Swing racquet sports coming to NC
For anyone who can’t get enough of racquet sports and those who have hopped on the recent pickleball wave, Raleigh will be the place to be pretty soon. Swing Racquet + Paddle, a 44-acre racquet […]
As Beijing’s grip tightens, more Hong Kongers tune out news
HONG KONG — Hannah Wong cried when the Hong Kong government forced Apple Daily and Stand News out of business three years ago. Among the last news outlets in the city willing to criticize the […]
State Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr. dies at 75
CHARLOTTE — State Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr., a scion of an influential civil rights family in North Carolina who advocated for legalizing medical cannabis, died Friday. He was 75. A family statement posted on an […]
China-linked ‘Spamouflage’ network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When he first emerged on social media, the user known as Harlan claimed to be a New Yorker and an Army veteran who supported Donald Trump for president. Harlan said he was […]
X blockade makes Brazilians feel disconnected; divides politicians, citizens
SAO PAULO — The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts over navigating other social media in […]
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It’s been three years since the Harris-Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in the horrific Abbey Gate terrorist bombing — the deadliest attack on Americans since 2011. But we will never forget. On Aug. [...] -
Here are the famous birthdays this week. Sept. 5: Actor Lucille Soong (“Fresh Off the Boat”) is 89. Baseball Hall of Hamer Bill Mazeroski is 88. Actor William Devane is 85. Actor George Lazenby is [...]
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Here’s what happened in history the week of Sept. 5-11. Sept. 5 1774: The first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. Advertisements1836: Sam Houston won the first presidential election in the Republic of Texas. 1957: Jack [...]
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OMAHA, Neb. — Investor Warren Buffett’s company unloaded more of its Bank of America stake, selling nearly 25 million shares worth almost $1 billion over the past 10 days. Since July, Berkshire Hathaway has steadily [...]
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I first heard of William Wilberforce in 1984 when the pastor of my church in Pittsburgh gave a sermon about him after reading “God’s Politician.” As I entered the master’s of arts and religion program [...]
