Category Archives: WPTF News
NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) - In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue. The space agency...
Jan 08, 2026
Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Modest moves for Wall Street overall masked some big swings underneath the surface on Thursday, including for makers of weapons and other military equip...
Jan 08, 2026
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer The promise of artificial intelligence was front and center at this year's CES gadget show. But spicing up a simple machine like a refrigerator with unnecessary AI...
Jan 08, 2026
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