Category Archives: WPTF News
Trump administration suggests ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism
By ALI SWENSON and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism wi...
Sep 22, 2025
ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-confe...
Sep 22, 2025
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Ch...
Sep 22, 2025
Kara Lawson is named head coach of the US women's basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women's basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a player 17 years ago. Now she'll have a chance to lead it to another as the coac...
Sep 22, 2025
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, EUGENE GARCIA, AAMER MADHANI and MEG KINNARD Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" and "martyr" for freed...
Sep 21, 2025
Panthers dominate Falcons 30-0 for first win of the season
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryce Young ran for a touchdown, Chau Smith-Wade returned an interception 11 yards for a score and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made three field goals an...
Sep 21, 2025
Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) - Fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted check-in systems at several European airports extended into a second full day on Sunday, as passengers faced dozens of canceled and ...
Sep 21, 2025
Mensah, Castle lead Duke to comeback past N.C. State, 45-33
By BOB SUTTON Associated PressDURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes and Duke snapped a two-game losing streak, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat N.C. State 45-33 on Saturd...
Sep 20, 2025
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
By BARBARA ORTUTAY, SEUNG MIN KIM and AAMER MADHANI Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump'slatest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant ...
Sep 20, 2025
Jackson, UCF power past North Carolina, 34-9
By PHILIP ROSSMAN-REICH Associated PressOrlando, FL (AP) - UCF’s Tayven Jackson threw for 223 yards and scored a passing and rushing touchdown to guide UCF to a 34-9 victory over North Carolina....
Sep 20, 2025