Why fuel prices may go higher still
September 30, 2026
If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
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If you think your energy costs are high now, the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse.
More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 1 in 5 of the U.S. workers who can work remotely do so either full time or at least one day per week.
The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction.
In her new book Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us From Factory Farming, Leah Garcés shares how she and former chicken farmer Craig Watts joined forces to expose the harsh realities of poultry farming and create an alternative path for farmers. Together, they launched the Transfarmation Project, helping Watts transition from raising chickens for Perdue to growing specialty mushrooms—turning his life and his farm around while advocating for a healthier, more sustainable future.
In NC Newsline, Greg Childress highlights the stories of three women who co-authored ‘The Three Melissas: The Practical Guide to Surviving Family Homelessness,’ offering practical advice for families facing homelessness. The authors hope their experiences inspire policy changes to expand support and services for homeless families, particularly through redefining homelessness under federal guidelines.
Conservative efforts to ban diversity initiatives in education and medicine, coupled with historical disparities, underscore the urgent need for more Black doctors to address ongoing racial health inequities in America.
By Tyler Hansen, Abraham Silverman, Elizabeth J. Wilson, Erin Baker Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One
Proposed casinos and video poker machines in NC face local opposition and controversy over industry contributions and addiction concerns.
In the days ahead, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide Johnson v. Grants Pass, but regardless of the outcome, it won’t resolve the nation’s homelessness and housing crisis.
Rob Schofield’s article for NC Newsline highlights the bustling activity in a physical therapy facility while reflecting on the growing issue of sports gambling in North Carolina, underscored by the state’s recent legalization and the troubling personal and societal impacts illustrated in a new documentary by Josh Rushing.
Tawanna Archia, Healthy Forsyth program manager, highlights the difficult choices low-income residents of Forsyth County face between essential needs like medication, groceries, and rent. Established in 2023, Healthy Forsyth aims to address chronic conditions exacerbated by food insecurity and poor nutrition, with community conversations and solutions tailored to local barriers such as lack of transportation and safe walking environments.
In Forsyth County, Samaritan Ministries has been addressing food insecurity since 1981 by serving nutritious meals daily to 300-400 guests at their facility in Winston-Salem. The organization not only provides meals but also creates a supportive environment, emphasizing safety and care, particularly for those facing life inconsistencies.