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NEWS
November 29, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News November 29, 2023 Mediators look to extend truce in Gaza on its final day, with one more hostage swap planned RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — International mediators appeared to have made progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza. They are encouraging the territory’s Hamas rulers to keep freeing hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and further respite from Israel’s air and ground offensive. The deal will otherwise expire within a day. Israel has welcomed the release of dozens of hostages in recent days and says it will maintain the truce if Hamas […]
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November 29, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business November 29, 2023 US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported in an upgrade from its previous estimate. The government had previously estimated that the economy grew at a 4.9% annual rate last quarter. Wednesday’s second estimate of growth for the July-September quarter confirmed that the economy sharply accelerated from its 2.1% rate from April through June. It showed that the […]
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November 28, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News November 28, 2023 Truce in Gaza is extended as Israel faces pressure to spare civilians when it resumes offensive TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A truce between Israel and Hamas has entered its fifth day, with the militant group promising to release more civilian hostages to delay the expected resumption of the war. Israel is under growing pressure to spare Palestinian civilians when it renews its offensive. The sides agreed to extend their truce through Wednesday, with another two planned exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Hamas and other militant groups are believed […]
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November 28, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business November 28, 2023 New Google geothermal electricity project could be a milestone for clean energy Google announced Tuesday that an advanced geothermal project has begun pumping carbon-free electricity onto the Nevada electric grid to feed Google data centers there. Google and Houston-based Fervo Energy partnered to develop next-generation geothermal power that runs 24 hours a day. Fervo says getting electrons onto the grid for the first time is a milestone many new energy companies never reach. The International Energy Agency has long projected geothermal could be a serious solution to climate change but its potential has been […]
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October 12, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News October 12, 2023 Palestinians rush to buy food and struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinians are lining up outside bakeries and grocery stores in Gaza after spending the night surrounded by the ruins of pulverized neighborhoods darkened by a near-total power outage. Israel launched new airstrikes Thursday and said it was preparing for a possible ground invasion. International aid groups have warned that the death toll in Gaza could mount after Israel stopped all deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to the tiny enclave while its crossing with […]
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October 12, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business October 12, 2023 US inflation may have risen only modestly last month as Fed officials signal no rate hike is likely WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States likely eased again last month, though the decline might have slowed since summer, a reminder that the outsize price pressures of the past two years will take more time to cool. Thursday’s consumer inflation data could bolster — or undercut — the growing belief that the Federal Reserve can tame inflation without causing a recession. Hiring surged unexpectedly in September, the government reported last week, and job gains […]
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September 27, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News September 27, 2023 House Speaker McCarthy is back to square one as the Senate pushes ahead to avert a federal shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is marching ahead with a bipartisan approach to prevent a government shutdown. But on the House side, Speaker Kevin McCarthy is back to square one. The Republican leader laid out his strategy Wednesday behind closed doors. He asked hard-right Republicans to do what they’ve said they’d never do, and pass their own temporary measure to keep the government open. A House test vote is set for Friday, one day before […]
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September 27, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business September 27 2023 Late-night TV shows announce their return after Hollywood writers strike ends NEW YORK (AP) — TV’s late-night hosts planned to return to their regular evening sketches and monologues as the flow of topical humor is set to return after five silent months due to the just-ended Hollywood writers strike. “Real Time with Bill Maher” will be back on the air Friday. The hosts of NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS announced they’d also return, […]
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September 26, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News September 26, 2023 With a government shutdown just days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to work in crisis mode with five days to go before a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces an insurgency from hard-right Republicans eager to slash spending even if it means closing federal offices to millions of Americans. The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed. Meanwhile, the Senate is trying to stave off a federal […]
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September 26, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business September 26 2023 Stock market today: Wall Street points lower on interest rate reality, looming US shutdown Wall Street was poised to open with declines over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the reality that interest rates will be elevated for an extended period. Futures for the Dow Jones industrials fell 0.4% before the bell Tuesday and S&P 500 futures were off 0.5%. Realization is sinking in that the Federal Reserve will likely keep interest rates high well into next year. The U.S. government may be set for another shutdown amid more political squabbles on […]
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September 19, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News September 19, 2023 India expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing NEW DELHI (AP) — India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and is accusing Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. The expulsion Tuesday came a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was investigating allegations India was connected to the assassination of Sikh independence advocate Hardeep Singh Niijar in Canada in June, and expelled an Indian diplomat. India rejected the allegations as “absurd.” The dueling expulsions escalate tensions between Canada and India. Nijjar was wanted by Indian […]
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September 19, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business September 19 2023 Stock market today: Wall Street slips as oil prices keep rising ahead of Fed decision on rates NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping, and oil prices keep rising as Wall Street waits for the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Tuesday. The Dow fell 232 points, and the Nasdaq composite was down 0.8%. Stocks have been see-sawing for weeks on uncertainty about whether the Fed is done with its market-shaking hikes to interest rates. Its latest announcement arrives Wednesday. Treasury yields climbed, and the 10-year yield is […]
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September 18, 2023
AP-Summary Brief News September 19, 2023 India expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions after Trudeau accuses India in Sikh’s killing NEW DELHI (AP) — India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and is accusing Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. The expulsion Tuesday came a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada was investigating allegations India was connected to the assassination of Sikh independence advocate Hardeep Singh Niijar in Canada in June, and expelled an Indian diplomat. India rejected the allegations as “absurd.” The dueling expulsions escalate tensions between Canada and India. Nijjar was wanted by Indian […]
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September 18, 2023
AP-Summary Brief-Business September 18, 2023 Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a ‘soft landing’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Federal Reserve officials last met in July, the economy has moved in the direction they hoped to see: Inflation continues to ease, if more slowly than most Americans would like, while growth remains solid and the job market cools. When they meet again this week, the policymakers are likely to decide they can afford to wait and see if the progress continues. As a result, they’re almost sure to leave their key interest rate […]
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September 14, 2023
As we enter the Fall season, we anticipate an increase in respiratory viruses. Over the past few weeks, we have seen this trend reflected as COVID-19 has been on the rise locally, statewide and nationally. Local public health officials encourage everyone to take actions to protect themselves, family and loved ones this Fall season. “As we enter the cold and flu season, it is important to take actions to protect ourselves, loved ones and the community. Getting a respiratory virus is no fun, even if you are fortunate enough to have a mild case. We can use the tools […]
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SPORTS
November 30, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/30/football-aguilar-named-sun-belt-newcomer-of-year-as-14-mountaineers-honored.aspx BOONE, N.C — Two days before it plays in the Sun Belt Championship Game as the East Division’s title-winning representative, App State had 14 players receive All-Sun Belt recognition from a vote of league coaches and media members. Standout quarterback Joey Aguilar was named the Sun Belt’s Newcomer of the Year on Thursday, and the Mountaineers had four first-team All-Sun Belt selections: offensive lineman Isaiah Helms, offensive lineman Bucky Williams, defensive back Tyrek Funderburk and linebacker Andrew Parker Jr. The All-Sun Belt second […]
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November 30, 2023
Nov. 29, 2023 Contact: Jacob Plecker (pl*******@ap******.edu) Online: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/29/mens-basketball-mountaineers-storm-past-buccaneers-for-fourth-straight-win.aspx Box Score: Attached BOONE, N.C. – Renewing one of the longest rivalries in program history, the App State Mountaineers (5-2) jumped all over the ETSU Buccaneers (3-4) on their home floor and pulled out a 72-61 win for their fourth in a row. The Mountaineers never trailed in the contest. The bench played a huge role in the win on Wednesday as nine players saw the floor for the Black & Gold and all nine scored a basket. 37 of App State’s 72 points came from its […]
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November 29, 2023
AP-Scorecard November 29, 2023 Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Boston 124 Chicago 97 Final New York 115 Charlotte 91 Final Cleveland 128 Atlanta 105 Final Brooklyn 115 Toronto 103 Final Milwaukee 131 Miami 124 Final Minnesota 106 Oklahoma City 103 Final Dallas 121 Houston 115 Final Sacramento 124 Golden State 123 ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final New Jersey 5 N-Y Islanders 4 Final SO Toronto 2 Florida 1 Final Carolina 4 Philadelphia 1 Final Minnesota 3 St. Louis 1 Final […]
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November 29, 2023
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports November 29, 2023 Mark Cuban working on $3.5B sale of Dallas Mavericks to Sands casino family, AP source says A person with knowledge of the talks says Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino company. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5 billion and take weeks for the league to process. Cuban would retain control of basketball operations in the deal. The family of Miriam Adelson, […]
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November 28, 2023
AP-Scorecard November 28, 2023 Here are the scores from yesterday’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Philadelphia 138 L.A. Lakers 94 Final Washington 126 Detroit 107 Final Portland 114 Indiana 110 Final Utah 114 New Orleans 112 Final Denver 113 L.A. Clippers 104 ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Buffalo 5 N-Y Rangers 1 Final Columbus 5 Boston 2 Final Florida 5 Ottawa 0 Final Colorado 4 Tampa Bay 1 Final OT Calgary 2 Vegas 1 Final San Jose 2 Washington 1 ___ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final Chicago 12 […]
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November 28, 2023
Update on the latest sports AP-Summary Brief-Sports November 28, 2023 Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left for his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Justin Fields lost two fumbles in the fourth quarter. With excellent protection on third-and-10 near midfield he hit D.J. Moore for 36 yards to put the […]
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November 27, 2023
Nov. 27, 2023 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/27/football-funderburk-named-sun-belt-defensive-player-of-the-week.aspx BOONE, N.C. — App State cornerback Tyrek Funderburk, who intercepted two passes in the 55-27 win against Georgia Southern, has been named the Sun Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week. It’s the second straight week that an App State cornerback has been honored, as Ethan Johnson received recognition following the win at James Madison on Nov. 18. Funderburk finished the regular season as the league’s co-leader with four interceptions, including a pair of pick-six touchdown returns at Wyoming and ULM. His first-quarter interception […]
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November 27, 2023
Nov. 26, 2023 Contact: Jacob Plecker (pl*******@ap******.edu) Online: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/26/mens-basketball-app-state-dominates-austin-peay-for-third-straight-win.aspx Postgame Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HojvrOzKJU&ab_channel=AppStateAthletics Box Score: Attached BOONE, N.C. – In the first game at the Holmes Convocation Center in nearly three weeks, the App State Mountaineers (4-2) dominated the Austin Peay Governors (3-4) from start to finish in the first ever meeting between the two teams, winning 78-58. The Mountaineers led for all but 13 seconds in the game and led by as much as 27 points on Sunday. The depth of the Mountaineers showed out again on Sunday as 11 players saw the floor and eight […]
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November 27, 2023
Monday 11/27/23 NO EVENTS Tuesday 11/28/23 Indoor Track @ Surry Central Wrestling @ North Iredell (5:00) Basketball @ North Surry (4:00) Wednesday 11/29/23 NO EVENTS Thursday 11/30/23 Swimming @ Alexander Central (Wilkes YMCA) Indoor Track @ South Caldwell Friday 12/1/23 Basketball @ Mountain Heritage (4:00) Saturday 12/2/23 Wrestling @ Hibriten Brian Hampton Athletic Director/Assistant Principal/Head Football Coach Ashe County High School 336-846-2400
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November 27, 2023
Nov. 25, 2023 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) FINAL STATS: (PDF Attached) COACH CLARK INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/Lvx4ZljsdBY PLAYER INTERVIEWS (ROBINSON/ROSS/FUNDERBURK/AGUILAR): https://youtu.be/9Nayo7Gh8VA POSTGAME NOTES: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/25/football-postgame-notes-from-app-states-win-vs-georgia-southern.aspx ONLINE RECAP: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/25/football-app-state-rolls-past-southern-clinches-sun-belt-title-game-berth.aspx By Bret Strelow | App State Athletics BOONE, N.C. — Facing a bitter rival, with a highly anticipated jersey retirement to boot, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate on Senior Day at The Rock. Particularly with the action-packed outcome extending App State’s pursuit of a championship ring. The Mountaineers secured an East Division title and clinched a spot in next weekend’s Sun Belt Championship Game at West […]
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November 21, 2023
Northwestern 3A/4A Athletic Conference 2023 Women’s Cross Country Champion – Watauga Runner of the Year – Janie Beach-Verhay – Watauga Coach of the Year – Randy McDonough – Watauga All Conference Janie Beach-Verhay – Watauga Liney Johnston – Watauga Sadie Buchanan – Watauga Maggie Visser – Watauga Ellery Smith – Watauga Sydney Cate Townsend – Watauga Emily Kanie – Freedom Rachel Cathey – Watauga Winter Shaw – Watauga Katherine Rex – Watauga Clara Noble – South Caldwell Leah Kirksey – Freedom Keatyn Wuest – Watauga NWC Women’s CC Finish Watauga Alexander Ashe County Freedom South Caldwell Hibriten 2023 […]
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November 20, 2023
Nov. 20, 2023 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/20/football-johnson-aguilar-honored-following-win-at-jmu.aspx BOONE, N.C. — App State cornerback Ethan Johnson has been named the Sun Belt Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in an overtime win against James Madison, and quarterback Joey Aguilar has earned national recognition following the victory. Johnson recorded his first career interception to end a JMU drive into App State territory late in a low-scoring first half, and he was also defending the primary receiving target on three straight overtime incompletions inside the 10-yard line to force the […]
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November 20, 2023
Monday 11/20/23 NO EVENTS Tuesday 11/21/23 Wrestling @ Mitchell County (5:00) Basketball Home vs North Surry (4:00) Wednesday 11/22/23 NO EVENTS Thursday 11/23/23 NO EVENTS Friday 11/24/23 Women’s Varsity Basketball @ Headliners Challenge Winston Salem (11:00 am) JV Basketball Home vs Watauga (6:00) Saturday 11/25/23 Wrestling @ Alleghany Brian Hampton Athletic Director/Assistant Principal/Head Football Coach Ashe County High School 336-846-2400
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November 20, 2023
Nov. 18, 2023 Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) Secondary contact: Bret Strelow (st******@ap******.edu) FINAL STATS: (PDF Attached) COACH CLARK INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/unVQZ2q5Hug?si=wsDcEl_c-bxYvOxA PLAYER INTERVIEWS: https://youtu.be/Mv81XdSd_R8?si=i67-uhktVsE8Oy-i ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/18/football-app-state-tops-18th-ranked-unbeaten-dukes-in-dramatic-ot-thriller.aspx By Bret Strelow | App State Athletics HARRISONBURG, Va. — Not so fast, my friend. Don’t count out these Mountaineers, who just keep digging deeper and deeper. Facing unbeaten and 18th-ranked James Madison with the Dukes serving as the darlings of ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, App State stayed in the hunt for a Sun Belt Championship Game berth with a 26-23 overtime victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Bridgeforth Stadium. […]
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November 8, 2023
Nov. 8, 2023 Media Contact: Joey Jones (jo*****@ap******.edu) ONLINE: https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/11/8/tommy-sofield-and-family-donate-significant-gift-to-support-app-state-athletics.aspx BOONE, N.C. – Robert Thomas “Tommy” Sofield Jr. ’76, his wife, Debbie, and the Sofield family have donated a significant gift to Appalachian State University in support of athletics facilities enhancements, including a new multipurpose indoor practice facility. Tommy Sofield, who played football for the Mountaineers and was captain of the 1975 team that went 8-3 with wins over East Carolina, Wake Forest and South Carolina, has been a successful businessman and real estate developer in Boone since graduating from App State. He also currently serves […]
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