Frictionless life

Most Americans are spending money like drunken sailors on Leave. American credit card debt has now risen to levels not seen since the turn of the century. 

There’s an old Latin phrase we all know, Carpe Diem. We translate that to “seize the day.” But the rest of the phrase is seize the day-trusting as little as possible in tomorrow. That’s the part that often gets left out.  

Researchers at Harvard University followed 5,000 students for over a decade trying to figure out what predicts flourishing later in life—not just grades or income, but what prevents depression, drug use, poor life satisfaction, or a loss of sense of purpose.

AJT Publisher Michael Morris questions Sen. Ossoff's voting record in terms of supporting Israel

Throughout his time as Governor, Cooper failed North Carolinians on affordability, public safety, and disaster response. North Carolinians deserve a Senator cares about them and that disqualifies Cooper.

Today, North Carolina is at a critical inflection point, and we need to come together for the good of our state and to continue the progress made over the last decade and a half.

Voters beware: All of these extreme policies could be coming to North Carolina next. Democrat Roy Cooper is already taking a page out of Governor Spanberger’s playbook in his bid for the U.S. Senate, campaigning as a moderate centrist. 

A congressional resolution to reverse a Biden-era mining ban has reignited a national debate over critical minerals, supply chain security, and what it all means for the Tar Heel State 

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable yet increasingly common cancers in the United States. Colorectal cancer has traditionally been associated with older adults, but that perception is changing. The widely reported death of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 from colon cancer several weeks ago served as a sobering reminder that this disease is affecting people at younger ages. 

Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC) provided a roadmap for lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies to ensure an America First agenda was solidified on the federal level and within every state.

Oscar Guarin is a developer with the Stillwater Group based in Wake County. He owns manages a portfolio of residential rental properties, is actively involved in the construction of residential housing, and leading the development of a large-scale event driven project in North Carolina. 

Without solid Republican leadership, Cooper would have made North Carolina into California  

In North Carolina, we’re no strangers to political irony. The Old North State has a long tradition of splitting tickets — backing conservative Republicans for federal office while electing Democrats for governor. But what works in a gubernatorial race doesn’t always translate to a successful U.S. Senate campaign. Recent case in point: Maryland’s Larry Hogan’s failed Senate bid in 2024. North Carolina’s own history of governors eyeing the Senate is a reminder that popularity at home isn’t the same as electability in a polarized national race. 

North Carolina has over 74,000 farmers, and together we generate more than $103 billion in economic impact. Agriculture supports more than 736,000 jobs across the state. But what keeps the whole system running isn’t just the weather or commodity prices; it’s credit. Access to affordable financing is the lifeblood of rural communities, and that credit often begins at our local community banks. 

Legislation would work to improve access to medicines

This year’s elections are going to come down to a very small number of races—and control of the United States Senate could be decided in North Carolina. If Republicans want to retain control of Washington and continue to direct healthcare policy in America, then they need to show that they stand with key voters who support immunization. To continue the MAGA and MAHA movement, Republicans can’t afford to get the vaccine reality wrong.