Compared to pre-pandemic prices, ground beef is up 35%, chips are up 45%, bread is up 57% and a 12-ounce can of soda is up 66%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which tracks trends on common grocery store items.

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

A look at inflation at the grocery store

Stores that sell electronics, like Best Buy and Staples, offer convenient and accessible solutions for North Carolina residents looking to responsibly dispose of their electronics.

How to recycle your old electronics: A guide for North Carolina households

Old electronics 

A photo provided by Frank Pasmans of an Oriental fire-bellied toad, which was imported into Europe from South Korea. By studying a wide range of samples from all over the planet, researchers say the rise of global trade helped spread the disease that has wiped out many amphibians. (Frank Pasmans via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SCI WATCH BY JOANNA KLEIN OF MAY 15, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED.--

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