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Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?

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Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, have positioned themselves as the largest cohort of homebuyers. Here's where they're buying houses.
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The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents

50 hours, that's the amount of time America's "sandwich generation" spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here's what you need to know.
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The reason North Carolina students’ mental health is finally on the rise

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North Carolina students' mental health improved with increased physical activity, per the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
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North Carolina expands human donor milk program with 5 new depots

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The NC Department of Health and Human Services expanded its Human Donor Milk Program, adding five depots statewide to enhance infant health.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents

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As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here's what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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Good News Friday: You’re invited to an elephant’s birthday party

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It’s Friday, and you know what that means, another roundup of positive NC news stories! Here's your Good News Friday for this week.