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The funeral industry is just one of many that may see prices increase as some tariffs begin to take effect and trade deals continue to take shape.
As this unfolds, a Triangle-area funeral home is offering more affordable alternatives and holding sessions for those who have end-of-life questions at events dubbed "death cafes."
Husband and wife Hunter and Veronica Beattie opened Endswell A Modern Funeral Home in 2022 to provide eco-friendly and economic options for burial and aquamation.

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Showers will continue to dominate the forecast through Tuesday. Some storms may produce localized downpours along with gusty winds and lightning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of the area through Tuesday morning.

The widespread rain may come to an end early in the day Tuesday, but scattered afternoon and evening storms could produce downpours in some areas Tuesday and Wednesday. The second half of this week looks drier but hotter. It will feel like summer by Friday.

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Around North Carolina

1. 2 Garner kidnapping suspects to remain in jail after hearing

Two men accused of forcing their way into a Garner house and kidnapping a woman and her young daughter in late April appeared Monday in federal court in Raleigh. Judge Brian Meyers said there was enough probable cause to continue the case.

2. Apex small manufacturer feels tariffs, but adapts as needed

The business of sign making is more expensive because the goods needed, such as aluminum, cost more because of tariff wars. Hamid Lalani, owner of Mercury Signs, weighs how much of these costs to pass on to some of his 400 customers, including restaurants, school systems and companies at Research Triangle Park.

3. $700 million biotechnology manufacturing plant expected to bring 400 jobs to N.C. town

Biotech company Genentech's plans for a new plant in the Wake County town of Holly Springs could inject millions of dollars in economic growth for the state, officials said. 

Around The Nation

1. Trump signs order he promises will significantly reduce costs of drugs in U.S. 'almost immediately'

2. U.S. and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

3. Dallas Mavericks win the NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall

Editor's Pick - New black Lab continues tradition of entertaining Grasshoppers baseball crowds

The Greensboro Grasshoppers started a tradition in 2006 with Miss Babe Ruth, a Labrador retriever that did a lot on the field, including taking baseballs to the umpire and fetching bats. Almost 20 years later, Miss Willie Mae Mays has stepped into the role and entertains the crowds at First National Bank Field in downtown Greensboro. The 5-year-old is the sixth black Lab to take on the job.