Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called “nones” represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans – and they are making their voices heard.
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One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
One year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in the climate and clean energy, it is clear that the landmark law has already had positive impacts on the national and state economies.
Smaller Companies Struggle to Access Funding from Federal Economic Bills
In the quest for economic growth, some small businesses in North Carolina are facing challenges in accessing funding from federal economic stimuli, such as the Infrastructure Bill, Build Back Better, and the American Rescue Plan Act.
As Federal Student Loan Repayments Resume, Tips to Prepare
As summer comes to an end, kids and adults alike are headed back to school. But for college graduates, this also means it’s time to resume payments on their federal student loans after a hiatus of more than three years.
NC Gas Prices Increase, but Remain Lower Than National Average
Gas prices throughout the United States have continued their upward trend over the previous months and years, due to increasing oil prices. Despite the lower demand, potential hurricane development and forecasts of record-high temperatures could cause refineries to halt production and contribute to the increase in prices.
Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away? A Nutritionist Explains the Science Behind ‘Functional’ Foods
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?
Why Homes Often Feel Warmer than the Thermostat Suggests – and What to do About it
Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are identical, recently replaced, and operating perfectly. Identical thermostats are set at 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 Celsius).
‘Barbie’ is, at its Core, a Movie About the Messy Contradictions of Motherhood
The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has been touted for its celebration – and critique – of femininity.
The Real Costs of the New Alzheimer’s Drug, Most of Which Will Fall to Taxpayers
The first drug purporting to slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease is likely to cost the U.S. health care system billions annually even as it remains out of reach for many of the lower-income seniors most likely to suffer from dementia.
A Job Well Done: Pioneering NC Website Wraps up a Long and Successful Run
Blog. Blogger. It’s amazing how terms that seemed so new and cutting edge just a few years ago now strike us as obsolete and almost quaint.