Category Archives: WPTF News
Google adds new AI features to Gmail, turning it into a personal assistant
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can imp...
Jan 08, 2026
Protests erupt in Iran's capital after exiled prince's call; internet cuts out soon after
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - People in Iran's capital shouted from their homes and rallied in the street Thursday night after a call by the country's exiled crow...
Jan 08, 2026
Denmark sees talks with the US as a chance for 'the dialogue that is needed' over Greenland
By CLAUDIA CIOBANU Associated Press Denmark has welcomed a meeting with the U.S. next week to discuss President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island of Greenland t...
Jan 08, 2026
Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Dogs are great at learning action commands like "sit" and "stay." They're less good at remembering the names of things, like what their squeaky...
Jan 08, 2026
Wake Forest signs UNC transfer QB Gio Lopez in a move from one instate ACC school to another
Gio Lopez is moving from one Atlantic Coast Conference school in North Carolina to another. The quarterback who worked as the starter for Bill Belichick's first college team at UNC has signed with Wak...
Jan 08, 2026
Wall Street's strong start to the year slows
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street's strong start to the year slowed on Wednesday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% from its latest all-time high for its first loss in four days. ...
Jan 07, 2026
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
By KAITLYN HUAMANI AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - The world's largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it,...
Jan 07, 2026
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, JOSH BOAK, JILL LAWLESS and MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its control over Venezuela...
Jan 07, 2026
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press The fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has thrust a long-running and deeply contested question back into the natio...
Jan 07, 2026
Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers defense made life tough for Matthew Stafford in the first meeting six weeks ago. Stafford came into the game on a roll, havi...
Jan 07, 2026