Category Archives: WPTF News

Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he faces a n...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Hurricane Erin never hit land or caused major damage, but threatened turtle nests weren’t so lucky
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated PressAs Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina's barrier islands with strong winds and waves this week, it destroyed many nests of threatened sea turtles, burying t...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Don’t fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years
OULU, Finland (AP) - Finnish air guitarist Aapo "The Angus" Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first time since 2...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Ryan Blaney’s last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - NASCAR’s playoff system is designed to give a long shot a chance to race for the championship.As a pack of underdogs hurtled toward...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar’s Head plant reopens
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health WriterFederal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a troubled Boar’s Head deli meat plant when it reopens after last year’s deadly listeria outbreak, ...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar’s Head plant reopens
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health WriterFederal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a troubled Boar’s Head deli meat plant when it reopens after last year’s deadly listeria outbreak, ...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Trump says he'll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) - President Donald Trump says he will be at the opening round of the high-charged Ryder Cup next month in New York, and he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradl...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Fed Chair Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cuts
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the central bank could soon cut its key interest rate, he faces a new challe...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Hurricane Erin never hit land or caused major damage, but threatened turtle nests weren't so lucky
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press As Hurricane Erin pelted North Carolina's barrier islands with strong winds and waves this week, it destroyed many nests of threatened sea turtles, burying the eggs d...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Don't fret: Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years
OULU, Finland (AP) - Finnish air guitarist Aapo "The Angus" Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first time since 2000. ...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025
