South Africans get their tongues round Gqeberha, the new name for Port Elizabeth
South Africa’s city of Port Elizabeth has been officially renamed to Gqeberha — derived from the Xhosa language — the native tongue…
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Inmate gets added prison time for hate crime for racial slur, assault on Black guard
Click here for updates on this story Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Aprison inmate Wednesday got 3-4 more…
Continue Reading Stolen puppy & vehicle found safe, case remains under investigation
Click here for updates on this story Asheville, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department says both the…
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Bend High volleyball team excited to start season, despite changes
On Wednesday, Bend High wrapped up their girls’ volleyball tryouts and began preparing for their regular…
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Blinken says he aims to create a more diverse State Department
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will launch a diversity initiative to make the US’ oldest Cabinet agency look more like America itself, an…
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I’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?
There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there’s still concern over…
Continue Reading Researchers to restore what might be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of free and enslaved Black children
After years of examining centuries-old writings and digging up artifacts, researchers recently confirmed that an 18th-century building on the College…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy considers Senate bid against Marco Rubio
Florida Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is seriously considering a run against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022, launching a listening tour on…
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Two Bend men accused of stealing $1,000s in items from 4 large stores
Two Bend men have been arrested on organized retail theft and other charges, accused of stealing more than $6,300 worth of items from four major…
Continue Reading Family wants apology, rematch after miscommunication impacts deaf wrestler at championships
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT) — A high school wrestling match is taking center stage…
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Tanden nomination to lead Office of Management and Budget remains in limbo
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget may remain in limbo until at least early next…
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This change could help keep the GameStop fiasco from happening again
Part of what made last month’s GameStop trading frenzy such a mess: Right as the stock was hitting its peak, Robinhood and other brokerages…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee for energy secretary, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The final vote was…
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Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic
Nursing was more than a career to Rachel Ellsworth. She says she was “called” to the work. For 10 of her 12 years in nursing, Ellsworth…
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Hyundai’s recall of 82,000 electric cars is one of the most expensive in history
Hyundai will recall 82,000 electric cars globally to replace their batteries after 15 reports of fires involving the vehicles. Despite the relatively…
Continue Reading US officials ask China not to subject staff to Covid-19 anal swab tests
US officials in China have asked local authorities to refrain from subjecting US staff in the country to Covid-19 anal swabs, according to a US…
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Thierry Henry steps down as coach of CF Montreal due to family reasons
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is stepping down as head coach of Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montreal due to family reasons. Henry made the…
Continue Reading An artist honors icons by creating Black History Month-themed playing cards
Kearra Johnson was in her senior year at the University of Missouri when she came up with the concept for what is now known as the Revolution Card…
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Dow slides more than 400 points as bond yields climb
It’s another rough day for stocks. The market has entered a new phase of volatility as government bond yields are on the rise, signaling…
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Jefferson County residents can apply for $500 wildfire defensible space grants
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County fire chiefs, is offering private landowners the…
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