneys general today called on Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to thoroughly review their data security practices after a rise in scammers taking over and locking users out of their accounts. From 2022 to 2023, the North Carolina Department of Justice saw a 330 percent increase in complaints related to these account takeovers. "Meta has encouraged its users to share

By Jheri Hardaway  (Staff Writer) Let's build about screen time and technology devices. Many of us are drowning in technology and it is not healthy. For all ages and walks of life, this is an important topic, and we should discuss the implications and ways out of our shared addiction. Spending too much time on the phone is detrimental to our mental health, thumb dexterity, and so much more. Like

By: Dominique Heath Guest Columnist Downtown Raleigh was transformed into an artistic wonderland this past weekend, as it played host to the much-loved Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival. The weekend was rich with creativity and bustling activity, enchanting visitors with an array of artistic expressions. The focal point of the festival was the acclaimed Art Market, where more than 175 juried artists and craftspeople exhibited their original masterpieces. These