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Microsoft hikes Xbox prices worldwide as gaming industry faces tariff uncertainty

Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world this week.

Black dandyism takes center stage from the Met Gala to Harvey B. Gantt Center

Inspired by the 2025 Met Gala — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — the Harvey B. Gantt center will feature elite Black fashion designers, brands, and creatives through an interactive exhibit, a rotating runway panel, photo activations, VIP experience, and more.

UPDATE: NC wildlife officials say they have persons of interest after video shows opossum burned alive

North Carolina wildlife officials say they have persons of interest in connection to a video showing an opossum being set on fire.

Black dandyism etches place into Met Gala history — and global visibility

Black dandyism is finally taking center stage at the Met Gala, with cultural powerhouses leading this subversive, sharply tailored style into the global fashion spotlight.

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.

For Black men, fashion has been a tool of self-expression — and a way they've been judged

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was given the message early on: What one wore as a Black man mattered.

South End’s Camden Commons returns with games, shopping, and more

This summer, South End’s Camden Road will once again transform into a dynamic block party with the return of Camden Commons.

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.

Pet of the Week: Meet Bogi!

Watch to find out how you can adopt Bogi or any of the animals with CMPD Animal Care and Control!

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.

WeatherWise Alert: rising severe threat will impact Charlotte weekend events

The threat of severe weather begins Friday afternoon concerning damaging wind, lightning, hail, and flash flooding through Saturday night.

7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina

Evacuation orders issued because of tsunami threat after 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday.

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on I-85 in Gaston Co.

A wrong-way driver is dead after crashing his car into a van on Interstate 85 in Gaston County early Friday morning.

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.

Charlotte Fire responds to explosion and house fire in Dilworth

The Charlotte Fire Department is on scene of a house fire after an explosion was reported early Friday morning.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 3rd and May 4th

From Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour to various other musical performances at Livin' Life Music Fest 2025, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

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Weekend Parking Guide: Lovin' Life Festival, Kendrick Lamar, Charlotte Knights

Uptown Charlotte is preparing to see large crowds this weekend. The trifecta including the Lovin' Life Festival, Kenrick Lamar, and The Charlotte Knights will draw thousands to the city center making parking a tricky task.

1 dead, 6 hurt in wreck outside Northwest School of the Arts

The crash happened around rush hour Thursday evening at the intersection on Beatties Ford Road and Russell Avenue.

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.