Following the recent rollout of digital driver's licenses in Virginia and Oklahoma, Apple Wallet is expected to add support for Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina in the near future. Utah has reportedly been detected in Apple's backend systems, Kentucky has completed a digital ID system upgrade tied to its planned launch, and North Carolina has publicly committed to Apple Wallet support by early 2027 as part of its new digital license system.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-22
A traveling petting zoo in Harmony, North Carolina euthanized four baby goats after lab tests confirmed three were infected with rabies, with a fourth suspected. State officials believe a skunk breached the goats' isolated pen in late July and bit them before being killed, and the young animals had not yet been vaccinated against rabies. The zoo had recently hosted events with elderly attendees and schoolchildren, prompting health officials to alert the public about possible exposure.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-02
With 2026 primaries mostly wrapped up, Democrats are eyeing several paths to retake the Senate majority beyond their original four-state plan targeting Alaska, North Carolina, Ohio and Maine. Strategists point to President Trump's approval rating dropping below 40 percent—and even near 30 percent in one poll—amid an unpopular Iran conflict and rising gas and grocery costs. In Alaska, former Rep. Mary Peltola leads incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan by over 5 points, while a same-named candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, also made the general-election ballot, potentially confusing voters.
wired.com
· 2026-08-26
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