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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States. The post Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next? first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
10 notable Olympians from North Carolina (5 past and 5 present)
Check out the stories behind 10 Olympians from North Carolina: Five greats of years past and five who hope to make their mark at this year’s competition. The post 10 notable Olympians from North Carolina (5 past and 5 present) first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Climate change has forced America’s oldest Black town to higher ground
Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in America founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster. Here's what you need to know. The post Climate change has forced America’s oldest Black town to higher ground first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans. The post 7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance
Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Chamath Palihapitiya have thrown their support behind a Trump-Vance ticket, and some even urged the former president to pick Vance as his running mate. The post Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Project 2025 has Trump’s fingerprints all over it, NC Democrats say
Project 2025 calls for restricting abortion access and enacting political vengeance and though Trump has tried to distance himself from it, he once said it detailed ‘exactly what our movement will do.’ The post Project 2025 has Trump’s fingerprints all over it, NC Democrats say first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
The Triangle Guide: Where to get the best iced tea in Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill
We asked our readers to tell us who makes the best iced tea in the NC Triangle. Here's what they said. The post The Triangle Guide: Where to get the best iced tea in Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Op-Ed: Gun violence is a public health crisis in North Carolina
On June 25th, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a “public health crisis” in America. This declaration shed light on the urgent need for collective action to address the alarming rates of gun-related incidents impacting communities nationwide. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis stated that he introduced the Protecting the Right to Keep […] The post Op-Ed: Gun violence is a public health crisis in North Carolina first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Opinion: You should decide when, if, or how to start a family. Not Donald Trump.
I’ve traveled across the state this summer to talk to voters about what’s at stake in the upcoming election. One of the many obstacles facing North Carolinians this November is misinformation, particularly around where candidates stand on important issues. We need to set the record straight on what Donald Trump plans to do if he […] The post Opinion: You should decide when, if, or how to start a family. Not Donald Trump. first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Opinion: Female Candidates—and Voters—Benefit from Rural Candidate Information Project
The Fall 2023 municipal election was a pretty good one for women candidates in my county, which is significant in a state given a grade of “D” on the 2023 Gender Parity Index. The index, which is compiled annually by RepresentWomen, measures the share of women holding elective office at all levels. While we didn’t […] The post Opinion: Female Candidates—and Voters—Benefit from Rural Candidate Information Project first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
The Triangle Guide: The best coffee shops in Chapel Hill and Durham
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Triangle coffee shops. Here's what they said. The post The Triangle Guide: The best coffee shops in Chapel Hill and Durham first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
New report reveals best and worst spots to retire in North Carolina
Personal finance and consumer banking website Go Banking Rates has compiled a list of the 10 worst NC cities to retire. Here's what you need to know. The post New report reveals best and worst spots to retire in North Carolina first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows.
Kennedy said he would support a nationwide 15-week ban, but then changed his mind. He’s also said that he believes the choice of whether or not to have an abortion should stay between women and their doctors while simultaneously touting his plan to “reduce abortion” and “make it easier for women to choose life.” The post Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows. first appeared on Cardinal & Pine.
Private Schools ‘Have No Intention of Accepting Kids With Disabilities,’ Public School Advocate Says
Republican lawmakers say expanding access to private schools gives all parents more say in their children’s education. But that’s not the case, especially for those who have children with disabilities.
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