Shredded Beef & Egg Quesadillas Shredded Beef & Egg Quesadillas Recipe from Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serving size: 4 servings Ingredients Toppings (optional): Directions… Continue Reading
Yearly Archives: 2025
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sean Walker scored late and Andrei Svechnikov added an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night for a 3-1 lead in their second-round playoff series. Walker’s score came at the 16:45 mark of the third period after the Capitals had pulled to within 3-2 on Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer on a 5-on-3 power play. Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, while Shayne Gostisbehere and Seth Jarvis also scored. Jakob Chychrun also scored for Washington. The series shifts back to Washington for Game 5 on Thursday with the Capitals facing elimination.… Continue Reading
Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are leaping after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 2.6% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 951 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 3.5%. Hopes for an economy less encumbered by tariffs also sent crude oil prices higher. The U.S. dollar strengthened against other currencies, and Treasury yields jumped on expectations the Federal Reserve won’t have to cut interest rates so deeply this year in order to protect the economy. Analysts warned conditions could still quickly change, as has so often happened in President Donald Trump’s trade wars.… Continue Reading
Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle
GoTriangle has announced that Brian Smith will take over as President and CEO of the regional transit agency beginning June 1, 2025. Smith brings over 16 years of experience from Hampton Roads Transit in Virginia, where he advanced to Deputy CEO and led numerous initiatives focused on expanding service, enhancing reliability, and fostering regional collaboration. His appointment comes as GoTriangle continues to implement a long-term strategic plan aimed at meeting growing transit needs across the Triangle.… Continue Reading
Stroke Awareness Month brings focus to high-risk areas like North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – During Stroke Awareness Month, health officials are highlighting the risks and warning signs of stroke—particularly in high-risk regions like North Carolina. Experts say 80% of strokes are preventable, and understanding personal risk factors and recognizing symptoms quickly can save lives.… Continue Reading
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Salvation Army of Raleigh, known for its Angel Tree program, provides year-round services such as food assistance, shelter, and support for victims of human trafficking. With the help of volunteers and donors, the organization continues its mission to serve and strengthen communities across Wake County.… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: May 11th, 2025
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Flatt & Scruggs Flint Hill Special Foggy Mountain Jamboree County Bill Monroe The Old Crossroads Bluegrass 87 MCA Bluegrass Album Band Head Over Heels In Love With You Volume 4 Rounder Alison Kraus Mama’s Hand (same) Rounder Michael Cleveland/Jason Carter Outrun the Rain Carter & Cleveland Fiddle Man…… Continue Reading
Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. An Israeli official confirmed that the transfer was underway without providing specifics. The official was not authorized to brief media and spoke on condition of anonymity. Hamas said it was releasing Alexander on Monday as a goodwill gesture to try to revive talks on ending the war. The release comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week.… Continue Reading
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari government denied that a final decision had been made. Still, Trump defended the idea as a fiscally smart move for the country, while Democrats and others said it raised serious ethics concerns. ABC News reported that Trump will use the aircraft as his presidential plane until shortly before he leaves office in January 2029, when ownership will be transferred to the foundation overseeing his presidential library.… Continue Reading
Hurricanes’ Andersen, Oilers’ Skinner enter Monday’s playoff Game 4s on far different trajectories
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina’s Frederik Andersen and Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner enter Monday’s Game 4 playoff games on different trajectories in net. Andersen is coming off a shutout that helped the Hurricanes take a 2-1 series lead on the Washington Capitals. Skinner has lost all three of his playoff appearances for the Oilers. That includes a home loss in Saturday’s Game 3 to pull Vegas to within 2-1 in the series. Andersen has a 1.32 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage for the best among postseason goalies with multiple appearances. Skinner is last in that group with a 5.36 goals-against average and .817 save percentage.… Continue Reading