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Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year • NC Newsline

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2 months ago

January 13, 2025

ncnewsline.com – Kevin Hardy – 2025-01-13 11:20:00

SUMMARY: This year, nearly half of U.S. states will increase their minimum wage, despite the federal rate remaining at $7.25 since 2009. States like Michigan and Alaska are implementing significant changes, with Michigan’s minimum wage rising to $12.48 and set to reach $14.97 by 2028. A total of 30 states and D.C. have wages above the federal rate, while 10 states, including California and New York, have minimums of $15 or more. Advocates argue these increases help combat inflation and support low-wage workers, though some business groups fear job cuts and price hikes may result from these changes.

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Foods to help you feel during flu season

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March 6, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-03-06 12:33:25

SUMMARY: During flu season, hydration is key to recovery, according to dietician Dena Cowen. Classic remedies like chicken soup provide protein, hydration, and steam to clear sinuses, while adding vegetables for extra vitamins and fiber. Asian mushrooms, such as shiitake, may boost immunity, and turmeric helps reduce inflammation. Honey, with antimicrobial properties, can soothe a sore throat and may work as effectively as cough syrup. Probiotics are increasingly linked to overall health, especially gut health. To prepare for flu season, Cowen recommends freezing homemade anti-inflammatory chicken soup in individual servings for easy access during illness.

We all have our go-to comfort food. It turns out that what you eat when you’re sick could help you feel better quicker.

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Consumers anticipate tariffs will lead to higher prices, poll says

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11 hours ago

March 6, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Lynn Bonner – 2025-03-06 09:30:00

SUMMARY: During President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on March 4, 2025, he announced 25% tariffs on nearly all goods from Mexico and Canada, which prompted concerns among Americans about rising prices. An Elon University poll indicated that 81% of respondents expected price increases, with 45% predicting significant hikes. Half believed tariffs would negatively affect small businesses, while two-thirds felt U.S. producers would struggle with higher import costs. In retaliation, Canada proposed $100 billion in tariffs on U.S. goods, and China announced up to 15% tariffs on U.S. agricultural products. The poll showed significant partisan divides on the potential impacts of tariffs.

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The Watchdog is changing how we handle reader comments. Here’s why. • Asheville Watchdog

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March 6, 2025

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avlwatchdog.org – KEITH CAMPBELL – 2025-03-06 06:00:00

Beginning today, Asheville Watchdog is changing the way readers can comment on our stories.

Readers are still invited to share their thoughts on our reporting on The Watchdog’s Facebook page, where they can also interact with other readers, but we’re discontinuing the comments feature on avlwatchdog.org.

It’s a decision that we didn’t come to lightly.

The Watchdog has experienced dramatic growth in its audience, and with that, an enormous increase in comments. In 2020, the year we launched, we published 212 comments. We published more than 6,500 last year.

We’re delighted readers are engaging with our content, but our tiny news organization — a mix of paid staff and volunteers — doesn’t have the bandwidth to read each comment, determine if it’s in line with our comments policies, and, increasingly, research readers’ claims in an effort to combat unverified rumors and misinformation.

Now, more than ever, it’s crucial that The Watchdog focuses on our core mission, which is to provide local news reporting and analysis as a public service to the residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.

We still welcome your comments on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. And you’re welcome to engage with us at our free public events. We’ll soon have news to share about one coming in late May.

Asheville Watchdog is a nonprofit news team producing stories that matter to Asheville and Buncombe County. Keith Campbell is the managing editor of The Watchdog. Email kcampbell@avlwatchdog.org. To show your support for this vital public service go to avlwatchdog.org/support-our-publication/.

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