By Donald Bryson Raleigh, NC – In a 2015 Fox News interview, Charles Koch, the chairman of Koch Industries, said, “Well, corporate welfare I think is a disaster for this, this country. It’s crippling our economy. It is contributing to…
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Former UNC player Jeff Denny offers insights on Northwood basketball team and Drake Powell
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – High school basketball in Chatham County is buzzing with anticipation as the season is just around the corner. One player who has been making headlines is Northwood High School’s very own Drake Powell. I…
Pittsboro and Sanford: Merging for a brighter water future
Pittsboro, NC – On a pleasant Saturday morning, September 2nd, 2023, I sat down with Pittsboro Commissioner Kyle Shipp for a conversation. He shared insights into the town’s water situation and its merger with Sanford regarding water and sewer services.…
ACC announces football game times & networks for week 8
Charlotte, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference and its television partners announced the following football game times and networks for October 21. Locally Pitt will play at Wake Forest at 3:30 pm and Virginia will be at North Carolina at…
VinFast’s staggering losses continue to mount: Can the automaker recover?
By Theresa Opeka Raleigh, NC – Coming on the heels of a second-quarter report that saw losses of $526.7 million, VinFast reported Thursday that it lost an additional $623 million for the third quarter of 2023. That brings total losses since 2021…
Consumer Reports introduces Permission Slip: The ultimate privacy tool
Yonkers, NY – Consumers nationwide now have a powerful new tool to safeguard their privacy. Permission Slip by CR, a free app from Consumer Reports, the independent nonprofit organization that has been protecting consumers for nearly a century, will help…
Unveiling the power and responsibility of “Psychotechnology”
Pittsboro, NC – In a rapidly evolving world driven by technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates our daily lives, William Ammerman, the author of “The Invisible Brand” took center stage for a presentation on September 14. In the last…
Living with AI: The invisible force shaping our lives
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In our rapidly evolving world, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, impacting nearly every facet of our lives. During the middle portion of his presentation on September 14, William Ammerman, author…
Improving consumer education for digital safety: Insights from the CR survey
WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Reports (CR), Aspen Digital, and the Global Cyber Alliance today released the second annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, marking the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It reveals continued progress in consumer cybersecurity practices through the adoption…
William Ammerman: Unveiling the power and influence of Generative AI
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In a world driven by the relentless march of technology, we often find ourselves grappling with invisible forces that shape our lives in profound ways. On September 14, 2023, William Ammerman, author of “The…