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Hawaii officials stress preparedness despite below-normal central Pacific hurricane season outlook

HONOLULU (AP) — This year’s hurricane season for waters around Hawaii will likely be “below normal” with one to four tropical cyclones across the central Pacific region, forecasters said Tuesday. A near-normal season has four or five cyclones, which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. Last year, during strong El Nino conditions, four tropical

New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could eventually join the European Union in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths that would likely impact motorists across the country should it become law. The federal government sets safety standards for vehicles nationwide, which is

Carolina Panthers unveil plans, renderings of proposed Charlotte practice facility near Bank of America Stadium :: WRALSportsFan.com

By Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer Charlotte, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers shared their latest plans for a renovated practice facility. During Monday’s Charlotte City Council zoning meeting, the team shared renderings of the proposal, which calls for the redevelopment and expansion of the existing Panthers facility in the Third Ward neighborhood near Bank

Carolina Panthers reveal next steps for future practice facility :: WRALSportsFan.com

The Carolina Panthers have shared their latest plans for a renovated practice facility near Bank of America Stadium. Show Transcript OF TRUST. THE FAMILY CLAIMS THAT NEVER HAPPENED. THE CAROLINA PANTHERS ARE SHARING THEIR LATEST PLANS FOR A NEW PRACTICE FACILITY. THESE ARE SOME OF THE RENDERINGS INCLUDED A REZONING MEETING THIS WEEK. IT WILL

A Minnesota city will rewrite an anti-crime law seen as harming mentally ill residents

A Minnesota city has agreed not to disclose private medical information about renters with mental health issues and to pay $175,000 to resolve a complaint from the federal government that the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law. The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced its agreement with the city

‘Home Run Derby with defense’ coming to DBAP this fall :: WRALSportsFan.com

Durham, N.C. — A unique, 3-on-3 baseball event is coming to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Durham Bulls will host Home Run Derby X on Saturday, Sept. 7. “It’s kind of like Savannah Bananas meets Nitro Circus,” Durham Bulls general manager Tyler Parsons said on Tuesday. Home Run Derby X, described as “home run derby with

Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he’s helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service. “We can never fully thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve

New York’s high court upholds requiring insurance to cover medically necessary abortions

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York can continue to require companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions, the state’s highest court ruled Tuesday. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and other church groups challenged the rule, arguing that the policy’s exemption for religious employers was too narrow and would force some businesses

AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technology. Google, Meta and OpenAI were among the companies that made voluntary safety commitments

Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday his administration would keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song, days after YouTube blocked access to dozens of videos of the tune in the city. The ban targets anyone who broadcasts or distributes “Glory to Hong Kong” —