u/Cy_098

Just the 4 free priority pass visits a year and TSA pre-check statement credit is insanity. Sure people are going to be like 'you can't expect them to keep those benefits forever' but that's okay. Like their rewards system is pretty good too. X4 on eligible travel, x5 on travel booked on their travel page; 2x on gas and groceries, not to mention they offer travel benefits, free GigSky, SmartDelay airport lounge access, no foreign transaction fees

Granted my limit is $1500 but I'm not upset about that. I'm really happy I chose this card. Let me know if you all have this card too and would love to hear how your experience is.

Edit: I'm specifically referring to the Altitude Connect card

Edit 2: I also forgot to mention the 20k point bonus. I need to spend $1,000 in 90 days and I'm only $300 away from getting the points!

All I gotta say is: Yay!

Rot in hell.

The lake's water supply went from 66% full last week to 84% full. The last time the lake was at this level was back in mid-April, right before the city of Raleigh implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

This is great news. Still we need more rain but this is promising.

Article: A new search warrant outlined thousands in additional spending by a group at the center of an alleged criminal scheme to buy influence in the North Carolina state legislature, including spending on golfing, at strip clubs, on a vacation property and with the Carolina Panthers.

The group, Greater Carolina, helped organize at least two tours of Kentucky bourbon country for Republican state lawmakers in 2022 and 2024 that investigators now say were funded by liquor and gambling companies seeking favorable legislation in North Carolina.

Four lobbyists for the companies allegedly behind the Kentucky trips have been criminally charged with arranging for the lawmakers to be given what authorities say are illegal gifts through the companies' donations to Greater Carolina. All are fighting the Wake County charges and have pleaded not guilty.

“Why don't you send up some water bombers? Why don't you start helping us, like we would help you in a heartbeat?” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.

This guy said it all. Trump is treating Canada like an enemy, not as a US ally. Which is a shame, because Canada is an amazing place with great people, and our politicians here in America are destroying this relationship, and for what? Blame gaming? Like Ford says here, we need to help each other out, not fight. We're freaking neighbors and we're close friends. America, for once in your goddamn life, stop acting like your allies are somehow bad people. For a change, actually do something that would make your allies trust you and adore you. But that appears to be way too hard, because well our politicians here in america would much rather support and defend a war where already lives have been lost, economies across the world shattered, and undermined diplomacy time and time again.

As an American, shame on you America. And to Canada I say this.. no matter what Trump or his allies or anyone else say about Canada, the US will forever be Canada's friend. Once this motherfucker leaves office I hope we can pick up the pieces and have a fresh start.

3.7% increase boys and girls. It just keeps going up. There's no bottom to this. NCUC, fuck you. Duke Energy, fuck you. You guys aren't about affordability.. it's all about profits and how to rip off customers and ensure that they are poor as hell. I really hope Duke Energy's CEO goes to hell for this. Make it make sense..this system is broken and we need to elect people who can tear this system apart and start over, this isn't going to be sustainable long term. They expect bills to be paid on time, and always ask for assistance when times are tough but we shouldn't have to go through an annual increase for the rest of our lives. It's just not morally acceptable for me and shouldn't be for others also.

Duke Energy Progress customers could soon see a price increase of 18% total residential rate increase over two years as well.

The proposed agreement will be submitted to the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) for approval. If approved by the commission, new rates will go into effect Jan. 1, 2027.

“In light of the cost pressures our customers are facing, along with continued conversations with other stakeholders, we felt we had to do more,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president

Kendal Bowman, fuck right off. 'we felt we had to do more' - lol. You know what doing more is here? Freezing these rate increases that barely anyone can afford. That's called doing more. A 3.7% increase starting next year is once again another ripoff. You're not saving us money, you're not making our lives easier.. what a bunch of shitty people we have to deal with here. Your CEO makes millions every year. If he had some morals, this motherfucker would take a PAY CUT and do everything possible to ensure people can afford their energy bills, but no, crickets. These people don't care, it's all words, and no action.

Anyone with a good heart and soul leading a place like Duke Energy would say: 'I care about people, I have no reason to accept more bonuses and tens of millions of dollars of pay when that money can go towards making sure people can have an easier, not harder time affording energy bills. That's what keeps the lights on, that's what keeps us safe. Not affording it or barely getting by is unacceptable and we should let customers feel reassured we're there to support them every step of the way and we will not increase these rates further. We will not encourage the federal government or NC legislature to think there is a justification to continue raising rates only because data centers are literally BEGGING for more power'*

This is a massive 'fuck you' to our state employees. WakeMed is a disgrace!!

And Stein is SPOT ON here. This is not NCs flag nor will it ever be. Confederate flags in NC need to be banned for God's sake. This is getting ridiculous.

And so far, our NC GOP politicians haven't really condemned this action yet. And if they really haven't, and talking especially to the non politicians who support this move, are not North Carolinaian. They are simply traitors.