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Amazon planning $10B investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus

Amazon planning $10B investment in North Carolina for data center and AI campus

HAMLET, N.C. (AP) — Amazon is expanding its cloud computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence activities into a rural North Carolina county. The company said Wednesday it intends to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in Richmond County. This will bring a shot in the arm to a region where textile and apparel jobs dried up a generation ago. Amazon said its investment should create at least 500 jobs and support thousands more through construction and data center supply chain providers. Gov. Josh Stein says the investment is one of the largest in state history.… Continue Reading

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win

At least 11 people die in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India after IPL win

BENGALURU, India (AP) — At least 11 people are dead and more than 30 injured in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in southern India. The crush on Wednesday happened as tens of thousands of cricket fans gathered outside a stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate the winners of the Indian Premier League. That’s the world’s most popular T20 cricket tournament. Karnataka state’s chief minister says the stampede took place after the crowd tried to break one of the stadium’s gates and enter to take part in celebrations. The cricket team had given away free passes to fans but urged them to follow guidelines set by authorities.… Continue Reading

Rory McIlroy explains decision to duck media at PGA, saying he didn’t want to discuss driver issue

Rory McIlroy explains decision to duck media at PGA, saying he didn’t want to discuss driver issue

CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Rory McIlroy has explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month’s PGA Championship. McIlroy said Wednesday he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver failing to pass inspection before the tournament. McIlroy said the results of equipment tests are supposed to be confidential and noted that Scottie Scheffler’s driver had also failed before the championship, but that was not reported until afterward. McIlroy says he didn’t want to discuss his driver or say something he regretted. He also says he was unhappy with his poor play and the long days he spent at Quail Hollow.… Continue Reading

North Carolina law enforcement outraged over bond for suspect in house party shooting

North Carolina law enforcement outraged over bond for suspect in house party shooting

NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina local law enforcement are frustrated that a man charged in connection with last weekend’s shooting around a house party that left one person dead and 11 others injured had been out of jail for unrelated charges. The suspect in the party shooting is accused of one count of attempted first-degree murder. A judge said Wednesday that he could be released if a $200,000 bond was posted. The Catawba County sheriff says he’s “outraged” by the bond. The suspect had been out of jail after posting bond when he was charged in April in an altercation that led to shots being fired into a crowd.… Continue Reading

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s big bill is likely to unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance. That’s according to a new analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The findings are raising political stakes for the GOP’s signature domestic priority. GOP senators were heading for an afternoon meeting with Trump at the White House. Republican leaders are determined to muscle the package through Congress by his July Fourth deadline. But billionaire Elon Musk is trashing the package — posting “Kill the bill” and Democrats are piling on their own opposition.… Continue Reading

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day. And he’s pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House earlier this week and has been dialing senators for one-on-one chats, using both the carrot and stick to encourage them to act. But it’s still a long road ahead for the bill. Senators want to make changes to protect Medicaid and ensure some tax breaks become permanent. Elon Musk called the whole bill a “disgusting abomination.”… Continue Reading

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina is urging residents to take charge of their brain health. With more than 7 million Americans—over 210,000 in North Carolina—currently living with Alzheimer’s, experts say early detection and healthy habits like exercise, managing blood pressure and good sleep can reduce your risk. The organization encourages the public to watch for early warning signs and talk to a doctor if concerns arise.… Continue Reading

Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional vs. Tennessee

Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for apparent homophobic slur at NCAA regional vs. Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Wake Forest and baseball coach Tom Walter apologized for what appeared to be a homophobic slur caught by television cameras during an NCAA regional game against Tennessee. Walter said he has watched the video and doesn’t remember the specific moment but acknowledged “that language doesn’t reflect my values or the standards of this program.” Wake Forest athletic director John Currie said he was “surprised and deeply disappointed.” Tennessee beat Wake Forest 11-5 on Monday night to win the Knoxville Regional and earn a best-of-three super regional matchup with Arkansas for a chance to advance to the College World Series.… Continue Reading

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says

NEW YORK (AP) — A former hotel security guard has testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs feared his iconic career would be ruined if the public ever saw a video of him beating his girlfriend in 2016. The security guard testified Tuesday at Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Eddy Garcia told a federal court jury that Combs repeatedly made the comment as he was trying to buy what he hoped was the only copy of the video. Prosecutors say Combs’ persistent efforts to hush up the episode fit into allegations he used threats and his fortune and fame to get what he wanted. Combs has pleaded not guilty.… Continue Reading

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