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May 14, 2025
By Shawn Smith Kawhi Leonard will not participate in the Paris Olympics and will be replaced on the U.S. men’s basketball roster by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. The news was announced by USA Basketball hours before Team USA was set to face Canada in a Las Vegas exhibition match. The Los Angeles Clippers forward
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By WRAL staff Cary, N.C. — Team USA swimmers have been in Cary training for the Paris Olympics since July 2. On Wednesday, they are heading to Croatia to continue training. There was cheering and excitement as buses carrying Team USA swimmers drove by. Young swimmers hope seeing athletes at this level will inspire them
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Elon University’s football program added another commitment from an in-state class of 2025 prospect last week. Ardrey Kell High School wide receiver Ben Kirsch announced his pledge to Elon on his X account on July 5. During his recruitment, Kirsch reported a preferred walk-on offer from Charlotte and offers from Maine, Georgetown, Marshall, NC A&T,
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A former NC State football player and Carolina Panthers team executive is facing domestic violence charges in Arizona. Adrian Wilson is facing three domestic violence-related charges in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to court records. The Panthers have terminated Wilson from his role as Vice President of Player Personnel. “Adrian Wilson will not continue in his position
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce. The company behind QuickBooks and TurboTax said it was laying off 1,800 employees, but that it expects to hire at least that many in fiscal 2025 as it accelerates its
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PRAGUE (AP) — A second Chinese pangolin was born in the Prague zoo in less than two years and is doing well, defying the odds and surprising park officials. The female of the critically endangered mammal was born July 1, the second Chinese pangolin born in captivity in Europe following her sister, Cone, in February
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Microsoft has relinquished its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its participation is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year. In a Tuesday letter, Microsoft confirmed it was resigning, “effective immediately,” from its role as an observer on the artificial intelligence company’s
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Tuesday approved two bills rolling back Energy Department efficiency standards on refrigerators and dishwashers. Republicans called the Biden administration rules expensive and impractical, while Democrats defended them as a way for consumers to save money and reduce greenhouse gas pollution that contributes to climate change. A bill by Republican
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters are demanding that President Joe Biden undergo such testing after his dismal debate performance – even though his physician says he gets, and passes, an annual neurologic exam. Former President Donald Trump, who’s
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are as
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