The Three-Strikes Rule, commonly known in North Carolina as the Habitual Felon Act, enacted in 1994, has shaped how the state punishes repeat offenders. The law states that a defendant receives a mandatory sentence enhancement if they are (1) convicted in federal court of a violent felony and (2) have two or more prior convictions in federal court if one is a serious or violent felony.

Two teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) have found themselves in competition, but this time, it involves a different type of court. The New York Knicks, LLC, have brought a lawsuit against six defendants, all associated with the Toronto Raptors in some capacity.

The Trump Administration's recent tariffs are causing significantly unstable markets for companies across the country due to new import duties on products from nations all over the world. There have been up to 145% tariffs placed on Chinese goods and 10% tariffs for a majority of other countries.

Gambling has been around for centuries, but recently, it's become easier than ever for people to lose big, and they can do it from the comfort of their own homes. Gambling apps or “Social Casinos” like DraftKings and High 5 Games are very popular due to their addictive nature and their excessive, often false, advertisements.