www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-09-01 16:38:15

SUMMARY: Vice President J.D. Vance claimed that the Trump administration’s recent “big beautiful bill” enacted the biggest tax cuts in U.S. history. However, a fact check by Politifact reveals this is inaccurate. By comparing tax cuts as a percentage of GDP, the largest tax cut was actually signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. The recent Trump bill ranks about sixth in modern history. When combined with Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, they become the third largest overall. While significant, these cuts are not the biggest ever, leading Politifact to rate Vance’s claim as mostly false.

Speaking in Peachtree City near Atlanta, Vice President JD Vance said, “We had the biggest tax cut for families that this country has ever seen.”

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ncnewsline.com – Clayton Henkel – 2025-09-01 05:00:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina, ranked Top State for Business in 2025 by CNBC, fares poorly in Oxfam America’s Best States to Work Index, placing 52nd due to low wages and weak worker protections. The state’s minimum wage has stagnated at $7.25 since 2009, covering only 18% of living costs for a family of four, far below Virginia’s $12.41. North Carolina also lacks paid family and medical leave, heat safety standards, and fair scheduling. “Right-to-work” laws limit union support, harming worker organizing. Women, especially women of color, face economic disparities, childcare burdens, and low preschool enrollment rates. Experts urge raising wages and mandating paid leave to improve conditions.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-30 19:07:08

SUMMARY: During Labor Day weekend, with the Powerball jackpot at $1 billion, many gathered at a Knightdale gas station to buy tickets and share their dreams. Some, like Kitty and Phil, are confident, having spent significant amounts on tickets, believing their luck will pay off. Others, like Peggy, play just for the fun of dreaming. Most expressed generous intentions, planning to donate to charities and support family. While the enormity of $1 billion is hard to grasp, participants enjoyed imagining the possibilities. When asked about sharing winnings, Phil humorously promised $10,000 to the reporters, highlighting the excitement and hope surrounding the jackpot.

On Labor Day weekend, customers lined up for a chance at the life-changing prize. Some shared how they would do with the $1 billion if they won the Powerball jackpot.

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