Sport

Marvin Ridge hands top-ranked Weddington first softball loss

WEDDINGTON, N.C. – Three batters into Tuesday’s conference showdown between Marvin Ridge and No. 1 Weddington, the Mavericks got all the offense they needed. Lexi Kirby followed an Ella Tracy double with a two-run home run to center field. The early momentum helped jolt Marvin Ridge to a 4-1 victory to hand the reigning 4A

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Health Care

Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws

The federal government has paused $27.5 million for organizations that provide family planning, contraception, cancer screenings and sexually transmitted infection services as it investigates whether they’re complying with the law. The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association says 16 organizations received notice Monday that funding is on hold. At least 11 Planned Parenthood Federation

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Technology News

Meta’s head of AI research stepping down

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology. Joelle Pineau, Meta’s vice president for AI research, said Tuesday she is leaving at the end of May after eight

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