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Baby Formula Shortage Fueling Spike In Milk Bank Interest

The U.S. baby formula shortage has sparked a surge of interest among moms who want to donate breast milk to help bridge the supply gap as well as those seeking to keep their babies fed.

N.C. Flags To Be Lowered In Memory Of 1 Million U.S. COVID Deaths

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning Friday until sunset Monday, May 16th in memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19.

Edge On The Clock: A Massive White Diamond Sells For More Than $200 Million

A massive white diamond, $5,000 bonuses, and a black hole in our galaxy - all on Edge on the Clock.

Is It Better To Buy Or Rent?

It may be better to rent than buy when it comes to housing. While rent is rising nationwide, home sales are rising faster and higher.

Detention Of WNBA's Griner In Moscow Extended For 1 Month

The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.

Biden Administration To Release $45B For Nationwide Internet

The Biden administration is taking the first steps to release $45 billion to ensure every U.S. resident has access to high-speed internet by roughly 2028.

Pilot Down, Passenger Takes Over With 'No Idea How To Fly'

A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land safely with the help of air traffic controllers.

Carvana Cuts 2,500 Jobs, Execs To Forego Pay For Severance

Online automotive retailer Carvana Co. says it’s letting go about 2,500 workers — roughly 12% of its workforce — as it tries to bring staffing and expenses in line with sales.

Mercedes Tells Owners Of 292K Vehicles To Stop Driving Them

Mercedes-Benz is telling the owners of more than 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them because the brakes could fail.

2 Companies Bid $315M To Develop Wind Power Off Carolinas

The U.S. Department of the Interior says two energy companies bid a combined $315 million in an auction for the rights to produce power from wind energy in two areas off the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Charlotte Families Scramble To Find Baby Formula Amid Massive Supply Chain Issues

The shortage, caused by supply chain issues and a major safety recall, is leaving many store shelves bare.

Advocate Aurora Health And Atrium Health To Combine

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives.