North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, and Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, announced Saturday they’ve agreed to call the legislature into a special session to provide relief from high gas and diesel prices.  The leaders did not announce a date for the special session or details on what measures they plan to consider. With […]

No. 7 Alabama raced past No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23 to remain undefeated. The Tide unceremoniously knocked the Bulldogs from the list of unbeaten teams.

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Tennessee Department of Corrections Commissioner Frank Strada will step down, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday — three days after a botched execution attempt left Christa Pike on a ventilator in critical condition. Strada offered his resignation, and the governor accepted, the news release said. Strada will step down from his role this month, it said.  […]

DODGE CITY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived in southwest Kansas on Sept. 22 and departed three days later, leaving fear, uncertainty and anger.  Many in the Hispanic and Latino communities in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal, where most ICE activity was located, returned to work this week. But their fear persists […]

Blues great Buddy Guy was celebrated Thursday night with a sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Fellow legend Bobby Rush said he would have walked from Mississippi to be part of the celebration.

“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.” — Harry Belafonte, 2010 With U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds one step closer to the Governor’s Mansion, Republicans in general and MAGA in particular face a choice: Will they vote for a Black man to be Florida’s chief […]

State officials hailed the news that the troubled Curtis Bay Energy facility will stop burning medical waste at its South Baltimore site in order to settle a Maryland Department of the Environment lawsuit charging the company with repeated air pollution violations.

Iowa lawmakers sent Gov. Kim Reynolds a bill Friday changing a state’s economic development program that could provide nearly $1.4 billion in tax incentives for a $15 billion steel mill project planned in southeast Iowa. Lawmakers called it the largest economic development deal in the state’s history. The Iowa House approved House File 2801 in […]

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to file a bar complaint against Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller, the latest development in a tumultuous year of legal disputes over everything from hiring practices to taking on federal immigration enforcement responsibilities.  During a special session on Friday, supervisors voted 5-0 to authorize its outside attorneys […]

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Paylocity reports that leaders seek AI in HR to prevent payroll issues, enhance workforce visibility, improve usability, and ensure data security.

President Donald Trump gestures as he exits the stage during a midterm election rally at the Choctaw Event Center on Oct. 1, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jessica Tobias/For Oklahoma Voice)

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Jettly reports Tom Brady's career transition to sports commentator involves high earnings and private jet usage, likely optimizing asset access due to cost inefficiencies.

ShipStation reports that shipping large packages poses challenges, as choosing between parcel and LTL freight requires evaluating size, weight, and handling needs.

BlackJet reports Oprah Winfrey prioritizes privacy and efficiency in her travels, using private jets like the Gulfstream G700 for business and comfort.

My Mountain Mover reports that as administrative demands in healthcare rise, medical virtual assistants can alleviate staff overload by managing tasks remotely.

KURU reports on the rise of walking as exercise, emphasizing that while 10,000 steps is a common goal, any increase in movement benefits health.

CreditFresh reports that Halloween expenses are rising, with families facing higher costs for candy, costumes, and decorations.