Category Archives: WPTF News
Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - Stocks rallied Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war. Each of the world's two largest econo...
May 12, 2025
Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The area’s mass transit efforts will soon have new leadership. According to a press release, GoTriangle, the Research Triangle’s transit system, has recently a...
May 12, 2025
Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The area’s mass transit efforts will soon have new leadership. According to a press release, GoTriangle, the Research Triangle’s transit system, has recently a...
May 12, 2025
Stroke Awareness Month brings focus to high-risk areas like North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, potentially resulting in permanent brain damage, disability, or death. With more t...
May 12, 2025
Stroke Awareness Month brings focus to high-risk areas like North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, potentially resulting in permanent brain damage, disability, or death. With more t...
May 12, 2025
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Salvation Army of Raleigh is well known during the Christmas season, but its support for the community extends far beyond the holidays. From helping families in crisis...
May 12, 2025
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Salvation Army of Raleigh is well known during the Christmas season, but its support for the community extends far beyond the holidays. From helping families in crisis...
May 12, 2025
Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated PressDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An American-Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was releas...
May 12, 2025
Salvation Army of Raleigh provides year-round support beyond the holidays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Salvation Army of Raleigh is well known during the Christmas season, but its support for the community extends far beyond the holidays. From helping families in crisis to of...
May 12, 2025
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
By ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar&nb...
May 11, 2025