Category Archives: WPTF News

K’Andre Miller is eager for his new start after trade from New York Rangers to Carolina Hurricanes
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterK’Andre Miller kept his phone off and avoided social media in recent weeks with his future uncertain after five seasons with the New York Rangers.Now, he’s e...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Dallas Mavericks sign No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg to rookie contract
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg to his four-year rookie contract. The team didn't disclose details in announcing the deal Wednesday. The total valu...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

US stocks hit another record as Tesla and Nike rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday to hit another all-time high. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% and set a record for the third time in four days. The Dow...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Raleigh's Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday-its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monica Wood...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

Tesla sales plunge again as anti-Musk boycott shows staying power and rivals pounce on the weakness
By BERNARD CONDON AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away, ...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025
Durham's Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - It wouldn't be the Fourth in Durham without the Festival for the Eno-now in its 46th year, the riverside celebration kicks off Friday with live music, food, crafts, and summerti...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025
K'Andre Miller is eager for his new start after trade from New York Rangers to Carolina Hurricanes
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer K'Andre Miller kept his phone off and avoided social media in recent weeks with his future uncertain after five seasons with the New York Rangers. Now, he's eager to ju...
Curtis Media Jul 02, 2025

UPenn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - The University of Pennsylvania says it will update records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and apologize to female athletes "disa...
Curtis Media Jul 01, 2025

Wall Street is split as Tesla and tech drop while most other US stocks climb
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - A mixed day of trading left the U.S. stock market split on Tuesday as Wall Street's momentum slowed after setting record highs in each of the l...
Curtis Media Jul 01, 2025

Trump says migrants would need to know ‘how to run away from an alligator’ to flee Florida facility
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressOCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday toured a new immigration detention center surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in the F...
Curtis Media Jul 01, 2025
