Economy

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Hikers enjoying a sunny trail in North Carolina with a hazy, heat-distorted landscape in the background.

NC Outdoor Economy Booms, Faces Escalating Safety Threats

North Carolina recorded over 5,700 emergency department visits for heat-related illness from May through September 2025, according to Dph Ncdhhs .

Amélie Dubois·June 18, 2026

A grocery store aisle with beef products, emphasizing the high prices and the impact of inflation on consumers' shopping experience.

Eat & Drink

Inflation's Grip Tightens: Beef Prices See Double-Digit Hikes

U.S. beef prices soared to an unprecedented $9.64 per pound in April, setting a new high for grocery bills. This surge, a 13% jump from last year, strains household budgets, as Fox Business reported.

Mateo Castillo·June 13, 2026