Wake Co. Residents’ Feedback on Monday’s Proposed Budget

TL/DR - Wake County residents are invited to share their views on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The proposed budget includes a 22% tax rate reduction, yet could potentially cause some residents' total tax payments to increase. It also suggests an additional $49 million allocation to the Wake County Public School system, taking the…

All US Troops to be Pulled Out of Niger by September

TL/DR - In early April, about 100 Russian instructors and an air-defense system arrived in Niger as part of Russia's new paramilitary structure, Africa Corps, which replaces the Wagner Group. This comes as Niger rejects military ties with the US following the withdrawal of troops from France, which used to lead foreign counterterrorism efforts in…

Street Feast: Food Trucks Invade Downtown GR Festival

TL/DR - The annual Roll N’ Out Food Truck Fest took place on Sunday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, marking the beginning of the food truck season in West Michigan. The festival featured more than 35 food trucks serving a variety of dishes, as well as a merchant village, a beer tent and live music. The event benefits local small businesses, according…

CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart Passes Away at 58

TL/DR - Alice Stewart, a renowned Republican strategist and CNN political commentator, has died at age 58. Stewart, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, had commented on CNN since the 2016 presidential race and previously worked on multiple Republican presidential campaigns, holding roles such as communications director. Prior to politics, Stewart…