Regression Article 6/18/2026
In the course of three days, six U.S.-based scientists recently won Nobel Prizes. Every one of them studied or now works at America's public universities. Five were affiliated with or…
Author: Admin Staff - Connor Leighton
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
The martial arts grandmaster and action star Chuck Norris has died. His roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy, sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents.
Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report
(CNN) — While most youth around the world are happier today than they were 20 years ago, it’s not true for the United States, other English-speaking countries and parts of Western Europe.That’s according to the latest World Happiness Report, which…
The push to end animal testing is gaining steam, but technology can’t fill the gap yet
(CNN) — A social media post from the US Food and Drug Administration this week shows a big-eyed macaque staring out from behind bars.“Some drugs use 144 monkeys on average for preclinical testing,” the post says. “We’re changing that.”Animal testing…
Spring returns to the Carolinas
Spring weather has returned to the Queen City just in time for the first day of spring. Highs approach record territory by Sunday.
Ford issues recall for 800,000 Broncos and Edge SUVs
The recall is over issues with the back-up cameras on those vehicles.
PSA Airlines celebrates grand opening of Charlotte headquarters
PSA Airlines officially opened its new Charlotte headquarters on Thursday, bringing a serious economic lift with it. More than 450 high-paying jobs are already here, with hundreds more expected statewide.
NC DMV adds new features to website to address long wait times
The North Carolina DMV is adding a new feature to its website to help with long wait times. Customers will now be able to see estimated wait times at DMV locations.
NC Governor pushes for raises for law enforcement officials
Speaking at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte on Thursday, the governor said his “critical needs budget” includes those raises for state troopers, correctional officers, and other public safety professionals.
Duke Energy customers demand audit after receiving high energy bills
More than 57,000 Duke Energy customers have signed a petition asking for an independent audit for high energy bills.
Belmont PD arrests Lowe’s robbery suspect after high-speed chase
Belmont Police say Reginald Cannon robbed someone at the Lowe’s on Caldwell Farm Road at gunpoint, before taking off in a Dodge Charger.
Federal vaccine panel in disarray after judge blocks changes
(CNN) — The future of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s panel of vaccine advisers is unclear, even among its recently appointed members.On Monday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the US Department of Health and Human Services’ overhaul…
Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos
The case tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures. The deputies, collectively, sought nearly $4 million in damages.
Police: Monroe woman wakes up to stranger attempting to take her clothes off
A disturbing overnight burglary is under investigation in Monroe after a woman tells police she woke up to a stranger trying to take her clothes off.
Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness. It could be tricky for fans to spot an upstart
“It’s what we talk about all year,” Underwood said before the third-seeded Illini faced 14th-seeded Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. “It’s not just getting in the tournament, but the margins are very small. Every team here is great.”
Japan’s Takaichi Tries To Reaffirm Alliance With Trump As He Seeks Help Securing Strait Of Hormuz
Takaichi, who met with Trump at the White House, told the Republican president that Japan has opposed Iran’s development of its nuclear program and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker, despite launching a war of choice with Iran.
Pain at the pump: Average price of gallon of regular gas hits $3.84 in U.S.
Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked to as high as $118 a barrel, up more than 60% since Israel and the United States started the war with Iran.
Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos
Varying your exercise routine could add years to your life
(CNN) — Interested in boosting your longevity? All you may have to do is vary your exercise. Switching between activities such as walking, swimming, yoga, gardening and pickleball could result in a whopping 19% decrease in your chance of death…
Warming trend moves in
By Friday, everything comes together. Sunshine takes over, temperatures respond, and we finally tap into that springtime feel. Highs will reach around 70 degrees. Welcome to SPRING!
Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift – again
(CNN) — At the end of a seemingly ubiquitous commercial for telehealth company Ro, a characteristically flabbergasted Charles Barkley speaks for us all when he remarks, “Wait, you’re telling me they have a GLP-1 pill for weight loss now?” They…
Tina Turner's name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
The Edge: Denny Hamlin captures first win since his dad’s death
While still grieving the loss of his father, Hamlin turns pain into power. The NASCAR veteran captured an emotional win at the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas.
QuikTrip donates $500,000 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation
CMPD Chief Estella Patterson called the donation a statement of confidence in the work CMPD is doing in the community.
Deputies arrest woman for using a board and nails to vandalize a Cybertruck
Caldwell County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged Karen Lewis on Tuesday with misdemeanor damage to property.
Alarm malfunction sends local high school into lockdown
All clear at South Point High School after a tense start to the day on Wednesday. The Gaston county school went into lockdown after an alarm malfunctioned around 8:22 AM.
Deputies: 67-year-old woman found dead inside home, evidence of a fire
Alexander County Sheriff’s deputies initially responded to a home on Royal Russell Road on Tuesday for a welfare check. When they got there, they say they found Sally Lackey dead inside the home.
Airport security lines grow as TSA agents continue working without pay
TSA agents have missed almost two paychecks since Congress has been at a stalemate on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Most agents are still showing up to work without pay.
NCAA newcomer Queens plans to bring ‘street dog’ mentality against No. 2 seed Purdue
Queens University takes its “street dog” mindset to the NCAA Tournament, and it even brings a ceramic mascot named Buddy.
No. 1 overall seed Duke unlikely to have big man Patrick Ngongba II for March Madness Round 1
Duke coach Jon Scheyer says starting big man Patrick Ngongba II is “very unlikely” to play Thursday’s first-round game against Siena in March Madness because of soreness in his right foot.
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump was present as the remains of six U.S. service members returned from the Middle East to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Tennis match of the century featuring four men at least 90 years old
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Heart benefits fade after stopping GLP-1 medications
(CNN) — One major benefit of taking injected GLP-1 medications is a sizeable reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems.However, if people stop taking the medication, those heart benefits are erased.A large new study has found…
The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it
(CNN) — Caregiving for an aging parent is not, by design, a simple endeavor.There’s the mountain of practical matters to attend to, including managing doctors’ appointments, seeking diagnoses, and ensuring Mom or Dad is physically safe.While you probably feel sad…
Brain aging slowed by over 2 years with unique diet
(CNN) — Eating a combination of two award-winning diets slowed aging in key structures inside the brain by over two years, according to a new study.The brain-focused eating plan is called the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND,…
Potentially toxic ‘forever chemicals’ may harm kids during critical period for bone development
(CNN) — The “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are increasingly known to potentially pose many threats, the latest of which may be child bone health, according to a new study.Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a class of about…
Scientists say marijuana doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions
(CNN) — Using medical or recreational marijuana to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.Medical marijuana includes products with cannabidiol, or CBD, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the part of…
US judge blocks Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccine policy
(CNN) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked some of the sweeping changes US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy made to US vaccine policy, including an effort to shrink the number of vaccines recommended for children.In…
Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university
(CNN) — Two young people have died amid an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in southern England, with 11 other cases also confirmed.The outbreak is linked to student populations in the city of Canterbury, Kent, according to a statement from…
Teens are turning to AI for nearly everything. But diet information may be a big risk
(CNN) — Lunch of grilled chicken, brown rice and steamed broccoli, and then dinner of salmon, sweet potato, and a green salad dressed with only olive oil. Oh, and keep each element under 4 ounces and the whole day of…
Why one restaurant chef still cooks his grandma’s recipes
(CNN) — On his culinary quest that has included two James Beard Awards and countless “best of” restaurant mentions, chef Gavin Kaysen has amassed an impressive list of mentors: Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Paul Bocuse — and Grandma Dorothy.“Dorothy, my…
Why sexual novelty doesn’t have to overwhelm long-term couples
(CNN) — When it comes to learning about sex, I find that most people have been raised in one of three home environments: sex positive, sex negative or sex avoidant.In the first home environment, sexuality is treated as a healthy…
Millions more people may need to start cholesterol-lowering medications as young as their 30s. Here’s why
(CNN) — Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.In an updated guideline released Friday, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association…
Using magnesium supplements for sleep is all the rage. What to know
(CNN) — Whether they’re hyping magnesium-based products like the “sleepy girl mocktail” or pink lemonade-like drink mixes, wellness influencers are adding to the longtime buzz around taking the mineral for sleep benefits.But do these supplements work?“Magnesium is actually an essential…
Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate
(CNN) — A bipartisan group of senators passed a bill Thursday aimed at improving housing affordability.The…
Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think
(CNN) — When people think about building strength, they likely picture lifting weights or taking a high-intensity exercise class. Walking is often dismissed as “just cardio” or something you do to reach your step count or get some fresh air.But…
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
(CNN) — Forgoing food. Cutting back on utilities. Driving less. Borrowing money.These are the sacrifices that tens of millions of people are making to afford their health care expenses, according to a West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America survey…
CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
(CNN) — A group of experts that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its vaccine recommendations has suspended an anticipated push to stop recommending mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines amid growing concerns inside the Trump administration over its…
What to know about CDC’s new polio alert
(CNN) — Although polio has been eliminated as an endemic disease in the United States, that isn’t true for other parts of the world.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 2 travel notice on March 9…
Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
(CNN) — Annual inflation was unchanged last month at 2.4%, according to the latest Consumer Price…
