For decades, astronomers have been puzzled by strange “zebra stripe” patterns in radio waves from the Crab Pulsar — bright bands separated by complete darkness. Now, new research suggests the answer ...

The Charlotte Observer was again recognized among the nation’s best in the 2025 Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) contest. In judging completed this week in Las Vegas, The Observer earned Top 10 ...

The Charlotte Observer’s Carolina Panthers podcast, Processing Blue, was recognized among the nation’s best in the 2025 Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) contest. The weekly show, which includes ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Voters in the Triangle will see a wide range of federal, state and local races on their ...

The White House is considering ending funding for a longtime civil rights election program aimed at protecting the rights of minority populations to vote, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stickers are left out on a table for voters at Greater Galilee Baptist Church during the primary election in Charlotte, NC on ...

This story was produced in partnership between Enlace Latino NC and The Charlotte Observer. Read it in Spanish here. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams pressed the Department of Homeland Security to explain why ...

Susan Rosiek, a longtime editor and publisher for the Observer & Eccentric, died at the age of 74. Rosiek's career spanned over 35 years, rising from a computer operator to executive editor and ...

Public discussions analyze geopolitical risk frameworks, historical tension cycles, and market reactions during periods of international strain. These discussions analyze broader geopolitical risk ...

What if you woke up tomorrow and realized that who you have become isn’t only the result of your habits and intentions, but also of how closely you observed yourself today? Psychology explains that ...

Sheldon Fernandez is a seasoned executive, strategist and respected thought leader in the entrepreneurial and academic communities. He has successfully built and exited numerous businesses, including ...