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Penelope Wang @pennywriter.bsky.social · 11h

Normally, 2026 increases for Social Security checks, 401(k) contributions, and more would be available next week. Now they may be delayed. (gift link)
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...

Why the Next CPI Report Is Important for Social Security Checks, Bonds and 401(k)s

Furloughed federal workers are being recalled to issue the monthly inflation report that was due out next week.

www.wsj.com

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 11h

From algorithms to AI chatbots, child advocates push for greater protection for NC youth

From algorithms to AI chatbots, child advocates push for greater protection for NC youth • NC Newsline

Advocates call for more guardrails around the use of social media algorithms and AI chatbots to protect North Carolina youth.

ncnewsline.com

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 12h

Ideas discussed for Asheville's UNC-A Millennial Campus Development

Group shares alternative development ideas for UNCA's Millennial Campus

On Thursday, residents and students gathered at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, where Scott Burroughs shared alternative design ideas.

wlos.com

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 13h

Governor Stein continues push for mental health aid focused on public safety

Stein continues push for mental health aid focused on public safety

Gov. Josh Stein traveled to eastern North Carolina to praise local community leaders doing work on mental health, as he pushes state lawmakers to put more money into mental health focused on public…

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 13h

Under pressure from right-wing groups, NC public universities disagree on whether a syllabus is a public record
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Under pressure from right-wing groups, NC public universities disagree on whether a syllabus is a public record

Right-wing groups are increasingly requesting copies of syllabi and course materials to assess what's being taught in college classrooms. That means universities like UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Greensbor...

www.wunc.org

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 13h

This morning's view of the Raleigh skyline, from the WRAL Dix Park webcam. Over 1.6 million in the Raleigh Metro now.
Temp: 54 degrees #ncwx

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

67 degrees this evening at Raleigh's Dix Park #ncwx

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Sunset approaches in Beaufort, North Carolina

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Dominion, voting firm targeted by false 2020 election claims, sold to new owner
The company, which reached $787.5m defamation settlement with Fox News, becomes new entity called Liberty Vote
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Dominion, voting firm targeted by false 2020 election claims, sold to new owner

Company, which reached $787.5m defamation settlement with Fox News, becomes new entity called Liberty Vote

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 1d

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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 1d

Tech billionaires plan to flood the 2026 midterm elections with tens of millions of dollars in hopes of pushing elected officials "unfriendly" to their artificial intelligence fever dreams out of office.

Why New AI Super PACs Plan to Spend Millions in the 2026 Midterm Elections

“We cannot trust that these companies whose sole mission is to make money will regulate themselves.”

www.democracy.news

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting...

LuciSkyDyme @luciskydyme.bsky.social · 1d

Class action lawsuit alleges Prime Day is a fraud, deceptive practices used popular.info/p/update-law...?

UPDATE: Lawsuit alleges Prime Day is a fraud

The federal class action lawsuit has been ignored by major media outlets, which continue to promote Prime Day deals.

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

NC civil rights leader’s disability lawsuit against movie theater chain can move ahead, federal judge rules
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NC civil rights leader’s lawsuit against movie theater chain can move ahead, federal judge rules • NC Newsline

A lawsuit filed by former NC NAACP leader Rev. William Barber II against AMC Theaters can proceed, federal district judge Terrence Boyle ruled this week, denying a motion by the movie chain to dismiss...

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Clear skies over downtown Durham. Temp:
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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Privatize NC's liquor sales? Leader of DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost #ncpol

Privatize NC’s liquor sales? DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost

Members of the state House of Representatives' committee on government efficiency grilled the leader of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, pressing him on the benefits of…

www.wral.com

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

A cool start to the day in Asheville. Temp: 54

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

Coastal low brings 45 mph winds, damaging waves to the NC Coast, especially the Outer Banks #OBX

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 1d

UNC Quandary: What to do about Belichick: www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...

Amid storm of reports, UNC and Bill Belichick issue brief statements

Belichick, Bubba Cunningham post short mutual commitments.

www.nbcsports.com

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LuciSkyDyme @luciskydyme.bsky.social · 3d

Glad I'm not flying tonight! Outages continue... tower unmanned...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Newsom hits out at Trump over shutdown after FAA issues airport staffing warning

Travelers hit with frustrating delays and cancellations as government shutdown affects federal agency workers

www.the-independent.com

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

Near sunset on the Wilmington Riverfront this evening.
Showers in the area. 75 degrees #ncwx

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

Cold front bringing showers and chilly weather to North Carolina

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

There have been several Amtrak-pedestrian deaths in the state recently. The latest one in Durham:
abc11.com/post/amtrak-...

Amtrak train strikes, kills pedestrian in Durham near Duke campus

Durham Police said a man was walking on the tracks when the crash happened. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

abc11.com

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

Raleigh City Council approves a contentious zoning change for a high rise near a residential neighborhood www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Raleigh approves contentious rezoning for high-rise on downtown’s edge

The city voted 6-2 to allow a project up to 27 stories tall at the intersection of Peace and West streets.

www.newsobserver.com

NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

Ocean Isle sees serious erosion from King Tides and Atlantic storms www.wect.com/2025/10/07/o...

Ocean Isle Beach faces serious erosion from king tides and recent storms

Smith said relentless king tides, along with recent offshore Hurricane Erin and Tropical Storm Imelda, never made landfall but helped to stir up some of this serious erosion.

www.wect.com

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NC Stories @ncstories.bsky.social · 2d

A coastal low this weekend is likely to bring wind and some heavy rain to the NC coast, possibly threatening more beachfront erosion as well. #ncwx www.wnct.com/weather/dail...

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