The scoop on Wisconsin’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart

(Stacker) - When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart has got the scoop on how people in Wisconsin and across the country satisfy their sweet...

The scoop on Arizona's ice cream preferences, according to Instacart

Dan Kosmayer // Shutterstock The scoop on Arizona’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart...

Energy Cuts in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Raise Costs, Threaten Jobs, Investment in Rural Communities Across U.S.

In the mountains of western North Carolina, local renewable energy company Sugar Hollow Solar is already working through contingency plans to avoid laying off staff. Despite five new hires coming on board in June to install panels in rural...

Nevada AG announces $720M settlement with eight opioid manufacturers

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant settlement involving eight opioid drug...

50 FFA alumni selected for New Century Farmer Program

The 2025 New Century Farmer Conference is taking place July 20 to 24 in Indianapolis, bringing together 50 elite FFA alumni from 22 states to advance their leadership and career skills while learning about working in the industry of agriculture...

Nominations for Farmer of Year awards accepted

The Wilkes Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for annual Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year awards. “These local accolades serve as a crucial step for farmers in Wilkes County to be considered for the...

Despite labor shortage, NC college graduates face employment headwinds

The North Carolina Department of Commerce released a report this month on the labor market challenges faced by recent college graduates, suggesting, despite a widespread labor shortage, many young workers are having trouble finding appropriate...

University of Minnesota will honor 86 families at annual Farmfest ceremony Thursday, Aug. 7, at Gilfillan Estate

Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them in the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest near Redwood Falls. The event...

Jayden Reed extends Cajuns' growing recruiting pipeline from Neville High

The Neville High to UL Ragin' Cajun defensive backfield pipeline is booming. In early June, UL got a verbal commitment from Jayden Reed, who is tied for the highest ranked in-state Cajuns' pledge with Zachary receiver Kristion Brooks. The...

The 'Affordable' Care Act: Premiums in the ACA Marketplace Set to Skyrocket in 2026

Health insurance premiums for Americans buying coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces will spike by a median of 15 percent in 2026, which is the largest increase in more than five years. For millions of families, this means premium...

H2Ok Innovations raises $12 million Series A to make manufacturing more precise for big-name customers like Coca-Cola and Unilever

“My first job was a janitor in the quality lab,” said David. “I climbed distillation towers, swept the factory floors, and worked within the factory. I learned a lot about operations, and have a deep empathy for people within this industry.” The...

I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025 review - A good time but not a great movie

I Know What You Did Last Summer hit theaters on July 18 I Know What You Did Last Summer is back after 28 years, and so are Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The requel, that is, a reboot that is also a direct sequel to the original, was...

Mid-Year Report for State Consumer Privacy Laws

Now that we have passed the halfway mark in 2025, we are taking a look back at significant developments that have already occurred this year in the consumer data privacy landscape. Five more states’ comprehensive privacy laws went into effect, and...

Monroe talks infrastructure strategy with state senator

MONROE – N.C. Sen. David Craven met with City of Monroe leadership July 14 at Dowd Center Theatre to discuss key priorities, current projects and ongoing city-state collaboration. Craven now represents Monroe following recent legislative...

North Carolina film industry study committee

6 Valuable Items You Should Never Pass Up At An Estate Sale

Estate sales happen every weekend, and it's about time that you made your way to one in search of treasure. In order to make the most of your next secondhand shopping adventure, we tapped experts who are sharing six types of valuable items that...

North Carolina first standalone children's hospital is coming to Apex

UNC Health and Duke Health systems have decided on a location for the state’s first freestanding children's hospital in the Triangle, initially announced in January. "I want to thank our newest teammate for North Carolina children's: the town of...

North Carolina's economic leadership highlighted by Congressman Brad Knott

Congressman Brad Knott, an active voice in North Carolina politics, shared a series of tweets on July 10, 2025, addressing various topics from state economic success to immigration and agricultural assistance.In his first tweet of the day,...

'New economic reality': NC consumers face tariff-driven inflation

Rising inflation is starting to show up on North Carolina grocery receipts and in the state’s factories, economists and executives say. Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs push...

Top Alabama recruits in the updated 2026 Rivals Industry Rankings

With a population of just over 5 million, the state of Alabama might not get the same shine in high school football circles as places like Florida, Texas and Georgia. But the Yellowhammer State is as good as it gets when it comes producing NFL...