Waiting for your NC state tax refund? Here’s why some checks aren’t being printed or sent out at the moment.
People expecting their tax refund checks in North Carolina are going to have to wait a bit longer. The state has revealed that their printing partner has ceased operations. On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Revenue announced that Professional Mail Services, Inc. is no longer in business and won’t be able to finish printing […]
Trump’s cutbacks aren’t harshness — they represent the final chance for survival.
For more than a hundred years, American politics has been marked by a relentless increase in federal power. The founders designed a limited system of governance to safeguard freedom and encourage a flourishing society, but this has morphed into a massive entity that intrudes into nearly every area of life. Each time a crisis arises—often […]
We Aren’t Assisting Afrikaners Because They ‘Skipped Ahead’
During a broadcast of CNN’s “AC360” on Wednesday, Bishop Sean Lowe’s Episcopal Church spoke in defense of its immigration agency, which has made the decision not to resettle new immigrants from South Africa. Lowe stated, “This decision centers on those who truly jumped the line.” He elaborated, “We have thousands of individuals who have fled […]
“Who Cares? I Don’t”: Mike Tirico Criticizes ESPN Anchors for Discussing Topics That Aren’t Relevant to Anyone
Mike Tirico Discusses Fandom and Journalism Growing up, Mike Tirico, now with NBC Sports, was a dedicated fan of the New York Mets. However, upon entering journalism, he decided to leave that fandom behind. Tirico firmly believes that journalists should adopt a similar stance. At 58, Tirico emphasizes that if you’re covering a specific team […]
Trump states the US will cease bombing the Houthis: They ‘aren’t interested in fighting’
Trump Halts US Bombing Campaign Against Houthi Forces On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would stop its bombing campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi forces after receiving assurances from terrorist groups that they “don’t want to fight.” “They just don’t want to engage,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, emphasizing a sense […]
Optimistic ads claim NYC is thriving since Eric Adams took office as mayor, but skeptics aren’t convinced.
A new series of ads created by Mayor Eric Adams’ team highlights his achievements since taking office. However, critics are skeptical of the overly positive messaging being promoted. These advertisements come at a key time as Adams runs for reelection, projecting an optimistic image at LinkNYC WiFi kiosks spread across five districts where city messages […]
Consumers Aren’t Front Running Tariffs
Consumers were not frontline tariffs – and that's a good thing: Part I The latest GDP report has been set in fire under recession chatter. Actual GDP was signed at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025. This is the first decrease since 2022. The heading number had an economist and […]
Tariffs are driving investors to Pokémon and Mickey Mantle — these aren’t your grandfather’s trading cards
Since its invention, Wall Street has decided what it would count as a “real” investment. stock? absolutely. Real estate and real estate? of course. But trading cards? It’s too sentimental. Too niche. He’s too “lovers.” That outdated perception is changing rapidly. As tariffs begin to raise the costs of imports, consumers are already heading towards […]
People in My Area Aren’t as Concerned About Border Because Numbers Fell
In News Nation’s “Balance” aired on Wednesday, Senator Henry Culler (D-TX) said that in his area there isn’t much discussion about the border due to a decline in the number of borders, but people still want strong security. After Kuller said he rarely heard about Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s deportation from people in his district, host […]
NFL Draft results for reigning Super Bowl champions aren’t pretty
Much of the focus of all NFL Drafts is naturally focused on the teams at the top of the order. These are teams that desperately need the talent to change franchise (usually a quarterback) to become a candidate, and usually have an internal track of the best players. Conversely, little attention has been paid to […]