News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
NC House, Senate have separate plans for Helene aid. Here’s how they differ
SUMMARY: North Carolina Republicans in the legislature are divided over hurricane relief for the western mountains after Hurricane Helene. The House approved \$464 million in aid, including grants for local governments and infrastructure, while the Senate fast-tracked a more expansive \$1.18 billion plan excluding a \$60 million small business grant program, citing constitutional concerns. The House rejected the Senate changes, prompting a conference committee to seek compromise. Both plans allocate funds for water, sewer, roads, bridges, and school repairs but differ on funding sources and specific programs. Gov. Josh Stein urged swift action to deliver aid as rebuilding continues.
The post NC House, Senate have separate plans for Helene aid. Here’s how they differ appeared first on ncnewsline.com
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran damage
SUMMARY: President Trump defended the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, claiming it destroyed Iran’s nuclear program “to kingdom come.” However, a preliminary Pentagon report revealed that at least two nuclear sites were not destroyed, with centrifuges intact and much enriched uranium spared because it was moved before the strike. The bombing sealed off entrances but didn’t damage underground structures. Trump disputed these findings, insisting the strike was rapid and devastating. He also disclosed Iran warned the U.S. military base in Qatar before launching attacks. NATO’s secretary general defended Trump amid his blunt remarks on Russia and Iran’s long conflict.
He claimed “fake news” reports on the damage assessment demean the B-2 pilots.
More: https://abc11.com/post/trump-says-iran-nuclear-program-gone-years-rejects-early-pentagon-analysis/16843905/
Download: https://abc11.com/apps/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
Sean Combs trial: Prosecution and defense both rest their case
SUMMARY: After six weeks of testimony, both prosecution and defense have rested their cases in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial. Prosecutors aim to prove the hip-hop mogul guilty of federal sex trafficking and racketeering, presenting evidence including text messages arranging sexual encounters involving Combs, his ex-girlfriend (“Jane”), and male escorts. They argue Combs used his employees and business as a criminal enterprise to facilitate trafficking. Combs denies all charges, maintaining all encounters were consensual. The defense called no witnesses but submitted evidence and requested a not-guilty verdict, claiming the government failed to meet its burden. Jury instructions and closing arguments will follow.
Both federal prosecutors and the defense rested their case in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial on Tuesday. The defense in the Sean Combs trial rested its case after calling no witnesses, electing only to read some items into the record.
https://abc11.com/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-sean-combs-sex-trafficking-case-nyc-prosecution-expected-rest-monday/16820654/
Download: https://abc11.com/apps/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed
Dangerous heat wave invades East Coast
SUMMARY: A dangerous heat wave is gripping the East Coast, bringing record-breaking temperatures not seen since 1888. Cities like New York, New Jersey, and Baltimore are enduring highs near 100°F, with humidity making it feel over 110°F. Heat-related illnesses surged, including 160 cases at a graduation ceremony in Patterson. Power grids are strained from increased air conditioning use, causing blackouts for over 100,000 customers across six states and surging electricity prices, especially in Boston. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms in Florida caused lightning injuries and a fatality, as tourists and residents faced dangerous weather amid the intense heat.
Cities like Philadelphia and New York are bracing to see temperatures top 100 degrees.
More: https://abc11.com/
Download: https://abc11.com/apps/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews
-
Mississippi Today7 days ago
Lawmaker probing Mississippi’s prisons finds inmates suffering from treatable diseases as corrections asks for more money
-
News from the South - Tennessee News Feed6 days ago
New laws to take effect in Tennessee July 1 – The Tennessee Tribune
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days ago
Juneteenth celebrations march on in Georgia amid national DEI reversals and cutbacks
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed7 days ago
Proposed sale of millions of acres of public land under GOP budget bill prompts backlash
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed5 days ago
Stolen car suspect with 100-plus charges released, arrested again
-
News from the South - Oklahoma News Feed7 days ago
Oklahoma’s Prison Food Service Contract Voided
-
News from the South - Alabama News Feed7 days ago
Judge grills Trump DOJ on order tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed6 days ago
‘Out of balance:’ Seminole County sheriff asks for $16M more as county mulls tax hikes