This recipe is a quick way to have an amazing lunch! You can customize your wrap with your favorite veggies, protein and spreads and even meal prep wraps for later in the week. Ingredients Instructions 1. Prep the veggiesChop up the veggies you plan to use in your wrap. 2. Toast the tortillaOn low heat,…… Continue Reading
Thought of the Day The longer the string, the higher the kite will fly. Play the long game.… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit Drake brought against Universal Music Group over a Kendrick Lamar dis track. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas rejected the lawsuit on Thursday in a written opinion, saying the purportedly libelous words were opinion. The January lawsuit alleged that UMG published and promoted Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” even though it included false pedophilia allegations against Drake and suggested listeners should resort to vigilante justice. Lamar was not named in the lawsuit. Universal Music Group is the parent record label for both artists. It denied the allegations.… Continue Reading
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state House member has been charged with sex-related crimes involving a teenager. Court records show six-term Democratic Rep. Cecil Brockman was arrested Wednesday on charges of statutory sexual offense and taking indecent liberties with a child. The alleged crimes involve a 15-year-old. Brockman was jailed without bond. The North Carolina Democratic Party and top state House leaders have called on Brockman to resign immediately. An assistant for Brockman said the legislator didn’t have a comment Thursday morning. A voice message left on a phone number connected to Brockman wasn’t immediately returned. Electronic court records provided no information on an attorney.… Continue Reading
Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina has run into problems both on and off the field. The Tar Heels are 2-3 but have lost in lopsided fashion in all three of their games against power-conference opponents. A person with knowledge of the situation said the school has also suspended an assistant coach while it looks into potential NCAA rules violations tied to improper benefits. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn’t publicly discussed the suspension. UNC is off this week and next plays at California on Oct. 17.… Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is taking a pause. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Thursday, coming off its latest all-time high and its eighth gain in the last nine days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 160 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%. Drops for Tesla and Dell Technologies helped to offset a big gain for Delta Air Lines after it delivered a stronger profit for the summer than analysts expected. The price of gold also pulled back from its latest record following its stellar run this year, while Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market.… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are openly venting their frustration as they try to gain traction to end the government shutdown. Groups of lawmakers have tried to brainstorm ways out of the standoff that for nine days has shuttered government offices, kept hundreds of thousands of federal employees at home and threatened their pay. But they have found themselves running up against a fundamental lack of trust in each other. President Donald Trump and Republicans have so far held to the stance that they will only negotiate on Democratic demands around health care benefits after they vote to reopen the government.… Continue Reading
N.C. State’s visit to No. 16 Notre Dame and Pittsburgh’s trip to No. 25 Florida State headline the Atlantic Coast Conference’s weekly slate. The Fighting Irish need to keep winning to help their College Football Playoff case. The Seminoles have lost to No. 19 Virginia and No. 2 Miami for an 0-2 league start. They face a Pitt team that made a surprise switch at quarterback to a true freshman. The schedule has seven of 17 teams on a open week.… Continue Reading
These homemade, crispy potato chips make for a delicious snack that’s even better than store-bought. Ingredients Instructions 1. Preheat the ovenPreheat oven to 400°F. 2. Prep the potatoes. Wash and thinly slice the potatoes into rounds using a sharp knife. Then, soak the slices in cold water for 15–20 minutes to remove excess starch. Next, drain and pat the potatoes dry completely with…… Continue Reading
Ziggy is a 3-year-old poodle mix with a big heart and plenty of pep! He’s the best of both worlds—happy to go for walks and burn off his energy, then just as content to curl up on the couch, the bed, or even the floor for a cozy nap. While he may give a few…… Continue Reading