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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - The Justice Department on Thursday accused Duke University's law school of unlawfully considering race in admissions in the latest Trump administration action against higher education institutions. In a findings letter to the school, the department said that while administrators paid lip service to being race-neutral in admissions, they used other factors as stand-ins for race, including personal essays and whether someone was a first-generation college student.

[caption id="attachment_12068" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Billie dollar. money background[/caption] NEW YORK (AP) - Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it's far from the most trusted source of advice, according to a new Gallup survey conducted in partnership with Edward Jones, a financial services firm. About 1 in 5 Americans who have sought financial advice in the past year turned to AI, the survey found. But among

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer Meet Bree Carroll, a Jersey native, proud North Carolina A&T State University Aggie, and structural engineer whose multidimensional identity spans the roles of wife, mother, entrepreneur, and intentional motivator. Navigating this current season through the intersection of deep-seated faith, structural creativity, and the unique rhythms of military life, her perspective is unapologetically defined by spiritual grounding, technical precision, and authentic cultural energy. In a self-help

ATLANTA TRIBUNE THE MAGAZINE - The Democratic Party's decision to designate South Carolina as the first 2028 presidential primary offers Black voters a historic opportunity. This shift means Black voters will play a leading role in determining which presidential candidates gain momentum and which campaigns falter before most Democrats have the chance to cast their primary votes. The Democratic Party's decision to elevate South Carolina as the first 2028 presidential

By Andrew Jones KFF Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration "I Gave Birth." The wristbands are part of a growing initiative first launched by North Carolina-based ECU Health as Congress sought to address the nation's growing maternal mortality crisis during the covid pandemic. Since 2021, nearly 50 North Carolina hospitals and

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Faith leaders from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other traditions gathered at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning for an interfaith prayer vigil in support of both North Carolina State Highway Patrol officers and immigrant communities affected by a new state law requiring law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The vigil centered on Senate Bill 153, which the North Carolina

The Conversation - In 2026 - up until July - Elon Musk's estimated wealth was growing by somewhere between US$30 million and $100 million an hour, making him, at least briefly, the worlds' first trillionaire. By comparison, the typical American worker earns between $23 and $56 an hour. While Musk's wealth, even in the face of recent losses, is extreme, dramatic disparities have become commonplace. As of 2026, America had

By Judaea Ingram Special To The Carolinian DURHAM, N.C. - August is more than the final stretch of summer for Black communities gathering across Durham. It is also a time to remember generations of resistance, reflect on Black history and imagine what comes next. That history will take center stage as Black August in the Park returns to Durham for its 10th annual celebration Aug. 28-30. The weekend will bring

[caption id="attachment_19305" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Portrait of young woman with bobbed hairstyle and floral print dress (Photo courtesy of USC libraries/Richard Samuel Roberts collection)[/caption] SC Daily Gazette - A young boy looks directly into the camera with his arms wrapped around his pet rooster. A boxer crouches in a fighting stance, gloves up in front of his face. Nurses dressed head to toe in white in front of the home of

By Jheri Hardaway Staff Writer For years, I looked forward to the kind and welcoming medical advice on our local evening news. July 31st, 2026, marked the end of a more than three-decade career for the face of medical guidance and community health in Central North Carolina. Dr. Allen Mask has remained a single, steady, and reliable voice. As he enters a well-earned retirement, North Carolina marks the conclusion of