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The maker of the extremely spicy chip said it is working to recall the product as Massachusetts authorities probe the death of a teen whose family said the challenge was a contributing factor.

The goal of this community canvassing event is to engage Mecklenburg County Precinct 25, while also honoring the life and works of Lucrecia R. Moore, beloved sister, friend and champion of social action. This event is open to the public and sponsored by the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter Social Action Committee.
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 9:23 A.M.
THE DELTA CENTER
5408 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
***Following the rally, attendees will vote at the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library. Canvassing will also occur in Precinct 25 on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Delta Center (see address above). For questions, contact socialaction@charlottedst.org. ***

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has announced new regulations reducing the amount of coal dust miners can be exposed to in underground and surface mines.

Boeing has been losing money for over five years and is now dealing with a strike that has shut down factories in the Seattle area. The staff cuts will include executives and managers, the CEO said.

When you look out the airplane window as you fly into Charlotte, the trees thin, the Uptown skyline rises into view, and the buildings of West Charlotte…

This week, GOP lawmakers overruled Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto and passed a sweeping law limiting the rights of transgender youth across the state, both at school and in their personal lives.

Police in North Carolina recently arrested people for smoking legal hemp products that smell just like marijuana, which is still illegal there.

Officials say one student was killed and eight were injured in a shooting at a STEM school in Highlands Ranch, Colo., a suburb of Denver. Two suspects are in custody.

The Colombian-American singer recalls her favorite childhood memories tied to music and plays some of the songs that inspired her debut album Isolation.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.

Moehringer grew up with an absent dad and found a home, of sorts, in the bar where his uncle worked. His memoir has been adapted into a film directed by George Clooney. Originally broadcast in 2012.

It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority."

With a voice that's raw, powerful and unmistakably soul-stirring, Leela James has carved out a singular space in music where classic soul meets contemporary R&B. Since her breakout debut, A Change Is Gonna Come, in 2005, Leela has earned a reputation for blending deep, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves.

Leela has recorded and released seven LPs, delivering eight top-20 R&B radio singles, including two No. 1 tracks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single Complicated topped the Billboard Adult R&B songs chart for three straight weeks. Her ballad Fall For You is considered a modern classic and was certified Gold in October 2022, surpassing half a million units sold, and solidified her reputation as a force in contemporary soul.

Featuring opening act Jane Handcock!

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Estela Raychaudhuri, president of InBios International, about challenges faced by coronavirus rapid test kit manufacturers amid the current surge.

Authorities say baby formula is likely to remain in short supply for some time to come. Factories have boosted their production and additional formula is being shipped in from other countries.

An outbreak in Big Olaf ice cream products that has sickened nearly two dozen people in 10 states forced the brand to recall all of its flavors and products, the Food and Drug Administration says.

Juul Labs has reached settlements covering cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products. Buffeted by lawsuits, Juul announced hundreds of layoffs last month.

NPR's A Martinez talks to movie critic Matt Schimkowitz, a writer for The A.V. Club, about Godzilla Minus One, which is out Friday, and is the latest movie in the Godzilla franchise.

High school theater teachers fear their stages will be the next battleground in the culture war. Plays have been canceled or removed when local officials claim the content is inappropriate.

Makers of Sweet'N Low invested big bucks to appear in Find Me I'm Yours. But that's not the only noteworthy novel out this week: Denis Johnson, Ha Jin, Will Self and Richard Ford all have new books.