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VIDEO: If you’re surprised by anything Trump’s doing, take a look at your news source
If you’re surprised, here’s why. 🤝
VIDEO: Despite Trump’s promises, US consumers will pay the costs of tariffs
In his speech to Congress on Tuesday, President Trump said that his increased tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, three of the country’s biggest trading partners, would bring costs down for the American public.
But as economists have been warning and we will soon see for ourselves in the grocery store, that’s not how tariffs work.
Lots of necessities come from these countries, including life-saving medicine, cars, food, and our favorite apricot jam.
Cardinal & Pine’s political correspondent Michael McElroy takes a look.
‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
Rev. C.J. Brinson: Remembering activist Fannie Lou Hamer can show us the way forward
Fannie Lou Hamer and Nelson Johnson were among those who experienced some of the darkest days in American History. Nevertheless, through the darkness, Black Americans are still here. We’ve come this far by faith and action.
VIDEO: No. Millions of dead 140-year-olds are not receiving Social Security payments.
President Trump told Congress in a recent prime time address that millions of people over 140 years old were getting social security payments every month. The claim got lots of attention, but it’s not true.
9 North Carolina flower festivals in 2025
From BloomFest to Garden Jubilee, these nine flower festivals in North Carolina are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s ‘State of the State’: Faster Helene relief, better teacher pay
by Galen Bacharier, Lynn Bonner and Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline March 12, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called on lawmakers to swiftly...
NC Medicaid recipients say Republicans’ proposed cuts will ‘doom’ them to ‘early deaths’
House Republicans’ budget proposal could cut over $800 billion from Medicaid, which would have devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians, who could lose access to essential healthcare and medications.
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How Chapel Hill spent Valentine’s Day honoring Frederick Douglass
On the day of love, Chapel Hill’s Frederick Douglass Transcribe-a-thon celebrates the legacy of the abolitionist while preserving history for future generations.
11 North Carolina power couples talk about love
It’s Valentine’s Day, and many of us are thinking about love and relationships. These North Carolina couples offer insight into keeping the spark alive.
You may qualify to file your taxes for free in North Carolina—here’s how
An estimated 1.6 million North Carolinians will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
This year’s Puppy Bowl snubbed North Carolina dogs. So we asked our readers to build a team.
The real “big game” on Sunday is Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which kicks off at 2 pm. This year, no North Carolina dogs were included. So, with the help of Cardinal & Pine readers, we built our own roster all-star K9s.
Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
