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Whatley faces a challenging contest against Cooper. Trump’s involvement in midterm races creates a balancing act for Republicans like Whatley, who must maximize support from the president’s core supporters without alienating other voters who’ve soured on the administration amid inflation and the war in Iran.
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Fired for cancer leave? Butterball settles a federal ADA lawsuit for $230k, establishing that employers cannot outsource their legal compliance duties. -
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Generators will be used to temporarily power the $10 billion facility. Those generators are expected to emit hundreds of tons of air pollution, concerning many residents and community advocates. -
Following the town of Cary's 18-month pause on data center development, Raleigh City Council has begun the process of drafting a six-month moratorium on data center development, which it will consider at its next meeting in early October. -
Charlotte will host the Women’s Tennis Association Finals for three years beginning in 2027, Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday.
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