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France Cannes 2025 A Private Life Red Carpet

Highlights from Day 8 of the Cannes Film Festival | PHOTOS

Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.

Coca-Cola 600 memorable moments: 10 races that shaped the legacy of NASCAR’s Crown Jewel

For more than six decades, the Coca-Cola 600 has delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling finishes and defining performances that have cemented NASCAR’s toughest race as one of the sport’s crown jewel events. From dramatic lead changes to historic victories, the Coca-Cola 600 continues to captivate fans with its unique blend of endurance, speed and strategy.

Carowinds Opens Waterpark Season with New Adults-Only Attraction

Carowinds’ Carolina Harbor Waterpark will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24.

Levi Strauss agrees to sell Dockers for up to $391 million

Levi Strauss is set to finally part ways with Dockers, inking a deal to sell its brand once credited with propelling the popularity of “Casual Fridays” to Authentic Brands Group.

Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy people

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.

Home Depot won't boost prices because of tariffs

Home Depot doesn't expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves.

President Donald Trump, right, is joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., as he arrives for a meeting with the House Republican Conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump goes to the Capitol to try to persuade a divided GOP to unify around his big tax cuts bill

President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to try to seal the deal on what he calls his “big, beautiful bill.”

Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign kickoff

Buckling your seatbelt is a vital component of driving safely, and local law enforcement will be out over the next two weeks to make sure you do.

Up 'n Adam: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Adam Wurtzel went to Atrium Health Ballpark, the home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to learn about the team, and get a lesson from one of their players.

NC foster care system at "breaking point," 10,000+ kids in state need foster care

May is Foster Care Month in North Carolina. Parents and advocates say the state is facing a critical shortage of foster families. More than 10,000 children are in the system, waiting for a stable home.

Violent weekend in Charlotte leaves 3 people dead, including 2 teens

All three cases are under investigation. Call Crimestoppers if you have any information that can help police.

Former Councilman Appointed To Fill Vacant Seat

Lyles casts tie-breaking vote to appoint Edwin Peacock to Tariq Bokhari's vacant seat, instead of Bokhari's wife

A familiar face is back on Charlotte City Council to fill the open seat previously occupied by Republican Tariq Bokhari. Edwin Peacock will serve as District 6 representative until the end of the year.

Blumenthal Arts announces the 12th annual Blumey award winners

The 12th annual Blumenthal Arts High School Musical Theater Awards culminated Sunday, May 18, at a gala award celebration where winners in 15 categories were announced and nominees for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Bank of America Best Musical performed live on stage at the Belk Theater.