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Trump's 2026 budget plan includes sharp spending cuts

President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget plan would slash non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion, while increasing expenditures on national security.

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years

More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.

Ice bucket challenge makes comeback for mental health

The ice bucket challenge first started nearly a decade ago as a way to bring awareness to ALS. The challenge has made a comeback this time for a different cause.

Bar One Lounge now open in Uptown

A new spot for food, drinks, and relaxation in Uptown Charlotte! Joe Duncan made his way out of the studio and over to the newly-opened Bar One Lounge.

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.

Kohl's ousts CEO Buchanan after investigation into some vendor transactions

Kohl’s said it has terminated its new CEO Ashley Buchanan after an investigation determined that he directed the retailer to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest.

McDonald's store traffic falls unexpectedly as diners grow uneasy about economy

McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners.

Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results but stocks slides after-hours

Apple’s profit and revenue for the fiscal second quarter topped Wall Street’s expectations, but investors are waiting to hear what CEO Tim Cook has to say about the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty on its business.

UPDATE: Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy

President Donald Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake up of his national security team.

Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said.

SharkNinja is recalling the Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers.

Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.

‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead Tony Award nominations

Three Broadway shows — “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” — each earned a leading 10 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as nominators spread out the joy and gave nods to George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk in their debuts.