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On the next Charlotte Talks, we take a close look at the findings just released in Mecklenburg County’s 2025 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness Report, plus a deep dive into the data the Charlotte Urban Institute and Mecklenburg County have collected over the past 10 years.

The Department of Homeland Security is facing a new class action lawsuit in North Carolina, accusing officers of making illegal, warrantless arrests, including of U.S. citizens.

Last month’s winter storms pushed the energy grid to its limit. Now it’s pushing utility customers to the brink of disconnection.

As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, some immigrants are questioning whether filing taxes could put them at risk.

Four people were taken into custody Tuesday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in uptown Charlotte.

Self-driving car company Waymo has started the process of bringing its cars to Charlotte streets, the company said Wednesday. An actual launch date for when riders can hail a Waymo hasn't been announced.

During Tuesday night’s address to Congress, President Donald Trump falsely claimed the suspect in last year’s fatal stabbing on Charlotte’s light rail entered the country through “open borders.”

The Charlotte Hornets have been near the bottom of the NBA for years, but things may be changing. Earlier this month, the team went on a nine-game winning streak. That's something that hasn't happened this century. We discuss the team's season, its history, and what a playoff berth would mean.

The Charlotte Hornets cruised past the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on Tuesday night, setting a franchise record with their eighth straight road victory.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools formally presented its proposal to overhaul its school choice program at Tuesday night's school board meeting. Now, the school board will start the process of getting community feedback ahead of a potential vote in May.

During his State of the Union address, President Trump makes a false claim about Iryna Zarutska's suspected killer. Utility disconnections are on the rise across the state. Driverless cars may soon cruise the streets of uptown. The Hornets continue to impress; rookie Kon Knueppel sets a new NBA mark for 3-pointers.