Category Archives: WPTF News

As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighte...
Curtis Media Feb 18, 2025

As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighte...
Curtis Media Feb 18, 2025

Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm approaches, expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state starti...
Curtis Media Feb 18, 2025

Gov Stein declares State of Emergency in advance of winter storm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm approaches, expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state starti...
Curtis Media Feb 18, 2025

Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive
By JOHN WAWROW and MICHAEL CASEY Associated PressTORONTO (AP) - A Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing Monday at Toronto's Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived and tho...
Curtis Media Feb 17, 2025

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing...
Curtis Media Feb 17, 2025

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing...
Curtis Media Feb 17, 2025

Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
By TARA COPP Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just...
Curtis Media Feb 17, 2025

What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term "polar vortex" usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is stronger in the winter and keeps some of the coldest weat...
Curtis Media Feb 17, 2025

Ian Jackson scores 23 with 5 3-pointers, North Carolina beats Syracuse 88-82
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Freshman Ian Jackson tied his career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Jae'Lyn Wither scored a season-high 19 on 7-of-10 shooting and North Carolina beat Syr...
Curtis Media Feb 15, 2025
