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13+ min ago (127+ words) Trump administration will withhold SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states unless states provide recipient names and immigration status The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide information the department requested, such as the names and immigration status of the aid recipients. She said the cooperation is necessary in order to root out fraud in the program. Democratic states have sued to block the requirement. About 1 in 8 Americans use the program to help buy groceries....

41+ min ago (292+ words) A disappointing first season has come to an end for Bill Belichick at North Carolina, but it does not sound like the legendary coach is going anywhere. UNC is committed to Belichick for "at least another season," according to Greg Barnes of Inside Carolina. Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill ended with a 42-19 loss to NC State last weekend. Tar Heels lost three straight games to finish the year 4-8. Their loss to rival Duke was as painful as it gets for Belichick. Despite that, UNC officials are reportedly not ready to give up on the Belichick experiment. Belichick would only owe UNC $1 million if he were to depart on his own terms, but firing him without cause before his second season would cost the school roughly $30 million. There have been reports that Belichick is drawing interest from NFL teams, but…...

42+ min ago (307+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington City Council is preparing for a new era as three women will soon take the oath of office. For the first time, the Wilmington City Council will be majority women. Newly elected members JC Lyle, Cassidy Santaguida and Chakema Clinton-Quintana, will be sworn in Tuesday. "I truly enjoy helping people and getting involved in the community, so it was necessary to run for Wilmington City Council. If you want to make a change, you do something about it, and that's why I ran; I wanted to see change," Clinton-Quintana said. Lyle, Cassidy and Santaguida were all backed by the New Hanover County Democratic Party. The three will join incumbents Salette Andrews, Kevin Spears and David Joyner. Wilmington's longest-serving mayor, Bill Saffo, will also start another term. Clinton-Quintana and Santaguida say they both look forward to addressing…...

58+ min ago (320+ words) WASHINGTON " Millie Bobby Brown revealed she has changed her name following her marriage to Jake Bongiovi." In a joint interview with co-star Noah Schnapp, the "Stranger Things" star explained that she dropped Bobby Brown from her name. While promoting the final season of the Netflix series, Schnapp joked that he is up to date on the 21-year-old actress's full name, calling her "Millie Bonnie Bobby Brown Bongiovi."" "Just drop the Brown. Drop the Bobby," she said to Schnapp during"the VT interview. "It's just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi."" "Millie Bon Bon," she added." It's unclear whether the "Stranger Things" actress will continue to use her previous name in her professional life." Millie tied the knot with the son of rock musician Jon Bon Jovi in May 2024. In August, the pair announced they had adopted their first child together." "This summer we…...

1+ hour ago (398+ words) WASHINGTON " For the first time ever, YouTube'users can now check out a personalized year-end breakdown of what they watched most. The platform has launched YouTube Recap, giving viewers a slideshow of their top creators, interests, music and viewing habits based on their 2025 watch history. Recap arrives as YouTube continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary and cements its role as a leading engine of pop culture trends.' "You aren't just one thing, and neither is your watch history," the company said in its announcement.' Recap cards may spotlight binge-worthy creators, niche rabbit holes, music tastes, or even assign users a "personality" based on viewing patterns, such as Adventurer, Skill Builder, Creative Spirit, Wonder Seeker or Connector. YouTube says Recap will roll out to North America first, with global access launching throughout the week. YouTube users can view their Recap in two places:…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (155+ words) A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder and assault charges. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, made his initial court appearance by video from a hospital bed. His attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on the charges stemming from the Nov. 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. Beckstrom and Wolfe were deployed with the West Virginia National Guard for Trump's law-enforcement surge in the nation's capital, which has flooded the city with federal agents and troops since August. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office in Washington, D.C., charged him with murder and two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. Authorities were investigating a possible motive for what they described as an ambush-style attack....

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (212+ words) In East Salinas, California, an arm wrestling contest brought together 10 participants to test their strength and unite local businesses in a community-focused event. Fabian Lopez, who organized the event, shared his philosophy, saying, "I'm a dreamer. You know, you have to be audacious and go for your wild dreams. People that do that are the ones that do the impossible. I keep on." John Fisk, owner of Fisk Paints, and Lopez explained how the event came about: "Four weeks ago, he [Lopez] showed up here, and I said, all right, let's give it a shot," said Fisk. "I go canvassing, and I just saw, for instance, I'll try to sell my show to different people," said Lopez Lopez added, "I just want people to have fun. And, you know, just compete in something in a positive way and bring people…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (589+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Travelers flying in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport have helped pay for millions of dollars in communication equipment that has largely sat unused for more than two years, a WCNC Charlotte investigation found. The "extremely challenging and frustrating" delays occurred at the same time CLT started charging passengers more in user fees. "Wow. And nobody's been raising the alarm?" airport traveler Jah're Parker said when he learned of the situation. "It sounds highly concerning." WCNC Charlotte discovered the sixth busiest airport in the world spent $3.5 million on roughly 700 new radios that were meant to improve communication among critical staff, but as of mid-November, fewer than 25% were actually in use. An airport spokesperson told WCNC Charlotte around 165 of the radios, which CLT received in 2023, had been programmed and deployed. "When we have an investment that's just collecting dust,…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (514+ words) WASHINGTON " The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall of imported cookware found to leach dangerous levels of lead into food, adding nine additional products to a growing list first announced earlier this year. The update, released on Nov. 24, is the latest expansion by the agency and its state partners, after the initial recall in August. Officials warned consumers that certain aluminum, brass and alloy-based cookware, often marketed as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium, contained "significant levels" of leachable lead." According to the FDA, that contamination can make food unsafe to consume. The agency said the newest additions are part of an ongoing investigation." "Other cookware products may also be affected. FDA will continue to update this table with additional products as new information becomes available," the agency said in an updated recall listing. The expansion adds nine brands…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (98+ words) Deputies said they have started an investigation to find out who is responsible. The Macon County Sheriff's Office said they are looking for someone who tried to puncture people's tires. Officials said they found several tire puncture spikes on a road in Macon County and urged drivers to use caution, as devices like these can cause serious injury. Deputies said they have started an investigation to find out who is responsible, and that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to remove the spikes. Anyone who has any information should contact the Macon County Sheriff's Office....