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AI surveillance plan in school raises concerns in Gaza

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:05 GMT

GAZA CITY, Gaza: A US charity operating schools in Gaza plans to use artificial intelligence to monitor classroom conversations and identify language it considers hateful or encouraging violence.

The proposal has raised concerns about privacy, safety, and who should control education in the Palestinian territory after three years of war.

The founder of Gaza Children Village outlined the plan during a webi

Legacy GK Casey Murphy (right knee) out for season

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:19:11 GMT

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Boston Legacy FC goalkeeper Casey Murphy will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury, the team said Tuesday.

Murphy, 30, sustained a partial tear of her posterior cruciate ligament in a 4-2 win against the Portland Thorns on Oct. 3.

She will be placed on the season-ending injury/illness list and is projected to make a full recovery for the start of next season

Global mayors explore revitalized historical attractions in China's Luoyang

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:45:28 GMT

ZHENGZHOU, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Standing before the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central China, Aimilia Tziva, deputy mayor of Irakleio, Attica, Greece, was amazed by the Ionic-style capitals that reminded her of Greek architectural traditions.

"We can see now how the cultures are connected," she said.

Tziva was among more than 90 mayors, municipal officials, international organization r

Hurricanes seek 6th straight win, to avenge lone loss vs. Capitals

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:19:09 GMT

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The Carolina Hurricanes have found a groove no matter what the circumstances during the past week.

They'll take a five-game winning streak into Tuesday night's game against the Washington Capitals in Raleigh, N.C.

'We just wanted to find our game,' Carolina winger William Carrier said. 'It took a little bit of time, a couple of games, but I think we finally got it. We ro

Ajmer Sharif's Haji Syed Salman Chishty highlights India's pluralism at US Symposium

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:36:11 GMT

Utah [US], October 12 (ANI): Highlighting India's tradition of religious coexistence and unity in diversity, Haji Syed Salman Chishty, the 26th-generation Gaddi-Nashin of Ajmer Dargah Sharif, represented India at the 33rd International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US, where he called for stronger efforts to protect religious freedom and promote interfaith harmony.

According

Corey Day wins again, closes in on OAP series lead

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:40:21 GMT

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CONCORD, N.C. -- It was a gutsy three-wide pass on the backstretch that gave Corey Day his second straight victory in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase and moved the driver of the No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet within striking distance of the series lead.With 10 laps left in Sunday's rain-postponed Blue Cross NC 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Day steered his car benea

Gio Lopez accounts for 4 scores as Wake Forest rallies past NC State

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:05:13 GMT

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Gio Lopez threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth as Wake Forest rode a second-half surge for a 38-14 ACC rout of North Carolina State on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Wake Forest (5-1, 3-1 ACC) scored 28 unanswered second-half points to turn a 4-point halftime deficit into a blowout. The Demon Deacons racked up 255 of their 387 total yards in the second half.

Bill Belichick earns 1st victory vs. ranked opponent, UNC takes down No. 25 Pitt

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:55:21 GMT

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Billy Edwards Jr. threw for two touchdowns and North Carolina's defense came up big in a 21-17 road upset of No. 25 Pitt on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh, giving second-year Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick his first victory against a ranked team.

Edwards completed 17 of 25 passes for 243 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

La'Vell Wright ran for two touchdow

Rain washes out qualifying, puts Kyle Larson on pole at Charlotte

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:55:07 GMT

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CONCORD, N.C. -- Persistent rain forced cancellation or postponement of all NASCAR on-track activity on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.The cancellation of qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series race puts Kyle Larson on the pole for Sunday's Bank of America 400, the sixth race in the Chase presented by Mobil 1 (3 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).In addition, the Bl

Chase makes eager return to Charlotte Motor Speedway, but Isaias looms

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:13 GMT

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The first 400-mile race of the modern era at Charlotte Motor Speedway just feels right this week. In fact, it feels perfectly timed for its turn on the schedule.

Or make that 'return.'

The NASCAR Cup Series comes home to its Charlotte hub for the first Fall race on the 1.5-mile oval layout since 2017 with Sunday's Bank of America 400 in Concord, N.C. -- presuming weather per

Sophia Wilson's hair-pulling suspension bumped to 2 matches

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:13 GMT

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Portland Thorns star forward Sophia Wilson's suspension for pulling an opponent's hair was extended to a second match.

The NWSL announced Thursday that Wilson must sit against Bay FC on Oct. 18 and the North Carolina Courage on Oct. 23.

The first match was an automatic suspension following her red card against the Boston Legacy on Oct. 3. The additional match came after a

Trump honours Elon Musk with National Medal of Science, calls him "modern-day Thomas Edison"

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:57:17 GMT

Washington DC [US], October 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) honoured Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science at the White House's 'Science: A New Golden Age Summit', praising him as a 'national treasure' and 'modern-day Thomas Edison' for his contributions to space exploration, technology and innovation.

Trump, before presenting the award, described Musk as "a

Report: NC utilities get failing grade in clean energy transition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:27 GMT

Utilities across the country and in North Carolina are failing to scale down fossil fuels, expand renewable energy capacity and pull back on new gas power plants, according to a new report.

The "Dirty Truth" report by the Sierra Club found many utility companies ar

New coalition calls attention to AI and online scams in North Carolina

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:21 GMT

As online scams grow more prevalent with the help of artificial intelligence, a new coalition wants to bring awareness to scams and hold companies that profit from them accountable.

The United to Stop Online Scams campaign has brought more than two dozen groups together to hold events across seven states to bring awarene

Bucs' Release Week Six Depth Chart: Tez Johnson Getting More Snaps

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Second-year WR Tez Johnson has seen an uptick of playing time in the past two weeks and in the win over Dallas he produced the Bucs' longest passing play of the season so far

Scott Smith

Each week during the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' communications department publishes a "Game Release" to aid the media in coverage of their upcoming game. Within that release are a number of documents regard

Community Corner: Kicking off 'Cam's Kindness Week'

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyMonday, October 12Kicking off 'Kindness Week':Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward kicked off 'Cam's Kindness Week' by providing lunch for area kids.With Monday being a holiday, Heyward provided lunch for kids at 10 different City of Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation Centers.The lunches helped to supplement school lunches the kids otherwise would have received.Heyward, the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, ha

50 Words or Less: Ravens Get Another Chance to Be Great Without No. 8

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:55:23 GMT

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The Ravens know how to earn respect when they lose Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore was 2-0 when Tyler Huntley started at quarterback last season a 30-16 win over the Chicago Bears, and a 41-24 decision over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

The Ravens don't like playing without Jackson, who is out for Sunday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) with an ankle injury. But the Rave

Community Corner: Wishes do come true

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyFriday, October 9Wishes do come true:The Steelers made a wish come true for a special young fan on Friday when Karsen Kettler was a guest of the team through the Make-A-Wish Foundation at practice.Kettler, along with his parents and older brother, watched practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex."I'm a big fan of the Steelers," said the 11-year, who lives in Washington, Pa. "I think they area really good fo

Bucky Irving's Theatrics Spur Robust Rushing Attack Against Cowboys

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:26 GMT

Against the Dallas Cowboys in Week Five in prime-time, running back Bucky Irving spearheaded Tampa Bays rushing attack, guiding the team to its first win of the 2026 season

Brianna Dix

Against the Cowboys on the prime-time stage at AT&T Stadium, running back Bucky Irving ignited the Buccaneers' offense in Week Five. He rushed with conviction and panoramic vision, quickly hitting creases with no wasted

Bucs Explode for Season-Changing Win over Cowboys

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:36:00 GMT

With explosive plays in both the run and pass game plus three takeaways, the Buccaneers shocked Dallas on Thursday night with a 24-16 win that could be the start of a season turnaround

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers racked up 419 yards of offense and held off the Dallas Cowboys, 24-16, at AT&T Stadium Thursday night after LB Alex Anzalone intercepted a tipped pass with just over a minuteleft to

Community Corner: Reading together

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:55:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyThursday, October 8Reading together:The Steelers partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Pittsburgh for 'Literacy Under the Lights,' with linebacker Alex Highsmith as one of the story time readers for the 'Won't You Be a Reader' program.The event was launched this year to bring kids and families together under the lights for a fun-filled evening of reading, with local athletes, authors, educators and lead

China Focus: Global mayors explore revitalized historical attractions at China's Luoyang

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:46:41 GMT

"We can see now how the cultures are connected," she said.

Tziva was among more than 90 mayors, municipal officials, international organization

Bodycam video in fatal shooting of HeeHaw the donkey by Cedartown Police officer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:31:20 GMT

Bodycam video in fatal shooting of HeeHaw the donkey by Cedartown Police officer

South Dakota deputy Katherine Frank dies days after shootout with suspect

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:42 GMT

South Dakota deputy Katherine Frank dies days after shootout with suspect

'Passengers evacuated in Israel after bomb threat on flight from US'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:31:34 GMT

'Passengers evacuated in Israel after bomb threat on flight from US'

Mid-Atlantic On-Air Icon Big Don OBrien Dies

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:08:43 GMT

Mid-Atlantic On-Air Icon Big Don OBrien Dies

Sage, Orban Team For EAS Alert Advancement

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:05:09 GMT

Sage, Orban Team For EAS Alert Advancement

California passes bills to harshen DUI penalties, but ignition interlock requirement fails to pass

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:06:50 GMT

California passes bills to harshen DUI penalties, but ignition interlock requirement fails to pass

Fired deputy Syracuse Police chief sues city, alleges discrimination by department

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:06:07 GMT

Fired deputy Syracuse Police chief sues city, alleges discrimination by department

Manhunt underway for man suspected of shooting Thornton Police officer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:05:43 GMT

Manhunt underway for man suspected of shooting Thornton Police officer

A Winning Week For Walmart At Spot TV

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:49 GMT

A Winning Week For Walmart At Spot TV

The Long-Range Forecast- November 12 In N.Y. Is Fire and Fab

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:41 GMT

The Long-Range Forecast- November 12 In N.Y. Is Fire and Fab

Soros Fund Dismisses Warshaws Claim Hes Not Chasing Kelli Turners Role

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:36 GMT

Soros Fund Dismisses Warshaws Claim Hes Not Chasing Kelli Turners Role

Leighton Adds Another FM In Minnesota

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:31 GMT

Leighton Adds Another FM In Minnesota

Anthropic's Claude AI submits false tip on Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:02:34 GMT

Anthropic's Claude AI submits false tip on Philadelphia unsolved homicide case

Marin County shooting- retired San Francisco police deputy chief among 3 dead

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:02:26 GMT

Marin County shooting- retired San Francisco police deputy chief among 3 dead

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:02:25 GMT

Marin County shooting- retired San Francisco police deputy chief among 3 dead

Mamdani orders NYPD use of force policy review after officer involved in Rozario case retires

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:02:11 GMT

Mamdani orders NYPD use of force policy review after officer involved in Rozario case retires

Brevard homicide deputy killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:02:02 GMT

Brevard homicide deputy killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver

Blues Go With Gray For Ten-Game Thursday Broadcast Simulcast

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:31:45 GMT

Blues Go With Gray For Ten-Game Thursday Broadcast Simulcast

Barrett, Morris Round Out Three Group GM Appointments At TEGNA

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:31:41 GMT

Barrett, Morris Round Out Three Group GM Appointments At TEGNA

At A Glance- Forces Reshaping TV, Video Probed at MIPCOM

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:32:12 GMT

At A Glance- Forces Reshaping TV, Video Probed at MIPCOM

K-LOVE Goes Global With Trans World Radio Partnership

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:01:45 GMT

K-LOVE Goes Global With Trans World Radio Partnership

Manhunt underway for man suspected of shooting Colo. officer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:24 GMT

Manhunt underway for man suspected of shooting Colo. officer

Tax proposed for plastic containers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:04:59 GMT

Tax proposed for plastic containers