Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air.
Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang
A Norwegian teenager convicted of traveling to Britain to carry out a contract killing on behalf of an international crime gang linked to Iran was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
Trudy weakens to Category 1 hurricane as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast
Trudy weakened Friday afternoon in its slow movement towards west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast, although some strengthening could occur through Saturday, forecasters said.
US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
A broad sell-off in technology companies pulled stocks lower on Wall Street Friday, capping off the market’s worst week since late June.
US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after May Day call off Mexico's Baja coast
Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast on Friday after the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a May Day call reporting their boat was sinking. Another 11 people were believed missing.
FBI Investigating possible civil rights violations after racist CMPD thread
The NAACP of Charlotte Mecklenburg is calling for the release of the names of the CMPD officers involved in a racist group text. Three officers have resigned and three others have been recommended for termination. The FBI is investigating to see if any officers acted on their bias in interactions with civilians.
Local nonprofit that provides shower access, hygiene supplies and more hosting fundraiser on Saturday
Local nonprofit that offers much needed resources for unhoused people throughout the community is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday.
Fall leaf expert: Go to NC mountains now through next weekend for peak colors
From the mountains to the Piedmont, North Carolina is starting to show off its fall colors.
Federal inmates return to the Mecklenburg Co. jail after three year pause
Federal detainees with pending cases in our area will now be housed in the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown and the newly re-opened Jail North.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
The Grammy winning artist, Steve Lacy will bring his Oh yeah? Tour to the stage at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday night.
Operation "Full Compliance" leads to 15 sex offenders charged
Of the 15 registered sex offenders charged, one remains wanted.
Fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh retrial turns to DNA and missing murder weapons
Alex Murdaugh’s defense can do their own tests of unknown DNA found under his wife’s fingernails after she and her son were shot to death in 2021, a judge said Friday, part of an increasingly bitter battle over what evidence can be used in his retrial next year on murder charges.
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary after five days on the job
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after a brief and rough tenure as President Donald Trump’s chief spokeswoman.
The man who stopped the Oregon elementary school shooter is the father of 2 daughters at the school, his mother says
Officials are lauding the actions of a local who they say chased down and shot a teenage gunman who killed three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school.
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic Church, speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, meeting with top aides and celebrating Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
Survivor shares how bystander CPR saved his life
On World Restart a Heart Day, cardiac arrest survivor Johnnie Davis is sharing how his wife's quick action saved his life.
Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness
A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher.
Helping children and families thrive in Monroe
Rising is shining a light on the Alliance for Children, an organization that provides resources for local families.
Social Security benefits increase 3.6% in 2027
Social Security recipients will recieve a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, increasing the average retired worker's benefit by about $75 per month beginning in January.
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