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07/11/2026

Climate Change Predictions. As New Orleans sinks, residents are being told to go. Polarized reactions.

After a recent study found New Orleans is at a ‘point of no return’ amid the climate crisis, some locals say they will ‘only leave if forced to’. But what would it take to stay?

07/11/2026

Heat domes. The weather service is predicting record nighttime heat in a number of locations from Texas to Florida to North Carolina on Saturday.

Most of America's Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.

07/07/2026

This week in 2026. Stein is expected to sign the $34 billion state budget into law tomorrow morning.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With the General Assembly’s short session in the rearview mirror, Gov. Josh Stein spent Monday turning some of lawmakers’ biggest bipartisan priorities into law. …

07/07/2026

I know many people are talking about gas prices but cherries are $10.99 per pound.

06/30/2026

The answer may surprise you. Young adults acknowledge they are imperfect and embrace…..

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Engaging conversation with two young adults about communication

06/29/2026

The heat index could have Philadelphia feeling as hot as 112 degrees by Thursday. A study by earth scientists based in the United States, Australia and China published last year found that “global warming is responsible for long-term increases in the frequency and strength of concurrent heat extremes,”

Millions across the central and eastern U.S. could face days of triple-digit heat index values.

06/29/2026

France heatwave. Over 1,200 deaths on Wednesday. Keep in mind about 25% of French households have a form of air conditioning

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave. Extreme temperatures also sparked wildfires in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down crowds.

06/28/2026

For both major oil companies and small business owners change will take time. Department of Justice tasked with overseeing the challenge.

Oil is nearing its prewar price after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) intended to end the conflict, but gasoline prices remain significantly elevated. While Pr…

06/27/2026

More housing options. Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to the property wasn't my idea initially. But my parents dream big. They were like, "You have a home. Why don't you put an ADU back there?"

Elaine Yang rented for over a decade. When it was time for her to buy a house, she made sure someone else could live there too — in an ADU.

06/27/2026

Look at Orlando’s stance on ADUs. While other locations like Blaine, Minnesota are looking at tighter reigns on ADU builds.

Should Dear Colleague Letters be written or legislation created to support building ADUs for aging populations and person’s with disabilities choosing to stay close to home? Or should audiences wait and see?

The city of Orlando is rolling out an incentive program to encourage homeowners to build and rent out an accessory dwelling unit.