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Business

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

US retailers brace for bigger consumer stress test as war drags on

  • Juveria Tabassum, Neil J Kanatt and Akriti Shah Reuters

Analysts and experts have warned that even if the Iran war were to end soon, prices will remain high well into the second half of the year.

Doctors explain why this Ebola outbreak is different

Doctors explain why this Ebola outbreak is different

  • CBC English

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not the first, but a new strain, lack of tools and war are making it worse. For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner talks to doctors on the front line about what they’re up against and why they say foreign aid cuts are increasing …

Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

Flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm confirmed in Texas, USDA says

  • Heather Schlitz, Tom Polansek and Cassandra Garrison Reuters

Experts said an outbreak could cause $1.8 billion in damage to Texas' economy and likely would raise beef prices by shrinking cattle supply.

Jill On Money: Ask Jill

Jill On Money: Ask Jill

  • Jill Schlesinger

Time for another Q&A column! If you have a question, send an email to: askjill@jillonmoney.com.

Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet?

Is The Fed About to Make Its Biggest Move Yet?

  • Cheddar

Megan Leonhardt, Senior Economy Writer at Barron's, breaks down sticky inflation, Fed policy, interest rates and what they mean for consumers.

Terry Savage: Parent Plus SOS

Terry Savage: Parent Plus SOS

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

The deadline is July 1, after which reduced payment options disappear because of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.. If you miss the July 1 deadline, you will be forced into a standard 10- year repayment plan with high monthly costs instead of affordable income-based payme…

Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy?

Pennsylvania Has the 22nd-Worst State Economy in 2026

    Pennsylvania has the 22nd-weakest state economy, according to a new WalletHub report. The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 metrics, ranging from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

    Illinois Has the 15th-Worst State Economy in 2026

      Illinois has the 15th-weakest state economy, according to a new WalletHub report. The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 metrics, ranging from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

      Texas Has the Eighth-Best State Economy in 2026

        Texas has the Eighth-strongest state economy, according to a new WalletHub report. The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 metrics, ranging from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

        Terry Savage: Parent Plus SOS

        Terry Savage: Parent Plus SOS

          The deadline is July 1, after which reduced payment options disappear because of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.. If you miss the July 1 deadline, you will be forced into a standard 10- year repayment plan with high monthly costs instead of affordable income-based payments. According to Rae Kaplan of FinancialRelief.com, a law firm...

          Best & Worst State Economies (2026)

            U.S. economic growth depends heavily on the performance of individual states, and some contribute more than others. For example, California, Texas, New York and Florida have economies so large that if they were countries, they would rank in the

            top 20

            in the world.

            Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

            Your store might be spying on you. Is it worth it for a discount?

              Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy?

              These best burgers in America are worth a road trip

              These best burgers in America are worth a road trip

                Here are standout burgers worth the detour — or the pilgrimage.

                Local News

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                Cabarrus Calendar

                Cabarrus Calendar

                Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County. 

                NCDMV launches new in-office document upload tool

                NCDMV launches new in-office document upload tool

                “This early success shows that North Carolinians are ready for a more convenient, modern DMV experience." 

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                Cabarrus County neighbors: Obituaries for June 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.

                State & Regional

                Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                Indy 500 countdown is on: Inside Lincoln’s world-famous racing treasure trove

                We are a week away from the Indy 500. There's no better time to check out one of the top museums dedicated to racing — the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed draws visitors from around the world.

                Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                Plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                Photos: Plane carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Omaha

                The plane with U.S. carrying passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Omaha early Monday morning.

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                Nation & World

                The true story of a weather forecast that changed the world on D-Day

                The true story of a weather forecast that changed the world on D-Day

                Defying colleagues, Capt. James Martin Stagg urged the Normandy invasion to be postponed by one day to June 6 due to uncertain conditions.

                After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child

                After narrow escape, air raid sirens spark panic for a Kyiv child

                For Ukrainian survivors of Russian drone and missile attacks, each air raid warning can be a source of fresh distress.

                'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

                'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

                Canadians were once the U.S.'s largest group of international travelers, but recent data shows a shift as some turn away from the U.S.

                They're noisy. They're unpopular. Should data centers be banned?

                They're noisy. They're unpopular. Should data centers be banned?

                The resource-intensive structures are spreading across the nation, with more than 4,300 data centers already constructed. And they're wildly unpopular among many Americans.

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                Friday Five: Dash In, Kellswater Lowe's Foods opening

                Friday Five: Dash In, Kellswater Lowe's Foods opening

                Tucker Gardens Tour to benefit CVAN Saturday

                Tucker Gardens Tour to benefit CVAN Saturday

                Former Hartsell School educators reunite to share memories

                Former Hartsell School educators reunite to share memories

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Affiliate. 

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                Crime

                Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                Cabarrus honors 911 telecommunicators this week

                The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                Kannapolis offering CPR classes

                The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.

                Who killed Peter Jordan? Reward upped in Lake Norman cold case murder.

                Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.

                Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.

                Politics

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                General Assembly passes constitutional amendment bill capping individual income tax rate

                Senate Bill 1080, titled "Lower taxes for all," places a state constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 general election ballot that would allow North Carolina voters to decide on whether to cap the individual income tax rate at 3.49%.

                NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                NC facing 'wild west' crossroads with cannabis usage, regulations

                Gov. Josh Stein established the council on the caanabis industry in large part out of concern that "our state’s unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." North Carolinians spent about $3.2 billion on unregulated marijuana products just in 2022, according to a U.S. Cannabis Report. About 1.6 million North Carolinians used cannabis in 2022, including 15.8% of high schoolers.

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                Concord launches Click-2-Fix tool to report non-emergency issues

                The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.

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