US Economy

Alert: No $6,400 subsidies from US govt in Inflation Act update

TL/DR - Social media posts claiming that the U.S. government is providing monthly subsidies of up to $6,400 to Americans earning less than $50,000 per year under an updated Inflation Reduction Act are false. The scam directs people to a website that is not affiliated with the U.S. government, asking them to answer questions about their income and…
US Economy

Over a million electric vehicles sold in the US this year

TL/DR - In 2023, Americans purchased a million fully electric vehicles (EVs) marking the first time that many EVs have been sold in the US in a year. The increase in sales is attributed to the increased variety of EV models available and the Inflation Reduction Act that offers tax credits for EV purchases. Despite the rise, EVs only accounted for…
North Carolina

Discover Top Local Shops in Greenville Now

TL/DR - The article highlights the importance of shopping local, specifically focusing on a few businesses in Greenville. Sparky's Toy Shop, Dancing Bear Toys, The Littlest Birds, Limones Restaurant, and Ukiah are mentioned as local businesses that offer unique and quality products. The article encourages support for these businesses, stating…
Michigan

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Guskiewicz Hired by MSU Trustees

TL/DR - Kevin Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist and concussion researcher, has been unanimously chosen by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees as the institution's 22nd president, making him the sixth president in as many years. Guskiewicz, who has worked at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for 28 years including the past four…