Category Archives: WPTF News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend resumes testimony about his sexual interests
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and DAVE COLLINS Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - Sean "Diddy" Combs ‘ recent ex-girlfriend returned to the witness stand Friday in his sex traffic...
Curtis Media Jun 06, 2025

What’s next for influencer Livvy Dunne after college gymnastics career? ‘Everything,’ she says
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - With her college gymnastics days behind her, influencer and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Livvy Dunne is moving on with life - but that doesn't...
Curtis Media Jun 06, 2025

Hiring in the US slows, yet employers added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade wars.Hiring...
Curtis Media Jun 06, 2025

Rory McIlroy explains decision to duck media at PGA, saying he didn’t want to discuss driver issue
CALEDON, Ontario (AP) - Rory McIlroy explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month’s PGA Championship, saying Wednesday he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver ...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

North Carolina law enforcement outraged over bond for suspect in house party shooting
NEWTON, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina local law enforcement expressed frustration on Wednesday that a man charged in connection with last weekend’s shooting around a house party that left one perso...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional CorrespondentWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's big bill in Congress would unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits ...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

The International Soccer Tournament kicks off in Cary promising major matches and entertainment
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - June has arrived and so has one of the biggest sports events Wake County has ever seen. WakeMed Soccer Park is playing host to The Soccer Tournament-a global, winner-take-all co...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump wants his "big, beautiful" bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be s...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month highlights the importance of brain health in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - June marks Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer's Association of Eastern North Carolina is calling on residents to take proactive steps toward protecting th...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

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 on Tuesday for what appeared to be a homophobic slur caught by television cameras during an NCAA regional game against Tenn...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025
