The night of Tuesday’s election was full of surprise. At the party, the state Senate leader looked upset after a big cake was only half eaten. He had spent $10 million on his race against Sheriff Sam Page, a well‑known local figure. Page had the support of people from Raleigh and even an en
The new boss of Target, Michael Fiddelke, announced a bold strategy to revive the retailer’s fortunes. He promised a fresh focus on product quality and store layout, aiming to draw shoppers back into physical locations. To support this shift, the company will lift its capital investment by a quarter
Scientists looked at how the tiny structure inside fermented sausage changes when it dries out, and how that affects a milky smell. They made three batches: one with no added microbes, one with a mix of bacteria that are normally found in cured meats, and a third that added a yeast on top of the ba
The sport of softball has been officially added to the 2029 International University Games program, a major event that follows only the Summer Olympics in size. The decision was announced after a meeting between leaders of the World Baseball Softball Confederation and the International University Sp
A casino operator in Australia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt with a major financial group. The deal is expected to replace the company’s current borrowing and give it extra cash to support a turnaround strategy. The agreement is still in draft form, so it does not guarantee a f
Teddy Persico Jr. , a well-known figure in the Colombo crime family, is facing sentencing in federal court. This isn't his first run-in with the law. Just a few weeks ago, he admitted to breaking parole. Now, he's looking at up to two years in prison, but experts think he might get off with a shorte
In South Carolina, the number of new measles cases has been dropping each day. This might mean the outbreak is getting better. But experts say it's too soon to be sure. The state has seen 933 cases since October. That's a lot! Most of these cases are in Spartanburg County. But there have been some
Kraft Heinz has decided to stop work on its planned split, saying the problems it faces can be fixed. The new chief executive, Steve Cahillane, who joined last year, said the company’s main goal is to get back on a profitable growth path. He added that all attention must stay on the operating plan a
Boeing has shown signs of improvement in its latest earnings report. The company's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $23. 9 billion. This is a big jump from the same time last year. It's also higher than what experts predicted. The company delivered 600 airplanes last year. This is the mos
Saturday Night Live kicked off its latest episode with a sharp and witty parody of President Trump's obsession with awards. The show introduced the first annual "Trumps, " a mock awards ceremony that humorously highlighted the president's penchant for accolades and distractions. The segment was hos
