Category Archives: WPTF News
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...
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...
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. ...
Aug 24, 2025
Ryan Blaney's last-second surge at Daytona denies underdogs a Cinderella moment
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA 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 the...
Aug 24, 2025
Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopens
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a troubled Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after last year's deadly listeria outbreak, U.S. Agriculture...
Aug 24, 2025
North Carolina Supreme Court says bars’ COVID-19 lawsuits can continue
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their operators in litigation seeking monetary compensation from...
Aug 22, 2025
North Carolina Supreme Court says bars' COVID-19 lawsuits can continue
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their operators in litigation seeking monetary compensation fro...
Aug 22, 2025
Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics WriterJACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months ...
Aug 22, 2025
Panthers re-sign longtime RT Taylor Moton to a 2-year, $44M extension, AP sources says
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE N.C. (AP) - Taylor Moton is staying in Carolina.The Panthers announced Friday they’ve given their durable longtime right tackle a two-year contract extens...
Aug 22, 2025
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he’ll keep extendin...
Aug 22, 2025