Who doesn't love a good equivalency comparison in an news article, am I right... right? 😅

NC is taking the #USDA to court. AG Jackson says the agency’s refusal to release $230 million in food assistance violates federal law — putting 1.4 million residents at risk.

The Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees voted Thursday to keep the children’s book Call Me Max in its current location after a packed public meeting.
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Today's "That's Interesting" takes us to the Randolph Room at the Randolph County Library, where I ran into an interesting early plan for the NC Zoo This early "Master Plan," was in the back of a report presented to the Randolph County Commissioners before the zoo was constructed.

HHS is citing scientific studies to justify dropping COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for kids and pregnant women — but many of those studies say the opposite of what the administration claims.
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Google Trends shows a spike in search traffic for "Cancel Disney+," "Cancel Hulu," and "Disney Boycott"

My thoughts are with the Simmons family, both at home and at the NC Zoo.

It was 56 years ago this month that two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the moon—a feat made possible thanks in part to a chimpanzee named Ham who called the N.C. Zoo home for several years. #nczoo #spacerace #history #randolphcountync
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The average family of 4 on SNAP gets ~$8,300/year.

Walmart’s tax break for hiring them, over $1 billion a year.

More than 70% of SNAP recipients work full time —but full-time still isn’t enough.

Meanwhile, #Walmart made $20+ billion last year.

We’re subsidizing poverty wages.

Between the clouds, atmospheric distortion, and being in the middle of trying to lock in focus, sometimes the universe will dangle a great shot in front of you, just to be a tease. 😔😥
#astrophotography #moon

Earlier this week, @acmenews.bsky.social launched its first web app, to allow voters in NC to search to see if their ballot from the 2024 election was challenged. Search online now to see if your vote is one of them.
#griffin #nc #ncsupremecourt #2024election
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April has plenty to offer skywatchers, no promises on if the weather will cooperate though. (Check out our Space Calendar for all the details and viewing tips.)

#SpaceEvents #LyridMeteorShower #PinkFullMoon

The NC Court of Appeals issued an opinion on a challenge in the yet unresolved 2024 race for a Seat on the State Supreme Court. After months of legal battles, here is everything you want to know. #griffin #riggs #ncsupremecourt #nc
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