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Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

The world’s richest man was just handed a chance to become history’s first trillionaire.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms

Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states.

New film "Lost & Found in Cleveland"

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Jeff Hiller and Santino Fontana, two of the stars of "Lost & Found in Cleveland."

Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland found dead of apparent suicide at 24 after evading officers, police say

Kneeland died just days after recovering a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the Cowboys' 27-17 loss to Arizona on Monday night.

Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction

A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction, ordering a lower court to reconsider its decision to keep the case in state court instead of moving it to federal court.

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Charlotte Douglas among the 40 airports targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among the 40 airports nationwide that are expected to reduce air traffic by 10% .

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.

Greek Chef and author Diane Kochilas in Charlotte

The Rising crew tries a Greek dish created by Diane Kochilas

Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.

Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

UPS plane crashes and explodes at a Kentucky airport, leaving at least 9 dead and others missing

Emergency workers are searching for more victims after at least nine people died and more than a dozen were injured when a UPS plane crashed while taking off at the airport in Louisville, Kentucky. The plane crashed Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from Muhammad Ali International Airport.

California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026

California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the state’s congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year. The approval of Proposition 50 could allow Democrats to gain up to five additional seats in the 2026 midterms.

UPS distribution hub in Louisville has 300 flights per day. What to know

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub. UPS calls the giant center Worldport. The facility at Muhammad Ali International Airport employs some 20,000 people, making UPS the largest employer in the Louisville area.