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FIFA's Disciplinary Committee said it would suspend Balogun's one-game red card ban for a probationary period of one year. The Royal Belgian Football Federation said it was "astonished."
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Yale UniversityThis year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. For many Americans, Independence Day means a celebration of hot dogs, fireworks and freedom. For historian Beverly Gage, the holiday is much more complicated. Her new book recounts the long history of the United States through a road trip to places that helped shape the country. She joins us to unpack 250 years of American history in her latest book, “This Land Is Your Land.” -
Kelly Corrigan WondersIn a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.
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The compromise bill emerged Thursday as one of the last major pieces of business of the legislative short session. It would bring North Carolina's hemp rules in conformity with a federal definition set to become effective in November. -
Wednesday night, the Party for Socialism and Liberation held protest-style news conferences in cities across North Carolina, calling on the state to take action against new data centers. -
In May, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners approved the Gaston County Schools budget. Funding was kept flat from last year, and at about $54 million in operating costs, the county’s allocation fell short of the district’s request of about $60.4 million. -
North Carolina’s proposed budget is stripping NC Legal Aid and other civil defense organizations of a significant financial resource. -
The Charlotte Museum of History's annual Independence Day naturalization ceremony will not take place this year after immigration enforcement concerns prompted organizers to pause the event. -
During budget debate, legislative Democrats argued that retirees last received permanent cost of living increases in 2017.
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