Antitrust & Food Prices: The DOJ and a coalition of states reached settlements with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing, including a $3.3M deal and 53 million eggs tied to the Urner Barry benchmark; North Carolina’s AG is among the officials pursuing accountability. Workplace Rights: The EEOC sued FedEx over alleged disability discrimination against blind workers at a Kernersville facility, saying the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations. Energy & Jobs: Duke Energy secured a settlement to exit its Carolina offshore wind lease, getting $129M back after Interior action, with plans to reinvest in other projects. State Budget & Cost Pressure: Commentary and reporting focused on North Carolina’s fiscal resilience and the strain from rising costs, including the impact of expiring ACA premium tax credits. Local Business & Development: A North Carolina Business Court judge put the stalled Cedars Lodge & Spa project into receivership, giving a court-appointed overseer control of assets and a path to sale. Healthcare Access: CareQuest Institute launched a national campaign pushing for better dental coverage for veterans, highlighting gaps in access and outcomes. Workforce & Training: Randolph County selected Waga Energy to build a renewable natural gas unit at the Great Oak Landfill, aiming to turn landfill methane into pipeline-quality RNG. Public Safety: A malfunctioning railroad crossing near the State Port in Wilmington reportedly left warning signals and a gate arm nonfunctional for days, raising questions about compliance and oversight.