Category Archives: WPTF News
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan's Famous is sold for $450 million
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Nathan's Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $45...
Jan 21, 2026 People crowd outside of the original Nathan's Famous after the 2010 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
US stocks recover half of the prior day's plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he reached the framework for a deal a...
Jan 21, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump is seen speaking on a television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 21, 2026 in New York City. Stocks rose at opening after having its worst session since October for all three major averages with the Dow Jones losing almost 900 points, the S&P 500 dropping 2.06% and Nasdaq losing 2.39% after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on multiple European countries as part of a push for U.S. control of Greenland. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal
By JOSH BOAK, WILL WEISSERT and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations ...
Jan 21, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a range of issues, including Trump's vow to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his ...
Jan 20, 2026 In this photo illustration, UK newspaper front pages display stories and images on the Beckham family feud on January 20, 2026 in London, England. On Monday night, Brooklyn Beckham posted a six-page statement via Instagram detailing the tension between him and his parents, Sir David and Victoria Beckham. (Photo Illustration by Mark Case/Getty Images)
Justice Department subpoenas Walz and others in immigration enforcement obstruction investigation
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Federal prosecutors served grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether ...
Jan 20, 2026 Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino holds a sheet of paper showing alleged crimes by an undocumented immigrant during a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on January 20, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, jog...
Jan 20, 2026 FILE - The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of electrical charged particles over the barn and pastures at Greaney's Turkey Farm in Mercer, Maine on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Michael Seamans/Getty Images)
Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next seas...
Jan 20, 2026 Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils warms up prior to the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
18-year-old to plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left 5 dead, lawyers say
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An 18-year-old plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left five people dead - including his older brother - avo...
Jan 20, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a ra...
Jan 19, 2026 Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled crown prince as deaths from crackdown exceed 4,000
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and c...
Jan 19, 2026 Shoppers and workers move through Tehran Grand Bazaar, on January 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. The historic marketplace in central Tehran has reopened following a wave of anti-government demonstrations that began in December over the country's economic crisis and were met with a violent crackdown by Iran's security forces. (Photo by Stringer/Getty Images)