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Durham City Hall’s opening is delayed until 11 AM due to a power outage affecting 3,000 customers east of downtown — including neighborhoods around Pettigrew, Alston, Lawson, and Angier streets — with 18 downtown residents also impacted. The outage, blamed on overnight storms in the Triangle, is part of a statewide issue affecting over 4,000 customers. Duke Energy is actively restoring power and u...

Two UNC campuses pulled their Pride month posts after system officials deemed them violations of a new Equality Policy mandating neutrality on social and political issues — a move that sparked debate, with some calling it necessary compliance and others demanding consequences. The policy, replacing older diversity initiatives, is now under scrutiny as all campuses prepare compliance reports for re...

Grocery prices are set to stay high for the next 18 months, according to the USDA, with food and energy costs driving the forecast — though nature and global events can always throw a wrench in the works. Egg prices recently spiked due to avian flu decimating chicken supplies, but are now falling as flocks rebound and supply surges — even dipping below production costs. Meanwhile, beef prices rema...

Zoe Kazan sparked a viral frenzy by theorizing that Taylor Swift may have excluded Blake Lively from her wedding because their once-close friendship has cooled — with Lively’s recent legal drama involving Justin Baldoni allegedly straining the bond. Kazan framed Swift’s move as an artistic evolution, suggesting the pop star is seeking fresh narrative material after Lively, once her “first great su...

Kao USA is recalling certain batches of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after detecting Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria — a potential concern for immune-compromised users. Affected products, made between Feb 21–26, 2026, include 8.5oz and 33.5oz bottles with lot codes YR010556, YR010566, or YR010576. Stop using immediately, return to retailers or salons, and contact Kao for a replacement or...

Box CEO Aaron Levie cuts through AI hype to reveal a bold forecast: enterprise spending on both frontier and specialized AI models will keep rising for years. He argues these two types aren’t rivals—they’re complementary, with frontier models handling complex, novel tasks and specialized tools stepping in once those tasks become routine. This explains why enterprise AI adoption lags typical tech t...

A California fitness club is facing a lawsuit after shocking footage allegedly shows a worker tossing a 23-month-old toddler six feet onto a hardwood floor — resulting in a concussion, facial injuries, and ongoing hearing loss. Parents accuse the Bay Club of misleading them about the incident and failing to properly supervise their child, especially since they were reportedly allowed to leave the...

Many retirees are making costly financial mistakes fueled by a widespread myth: that Social Security will vanish when the trust fund runs dry. In reality, the system could still pay 78% of benefits using ongoing payroll taxes—even after the trust fund is depleted. Surveys reveal that most people, regardless of age or politics, don’t grasp how the system actually works, with 81% opposing benefit cu...

When local readers shared their favorite shuttered spots, Darryl’s topped the list with nostalgic memories of garbage pizzas and first dates, while Sadlack’s Heroes, K&W Cafeteria, and Boondini’s earned praise for sandwiches, value, and BLTs. Rathskeller, Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe, Anotherthyme, and 18 Seaboard stood out for veggie options, charm, and serene dining. Zest Cafe, Rock-Ola, East Village G...

A toddler in Phoenix was declared dead and taken to the morgue after being found in a backyard pool — only to be discovered breathing hours later in the same cold room. Police records reveal officers saw signs of life, but medical staff proceeded with the death protocol, with one doctor telling officers to “do your thing and let me do my thing.” The parents now face potential negligence charges, a...

When Darryl’s closed, it wasn’t just a restaurant gone—it was a piece of community history erased. Readers flooded the News & Observer with memories of beloved spots across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond, from burger joints to romantic date-night haunts. These weren’t just places to eat—they were where lives unfolded, traditions were born, and friendships were forged. The outpouring prov...

A motel shooting on South Saunders Street sent shockwaves through the neighborhood early Wednesday morning—around 5 AM. A man was shot in the foot at the Claremont Inn, now recovering in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police remain on scene, piecing together clues in an active, open investigation with no suspects named. It’s a tense, unsettling moment for the community, and updat...

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