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March 9, 2025
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer It sure is a good time to be a backup quarterback in the NFL, or even the backup’s backup. The leaves are still green and already five teams have turned to their QB2 either because of injury ( Vikings, Packers, Steelers and Dolphins ) or inefficacy ( Panthers
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These are the projections for the 1A West bracket for the 2024 NCHSAA girls tennis playoffs. The projections are not official and can change when the official brackets are released by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. However, these projections are accurate as of the time stamp below. Subscribe to email alerts to be notified
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TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The short-form video sharing company said Monday the changes affect accounts associated with TV-Novosti — the parent organization of the Russian state media RT — and Rossiya Segodnya, the entity behind Kremlin news agencies
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NEW YORK (AP) — As the use of artificial intelligence is expands, more small firms say they’re harnessing AI to help their businesses. In a survey by The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Teneo, nearly every small business — 98% — said they are utilizing a tool that is enabled by AI. Forty percent said
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Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 people. Nearly 1 in 10 of those surveyed
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By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Any concerns Josh Allen had about how the Bills would perform following a 10-day break were eased during a 10-play opening drive that ended with James Cook scoring on a 6-yard touchdown run. Buffalo kept on scoring. Allen threw four
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JAMESTOWN, N.C. — As the boys soccer season hits the halfway point, the Triad has emerged as arguably the state’s deepest region. Some of that has to do with the number of players who have joined their high school teams after having focused on solely club soccer for the last few seasons. And some of
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By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes submitted their rezoning application late Monday to the city of Raleigh for development of the area around the Lenovo Center. New renderings show what the development could look like in the future for the arena, which serves as the home of Carolina
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The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic told a Coast Guard panel Monday he hoped the silver lining of the disaster would be that it inspires a renewed interest in exploration, including the deepest waters of the world’s oceans. “This can’t be
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer The Carolina Panthers’ stunning 36-22 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday showed coach Dave Canales was correct when he said Andy Dalton gives his team the best chance to win. At the same time it increases concern about Bryce Young’s ability right now to lead the team
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