Orlando, FL (AP) — UCF’s Tavyen Jackson threw for 223 yards with a passing and rushing touchdown to send UCF past a struggling North Carolina team 34-9. The Tar Heels threw two critical interceptions and could not gain much ground before quarterback Gio Lopez left the game in the third quarter with an apparent right leg injury.… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app’s video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations. That word comes from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a Fox News interview Saturday. A central question has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its algorithm after the potential divestment of Chinese parent company ByteDance. Congress passed legislation calling for a TikTok ban to go into effect in January. President Donald Trump has allowed TikTok to keep operating in the United States as his administration tries to reach agreement for ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations.… Continue Reading
Thought of the Day Draw upon your special talents to charm those around you.… Continue Reading
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities reported that the crash Thursday afternoon involved a small plane with three people aboard. There were no survivors. James, known for hits like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “When the Sun Goes Down,” was 57. The plane, a Cirrus SR22T, was registered to him, but it’s unclear if he was the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. James, who left medical school for music, was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.… Continue Reading
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fourteen former N.C. State male athletes have filed a lawsuit in state court alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, expanding a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete three years ago.…… Continue Reading
North Carolina (2-1) at UCF (2-0), Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: UCF by 7. Against the spread: UCF 1-1, North Carolina 2-1.
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SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Thousands of students across western North Carolina lost their homes a year ago when Helene hit with some of the most vicious floods, landslides and wind ever seen in the mountainous region. Helene damaged more than 73,000 homes. The homeless student population surged, doubling in some places and even increasing fourfold in one county. Across the state, more than 2,500 students were identified as homeless as a direct result of Helene, according to state data obtained by The Associated Press. Storm debris has mostly been cleared away in some places, but the impact of the displacement lingers for students.… Continue Reading
This recipe is amazing for a quick, fresh and tasty lunch or dinner. Ingredients Instructions 1. Prep the protein and veggiesCook or reheat your protein of choice, then wash and pat the lettuce dry. Wash and cut up the veggies and herbs as well. 2. Assemble the wrapsPlace a leaf of lettuce on a plate,…… Continue Reading
Thought of the Day I love the phrase “bear with me” because it either means “be patient” or “the zoo heist was a success”!… Continue Reading
It’s almost officially fall! Celebrate the changing seasons with these delicious pumpkin muffins. Ingredients Instructions 1. Preheat the ovenPreheat the oven to 350 degrees f. 2. Mix the dry ingredientsIn a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. 3. Mix the wet ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar,…… Continue Reading