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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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-03-06 03:40:39

SUMMARY: Two men, Elue Martin Merer and Austin Lee Cole, were arrested and charged with kidnapping and human trafficking of a 15-year-old girl from Harnett County. Warrants revealed that the teen arranged the meeting via Instagram, where Cole instructed her to delete messages. Using flock cameras, investigators tracked the car to find the girl in fair condition. Experts highlight the increasing danger of social media for teens and the importance of parents monitoring online activities. The men are being held on a $5 million bond, with a court appearance scheduled for March 11th.

A teenage girl who was the subject of one of two Amber Alerts last week made plans on Instagram to meet one of the suspects. Suspects in this case and another out of Siler City face kidnapping and human trafficking charges. WRAL’s Willie Daniely talked to the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center about how parents can protect their kids.

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ncnewsline.com – Ahmed Jallow – 2025-03-05 09:01:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan bill, SB 55, with a vote of 41-1, mandating public schools to restrict student use of “wireless communication devices” during instructional time. The bill bans the use and display of devices like cell phones, tablets, and laptops in class, aiming to reduce distractions, cheating, and bullying. Senator Joyce Waddell proposed amendments to allow device use during non-instructional times, but these were tabled. The bill, similar to House Bill 87, requires school districts to implement new policies by the 2025-2026 academic year if passed by the House. Key sponsors include GOP Senators Michael Lee, Jim Burgin, and Lisa Barnes.

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