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September 19, 2024
Welcome back to our group, The Huddle! The 2023 N.C. High School Athletic Association state championships have arrived after a lengthy season. What makes this year’s championships so thrilling is that nearly half of the eight finalists were unexpected choices and weren’t predicted to reach this stage in the preseason. Several teams have returned to
READ MOREWASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week to promote her agency’s new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking as the U.S. and China step up efforts to stop the movement of the powerful opioid and drug-making materials into the United States. During her visit to Mexico City,
READ MOREBitcoin is experiencing a resurgence, with its value reaching $41,000 on Monday, its highest point in 18 months. This marks a 150% increase in value since the beginning of the year. The value of bitcoin, which is known for its instability, rose significantly from $5,000 at the beginning of the pandemic to almost $68,000 in
READ MOREThe highest court in the United States, the Supreme Court, grappled with a nationwide agreement involving Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. This agreement aims to protect members of the Sackler family, who are the owners of the company, from facing civil lawsuits related to the impact of opioids. The justices appeared hesitant to dismantle
READ MOREThe Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is home to the stunning Grand Teton mountain range. | Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images By Rob Hotakainen 12/04/2023 01:52 PM EST The suggestion is to sell the land through a public auction for a minimum of $80 million, equivalent to $125,000 per acre. It is believed that
READ MOREThe Air Force is broadening its investigation into the potential correlation between cancer rates and service members who handled nuclear missiles. This decision comes after an initial evaluation revealed the need for a more thorough examination. The study was initiated due to reports of illness among those who served. The Air Force will not release
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Written by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press Writer On Monday, UConn fell to 17th place in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll, marking its lowest ranking in 30 years. The Huskies have not been ranked as low as this since the second poll of the 1993-94 season, when they were in 18th place. This decrease
READ MOREThe British Antarctic Survey announced on Monday that its polar research vessel had a fortuitous encounter with the biggest iceberg in the world. This allowed scientists to gather seawater samples from the massive ice formation as it moves away from Antarctic waters. On Friday, the RRS Sir David Attenborough encountered the A23a iceberg near the
READ MOREThe search for 12 climbers in Indonesia has been suspended due to the latest eruption of Mount Marapi. The volcano released a new surge of hot ash, reaching heights of up to 800 meters (2,620 feet). Officials have reported the development. Earlier in the day, the remains of 11 climbers were found during the search
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Written by Clark Gerber, a contributing sports writer for WRAL. Carolina Panthers 18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 Final In the third quarter, the Carolina Panthers gained the advantage. However, it quickly vanished. Mike Evans ran for a 75-yard touchdown, cancelling out Chuba Hubbard’s leading score and ultimately securing a 21-18 victory for Tampa Bay. Carolina
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