Opinion Sen. Tillis needs to pull the plug on public broadcasting Let NPR and PBS compete in the free market like everyone else. If their content is so indispensable, they’ll survive on donations and subscriptions. Dan Schneider
News Pharmaceutical industry braces for impact of tariffs A recent increase in pharmaceutical imports indicates uncertainty caused by tariff threats and the trade climate. Katherine Zehnder
News Duke Law Journal draws fire over potential racial bias in admissions The personal statement rubric said that if students explained how their membership in an underrepresented group could "lend itself to … promoting diverse voices," they could earn up to 10 points. It also outlined that a student could earn an additional 3-5 points if they "hold a leadership position in an affinity group." Kerri Carswell
News North Carolina cities rank among top STEM hubs in the nation A recent study highlights several North Carolina cities as top destinations for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). John Dubia