What's open and closed on Memorial Day?
Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open on the holiday, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year.
Scientists witness ‘cosmic joust’ for first time
For the first time ever, astronomers may have spotted a deep space battle between two galaxies, calling it a "cosmic joust."
1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
Authorities say one man has died and another was injured after an explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York.
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
A private plane approaching an airport crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, killing the six people on board, including groundbreaking alternative music executive Dave Shapiro.
Doubling down: Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout
Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout.
2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season
Richard Childress Racing has picked up the option on Kyle Busch’s contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the 2026 season.
Labubu pulled from stores in U.K.
A toy with a cult is causing people to go crazy.
Children and swimming safety
As families head to the pool or the beach for the long Memorial Day weekend, experts are urging water safety.
Trump is returning to West Point to speak at the US Military Academy's graduation
President Donald Trump is delivering his first military commencement address since returning to office.
Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 25% tariff on the popular device unless the tech giant starts building the product in its home country — a move that still seems unlikely to happen any time soon, if ever.
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people.
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
Billy Joel canceling Charlotte concert and all others after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming concerts, including one scheduled in Charlotte, following a recent diagnosis of a medical condition know as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
UPDATE: Federal judge blocks Trump administration ban on enrolling foreign students at Harvard
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple
President Donald Trump is threatening a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well as a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.
Troubling trend of thefts at South End bars
More thefts are happening in South End. We told you last week about a troubling trend happening at a popular south Charlotte bar.
Police respond to shooting outside CIA headquarters
A security incident outside CIA headquarters early Thursday led to a shooting.
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school.
Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024
With warmer-than-normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic. But they don’t think it will be as chaotic as 2024.
US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday.
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