Category Archives: WPTF News
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
By GARY D. ROBERTSON and JILL COLVIN Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year's mi...
Jun 30, 2025
US stocks add a bit more to their all-time high
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market added to its record on Monday as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in its first tr...
Jun 30, 2025
Sen. Thom Tillis in stepping aside goes the way of other Republicans who have challenged Trump
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Flake. Corker. Romney. And now, Sen. Thom Tillis. The roll call of Republican senators in the U.S. Congress who have called it quits, r...
Jun 30, 2025
New x-ray tech could make airport security faster-and smarter
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Tired of dumping your drink and holding up the line at TSA? A Duke University spinout, Quadridox, is working on new tech that could speed up airport security-and let you keep yo...
Jun 30, 2025
Aldrich Potgieter wins Rocket Classic on 5th playoff hole, outlasting Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) - Aldrich Potgieter ended the protracted Rocket Classic, making an 18-foot birdie putt on the fifth playoff hole to outlast Max Greyserman for his first PGA...
Jun 29, 2025
Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press A T-shirt worn by Beyonc during a Juneteenth performance on her "Cowboy Carter" tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a ...
Jun 29, 2025
China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts
BEIJING (AP) - While China's men's soccer team hasn't generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any at...
Jun 29, 2025
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans voting in a dramatic late Saturday session narrowly cleared a key procedural step as they race...
Jun 28, 2025
Chief Justice Roberts warns against heated political words about judges
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on Saturday that elected officials' heated words...
Jun 28, 2025
Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passes Brad Keselowski on final lap to win NASCAR Atlanta race
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Home-state favorite Chase Elliott passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap and won the the crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series at Atlanta on Saturday nig...
Jun 28, 2025