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By: Callum Jones in New York and Michael Sainato The Guardian - Donald Trump fired the federal government official in charge of labor statistics, hours after data revealed jobs growth stalled this summer, prompting accusations that he is "firing the messenger". The US president claimed that Erika McEntarfer, commissioner of labor statistics, had "faked" employment figures in the run-up to last year's election, in an effort to boost Kamala Harris's chances of victory. Trump later claimed:

[caption id="attachment_13056" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Photo from PBS North Carolina Site[/caption] By: Shauneen Miranda NC Newsline WASHINGTON - The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will be shutting down. The announcement came just one day after a major Senate appropriations bill omitted funding for the nonprofit that funds public media and a week after President Donald Trump signed a bill into law that yanked $1.1 billion in previously approved

By Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer The community of Cary and beyond mourns the passing of Mattie Lee Alexander, a beloved mother, devoted community member, and dedicated professional who peacefully departed on July 20, 2025. Her life, marked by unwavering faith, family values, and a commitment to education, leaves a lasting legacy for all who knew her. Born on March 16, 1951, in Tallulah, Louisiana, Mattie was the cherished daughter

By: Kevin Hardy Stateline They may resemble other ATMs, but officials are increasingly warning about the potential for fraud with the expanding fleet of cryptocurrency ATMs popping up across the country. The National Consumers League says the largely unregulated machines have become favored by scammers for their anonymity and irreversibility - once a user transfers or deposits funds, that money is essentially gone. While officials say the machines can be

By Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press [caption id="attachment_12985" align="alignright" width="326"] Stanley Furniture, the largest employer in Graham County, announced it would be closing its manufacturing plant, laying off about 400 workers in this county of about 8,600. Gwen Albers/Carolina Public Press[/caption] When Shaun Adams was laid off by Stanley Furniture in 2014, he was beyond frustrated. Not only was he losing his job at the furniture manufacturing plant, but

WUNC | By Colin Campbell State lawmakers are trying to address long lines at the Division of Motor Vehicles by making it easier to renew driver's licenses online. DMV offices have been dealing with a surge in people trying to get a REAL ID under new federal requirements. Rep. Reece Pyrtle, R-Rockingham, says people who get their REAL ID shouldn't have to come back to the DMV in the following years.

Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer In a compelling interview, Dr. Bell, a distinguished academic and social worker, shared profound insights on parenting, community, and navigating the intricate tapestry of modern society. His perspectives, deeply rooted in experience and a commitment to social justice, offer a guiding light for families and communities striving for positive change. Dr. Bell, whose extensive teaching career spans institutions like several local school systems, Capella University,

By: Robbie Sequeira Stateline State lawmakers across the country filed more bills to restrict or protect libraries and readers in the first half of this year than last year, a new report found. The split fell largely along geographic lines, according to the report from EveryLibrary, a group that advocates against book bans and censorship. Between January and July 2025, lawmakers introduced 133 bills that the organization deemed harmful to

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide  Staff Writer Recently PBS North Carolina's CEO, David Crabtree, went on record regarding federal funding cuts and what's at stake following federal funding cuts to public media. Crabtree discussed the impact on our community  and how we move forward together. While the interview can be searched on YouTube, several important points were:  1. Significant Funding Loss: PBS North Carolina is scheduled to lose over $9 million

By: Amanda Hernández Stateline Amid recent political rhetoric about rising crime and violence in American cities, a new analysis shows that violent crime has continued to decline this year. Homicides and several other serious offenses, including gun assaults and carjackings, dropped during the first half of 2025 across 42 U.S. cities, continuing a downward trend that began in 2022, according to a new crime trends report released Thursday by the