North Carolina has become the 40th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, after the state House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill backed by the Democratic governor. This marks the end of a decade-long debate and will provide health insurance to roughly 600,000 additional low-income residents. The expansion is expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy, and advocates in Alabama are urging lawmakers to take advantage of the federal incentives to expand Medicaid.
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North Carolina lawmaker and TikTok celebrity Jeff Jackson is set to testify at a hearing about the platform's consumer privacy and data security practices, its impact on children, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. Despite security concerns, Jackson believes a ban is not inevitable and is expected to make promises to protect US user data, keep teens safe, and remain free from any government influence. FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned of the app's national security risks, and the hearing will be an important moment for the social media platform.
A 13-year-old girl reported missing in Dallas, Texas was found safe in an outbuilding in North Carolina after being enticed away from home by an adult man she met on a social media platform. The man, 34-year-old Jorge Ivan Santos Camacho, was arrested on child abduction, felonious restraint, statutory rape and other charges. The girl was found unharmed and has since been reunited with her family. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and encourages parents to be aware of their children's online activity.
On Thursday night, a vehicle breached the fence at Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina, crashing through doors and windows of the terminal before being apprehended by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. No injuries were reported and the airport is operating normally, but the sheriff's office is still investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to contact them.
Mexican authorities are investigating the violent kidnappings of four Americans that occurred last week in Matamoros, Mexico. A white minivan with North Carolina plates and several bullet holes was found at the crime scene, and the Gulf Cartel has issued an apology letter for the abductions. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring the perpetrators to justice, while the families of the victims are hoping for a swift resolution to the case.
Four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico after their minivan was fired upon by multiple gunmen. Latavia “Tay” Washington McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and their friend Eric were taken from the scene by armed men. The FBI is working with Mexican law enforcement to locate the missing Americans and is asking anyone with information to contact the San Antonio Field Office.
Four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico, after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle on Friday. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the four Americans and is asking for information leading to arrests. The agency is also urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them and to be aware of any suspicious activity.
Four US citizens were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico on Friday after their vehicle came under fire. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the victims and the arrest of the culprits, and is seeking the public's help in locating the missing Americans. The FBI is working with Mexican authorities to locate the missing Americans and bring them home safely.