Iran’s Navy once again harassed US ships operating in the Persian Gulf, this time coming within 68 yards of the ships on Monday night, prompting one of the American ships to fire warning shots, according to Cdr. Rebecca Rebarich, a spokeswoman for the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Three fast inshore attack craft from the Islamic
Continue ReadingA colony of beavers gnawed through a fiber optic cable near their dam over the weekend, disrupting internet service for hundreds of residents in Western Canada Officials in the District of Tumbler Ridge said the area suffered “a sudden and unexpected” outage at about 4 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to a statement on the
Continue ReadingThe Washington Metropolitan Police Department has been the subject of a ransomware attack, according to a source familiar with the incident. The attackers posted a ransom note claiming they had stolen more than 250 GB of data and threatening to publish the material if they were not paid. The ransomware group Babuk claimed credit for
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WSHM) — Councilors from across western Mass. came together Monday to hammer out what it’ll take to bring affordable high-speed internet to their communities. Joined by a panel of industry experts, the focus of Monday night’s discussions was municipal-owned fiber-optic internet networks, where the local government
Continue ReadingAmazon wants to make grocery deliveries more convenient and protect them from theft and bad weather by bringing them straight into customers’ garages. The move comes as the company tries to expand its grocery business. Here’s how it works: First you need a compatible smart or wi-fi enabled garage door opener. Once that’s set up
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — A 91-year-old grandmother in hospice care and her niece are speaking out after becoming the victims of a heartless scam. Billie Thorpe, 91, is now receiving hospice care in her East Village apartment. As her family tried to surround her with comfort and
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Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has made no secret of her opinion that the riot at the US Capitol on January 6 was incited by then-President Donald Trump — and that for her party to maintain any sort of credibility with voters it must acknowledge that fact — and try to move on from Trump with
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story QUEENS, New York (WABC) — An NYPD officer, a 43-year-old husband and father of two, was killed early Tuesday when he was struck by a passing vehicle while diverting traffic from a previous fatal crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, and an alleged drunk driver is
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River’s Edge Golf Course Owner Wayne Purcell announced Tuesday his intention to retire and sell the golf course and surrounding lands to Pahlisch Homes, a Bend-based master plan developer and home builder. This spring, Pahlisch Homes said will begin holding conversations with neighbors and community members to create a collaborative plan for the future of the land.
Continue ReadingThe pandemic has once again caused a beloved festival to not go up in flames. Organizers of the Burning Man festival announced Tuesday that they were canceling their in-person event for the second straight year. “The past 14 months have been a turbulent journey of evolution and change for every human on this planet,” the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Polk County resident Thomas Greenway recently stood by his dining room table and spread a pile of black and white photographs he took 70 years ago in Korea 70 years. Korean War veteran remembers patrolling front lines with only a medical bag
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — An argument between a man and woman who are dating led to a hit-and-run crash in Phoenix Sunday, police say. Just before 1:30 p.m., Phoenix officers responded to the area of 19th Avenue and Pierson Street for a reported collision involving a car and a
Continue ReadingMillions of people stuck at home for more than a year are expected to hit the road for much-needed post-pandemic vacations this summer. Good luck finding gas. Not that there’s a looming shortage of crude oil or gasoline. Rather, it’s the tanker truck drivers needed to deliver the gas to stations who are in short
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina (WTVD) — Dream on 3 is a non-profit based in Charlotte that provides sports-themed experiences for people living with a life-altering condition. This weekend it was 5-year-old Kendall Geer’s turn to be the big man on campus during a dream weekend in Chapel Hill.
Continue ReadingJustin Bieber is facing backlash over his hair. Again. The pop star debuted some short dreadlocks this week, sparking cries of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity. The outcry came four years after he was similarly criticized over wearing cornrows — and, yes, dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are traditionally connected to the culture and identities of Black people,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California (KABC) — A tall construction crane toppled over and smashed through the roof of a house in Rancho Palos Verdes Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported but urban search and rescue teams were called to the scene to determine the damage to the home’s
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MORENO VALLEY, California (KABC) — It’s a remarkable update to a story Eyewitness News covered over 30 years ago: A woman abandoned as a baby in Irwindale in 1990 has finally met some of her loved ones for the first time. It was an emotional first-time meeting for
Continue Reading“Sultan of Swat,” meet “Sho Time.” On Monday, baseball’s Shohei Ohtani accomplished a feat not seen in nearly a century — taking the mound as his team’s starting pitcher while simultaneously leading the league in home runs. The last man staking a claim to such an effort? Herman “Babe” Ruth, on June 13, 1921. Ohtani,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A driver who was in his truck with his wife and their friend was shot in the leg while trying to get away from a gunman in north Houston, according to investigators. Houston Police Department said officers responded to a report of a shooting in
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AdvenChair, a Bend firm, has designed an off-road wheelchair to help people with mobility challenges enjoy the outdoors.
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