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The 2026 Olympics and Paralympics mascots are Milo and Tina, a pair of teenage, scarf-clad stoat siblings with big dreams. If you're wondering what a stoat is, you're in the right place.
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Extremely low temperatures are driving up energy use across the Carolinas, straining the electrical grid. There are currently more than 5,000 outages, with many concentrated in areas previously impacted by Hurricane Helene. -
From the coastal plains to the Outer Banks, officials say the beauty of the frozen landscape masks treacherous conditions that have made travel nearly impossible across the region. -
Road hazards, flight cancellations and closures are mounting as a winter storm moves through the Piedmont and High Country. -
Scientists have discovered what they say is the earliest known rock art, in a cave in Indonesia. They say the image dates to more than 67,000 years ago.
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Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, says it's stopping human spaceflights for at least two years. The move will allow it to "shift resources" to the company's lunar landing capabilities. -
A winter storm warning is in effect for the entire Charlotte region beginning Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. and lasting through 7 a.m. Sunday.
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Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside. -
In its proposed 2025 resource plan, Duke Energy said it wants to add seven combustion turbines in the coming years. The utility is considering Belews Creek for two of those. -
A winter storm is expected to bring several inches of snow to much of North Carolina over the weekend. Officials expect that driving on the state's roads could be treacherous. -
Second round of winter weather expected to hit the state this weekend.
