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September 21, 2024
reporter Written by Brian Murphy, reporter for WRAL. Residents of North Carolina who enjoy placing bets on sports will not have the option to legally bet on the 2024 Super Bowl using their mobile devices within the state. At the conclusion of Wednesday’s commission meeting, Ripley Rand, the chairman of the North Carolina Lottery Commission,
READ MOREWorkers have completed the installation of what is being promoted as the first publicly accessible wireless-charging road for electric cars in the United States. This road is located under a street on the western side of downtown Detroit. Copper coils that use inductive charging allow vehicles with receivers to recharge their batteries while in motion,
READ MOREResidents in the U.S. Virgin Islands have filed a lawsuit against a public utility company following reports of elevated levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix. This news has caused widespread concern and has led tens of thousands of people to switch to bottled water for their drinking needs. The
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On Wednesday, American climate representative John Kerry traveled via cart to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. By Zia Weise, Karl Mathiesen and Sara Schonhardt 11/29/2023 02:10 PM EST On Wednesday, a preliminary contract was published which would approve the suggestions previously adopted by a few nations this month. It contains a clause, requested by
READ MOREThe new parliament in Poland, which was previously controlled by a conservative party, has now restored government funding for in vitro fertilization after it was previously prohibited. This change comes after the recent general election. The parliament, which started its session this month, has prioritized lifting the ban as one of its initial actions in
READ MOREEvery week, HighSchoolOT will publish the Starting 22, which highlights the top performances from each position in North Carolina. It is recommended that coaches submit performance nominations to [email protected] for review on a weekly basis. Offense High School Hudson Wilharm, a senior at Hoggard High School, is QB. Wilharm, who stands at 6 feet 5
READ MOREFour more charter schools will become members of the N.C. High School Athletic Association in the 2024-2025 academic year. The NCHSAA membership additions were approved during the consent agenda at the NCHSAA Board of Directors meeting held on Wednesday. Some of the new NCHSAA members are American Leadership Academy, Jackson Day School, Phoenix Academy, and
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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has announced the timetable for the 2023 state championship football games. The finals for the state championship will take place on December 8th and 9th. Two matches will be held at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, while two more will be played at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.
READ MOREA team of astronomers has made a remarkable discovery: a solar system with six planets that are perfectly synchronized, resembling a vast cosmic symphony. These planets have remained undisturbed since their formation billions of years ago. On Wednesday, it was announced that the discovery can provide insight into the formation of solar systems in the
READ MOREMichigan will be part of a movement to address misleading practices involving artificial intelligence and altered media through policies implemented at the state level. At the same time, Congress and the Federal Elections Commission are discussing broader regulations in preparation for the 2024 elections. Legislation set to be approved by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat,
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