Category Archives: WPTF News
Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MARK THIESSEN Associated Press The house was burning with her brother-in-law and nephew inside when Jackie McDaniels flagged down a firetruck and begged for help. "Whoever...
Jan 19, 2025
TikTok goes dark as US ban takes effect
By HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popu...
Jan 19, 2025
Jaylen Blakes hits short jumper with 1.5 seconds left, Stanford tops North Carolina 72-71
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Duke graduate transfer Jaylen Blakes hit a short jumper with 1.5 seconds left to lift Stanford to a 72-71 win over North Carolina on Saturday, the first meeting as Atlantic Co...
Jan 18, 2025
Stock market today: Wall Street rips higher after inflation data and strong bank profits
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks ripped higher Wednesday following a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Strong profit reports from Wells Fargo ...
Jan 15, 2025
As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writers When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood's awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48...
Jan 15, 2025
Bondi in her confirmation hearing says Trump was 'targeted' by Justice Department investigations
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing on Wedn...
Jan 15, 2025
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal lo...
Jan 15, 2025
Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump's choice for Pentagon chief
By LISA MASCARO, TARA COPP and MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a "warrior culture" at t...
Jan 14, 2025
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after encouraging inflation data
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Most U.S. stocks are rising on Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential companies are ke...
Jan 14, 2025
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today's toll, researchers reported Monday. That estima...
Jan 13, 2025