Covid-19 vaccines have proven a tremendous ally in America’s battle against the virus. “For the first time since the pandemic began, Covid cases are down in all 50 states,” White House senior Covid-19 adviser Andy Slavitt said in a Tuesday briefing. “We are winning the war on the virus, and we need you to help
Continue ReadingYoung adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get vaccinated — which has bigger consequences than they might think. “We really need to get people 20 to 49 years old vaccinated because they are the ones driving the pandemic right
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has filed a privileged resolution seeking to change the current mask guidance in the House of Representatives and allow members to be maskless on the House floor, a source familiar with McCarthy’s plans tells CNN. McCarthy’s move comes after a handful of Republican lawmakers purposefully evaded the chamber’s mask mandate,
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HILLSBORO, Oregon (KPTV) — Neighbors on Bald Peak are concerned after many in the area have seen a bear on their property. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says it believes there are two bears and they don’t appear to be phased by the presence of people.
Continue ReadingAppointment slots are quick to fill. Excited grins are hidden behind masks. Syringes are filled and shots are ready to go into arms. The rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States has been reminiscent of when those very first Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered late last
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Florida (WALA) — The man who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl at her bus stop Tuesday is now in custody. Investigators identified the man as Jared Stanga. He is charged with attempted kidnapping, aggravated assault with a knife, and battery. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons
Continue ReadingCNN will air a star-studded prime-time special on Sunday honoring the class of 2021, as millions of students across the nation graduate following a year shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. “Graduation 2021: A CNN Special Event” will air Sunday, May 23 at 7 p.m. ET on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español. The special
Continue ReadingThe “Friends” reunion made the cast imagine who their characters would be today. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer reunited on Stage 24 at Warner Bros. Studios, where they were thrown back in time with recreated sets from the show. The group, who landed the cover of People
Continue ReadingFast-growing Swedish oat milk brand Oatly is headed for a splashy New York IPO that will test investor demand for companies that make plant-based foods. The company, which produces a milk substitute made from oats, has grown rapidly in recent years. Its signature product is now sold in 60,000 retailers and over 32,000 coffee shops
Continue ReadingNearly 2 million jobless Americans are set to lose their pandemic unemployment benefits early, with Georgia, Arizona and Ohio becoming the latest Republican-led states to announce they would cease providing enhanced federal jobless payments. Thursday’s announcements bring the total to 16 states that have said since last week that they would terminate the $300 weekly
Continue ReadingTexas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law a so-called “heartbeat ban” abortion bill — barring most abortions at the onset of a fetal heartbeat, which can occur as early as six weeks into pregnancy and before many people know they are pregnant. “Our creator endowed us with the right to life and yet
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You could call it a “musical act” four years in the making — a new partnership that promises to entertain more Central Oregonians in coming years — starting this summer, in fact.
Continue ReadingHard seltzer sales are surging but competition continues to grow, so Truly Hard Seltzer is using some star power to help the brand break through. The boozy beverage has signed British singer Dua Lipa to a multi-year sponsorship deal that puts the three-time Grammy Award winner front and center of its largest-ever marketing campaign. Truly’s
Continue ReadingIsraeli strikes on Gaza continued for the 10th consecutive day Wednesday, as pressure builds for a ceasefire to halt the conflict. Four Palestinians, including a local journalist, were killed and 10 others wounded in a series of raids launched by Israeli warplanes on different areas of Gaza on Wednesday, according to the official Palestinian news
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The White House is laying down the groundwork ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris‘ first trip abroad as the lead on diplomatic efforts in Central America, hoping to finalize its strategy to take on the root causes of migration before she lands, multiple sources told CNN. It’s a high-stakes negotiation for Harris, who in March
Continue ReadingUnder Armour said Wednesday that it will bump up its minimum wage in the United States from $10 an hour to $15, becoming the latest company to raise pay to retain and recruit workers in a tight job market. Under Armour said the new starting wage, which takes effect next month, will mean a pay
Continue ReadingSnow showers are expected in the mountains over the next few days. Mt. Bachelor will only pick up a trace to about 1″ today, but accumulations could increase nicely through Sunday night. This will be a wind-driven event, so expect breezy conditions on the mountain. Despite the new snow, mountain officials want everyone to stay
Continue Reading“Cruel Summer” star Chiara Aurelia says you’ll get the answers you’re looking for soon enough. Aurelia plays Jeanette Turner on Freeform’s new psychological thriller which follows the story of Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), who suddenly goes missing in the summer of 1993. All eyes quickly turn to Turner as someone who might be connected to
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Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FORSYTH County, Georgia (WGCL) — Parents, students, and community members packed a Forsyth County Schools board meeting to express concerns and admiration over the district’s decision to adopt a diversity plan. “Your strategic plan called DEI, diversity, equity, and inclusion will fail for one very very specific reason,
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