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Rescuers scour North Carolina mountains for survivors cut off by Hurricane Helene
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North Carolina mounts massive search and rescue operation in wake of Helene: Crews on Monday airlifted emergency food and water into remote North Carolina towns ...
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Staff losses and low morale are derailing FEMA hurricane preparations, internal document says
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Governor Whitmer seeks federal disaster aid for Michigan ice storm recovery: LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has formally requested a major disaster ...
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‘Book banning pastor’ kicked out of Francis Howell school board meeting: John Amanchukwu has threatened a lawsuit against the Francis Howell School District ...
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Trump’s firing of FEMA director unsettles GOP senators: Senate Republicans are unsettled by the Trump administration’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton ...
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Rev. Billy Graham could be 1st new statue at NC Capitol since Confederates removed
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Decapitated Dolphin in North Carolina Prompts $20,000 Reward Offer From U.S.: The eight-foot-long bottlenose dolphin was found dead with its head missing last ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/15/us/north-carolina-dolphin-reward.html

Image from the original article. Source: 20 states sue Trump admin over immigration enforcement funding threats: California's AG called threats to cut funds for emergency services and infrastructure ...
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Key FactsWBD Renames Streaming Service to HBO Max
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- The entity behind the streaming service is set to rename it from "Max" to "HBO Max" this summer, emphasizing a commitment to premium programming.
- This name change follows a recent update in Max's visual design that aligns it more closely with HBO's branding.
- The rebranding effort is part of a long history of identity transformations that HBO has undergone under various owners.
- The platform achieved profitability in 2024 and aims to exceed 150 million subscribers by the close of 2026.
"With the course we are on and strong momentum we are enjoying, we believe HBO Max far better represents our current consumer proposition. And it clearly states our implicit promise to deliver content that is recognized as unique and, to steal a line we always said at HBO, worth paying for."— Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, about the renaming of Max to HBO Max.
Image from the original article. Source: Pablo Torre: ‘An absolutely real chance’ Bill Belichick never coaches a game at North Carolina
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Key FactsBelichick May Leave UNC Before Season Opener
May 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: awfulannouncing.com
- Pablo Torre expresses skepticism about Bill Belichick coaching a game for North Carolina.
- He notes that Belichick's contract buyout drops from $10 million to $1 million on June 1, making a separation more feasible.
- Torre highlights the internal conflicts and public scrutiny surrounding Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson.
- The situation regarding Belichick and Hudson is generating significant discussion and will be addressed in an upcoming television appearance.
I think there’s an absolutely real chance that he doesn’t.— Pablo Torre on the possibility that Bill Belichick might not start as head coach at North Carolina.
A North Carolina manufacturer doing what Trump wants is tangled in his tariff turmoil
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PGA Championship forecast: Friday weather updates for Quail Hollow Club: A late thunderstorm is expected for the second round of the 107th PGA Championship on ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2025/05/16/pga-championship-weather-updates-forecast-quail-hollow/83630017007/

Ex-SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley violated Hatch Act, watchdog finds: Former Social Security Commissioner (SSA) Martin O’Malley violated the Hatch Act during ...
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Ex-FEMA Chief Proposes Trump Takeover of ‘Not Ready’ Agency: A leaked report said that the agency is unprepared for hurricane season, which starts in June.
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Trader Joe’s expected to expand in the Charlotte area with Matthews store: Matthews NC Board of Commissioners has updated plans for a proposed grocery store ...
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Photo Gallery: Allison Riggs sworn in as Supreme Court Justice: Justice Allison Riggs takes the oath of office for the North Carolina Supreme Court from Justice ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article306315201.html

A transgender man builds a life in NC while politicians debate his rights: The Durham resident embraced who he really is as a teen, he says. Now ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article306214821.html

R.I., Mass., sue over threatened funding cuts for states that don’t help ICE: “More cars, planes, and trains will crash” if transportation funds are withheld ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/05/13/metro/ri-massachusetts-sue-trump-administration-funding-cuts-dot-homeland-security/

Greer Fire Update: Map Shows Arizona Blaze Spreading as Emergency Declared: Arizona governor declares state of emergency as Greer Fire reaches 15,985 acres ...
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Dog adopted and returned to shelter 3 times needs special home. ‘He’s worth it’: Husky-German shepherd mix returns to North Carolina animal shelter 3 times ...
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Lottery player wins $25,000 a year for life prize in NC. Where was ticket sold?: North Carolina lottery ticket worth $25,000 a year hasn’t been claimed ...
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Charlotte has the worst DMVs in the nation, study says. This is why: A recent study found that a North Carolina city has the worst DMVs in the nation. Here’s why ...
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Image from the original article. Source: What’s in a name? House approves Gulf of America label. How NC lawmakers voted: North Carolina’s representatives in Congress split along party lines on whether ...
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Key FactsMexico Files Lawsuit Against Google Over Name Change
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Mexico is suing Google for referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit without providing specific details.
- Google defends the name change as part of its longstanding mapping policy.
- An executive order from Trump mandates the name change, which is only applicable within the U.S.
"Mexico is suing tech giant Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S. users."— Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit in her daily press briefing.
Trump cuts leave WA emergency managers playing ‘budgetary Russian roulette’: State and local governments are facing a type of budgetary Russian roulette as ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-emergency-managers-face-uncertainty-as-feds-pull-funding/

Bill Belichick speaks out on new book, girlfriend Jordon Hudson: The UNC football coach spoke to Michael Strahan live on "Good Morning America."
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NC Medicaid leader breaks down the impact of potential cuts by Congress: Jay Ludlam, deputy secretary for NC Medicaid, says new work requirements and the need to ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article306328911.html

PGA Championship 3rd Round Temporarily Suspended Due to 'Dangerous Weather': A storm hit the Charlotte, North Carolina area early Saturday morning ...
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NC’s Dan Bishop invoked 9/11 after Newark mayor arrested. Was he ‘trolling?’: Plus, the NC Senate considers several confirmations of top officials.
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article306397456.html

Lottery player checks ticket over breakfast — and realizes he’s a winner for life
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Review: Shakira’s Charlotte show was a long time coming. Was it worth the wait?: The superstar Latin singer (now 48!) launched her North American tour at Bank of ...
charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article305988756.html
N.J. AG joins 19 states in suing Trump over his threats to withhold federal funds
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20 states sue over Trump administration linking grants, immigration enforcement: Democratic Attorneys General from 20 states have filed two lawsuits against the ...
thehill.com/homenews/5298257-20-states-sue-trump-administration-grants-immigration-enforcement/

Mecklenburg proposes property tax increase. How much it will cost homeowners: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will receive the full amount it asked for ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article306377811.html
Exclusive | FEMA Head Admits in Internal Meetings He Doesn’t Yet Have a Plan for Hurricane Season
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Trump official acknowledges 9 detainee deaths in ICE custody, disputes overspending
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/14/ice-detainee-deaths-custody-spending/83619379007/

WA, 19 states sue Trump for linking funding to immigration enforcement: Washington state could lose more than a billion dollars in funding if the Trump ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-19-states-sue-trump-for-linking-funding-to-immigration-enforcement/

After N.C. Supreme Court Win, Democrats Lose Control of Board That Sets Voting Rules
propublica.org/article/north-carolina-democrats-elections-board-jefferson-griffin

Hurricane prone states that voted for Trump will suffer most from FEMA loss | Letters
jsonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2025/05/12/fema-shut-down-hurricane/83542023007/

'Natural disasters don't happen only in the movies': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
theweek.com/politics/instant-opinion-fema-california-india-ai

5 years after the pandemic, when will NC students recover? The answer isn’t easy
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The rampant federal fraud that DOGE is largely ignoring: International criminal groups are stealing as much as a trillion dollars a year from U.S ...
nbcnews.com/politics/doge/rampant-federal-fraud-doge-done-little-stop-rcna206860

Bill Belichick: Jordon Hudson 'doesn’t have anything to do with UNC football': North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick shot down the notion that his ...
nbcnews.com/sports/college-football/bill-belichick-jordon-hudson-north-carolina-football-rcna206650

Bill Belichick clarifies why North Carolina passed on ‘Hard Knocks’: Bill Belichick finally discussed the failed negotiations between UNC, HBO and the NFL over ...
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MAGA Congressman Accused of Whacking Voter With Clipboard: The conference in Asheville was supposed to be focused on Hurricane Helene relief ...
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Charlotte Mayor Lyles announces efforts to improve City Council after ‘tough week’
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article306277596.html

Early season heat wave to blanket southern US with scorching temperatures: Some regions could see triple-digit temperatures.
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California, 19 states sue Trump administration over withheld funds: Trump's punishment of states that limit participation in federal immigration enforcement ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/trump-california-lawsuit-sanctuary-cities-20325413.php

Huge jackpot winner comes forward with NC lottery ticket that only cost 50 cents: Mystery winner comes forward after 50 cent digital lottery ticket hits jackpot ...
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5 times dogs found new homes after ending up in shelters. See their stories: One "spunky and fun" dog needed a new owner.
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‘It’s not going to stop us.’ Charlotte, Rock Hill arts groups confront NEA fund loss
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Lottery player spends $1 and wins $120,000 jackpot in North Carolina: An Alabama resident hit the $120,000 Cash 5 jackpot in North Carolina, officials say ...
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Trump moves to weaken FEMA as climate hazards worsen: Experts say recent turmoil at FEMA will leave millions of people vulnerable as climate change-fueled ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2025-05-14/trump-guts-fema-as-climate-disasters-worsen

Oldest Dairy Queen in NC sold for $1.1M. But after 78 years, the scoops will go on
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article306057156.html

Oregon among 20 states suing feds for tying transportation, disaster funding to immigration enforcement
oregonlive.com/politics/2025/05/oregon-among-20-states-suing-feds-for-tying-transportation-disaster-funding-to-immigration-enforcement.html

Gulf Coast to Virginia could be swamped with buckets of rain this week: Flood advisories were in effect as a dozen states were at risk of severe storms ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/12/storm-system-florida-carolinas-heavy-rain-flood-warning/83576865007/

Manager at a Popeye’s restaurant shot employee over burnt biscuits, cops say: Rodney Wood, 22, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder.
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Absolute Batman, Ultimate Spider-Man, and More: 2025 Eisner Award Nominees Revealed - IGN
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I Love DC Comics, but These 10 Movies Have Only Harmed the Brand's On-Screen Legacy
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California sues over Trump policy tying transportation grants to immigration: California receives over $15.7 billion in transportation grants and $20 ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2025-05-13/california-sues-trump-administration-over-immigration-enforcement-conditions-on-grant-funding

Crime rings using stolen identities to steal billions in taxpayer money from federal, state governments
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Warner Bros. Discovery Offers Batman, 'Friends' as Figures for Ads: A new effort from Warner Bros. Discovery will offer advertisers the chance to use popular ...
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Jensen Ackles' Batman Gets A Sleek Batsuit, Yellow Utility Belt And Classic-Looking Batcave In Stunning DC Art
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Jensen Ackles’ Batman & Alexandra Daddario’s Wonder Woman Join David Corenswet’s Superman As The DCU’s Hero Trinity In Epic DC Art
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UNC Hiring Former Bears PR Chief to Help Bill Belichick Amid Jordon Hudson Intrigue
si.com/college-football/unc-hiring-former-bears-pr-chief-to-help-bill-belichick-amid-jordon-hudson-intrigue

The First Batman Comic Ever Made Is Actually Free to Read on Amazon Right Now - IGN
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Image from the original article. Source: New FEMA head says he will 'run right over' staff who resist his changes: David Richardson, the new head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
reuters.com/world/us/fema-head-says-he-will-run-right-over-staff-who-resist-agency-changes-2025-05-09/
Key FactsFEMA Chief Issues Stark Warning to Staff
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson warned staff in his initial meeting that he alone speaks for the agency and will not tolerate any obstruction.
- He emphasized the importance of fulfilling the president's directives and announced a review of all internal preparations for 2025.
- Richardson instructed staff to read two recent memos outlining assessments of FEMA's readiness and organizational structure.
- He plans to hold a town hall in the near future to address staff questions but stressed the need for them to first read the memos.
I have never read a book on leadership, but I’m fine operating in chaos and a very ambiguous environment.— David Richardson, the acting FEMA Administrator, during his first address to FEMA employees.
Image from the original article. Source: Mild earthquake in Tennessee felt across the Southeast | CNN: A mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake about 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee ...
cnn.com/2025/05/10/us/earthquake-tennessee-southeast-us-saturday

Key FactsTennessee Reports 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Atlanta
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee, felt in Atlanta and parts of North Carolina.
- The quake occurred shortly after 9 a.m. EDT, approximately 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Knoxville.
- More than 23,000 public reports were received by USGS within the first hour after the earthquake.
- The region experiences seismic activity, with a 5% chance of aftershocks of magnitude 4 or greater in the upcoming week.
"Earthquakes in the East are felt over a much larger distance and by more people."— Ayesha Davis, USGS spokeswoman, explains the impact of earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.
FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms: The cuts could leave communities less prepared to handle the often devastating aftermath of ...
reuters.com/business/environment/fema-cuts-emergency-training-hurricane-season-looms-2025-05-11/
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change: It is the latest example of the Trump administration limiting federal government ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s drama-filled UNC experience, explained: This has more angst than an episode of ‘White Lotus’
sbnation.com/2025/5/9/24426862/bill-belichick-jordon-hudson-drama-unc

Key FactsBelichick and Hudson: UNC Entangled in Drama
May 09 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
- Bill Belichick's hiring at the University of North Carolina has sparked significant controversy, particularly concerning his 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson's involvement.
- Reports suggest that Hudson plays a larger role in football operations than initially expected, leading to tensions within the institution.
- UNC recently stated that Hudson is not banned from football facilities, but her role outside of Belichick's responsibilities remains ambiguous.
- The situation may lead to Belichick potentially exiting his contract, as he has an option to leave the program after June 1.
There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation — everything he has built and worked for over decades.— A Belichick family source expressed concern regarding Jordon Hudson.
FEMA Director Is Fired One Day After Testifying Agency Should Not Be Eliminated: The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton ...
democracynow.org/2025/5/9/headlines/fema_director_is_fired_one_day_after_testifying_agency_should_not_be_eliminated

As a recession looms, GOP lawmakers need to prepare NC. They’re not. | Opinion: North Carolina legislative leaders are not among those preparing for the worst ...
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article306036236.html

Joann fabrics stores in 22 states could soon be taken over by Burlington Coat Factory. See the full list
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UNC denies it has banned Bill Belichick’s girlfriend from its football facility: The University of North Carolina on Friday denied that football head coach Bill ...
cnn.com/2025/05/09/sport/unc-bill-belichick-facility-spt

Riggs won NC’s Supreme Court battle, but elections will face long-term consequences
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It took 250 years to build what Trump is trying to undo: President Donald Trump’s effort to do as much as possible as quickly as possible to remake the federal ...
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Missing Teen Girl Found Alive After Nearly 3 Weeks—Over 600 Miles From Home: Law enforcement found a 17-year-old missing Michigan girl in North Carolina on ...
newsweek.com/missing-teen-girl-alive-nearly-3-weeks-over-600-miles-home-2070580

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles, moved family to North Carolina for calmer life
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UNC says Bill Belichick's girlfriend still welcome at school - ESPN: North Carolina issued a statement saying Bill Belichick's girlfriend is still welcome at ...
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‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting FEMA head warns in call with staff: David Richardson tells staffers he “will run right over” them while also suggesting ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/05/dont-get-in-my-way-the-new-acting-fema-head-warns-in-call-with-staff.html

Carolina Hurricanes, Frederik Andersen shut out Washington Capitals in NHL playoffs Game 3
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/05/10/carolina-hurricanes-washington-capitals-game-3/83557512007/

Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot
npr.org/2025/05/10/nx-s1-5377402/republicans-democrats-transgender-sports-legislatures

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