Lexington Law reports that despite record $18.8 trillion in household debt, 56% of Americans never missed a payment, though 54% made no debt progress last year.
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President Donald Trump said Friday he will replace chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime adviser Stephen Miller.
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Passport reports that by 2027, e-commerce growth hinges on AI product discovery and cross-border commerce.
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Incorta reports that 76% of leaders believe AI will disrupt their industries, yet 59% of AI pilots fail due to organizational issues.
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Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.
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Grist reports that Trump aims to open national forest trails to motorized vehicles, facing opposition from conservation groups concerned about ecosystem damage.
- Samantha Moilanen for The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that residents near a noisy data center in West Jordan, Utah, struggle with constant hum and generator noise, disrupting their lives.
Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.
IGX Solutions reports that government agencies need efficient grant management software to handle $1.2 trillion in grants, focusing on features like centralization, compliance, and reporting.
elk Marketing reports that AI is transforming holiday shopping, influencing product discovery and advertising strategies as consumers increasingly seek personalized gift suggestions through AI tools.
The order blocks, for 14 days, any construction, excavation, demolition, land-disturbing work, utility installation, roadway closures or other activity related to building the arch while the court considers the case.
The 74 reports that while most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, rural students face limited access, with only 39% participating frequently compared to urban peers.
The Marshall Project reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than twice as many children this year through July as it did in the same period last year.
Healthbeat reports severe West Nile virus cases are rising, with over 880 infections in 2026, particularly in California, affecting many, including former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Independent Tribune.
The latest Piedmont Natural Gas rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, lowers the average residential customer bill by just under $12 per year.
A fire that started in a clothes dryer damaged a Concord home, displacing residents. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within five minutes.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
We now know what North Carolina’s America 250 license plate will look like and that it probably won’t be available until around the start of 2027 — the year after America’s 250th birthday.
It was a striking outcome for a state that has been consistently ranked as one of the most gerrymandered in the country — under both Democratic and Republican control.
Many Duke supporters were excited to tune into NBA action Wednesday night, as former Blue Devil sharpshooter Kon Knueppel returned to the lineup for the Charlotte Hornets after missing the first eight
A North Carolina football freshman defensive lineman is not participating with the team after a one-car crash in September that left his car in flames. Vodney Cleveland Jr., who was a consensus four-star recruit in the class of 2026 for the Tar Heels, was cited on three charges in the aftermath of a Sept. 17 crash in Chatham County. According to court records, Cleveland’s vehicle traveled off ...
Lexington Law reports that despite record $18.8 trillion in household debt, 56% of Americans never missed a payment, though 54% made no debt progress last year.
President Donald Trump said Friday he will replace chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime adviser Stephen Miller.
Passport reports that by 2027, e-commerce growth hinges on AI product discovery and cross-border commerce.
Incorta reports that 76% of leaders believe AI will disrupt their industries, yet 59% of AI pilots fail due to organizational issues.
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A Wilkes County man faces six charges.
A trapped dog survived the fire unharmed, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
The pair operated a dog breeding operation from January 2021 to May 2026, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A Colorado man was arrested in Dawson County Saturday after a multi-county pursuit on Interstate 80, the Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release.
So when do new elected officials take office? It depends on what election they won.
Cabarrus County is restructuring several departments, naming Justin Brines EMS chief and expanding leadership responsibilities in emergency services, finance and compliance.
Stuart Valzonis will join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling the seat left vacant by Larry Pittman's September resignation.
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.