US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present 'existential threat'
ABC has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission, alleging violation of its First Amendment rights.
Money Monday: The hidden cost of delaying financial decisions
Waiting to improve your financial habits can lead to missed opportunities and make long-term goals more difficult to reach.
Charlotte independent alternative newspaper Queen City Nerve shuts down after eight years
Local alt-weekly Queen City Nerve announced its permanent closure Monday, citing insurmountable financial hardships after a potential sale of the publication fell through.
Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation.
SuperZoo showcases the latest trends in pet care
Pet care is becoming more personalized as owners increasingly treat their animals like members of the family.
Small businesses in WNC still struggling years after Helene
A new survey shows three out of four small businesses in western North Carolina are still earning at or below pre-Helene revenues.
Wholesale price inflation slows last month as gas, food costs fall
Wholesale inflation dropped last month as gas prices reversed some of their Iran war spike and other costs also cooled, a sign that consumer inflation could grind lower in the months ahead.
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold in western Illinois has won a $1 billion jackpot. Lottery officials say the ticket that won the jackpot on Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy along the Missouri border.
NC Attorney General says he will reject Duke Energy settlement
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says he will not sign a Duke Energy progress settlement that raises power bills.
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot received a $25 million boost on Tuesday due to strong ticket sales to push Wednesday’s massive prize to $1 billion.
Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.
Money Monday: Cryptocurrency explained
Cryptocurrency continues to become a larger part of the financial world, but understanding how it all works can still be confusing for many people.
US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy
Stocks are mostly rising in early trading on Wall Street and Treasury yields are falling after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month.
EasyGig offers new approach to junk removal
A Charlotte-based startup is aiming to simplify junk removal while creating flexible income opportnities for local pickup truck owners.
Hemp store owners, patients say proposed law will effectively ban all cannabis products
Hemp industry advocates say a bill under consideration in the state legislature would ban all cannabis sales in the state. They say HB 328 will shut down stores and leave tens of thousands of people unemployed.
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Twenty-five states – including North Carolina, sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.
State lawmakers call for Charlotte towing reform
Frustrated by viral incidents where police say their hands are tied, local lawmakers are demanding the Charlotte City Council pass strict laws to crack down on predatory towing practices.
Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. Second says it deceived staff
Two senior FIFA officials have criticized Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by project that must not go ahead.
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year at 6.66%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a break from elevated home loan borrowing costs.
European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose.
Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, Wall Street swings after the Fed holds rates steady
Oil prices got back to jumping, while the U.S. stock market flipped between losses and small gains after the Federal Reserve opted not to raise interest rates.
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family. The plan was immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA which says “None of us are the owners of football. It is not FIFA’s to sell." Infantino plans to form FIFA Forward Enterprise running competitions like the World Cup and Club World Cup.
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