NEWS & SPORTS
NEWS
October 17, 2024
AP- News October 17, 2024 Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military confirms that Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by its forces in Gaza. Troops appeared to have run across him in a battle on Wednesday, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was the man Israel has hunted for more than a year. Authorities conducted DNA tests on a body to determine if it was him. Sinwar was one of the chief architects of Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. In northern Gaza […]
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October 17, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 17, 2024 Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to the highest level in 8 weeks The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. moved higher for the third week in a row and reached the highest level since late August. The rate rose to 6.44% from 6.32% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.63%. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market reacts to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions. That can move the trajectory of the 10-year […]
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October 16, 2024
AP- News October 16, 2024 Israeli strikes kill 25 in Lebanon, including in a town with a dark history of civilian deaths QANA, Lebanon (AP) — Officials say Israeli airstrikes have pounded areas across Lebanon, killing at least 25 people, including more than a dozen in a southern town where Israeli bombardments in previous conflicts are seared into local memory. Elsewhere in the south, a city’s mayor was among the dead in a strike Wednesday that Lebanese officials said targeted a meeting coordinating relief efforts. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes late Tuesday on […]
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October 16, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 16, 2024 Amazon, Google make dueling nuclear investments to power data centers with clean energy Tech giants Amazon and Google are investing in the next generation of nuclear reactors. Both companies are seeking new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet increasing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. Just last month, the owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant said it plans to restart the reactor so tech giant Microsoft can buy the power to supply its data centers. All three companies have been investing in solar and wind. Now they say they need […]
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October 15, 2024
AP- News October 15, 2024 Israel assures US it won’t strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites, US officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Biden administration believes it has won assurances from Israel that it will not strike Iranian nuclear or oil sites as it looks to strike back following Iran’s missile barrage earlier this month. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic discussions, cautioned that the pledge is not ironclad and that circumstances could change. The officials also noted that Israel’s track record on fulfilling assurances in the past is mixed and […]
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October 15, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 15, 2024 After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives. Immediately after disasters like these, property insurance is likely not top of mind as people secure their safety and basic needs, but insurance claims are part of the process of resetting. Many buy the policies in hope they can help protect them when […]
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October 14, 2024
AP- News October 14, 2024 Israeli strike in northern Lebanon kills at least 21 people AITO, Lebanon (AP) — The Lebanese Red Cross says an Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in northern Lebanon, killing at least 21 people. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military and it was not clear what the target was. The strike on Monday hit a small apartment building in the majority-Christian village of Aito, far from the Hezbollah militant group’s main areas of influence in the south and east of Lebanon. Hours earlier, Palestinian medics said an Israeli airstrike on a hospital […]
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October 14, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 14, 2024 Nobel economics prize goes to 3 economists who found that freer societies are more likely to prosper STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics who studied why some countries are rich and others poor and have documented that freer, open societies are more likely to prosper. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said their work demonstrates the importance of societal institutions for boosting a country’s prosperity. The research has provided “a much deeper understanding of the root causes of why countries fail or succeed,” said Jakob […]
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October 10, 2024
AP- News October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton plows across Florida, pounding cities and whipping up tornadoes. At least 4 dead TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton is barreling into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing into Florida as a Category 3 storm. It pounded cities with ferocious winds and rains, whipped up a barrage of tornadoes and caused at least four deaths. It compounded the misery wrought by Helene. But it spared Tampa a direct hit. The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall Wednesday night in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa. Though […]
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October 10, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 10, 2024 Social Security cost-of-living benefits increase announcement coming Thursday WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of millions of Social Security recipients will learn Thursday how big a cost-of-living boost they’ll get to their benefits next year. In advance of the announcement, analysts forecast that the benefit boost would be about 2.5% for 2025, smaller than the increase the past two years. Recipients received a 3.2% increase in benefits this year, following a historically large 8.7% jump in 2023 that was brought on by record-high inflation. More than 70 million people participate in the Social Security program, with the […]
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October 8, 2024
AP- News October 8, 2024 Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida work crews are hustling to remove wreckage from one hurricane ahead of another. Meanwhile, thousands of people fearing a once-in-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton are streaming out of the populous Tampa Bay region to seek safety inland. Though slightly weakened, Milton is still a powerful Category 4 storm. It was expected to plow ashore late Wednesday or early Thursday and remain fairly strong as it crosses Florida. The system could bring towering […]
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October 8, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 8, 2024 A driver’s test for autonomous vehicles? A leading expert says US should have one ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel on public roads. Such a regulation would set minimum standards to ensure that the vehicles display basic skills and competence in traffic situations where their manufacturers want to use them, said Henry Liu, who leads the University of […]
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September 26, 2024
AP- News September 26, 2024 Netanyahu says Israel will not stop striking Hezbollah until all its goals are achieved TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is striking Hezbollah “with full force” and won’t stop until its goals are achieved. Netanyahu spoke as he landed in New York to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting and as U.S. and European officials were pressing for a 21-day halt in fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah to give time for negotiations. NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn’t plan to resign despite federal corruption case against him […]
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September 26, 2024
AP-Summary Brief-Business September 26, 2024 US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said, leaving its previous estimate unchanged. The nation’s gross domestic product — the nation’s total output of goods and services — picked up sharply in the second quarter from the tepid 1.6% annual rate in the first three months of the year. Consumer spending, the primary driver of the economy, grew last quarter […]
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September 25, 2024
AP- News September 25 2024 Israeli army chief says military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli army chief says the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon. He made the statement Wednesday as Hezbollah hurled dozens of projectiles into Israel, including a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group’s deepest strike yet. Addressing troops on the northern border, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said the latest Israeli airstrikes were designed to ”prepare the ground for your possible entry.” The Lebanese health minister […]
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SPORTS
October 17, 2024
AP-Scorecard October 17, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS N-Y Yankees at Cleveland 5:08 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS L-A Dodgers at N-Y Mets 8:08 p.m. ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Charlotte at Indiana 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Dallas 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Oklahoma City 8 p.m. Denver at Minnesota 8 p.m. San Antonio at Houston 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 10 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers 10:30 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE […]
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October 17, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 17, 2024 While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA team. Yet their historic pairing presents unique challenges that could affect the Los Angeles Lakers’ determination to become a title contender again. Bronny has already acknowledged and lamented the social media stigma of favoritism and nepotism hovering over the start of his NBA career. The Lakers have […]
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October 16, 2024
AP-Scorecard October 16, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS L-A Dodgers at N-Y Mets 8:08 p.m. ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit 7 p.m. Atlanta at Miami 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago 8 p.m. Ulm Ratiopharm at Portland 10 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Buffalo at Pittsburgh 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Toronto 7:30 p.m. Boston at Colorado 9:30 p.m. Utah at Anaheim 10 p.m. […]
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October 16, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 16, 2024 Serena Williams says she had a benign cyst removed from her neck and ‘all is OK’ NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.” The retired tennis star posted Wednesday on social media that she found a lump on her neck in May, had an MRI exam, and was told she didn’t need to get it removed if she didn’t want to. So she didn’t then, “but it kept growing,” […]
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October 15, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 15, 2024 Jets acquire wide receiver Davante Adams from Raiders, reuniting him with Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are finally reunited after more than two years of separation and one year of speculation and now they’ll try to save the New York Jets′ sinking season. The Jets acquired the disgruntled Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday by sending a conditional third-round pick in next year’s draft that could become a second-rounder. The deal was agreed upon Tuesday morning and was contingent on Adams passing his physical. The […]
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October 14, 2024
AP-Scorecard October 15, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Cleveland at N-Y Yankees 7:38 p.m. ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Boston at Toronto 7 p.m. Charlotte at New York 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Miami 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Houston 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver 9 p.m. Sacramento at Utah 9 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Lakers 10 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Florida at Columbus 7 p.m. New Jersey at […]
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October 14, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 14, 2024 Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season. Coach Mike McDaniel says Tagovailoa had “positive” meetings with neurologists during the Dolphins bye week, though he remains in concussion protocol and on injured reserve. Tagovailoa isn’t eligible to return until Miami’s game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, and McDaniel said the quarterback will continue consulting experts […]
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October 10, 2024
AP-Scorecard October 10, 2024 Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Final Detroit 3 Cleveland 0 Final N.Y. Yankees 3 Kansas City 2 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Final N.Y. Mets 4 Philadelphia 1 Final L.A. Dodgers 8 San Diego 0 ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Final New York 117 Washington 94 Final San Antonio 107 Orlando 97 Final OT Houston 122 Oklahoma City 113 Final Golden State 122 Sacramento 112 ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Montreal 1 Toronto 0 Final N-Y Rangers 6 Pittsburgh 0 […]
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October 10, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 14, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Cleveland at N-Y Yankees 7:38 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS N.Y. Mets 1 L.A. Dodgers 0 (Top 1st) ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Memphis at Indiana 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:30 p.m. Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Detroit at N-Y Rangers 7 p.m. Pittsburgh […]
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October 8, 2024
AP-Scorecard October 8, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Philadelphia at N-Y Mets 5:08 p.m. L-A Dodgers at San Diego 9:08 p.m. ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON Chicago at Cleveland 7 p.m. Miami at Charlotte 7 p.m. Phoenix at Detroit 7 p.m. Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers 10:30 p.m. ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE St. Louis at Seattle 4:30 p.m. Boston at Florida 7 p.m. Chicago at Utah 10 p.m. […]
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October 8, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports October 8, 2024 Jets owner says firing of Saleh will bring ‘new energy’ to one of franchise’s ‘most talented teams’ Woody Johnson sensed his struggling New York Jets needed a change and now. So the owner made the stunning decision Tuesday to fire coach Robert Saleh just five games into his fourth season after the team’s 2-3 start following a 23-17 loss to Minnesota in London on Sunday. Johnson said the current Jets squad is one of the most talented in the franchise’s history. Saleh was 20-36 as coach of the Jets. […]
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October 5, 2024
Oct. 5, 2024 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact/Lead writer: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) FINAL STATS: PDF Attached RECAP: https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/10/5/football-app-state-falls-at-marshall-in-return-to-competition.aspx NOTES: https://appstatesports.com/news/2024/10/5/football-postgame-notes-from-app-state-at-marshall.aspx YOUTUBE (CLARK POSTGAME): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOZ7W7ZFBqw HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Playing for the first time in 16 days, and just a little more than a week removed from the devastating arrival of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, App State Football lost 52-37 at Marshall on Saturday in Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Days of rains in advance of Helene’s arrival, coupled with the storm’s wide-ranging impact, led to the cancellation of a Sept. 28 home game against Liberty. With the long recovery process starting for […]
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September 26, 2024
AP-Scorecard September 26, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Kansas City at Washington 1:05 p.m. Miami at Minnesota 7:40 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay at Detroit 1:10 p.m. L-A Angels at Chi White Sox 2:10 p.m. Texas at Oakland 3:37 p.m. Baltimore at N-Y Yankees 7:05 p.m. ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Milwaukee at Pittsburgh 12:35 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado 3:10 p.m. San Diego at L-A Dodgers 10:10 p.m. N-Y Mets at Atlanta 1:10 p.m. […]
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September 26, 2024
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports September 26, 2024 Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB’s rule changes have provided a jolt PITTSBURGH (AP) — Major League Baseball is thriving two years after introducing sweeping measures to make the game more exciting. The decision to introduce a pitch clock, ban defensive shifts and limit throwovers has produced a more compelling product for fans. Attendance is up 11% over 2022. Younger fans are buying more tickets and watching more games than they were five years ago. The increased popularity of content creators around the game has […]
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September 25, 2024
AP-Scorecard September 25, 2024 Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Cincinnati at Cleveland 6:40 p.m. Kansas City at Washington 6:45 p.m. Miami at Minnesota 7:40 p.m. ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay at Detroit 6:40 p.m. Baltimore at N-Y Yankees 7:05 p.m. Boston at Toronto 7:07 p.m. L-A Angels at Chi White Sox 7:40 p.m. Texas at Oakland 9:40 p.m. Seattle 0 Houston 0 (Bot 2nd) ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Chi Cubs at Philadelphia 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee […]
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