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Trump Says He Can End the Russia-Ukraine War in One Day. Russia’s UN Ambassador Says He Can’t

WPTF StaffJul 2, 2024
Trump Says He Can End the Russia-Ukraine War in One Day. Russia’s UN Ambassador Says He Can’t

War In Ukraine (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Edith M. Lederer Via AP News UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Donald Trump has repeatedly said he could settle the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day if…

Stingray That Got Pregnant Despite No Male Companion Has Died, Aquarium Says

WPTF StaffJul 2, 2024
Stingray That Got Pregnant Despite No Male Companion Has Died, Aquarium Says

Stingrays Swim Underwater (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Via AP News HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium this winter despite not having shared a tank with a male…

A Private Call of Top Democrats Fuels More Insider Anger About Biden’s Debate Performance

WPTF StaffJul 1, 2024
A Private Call of Top Democrats Fuels More Insider Anger About Biden’s Debate Performance

Conference Room (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Steve Peoples Via AP News NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe…

Walgreens to Take a Hard Look at Underperforming Stores, Could Shutter Hundreds More

WPTF StaffJun 28, 2024
Walgreens to Take a Hard Look at Underperforming Stores, Could Shutter Hundreds More

Aisle In A Pharmacy (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Tom Murphy Via AP News Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over…

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Rise Following First Presidential Debate

WPTF StaffJun 28, 2024
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Rise Following First Presidential Debate

Business Man Trader Investor (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Michelle Chapman Via AP News Shares of Trump Media, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, jumped 5% at the opening bell Friday after…

A Potential Trump VP Pick Backs a Controversial CO2 Pipeline Favored by the Biden White House

WPTF StaffJun 25, 2024
A Potential Trump VP Pick Backs a Controversial CO2 Pipeline Favored by the Biden White House

The United States Capitol Building (Photo Used Under License from Shutterstock.com) Richard Lardner And Jack Dura Via AP News BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is one of Donald Trump’s most visible…