Fed leaves key interest rates unchanged, alludes to cuts coming in September

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady again Wednesday but signaled that a long-awaited interest rate cut may be just weeks away – as soon as mid-September. According to an article from The New York
US women’s soccer team defeats Australia with 2-1 win to advance to quarterfinals

The US women’s soccer team continued their unbeaten record at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a 2-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday, qualifying them for the quarterfinals (per CNN.) Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert each found
Chicago Bears sign wide receiver D.J. Moore to 4-year, $110M extension

The Chicago Bears announced they have signed veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore to a four-year contraction extension (through 2029), with sources telling ESPN that the deal is worth $110 million – the largest in franchise history. The
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
Joe Rogan stand-up comedy special to stream live on Netflix Aug. 3

Netflix announced that comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan is set to headline a live stand-up special on Netflix, airing Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. ET. Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats, Rogan’s first comedy special in six years,
NCDOT Awards Grants to Improve Railroad in Alexander County
Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway’s Summit View rail car. RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division is investing $1.8 million as part of 50-50 matching grant funding to improve rail infrastructure on three short line railroads.
CCC&TI Registration Continues for Fall Semester; Upcoming Career, Continuing Education and Workforce Training Courses Announced
Registration for the Fall Semester courses at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is ongoing and several upcoming continuing education and workforce training courses have also been announced for Fall. Following is more information on curriculum registration
Section of I-40 in Buncombe County rescheduled to be closed this weekend
A section of I-40 in Buncombe County that was scheduled to be closed July the 26th through the 29th has been rescheduled to be closed this Friday August the 2nd through Sunday the 4th. The section to
Taking Back Sunday and The Used to embark on co-headlining tour

Taking Back Sunday and The Used have announced their co-headlining tour, hitting the road together for the first time in over a decade with a series of shows this fall, featuring special guest Raue. The tour kicks