Applebee’s shorter menu is here to stay. Here’s what got cut
Last year, when Applebee’s sales took a hit in the pandemic, the chain slimmed down its menu. Now its sales are recovering, but…
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Woman who accused former Idaho legislator of rape has her identity revealed in conservative media
A legislative intern whose rape allegation against an Idaho state representative led to an investigation that resulted in his resignation last week…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritans help save trooper from fiery crash
Click here for updates on this story WICKENBURG, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Two good Samaritans who helped rescue a DPS…
Continue ReadingJen Psaki says she talked with the Biden transition team about a roughly one-year term
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a pair of new…
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Sunriver Resort, with 200 summer jobs still to fill, raises housekeeper starting pay to $25/hour
Sunriver Resort said Thursday it is still hiring for the summer season and is offering a new starting wage of $25 per hour for the housekeeping…
Continue ReadingGroom accused of raping wedding guest before his nuptials
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A man is accused of raping a wedding guest before he was set to…
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Justice Department warns Arizona Senate president of civil rights violations in 2020 election audit
The Justice Department on Wednesday issued a warning in the Republican-run Arizona Senate-ordered audit of the 2020 election ballots, saying the…
Continue ReadingUber is losing less money. But it still faces one big risk
The pandemic has been a tough time to be in the business of shuttling people from Point A to Point B. For months, government rules and fears about…
Continue ReadingVictoria Beckham says Spice Girls inspired Beyoncé
Before Destiny’s Child became famous, there were the Spice Girls — and according to Victoria Beckham, they inspired Beyoncé. During an…
Continue ReadingTrump aides flood Senate and gubernatorial races as consultants and pollsters
More than a dozen onetime aides and advisers to former President Donald Trump have signed on to assist Republicans competing in statewide and federal…
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Stefanik stresses embrace of Trump amid Cheney fallout: ‘We are one team’
Rep. Elise Stefanik, who appears on track to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair, stressed an embrace of former President Donald…
Continue ReadingDollar stores make up almost half of all new stores opening this year
Three dollar store chains will make up almost half of all the new stores opening up in the United States this year, a reflection of the dollar store…
Continue ReadingOne of the world’s top restaurants is ditching meat. Here’s what could go wrong
Earlier this week, Eleven Madison Park’s chef and owner Daniel Humm made an unexpected announcement: When the famed New York City restaurant…
Continue ReadingTrump allies search for viable Cheney foe in Wyoming amid fight over ‘Big Lie’
Chuck Gray, a Wyoming Republican state legislator, “absolutely” believes that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election. He…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide new clothing to 1,200 more students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to 1,200 students in kindergarten through grade…
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Next Tuesday is last day to mail May 18 election ballots; drop boxes available
Tuesday, May 11, is the last day for Deschutes County voters to safely mail their ballot for the May 18 Special District Election. Ballots must be…
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Bend-La Pine Schools again honor graduating seniors with billboards
This week, contractors are giving several area billboards graduation makeovers to celebrate the Class of 2021. First conceived of for the Class of…
Continue ReadingTexas moves toward permit-free gun carrying, joining five other states this year
A controversial proposal to allow Texans to carry handguns in public without obtaining a license or training passed the state Senate Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingBiden touts electric car company potentially worth millions for his energy secretary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ efforts to sell their green agenda and infrastructure plan are being complicated by a…
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Strike ends at Oregon Tech as contract deal reached
The faculty at the Oregon Institute of Technology has come to an agreement on a five-year contract with the university, ending a strike that had…
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