The Charlotte Observer (Sunday) - 2 Nov 2025
‘IT RUINED
ALL OF OUR LIVES’
For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home
What voters should know before polls close Tuesday.
READERS GET MORE
Antihistamine nasal spray might make flights more tolerable
FALL BACK
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS
On flight to Charlotte, toxic fumes got into cabin. Their lives changed forever
TOXIC FUMES
TOXIC FUMES
‘What’s happening to me?’ How toxic fumes are sickening pilots and passengers
SICKENING
Toxic airplane fumes: What travelers should know and how to stay safe
SICKENING
Election Day is Tuesday: What Mecklenburg voters should know before polls close
VOTER ID
RESULTS AND INFORMATION
MEDICAID CUTS
These NC restaurants are offering free meals during shutdown, SNAP cuts
To end shutdown, Trump wants Senate to scrap filibuster rule
Trump’s call for nuclear testing revives Cold War debate
Venomous NC snake bites caught in ultra-slow motion video for the first time
Charlotte restaurant cited for moldy food, dirty dishes
After crashing out of an Ironman, I got 8 stitches. It will be a cherished scar
Here are Charlotte’s best public elementary and middle schools, US News says
STITCHES
SC man shot his York County landlord, then cops found child porn. He got 30 years
Kennedy says insufficient evidence to link Tylenol to autism
North Carolina homeowners in limbo as they await
FEMA buyouts after Helene
SNAP delays could strain NC food banks. What you should, shouldn’t donate
Why a debate over which children are ‘gifted’ won’t go away
Trump’s boat killings would be hard to prosecute
Amazon breaks ground on $10B data center between Raleigh and Charlotte
Taxpayers will pay over the years for Trump’s ballroom, experts say
Forget the holiday party: Workers want lunch
With SNAP delays pending, Bank of America pledges $250M to fight hunger in the US
Pacific Life brings 301 jobs to Charlotte expansion
Israeli strikes kill at least 104 in Gaza, including children
Flight crew’s toxic fume exposure changed lives forever
I-277 pedestrian bridge project breaks ground
Trial begins for men accused in Brooks’ Sandwich House killing
Hurricane Melissa kills dozens, causes $8 billion in damage
Carney responds cautiously to Trump’s new Canada tariffs
Trump’s White House ballroom raises taxpayer cost concerns
NC approves
ACA premium hikes up to 36% for 2026
Trump and Xi agree to extend tariff truce in landmark summit
Fed cuts rates but Powell warns December cut not certain
Charlotte revokes nonprofit’s grant eligibility
THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS
With ICE looming, ESL teacher faces fear in her classroom
Medically assisted death can be a comfort, but not in NC
TORN DOWN
POWER GRAB BETTER CARE
TRANSIT TAX
NO CONFIDENCE
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for student loan ‘forgiveness’
The forces fueling America’s 45-year debt addiction
Why the US needs a Strategic Minerals Reserve
Wilson went from HBCUs to NFL with help from local coaches
Seth Trimble stunned by response to motivational video
Wade isn’t wasting time at NC State
Panthers had ‘eerily similar’ Mondays after 2 losses
BIG DAY ON THE GRIDIRON
Don’t look now, but the Charlotte Hornets are showing trouble signs again
FIND IT ALL ONLINE
Caleb Foster stayed with Duke basketball when leaving was the easy way out
Parker, Burke, Delle Donne in ’26 women’s hall class
WNBA, union agree to extend CBA to Nov. 30
ON THE AIR: TUESDAY
Five things to know as Queens Royals prepare to open basketball season
TRIMBLE
DECOCK
Five things to know as Charlotte 49ers prepare to open basketball season
Five things to know as Davidson Wildcats prepare to open basketball season
MEET THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME: CLASS OF 2026
Vitello’s big break at Missouri helped lead him to Giants’ job
Which are the top girls’ basketball teams in NC? Check our preseason rankings
Which are the top boys’ basketball teams in NC? Check our preseason rankings
Carolina Panthers add QB to active roster with Bryce Young, Andy Dalton in flux
Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers: Our predictions, TV/radio, betting lines
PANTHERS
WILSON
Maye leads red-hot Patriots into matchup with lowly Falcons
MVP candidate Taylor leads NFL-best Colts to Pittsburgh
Jackson throws for 4 TDs as Ravens rout Dolphins
22 years after his death, Zevon is getting his due
Hopkins opens up about realizing he’s an alcoholic: ‘I need help’
Parton hits 300M milestone with her Imagination Library
Spencer details how he came up with sister Princess Diana’s eulogy
He was Soft Cell’s synth-pop hitmaker behind ‘Tainted Love’
Betty White co-star reveals how she kept ‘everyone at ease’
This trans activist had seen it all
Former Jets star center dies of kidney problem
With Super Bowl window open, Bucs should trade now
How NASCAR’s Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records
Theatre Charlotte’s dentist in ‘Little Shop’ is real doctor
Immersive ‘Hunger Games’ play caught Blumenthal Arts’ eye
Mahjong mania: ‘It’s catching on a lot’
MAHJONG MANIA LITTLE SHOP
HUNGER GAMES
FEATURED EVENTS IN THE CHARLOTTE AREA
When will ‘Palm Royale’ return for Season 2?
RESTAURANT HEALTH INSPECTIONS
Museum of the African Diaspora forges ahead
Motherhood is in a political spotlight, but Momcon unites
Get ready for a tarot map of trauma, power, reclaimed lineage
Prepare to care more about tubas than you thought possible
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERS
Coven of the East: Reimagining Asian Women’s Magical Histories
Edition
The Perfect Tuba
Offerman’s new book for kids is also a manifesto against AI
Puppets are kidnappers and murderers in this
Los Angeles escape room
Sun, sea and sport create memories in family-friendly Crete
Goodbye, gray and taupe. Hello, dirty pastels
Why leaving the leaves is better for your yard
How old do you have to be to buy a house?
Redfin drops surprising take on the housing market
A modern day challenge: Survive 48 hours without AI
AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?
Just how nontoxic is ‘nontoxic’ cookware?
An age-old fear is growing more common: ‘I’m going to die alone’
Poll finds 10% of American kids rarely get to play outside
Fast full-body workout routines: Fitness coach’s unique 2-day, 30-minute strength plan
How low-impact cardio workouts boost stress relief and muscle strength
Study suggests any amount of alcohol can raise your blood pressure
Swipe, swab, ship: At-home tests are changing the way we think about wellness
Your child probably needs another eye exam
Protect your health and your wealth: 5 tips to beat medical debt
My Gig Life: 5 smart things you can do to improve your cash flow right now
How cable and satellite TV are trying to win back cord-cutters
Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker
Instagram unveils teen safety features for AI chatbots
Review: Gunnar's Borderlands 4 Ripper eyeglasses have style to go with comfort
Jim Rossman: Set up account recovery information before you need it
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