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Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
The parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. They claim the platforms caused "years of escalating harms" leading ...
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Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Major oil companies reported massive profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals.
THE CLOSING BELL: Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market
A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of t...
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Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecut...
Father who gave gun to Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to serve 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his program is adjusting internal duties with general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and the subject of a schoo...
How views on Trump's handling of Iran have shifted, according to a new AP-NORC poll
A new AP-NORC poll shows most Americans say the war in Iran has not been worth fighting. President Donald Trump's approval rating on Iran has fallen slightly since last month.
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
