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Warm & Windy Through Weekend, Major Cold Snap Next Week

Warm & windy Wednesday, cooler to close workweek

A dry cold front sweeps through the Carolinas by Thursday morning, bringing cooler air as we close out the workweek.

People Magazine names 2025 "Sexiest Man Alive"

People Magazine has named actor Jonathan Bailey as the 2025 "Sexiest Man Alive."

Tom Brady clones his family dog; would you clone your pet?

In things that rich people are doing this week, Tom Brady says his dog Junie is a clone of former dog Lua that died in 2023. The pit bull mix was shared by Brady with his ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, and their children.

Voters decide to increase sales tax to fund transportation

Charlotte voters have decided to pay more taxes to fund transportation improvements on rails, roads and buses.

The Edge: Gender police in the locker room?

A woman said that her gym membership has been revoked after she complained about a transgender woman in the women's locker room.

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old state lawmaker, who was set to become the city’s most liberal mayor in generations.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey.

Michael Jordan's race team just scored a major win against NASCAR

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a key victory for two race teams, one owned by Michael Jordan, that further pressures NASCAR to settle the antitrust lawsuit filed against it by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected as Virginia's first woman governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

UPDATE: At least 3 dead and 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky

A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed and exploded Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving at least three people dead and 11 injured.

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

Staffing shortages have caused flight delays at a growing number of airports in recent weeks.

Survivors in Jamaica struggle to rebuild after Melissa

No food. No water. No shelter. That's a reality many Jamaicans are facing one week after Hurricane Melissa's devastating landfall.

A Tech Reboot for Charlotte Nonprofits

Apparo is helping Charlotte nonprofits serve more families by providing technology support through its year-long G.A.I.N. program. Six organizations recently graduated after receiving training, mentorship, new hardware and tech grants.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Splendid stretch continues

Sunny skies and comfy highs carry through November's first workweek.

The Edge: Talking turkey and food stamps

If you're concerned about your SNAP benefits-- or just watching your spending, discount grocer Lidl is offering a Thanksgiving dinner bundle that feeds 10 people for under 36 dollars. That's less than $3.60 a person; those prices do not include taxes.