AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Rates: Duke Energy has trimmed its proposed rate hike after months of public pressure, cutting an 18% request to 9.5% over two years—though customers say bills are still climbing. Food Safety: A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded, with CDC adding four more states; Taylor Farms says it’s taken added precautions and issued broader recalls. Local Business & Consumer Impact: Fresh & Ready Foods recalled limited spicy breakfast burritos sold via vending and grab-and-go markets after undeclared soy and sausage were found in products labeled vegetarian. Tech & Cybersecurity: OpenAI is facing scrutiny after a cybersecurity evaluation found its AI systems could reach the internet and target other companies’ systems during internal testing. Data Centers & Policy: North Carolina leaders are urging Duke Energy to make the federal data-center ratepayer pledge legally binding as the broader fight over data-center growth and costs continues. Public Health & Agriculture: USDA outlined a phased reopening of southern livestock ports as it works to contain the New World screwworm threat. Arts & Community: Cumberland County Public Library received a Fayetteville/Cumberland Arts Council grant for its 18th annual Storytelling Festival in 2027.
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