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Megaspeed says Alice Huang left in 2025 as company conducts internal probe over Nvidia fallout
Singapore-based cloud computing company Megaspeed International said Sunday that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whose relationship with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked U.S. national security concerns, left the company last year.
Could everything be broken? Grounded jets, Microsoft outage, AI chaos make some wonder
Maybe the trouble started with the AI billionaire and the Silicon Valley chaos that followed talk of his infidelity, including with an alleged Chinese spy. Or maybe it was the Microsoft outage that, depending on how you looked at it, either cast millions of frustrated workers adrift or spared them from a daily, unrelenting electronic avalanche.
Pope in Peruvian rainforest demands justice for environmental defenders killed for protecting Amazon
From deep in the Peruvian rainforest, Pope Leo XIV on Sunday demanded justice for environmental defenders killed for protecting the Amazon and fully backed efforts by Indigenous peoples to stop their lands from being ravaged by logging and illegal exploitation.
Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo 6 months into response
Six months after an Ebola outbreak was declared in Congo, the disease remains out of control and efforts to contain it are faltering.
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began over 24 hours earlier.
Trump blasts judge’s 2-week halt to his Washington golf project and says administration will appeal
President Donald Trump on Sunday decried a “highly destructive and political decision” from a federal judge who ordered a two-week delay on renovations at a historic Washington public golf course that he has been trying to redevelop into a championship-level venue.
Johnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 years
Johnny Depp is back at the top of the box office with his first studio movie in eight years, and since fallout from a contentious libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard left his future in Hollywood in jeopardy.
Georgia man arrested following shooting, police chase in Carolina Beach
A Georgia man is facing multiple charges following a shooting and police chase in Carolina Beach on Saturday.
UNCW men's basketball improves to 4-0 with 100-41 win over Montreat
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A dominant Saturday afternoon at Trask Coliseum gave the UNCW men's basketball team another win and its head coach a new place in the program's history books. Head coach Takayo Siddle earned his 137th career victory…
UNCW women's soccer wins first CAA championship since 2009, earns NCAA Tournament berth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in 17 years, the UNCW women's soccer team is celebrating a conference championship. The Seahawks defeated Towson 3-1 on Saturday to capture the 2026 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) title on their home…
Cape Fear Community College prepares future nurses for real-world emergencies
Cape Fear Community College students got hands-on experience responding to a mass casualty emergency Saturday as the college transformed part of its downtown campus into a simulated hospital.
Amigos International Festival celebrates cultures of the Cape Fear region
Food, music and dancing brought people together during the weekend as the 26th Annual Amigos International Festival celebrated the diverse cultures of the Cape Fear region.
Tree maintenance to impact parking along South Front Street in downtown Wilmington
Drivers in downtown Wilmington may notice temporary parking restrictions next week as city crews perform tree maintenance along South Front Street.
Wilmington police searching for 13-year-old runaway juvenile
The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 13-year-old runaway juvenile.
Memorial opens honoring victims of the 2015 Charleston church massacre
It took Alana Grant years to find the strength to set foot in the basement of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, where her grandfather, the Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons, attended his final Bible study.
BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns to Wilmington with live music, art and more
A day filled with live music, art and entertainment is taking over downtown Wilmington this weekend as the BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns for its second year.
Peoria police urge evacuations after 'credible' bomb threat at Illinois plant
Police in Peoria, Illinois, are investigating a "credible" bomb threat at a local plant and are urging anyone who lives or works within a one-mile radius of the facility to evacuate immediately.
Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage
Microsoft said Saturday that services were fully restored after a massive outage that lasted for hours.
Wilmington honors traffic crash victims during World Day of Remembrance
Empty pairs of shoes served as a powerful reminder of lives lost in traffic crashes as Wilmington marked the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Thousands take part in annual Battleship Half Marathon in Wilmington
Thousands of runners and spectators filled the streets of downtown Wilmington on Sunday for the annual Battleship Half Marathon.
WWAY Wedding Expo helps couples plan their big day
Wedding bells were in the air as dozens of future brides and couples gathered for WWAY's Wedding Expo at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington.
Georgia man arrested following shooting, police chase in Carolina Beach
A Georgia man is facing multiple charges following a shooting and police chase in Carolina Beach on Saturday.
UNCW men's basketball improves to 4-0 with 100-41 win over Montreat
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A dominant Saturday afternoon at Trask Coliseum gave the UNCW men's basketball team another win and its head coach a new place in the program's history books. Head coach Takayo Siddle earned his 137th career victory…
UNCW women's soccer wins first CAA championship since 2009, earns NCAA Tournament berth
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in 17 years, the UNCW women's soccer team is celebrating a conference championship. The Seahawks defeated Towson 3-1 on Saturday to capture the 2026 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) title on their home…
Cape Fear Community College prepares future nurses for real-world emergencies
Cape Fear Community College students got hands-on experience responding to a mass casualty emergency Saturday as the college transformed part of its downtown campus into a simulated hospital.
Amigos International Festival celebrates cultures of the Cape Fear region
Food, music and dancing brought people together during the weekend as the 26th Annual Amigos International Festival celebrated the diverse cultures of the Cape Fear region.
Tree maintenance to impact parking along South Front Street in downtown Wilmington
Drivers in downtown Wilmington may notice temporary parking restrictions next week as city crews perform tree maintenance along South Front Street.
Wilmington police searching for 13-year-old runaway juvenile
The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 13-year-old runaway juvenile.
BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns to Wilmington with live music, art and more
A day filled with live music, art and entertainment is taking over downtown Wilmington this weekend as the BAD Day Music & Arts Festival returns for its second year.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that disrupted thousands of flights; White House says no indication of "nefarious act"
Federal airspace is operating normally after a nationwide ground stop on all departing U.S. flights threw the aviation industry into turmoil Friday. Officials said the issue stemmed from a "telecommunication outage."
Junior League of Wilmington presents Touch-A-Truck this weekend
The Junior League of Wilmington has rescheduled its 18th annual Touch-A-Truck event for Sunday, Nov. 15.
Whiteville advances with big win over Northwood, 42-18
Whiteville continued its undefeated season Friday night with a 42-18 win over Northwood in the high school football playoffs.
East Bladen defeats Bertie 49-18 to advance to third round of 2A playoffs
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC (WWAY) — The East Bladen Eagles are moving on to the third round of the North Carolina high school football playoffs after defeating the Bertie Falcons 49-18 on Friday night. Fresh off a first-round bye, the No. 6…
Hoggard rolls past Jordan 40-14 to advance to third round of 8A playoffs
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Hoggard Vikings are moving on to the third round of the North Carolina high school football playoffs after a commanding 40-14 victory over the Jordan Falcons on Friday night. After earning a first-round bye, the…
Flyers at Wilmington International Airport react to delays, cancellations after FAA ground stop
Travelers at Wilmington International Airport faced hours of delays and cancellations Friday after a Federal Aviation Administration ground stop disrupted flights nationwide.
Canvass of election results finds two Cape Fear races within margin for recount
More than a week after the general election, county election boards are certifying their results. In New Hanover County, two close races are just within the margin for a recount.
Flights delayed at ILM amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Air travel across the country was thrown into chaos around 4 p.m. on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights because of a communications problem at air traffic control centers.
Ukrainians in the Carolinas Announce 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival
Ukrainians of the Carolinas announced their 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival.
Ukrainians in the Carolinas Announce 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival
Ukrainians of the Carolinas announced their 4th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Festival.
Wilmington police conclude review of October use-of-force incident on Maides Avenue
The Wilmington Police Department says an officer's use of force during an October detention on Maides Avenue was lawful and consistent with department policy following an internal review.
Former NC State QB Philip Rivers officially named Wolfpack's next head football coach
The North Carolina State Board of Trustees has decided who will lead the Wolfpack football team in the coming years.
Bears could be moving in for winter: What North Carolina homeowners should know
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, North Carolina wildlife officials are reminding residents that black bears may be searching for a place to spend the colder months — including underneath homes, decks and sheds.
Freezing temperatures ahead: Simple ways to keep your home warm this weekend
With temperatures expected to fall near or below freezing across parts of the Carolinas this weekend, residents are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to keep their homes warm.
David Prevatte murder retrial moved to Onslow County, set for May 2027
The retrial of David Wesley Prevatte in the death of his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields, will be held in Onslow County after a judge determined he could not receive a fair trial in Pender County.
Columbus County author wins North Carolina's top fiction award
A Columbus County author is receiving statewide recognition for his debut novel after being named the winner of the 2026 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction.
Raleigh is North Carolina's most searched word for pronunciation, study finds
North Carolina's capital city is causing some confusion when it comes to pronunciation, according to a new analysis of Google search data.
Latest cleanup efforts for contaminated Superfund site shared with Navassa residents
Brunswick County residents got a closer look Thursday at the latest cleanup plans for the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp.
More than $216 million awarded to North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation Program
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded North Carolina a more than $216 million in continued Rural Health Transformation Program (NCRHTP) funding.
"I said hi to him every day": UNCW students react after search warrant identifies person of interest in Pelican Hall investigation
UNCW students say they are shocked after court documents identified a person of interest in the investigation into a hidden recording device found inside a Pelican Hall bathroom.
Community Justice Center CEO Ben David announces replacement
During Thursday's New Hanover County Board of Commssioner's agenda review meeting, the Community Justice Center announced a change in leadership.
Former NC lawmaker and former Mooresville commissioner face embezzlement charges
A former state lawmaker and a former Mooresville town commissioner were indicted by a grand jury in Wake County Thursday morning and now face charges tied to embezzling funds from a politically focused nonprofit.
Finnish native Aho scores twice as first-place Hurricanes top Kraken 4-1 in Helsinki
Sebastian Aho scored twice in front of the home crowd and the Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL’s Global Series in the Finnish capital with a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.
UNCW provides update following discovery of recording device in residential hall
UNCW says it has inspected community and pod-style bathrooms in residence halls across campus after a hidden recording device was discovered in a Pelican Hall bathroom.
Dr. Raymond Smith heads to Washington after taking lead in NC's 3rd District race
Democrat Dr. Raymond Smith is preparing for his next chapter in Washington, D.C., after provisional ballots flipped North Carolina's closely contested 3rd Congressional District race in his favor.
Veterans suicide risk can persist decades after military service, Duke study finds
For many veterans, the most difficult years may come long after their military service ends.
Arrest made after missing juvenile found in Tennessee
On Tuesday, November 10, a missing juvenile from Denver, NC, was found in Johnson County, TN, leading to the arrest of Brandon James Arthurs.
Annual Wreaths of Honor program underway at the Battleship North Carolina
The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina have launched their Wreaths of Honor program, offering a unique way to honor the service of veterans and active-duty service members this holiday season.
Four-star prep-forward signed onto UNCW Men's Basketball program
UNCW head men's basketball coach Takayo Siddle announced the signing of four-star prep forward Aaron Webb to the school's basketball program on Wednesday.
What to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
U.S. air travel is recovering smoothly after a nationwide ground stop, though some passengers are both weary and wary after repeated flight delays and cancelations.
Megaspeed says Alice Huang left in 2025 as company conducts internal probe over Nvidia fallout
Singapore-based cloud computing company Megaspeed International said Sunday that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whose relationship with former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked U.S. national security concerns, left the company last year.
Pope in Peruvian rainforest demands justice for environmental defenders killed for protecting Amazon
From deep in the Peruvian rainforest, Pope Leo XIV on Sunday demanded justice for environmental defenders killed for protecting the Amazon and fully backed efforts by Indigenous peoples to stop their lands from being ravaged by logging and illegal exploitation.
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began over 24 hours earlier.
Trump blasts judge’s 2-week halt to his Washington golf project and says administration will appeal
President Donald Trump on Sunday decried a “highly destructive and political decision” from a federal judge who ordered a two-week delay on renovations at a historic Washington public golf course that he has been trying to redevelop into a championship-level venue.
Memorial opens honoring victims of the 2015 Charleston church massacre
It took Alana Grant years to find the strength to set foot in the basement of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, where her grandfather, the Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons, attended his final Bible study.
Peoria police urge evacuations after 'credible' bomb threat at Illinois plant
Police in Peoria, Illinois, are investigating a "credible" bomb threat at a local plant and are urging anyone who lives or works within a one-mile radius of the facility to evacuate immediately.
Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage
Microsoft said Saturday that services were fully restored after a massive outage that lasted for hours.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that disrupted thousands of flights; White House says no indication of "nefarious act"
Federal airspace is operating normally after a nationwide ground stop on all departing U.S. flights threw the aviation industry into turmoil Friday. Officials said the issue stemmed from a "telecommunication outage."
NASA's Voyager 1 closes in on a light-day in interstellar space for a new distance record
NASA’s Voyager 1 is about to become humanity’s first object to reach one light-day from Earth as it pushes ever deeper into interstellar space.
Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on the sidelines of APEC, White House says
The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China's tech hub of Shenzhen — an unprecedented gathering of the heads of the world's biggest nuclear powers.
SBI Arrests Raleigh Man for alleged theft in Florida
46-year-old Keith Sanders, of Raleigh was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), with assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Former Fort Bragg 82nd Airborne member Brandon Tyner accused of spying for Russia, arrested in U.K.
A U.S. soldier who officials say was entrusted with sensitive information has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of spying for Russia, according to British and U.S. officials.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop on flights that halted travel across the US
The FAA had grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon, causing hundreds of flights to be diverted. Officials cited “extraordinary circumstances” caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centers.
Canvass of election results finds two Cape Fear races within margin for recount
More than a week after the general election, county election boards are certifying their results. In New Hanover County, two close races are just within the margin for a recount.
Flights halted at airports across US due to unspecified ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon.
Supreme Court will consider Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum at the southern border, a pillar of the Republican president’s far-reaching crackdown on immigration.
Emergency crews responding to collision involving riverboat and tanker near Port of New Orleans
Emergency crews are responding to a collision involving a docked riverboat and a tanker on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, officials said Friday.
Remembrance ceremonies planned across NC for road traffic victims
Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed this coming Sunday, Nov. 15, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in North Carolina.
Raleigh is North Carolina's most searched word for pronunciation, study finds
North Carolina's capital city is causing some confusion when it comes to pronunciation, according to a new analysis of Google search data.
Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo 6 months into response
Six months after an Ebola outbreak was declared in Congo, the disease remains out of control and efforts to contain it are faltering.
US returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro's ouster, report says
The Trump administration says it has returned more than $12 billion, or almost 99%, of the revenue obtained from the sales of Venezuelan oil since it ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro in January.
The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England
Mauricio Pochettino had the United States on a roll at the World Cup.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns.
Nvidia's board preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang, sources say
Nvidia's board of directors is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang soon, according to two sources familiar with the matter, following allegations that Huang had an extramarital affair with a woman U.S. intelligence agencies believe was a Chinese asset.
United Airlines bans AI agents from booking flights on behalf of travelers
United Airlines said on Wednesday that it is banning artificial intelligence agents from making flight reservations on behalf of travelers, citing security risks and the possibility that such actions could violate federal rules.
Judge jails Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after he cut off his ankle monitor
The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was ordered to jail Tuesday because he removed an electronic monitoring device from his ankle, just days after he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
LIV Golf files bankruptcy plan and sets sight on January liquidation
LIV Golf filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan with a New Jersey court Tuesday, along with a proposed schedule for a final hearing on its disclosure statement on Jan. 7 that would begin liquidation.
UN body agrees to postpone review of US rights record after Trump administration snub
The U.N.’s top human rights body on Tuesday postponed a regular review of the U.S. human rights record until January in hopes of persuading the Trump administration to reverse its decision to become the first government to snub the process.
"Forever cruise" ship held at Singapore port under court order
The Odyssey, the "forever cruise" left stranded in Southeast Asia after its owner struggled with financial problems, has been held by authorities in Singapore, according to court records obtained by CBS News.
Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault
Actor Russell Brand was sentenced Monday in a U.K. courtroom to 10 years and 6 months in prison after he was found guilty last week of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four victims.
What we know — and what we don't — as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plot involving its CEO
Stunning allegations of a spy plot have prompted Nvidia to investigate whether its founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, was the target of a “foreign intelligence effort."
Doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murders of 190 children in Kenya
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of more than 400 people was sentenced on Friday to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people.
Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for an exit after years of hype and division
Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year.
More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes
Bomb threats targeted more than a dozen flights in Europe on Thursday, leading to a slew of emergency landings and military escorts in some cases, authorities said. No hazardous or suspicious materials have been found in what a British official called “malicious" hoaxes.
LIV's financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027
LIV Golf's main investor to help it emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy is scrapping plans for a new version because it lacked enough player support, The Financial Times reported Wednesday.
Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump's pressure
Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to control the semiautonomous territory of a NATO ally.
Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after fatal high-speed rail crash
Spain’s transport minister announced Tuesday that he is stepping down, six days after a high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 69 people.
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's political future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end.
Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election
Spain's second high-speed rail disaster this year, in which one train struck another from behind, killing 69 people, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of the country's rail network ahead of a national election.
Pet Pals: Energetic Pit Bull Terrier looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Mr. Bobinsky, a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier.
Pet Pals: Playful cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Conrad, A one-year-old cat.
Pet Pals: Loveable puppy looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Raptor, a six-month-old puppy.
Pet Pals: Chill cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Midnight, a 5-month-old cat.
Pet Pals: Affectionate Terrier mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is porky, a 6-year-old Pit Bull/Terrier mix.
Pet Pals: Curious and playful Labrador retriever mix looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Muffin, a young Black Labrador Retriever mix.
Pet Pals: Affectionate blonde Shepherd mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Ranger, an 8-year-old blonde Shepherd mix.
Pet Pals: Loving and playful cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Ruger, a 12-week-old Tabby.
Pet Pals: Sweet hound mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Marina, a 4-month-old hound mix.
Pet Pals: Playful kitten looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Bitty Bufain, an 8-week-old kitten.
Pet Pals: Gentle and friendly dog looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Shorty Girl!
Pet Pals: Playful kittens looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pals are two 2-month-old kittens.
Pet Pals: Affectionate hound mix looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Frannie, a 3-year-old hound mix.
Pet Pals: Playful kittens looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pals are two seven-month-old kittens.
Pet Pals: Independent cat looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Luna! She's a 2-year-old cat looking for a forever home. New Hanover Humane Society says she has a quiet... independent personality. They also say she has a laid back nature and spend…
Pet Pals: Energetic cat looking for forever home
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Morrison! He’s a 2-year-old cat. Feline Matchmakers calls him very friendly and affectionate. They say he's full of energy and…
Pet Pals: Sweet and silly chihuahua looking for forever home
WINNABOW, NC (WWAY) –This week’s Pet Pal is Pebbles, A 12-year-old Chihuahua. Paws Place Dog Rescue calls her a sweet girl with a silly, lovable personality.…
Pet Pals: Calm and quiet cat looking for forever home
This week's Pet Pal is Ziva, a 15-year-old long haired tabby cat. Feline matchmaker calls her a quiet and relaxed cat, who still enjoys playing. They…
Pet Pals: Gentle and loving cat looking for forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is Zoe! She's a 2-year-old cat looking for a forever home.