Talking to boys about being a boy
Since my sons were born, I've tried to speak openly about gender. I've taught both of them, now ages 5 and 9, how to spot the ways the world holds girls and women back. I've also taught them about gender…
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When we'll be able to 3D-print organs and who will be able to afford them
What if doctors could just print a kidney, using cells from the patient, instead of having to find a donor match and hope the patient's body doesn't reject the transplanted kidney?The soonest that could happen is in a decade, thanks…
Sexy trash cans? This Swedish city is taking a risqué approach to garbage
The Swedish city of Malmö is taking dirty talk to a whole new level in its latest effort to clean up the streets.By installing talking garbage cans that dish out racy audio messages after being fed trash, authorities are hoping…
How far will Operation Fly Formula shipments really go to fill America's store shelves?
The first shipments from the federal government's Operation Fly Formula will bring a total of nearly 1 million pounds of baby formula powder into the United States. That's just a fraction of what the nation's families need -- about the…
A missing child was found alive after more than 40 years. But the search continues for her parents' killers, police say
A woman who was turned over to officials at an Arizona church as a baby more than four…
CMPD: Harding Student, 15-Year-Old, Charged In Classmate’s Murder
Detectives have charged a 15-year-old and an 18-year-old for their involvement in a fatal west Charlotte shooting on Saturday. 17-year-old Andy Hernandez was shot and killed.
Airborne transmission of monkeypox 'has not been reported,' CDC says
The spread of monkeypox through small virus particles that linger in the air "has not been reported," the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in guidance posted Thursday. It may spread through "saliva or respiratory secretions" during face-to-face…
Police shoot and kill a man allegedly trying to enter a patrol vehicle near an Alabama school
A man was shot and killed by police near an Alabama elementary school Thursday afternoon after attempting to…
NYT: Law enforcement were aware of people trapped in Robb Elementary before they breached classroom
Law enforcement officials on the scene of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting last month…
Pop-Up Exhibit Highlighting Local Artists Of Color Heads To Mint Museum Uptown
More than 60 local creatives will have their artwork displayed at the Mint Museum Uptown from June 16th-24th as pop-up exhibition LOCAL/STREET comes back for its second year.
Police To Use BAT-Mobiles To Curb Impaired Driving This Summer
Law enforcement will be using Breath Alcohol Testing Units to curb drunk driving this summer in North Carolina.
Justice Barrett's $425K tops among Supreme Court's authors
Deputies Deploy Stop Sticks To Stop U-Haul Pulling Stolen Trailer In Lincoln County
A police chase ended in Lincoln County Thursday after deputies deployed stop sticks on a U-Haul truck pulling a stolen trailer.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s Buy Now, Pay Later Feature
Earlier this week, at its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced the release of a new feature called Apple Pay Later — a type of “buy now, pay later” plan. The…
CMPD Launches Adult Diversion Program
In partnership with Lowe’s, CMPD announced the launch an Adult Diversion Program on Thursday.
Rock Hill’s First Female Mayor, With A Signature Style, Dies
The first female mayor of Rock Hill who was known as a civic booster who was instrumental in building its premier recreational complex and other infrastructure has died.
Summer Shootout Returns To Charlotte Motor Speedway With Double Header Of Action-Packed Racing, Family Fun
On Monday, go-karts will rumble, fur will fly, and fans will roar when Mascot Mania returns for the opening night of Summer Shootout at America’s Home for Racing, kicking off back-to-back nights of high-octane fun and grassroots action at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Texas investigative committee holds first hearing to search for answers in Uvalde school shooting
A Texas House Investigative Committee began its search for answers in the Robb…
Airline CEO tells staff to push through fatigue
As chaos engulfs the aviation industry this summer, one airline CEO has come up with a novel way of cutting down on flight cancellations: telling staff to take less time off.József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, the European low-cost carrier,…
Jeff Koons sculpture worth up to $12.5 million to be auctioned for Ukraine aid
A Jeff Koons sculpture estimated to be worth up to £10 million ($12.5 million) will go on sale this month to raise funds for humanitarian aid for Ukraine.Billionaire businessman Victor Pinchuk, together with his wife Olena, are putting Koons' seminal…
Confessions of a 1980s flight attendant
"I came of age when the jet age came of age," says Ann Hood, an American novelist and New York Times best-selling author, whose latest book "Fly Girl" is a memoir of her adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant,…
Chronic foot pain is no fun. Get relief with this simple routine
For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence.To help relieve pain or discomfort in the ankles and feet, mobility exercises often…
Do optimists live longer? Of course they do
"Choose to be optimistic. It feels better," the Dalai Lama has said. It may also lengthen your life. Higher levels of optimism are associated with a longer lifespan and a greater chance of living past 90, according to a new…
Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help
A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee…
