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[caption id="attachment_10607" align="alignnone" width="2560"] An overhead shot of different fresh vegetables put together on a black background[/caption] (AP News) In Carlene Thomas' experience, two types of people ask her advice as a dietitian about the healthiest way to prepare vegetables. Those looking to improve their diet are curious about how different cooking methods affect nutritional content. Others wonder how best to work more vegetables into their diet in general. The simplest version of

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The names are carved on poles of African hardwood that are set upright as if reaching for the sun. No one knows where the men they represent were buried. But their names, forgotten for more than a century, have been revived and are now written in the records of history. Black South African servicemen who died in non-combat roles on the Allied side during

[caption id="attachment_10668" align="alignnone" width="2500"] An example of artwork, a mural, on the side of a building in downtown Mayaguez, PR depicting and honoring the Three Wise Men (Tres Reyes Magos). The Fiesta de Tres Reyes Magos final day took place in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico on January 6, 2025.[/caption] By: Steven Worthy, Staff Photographer In the town of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, an estimated 60,000 people took part in three

RALEIGH - The N.C. Department of Agriculture's Research Stations Division has awarded $1.5 million in grants for agricultural research, aiming to boost crop production and advance the state's agricultural economy. The funding supports a variety of projects focusing on new and innovative research in line with the mission of the New and Emerging Crops Program, which since its inception has identified potential new crops, value-added products, and agricultural enterprises. This year's

[caption id="attachment_10643" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Macro shot of increase in mortgage rate concept[/caption] yahooFinance-You don't buy a house for the tax deductions. It's just a nice side benefit. And usually very much appreciated, considering all the extra expenses associated with homeownership. Here are eight tax breaks for homeowners that you'll want to know about. 1. Mortgage interest The best-known tax break is most likely the mortgage interest deduction. It may also

By: Ms. Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, a beacon of hope shines brightly, offering support and fostering understanding. That beacon is "The Encouraging Place," an organization dedicated to empowering women, uplifting families, and bridging racial divides. Recently, The Carolinian connected with Regelyn "Reggie" Edwards, the driving force behind this unique initiative, to learn more about its inspiring mission and impact. "The Encouraging Place" is

NEW YORK (AP) - Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD, and Burk did too. During her daughter's evaluation, Burk thought, "Wait a minute. This sounds familiar," she recalled. "I was able to piece together that this might be something I was experiencing,"

By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer On Tuesday, East Raleigh saw a landmark event in its fight against homelessness and poverty with the grand opening of King's Ridge, a 100-unit affordable housing community spearheaded by CASA (Community Alternatives for Supportive Abodes), a nonprofit organization focused on ending homelessness in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The community, which has been years in the making, was designed not only to provide homes

[caption id="attachment_10620" align="alignnone" width="1024"] AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 05: Jerry Beasley (L) and Michael Bolton help a neighbor remove a tree from their yard after it was knocked over as Hurricane Helene passed through the area on October 05, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. The Hurricane has left over 200 people dead across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)[/caption] By: Jordan Meadows, Staff Writer

[caption id="attachment_10309" align="alignnone" width="981"] Damage from Hurricane Helene (AP Photos)[/caption] (AP NEWS) There's the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still be there? Later, for many, there's the grief and pain of actually losing a home, the countless threads of daily life woven there, the sense