July 2021

Washington Post: Investigation finds Israeli-designed spyware was used to hack journalists and activists around the world

July 18, 2021 7:36 pm CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Thirty-seven smartphones owned by journalists, human rights activists, business executives and two women connected to the slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi were targeted by “military-grade spyware” licensed by an Israeli company to governments, according to an investigation by a consortium of media organizations, including The Washington Post, published Sunday. The Post

Bend media company cuts ribbon on first offices after virtual work

July 18, 2021 7:28 pm KTVZ

One Bend company is celebrating the transition from remote services to in-person interaction with customers. Manski Media held a ribbon-cutting Sunday to introduce their first office building in a festive, fun and inviting way.The kid-friendly event offered food and music for whoever wanted to stop by.

New wildfire south of Bend lined at 64 acres; China Hat Road reopened

July 18, 2021 7:26 pm Barney Lerten

A new wildfire that broke out late Sunday about a mile south of Boyd Cave and nine miles south of Bend has burned an estimated 64 acres, but crews working through the night got an early containment line around it, officials said Monday.

Tokyo 2020: Two South African footballers test positive for Covid-19 in Olympic Village

July 18, 2021 6:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN Just days before the Olympics are set to begin, three members from South Africa’s Olympic football team have tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving at the Tokyo Olympic Village, according to the South African Football Association. “We have three positive cases of COVID-19 in the camp here, two players and an

Haze blankets the region

July 18, 2021 6:47 pm KTVZ

Happy Sunday Central Oregon! Our skies started clear this morning, but slowly and surely the haze set in as we had calm winds throughout the day. All air quality levels were still green or just barely into yellow (50-100) readings as of early Sunday evening in Central Oregon. The haze may stick around overnight but

PTA official who resigned after ‘let them die’ comment says not aimed at critical race theory protesters

July 18, 2021 5:24 pm CNN Newsource

By Sara Sidner and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN A leader in the Virginia Parent Teacher Association who resigned after saying “let them die” during a speech attended by counter-protesters opposed to critical race theory being taught in schools says her comments were not aimed at them. Michelle Leete, the Virginia PTA Vice President of Training, was

Toobin: This is what’s maddening about the DACA fight

July 18, 2021 5:19 pm CNN Newsource

A federal judge in Texas ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the Obama-era program shielding certain undocumented immigrants from deportation, is illegal and blocked new applicants. CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin and Abby Phillip share what this ruling means both legally and politically for the US.

‘We’re tired of living like this’: DACA ruling leads to frustration and devastation for young undocumented immigrants

July 18, 2021 5:19 pm CNN Newsource

By Maeve Reston, CNN After navigating life in the US for 17 years without legal status, Yazmin Bruno-Valdez was ushered into the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program less than a month ago, granting her long-awaited protection from deportation and opening potentially bright new pathways for jobs, scholarships and travel. The 20-year-old college junior

‘Finally home’: Powell Butte native Korean War MIA soldier to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

July 18, 2021 4:56 pm Barney Lerten

It’s been nearly two years since New Mexico resident Katherine Gandara got a long-awaited phone call about the uncle she never met: Official word that a set of remains returned by North Korea had been identified as Corporal Norvin Brockett, a Powell Butte resident who at age 17 convinced his family to let him join the Army and fight for his country in Korea.

Inside Louisiana hospital with most Covid-19 patients in state

July 18, 2021 4:36 pm CNN Newsource

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, has the highest number of Covid-19 patients in the state. CNN’s Miguel Marquez gets a look inside the hospital.

The Delta variant is so contagious, those unprotected will likely get it, a Trump administration FDA chief says

July 18, 2021 4:36 pm CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN Millions of Americans are jeopardizing their health, freedom and finances by not getting vaccinated and putting themselves at risk of the most infectious coronavirus strain yet, current and former federal health officials say. “Most people will either get vaccinated, or have been previously infected, or they will get

U.S. women’s basketball defeats Nigeria in tune-up

July 18, 2021 4:34 pm NBC Olympics

The U.S. women’s basketball team earns a dominant win over Nigeria, 93-62, to snap a two-game losing streak and finish their exhibition slate in Las Vegas, before heading to Tokyo.

Tadej Pogacar, la sensación del ciclismo esloveno, gana el Tour de Francia por segunda vez consecutiva

July 18, 2021 4:28 pm CNN Newsource

urielblanco (CNN) — La última etapa del Tour de Francia que concluyó este domingo en París confirmó al ciclista esloveno Tadej Pogacar como ganador de la carrera por segundo año consecutivo. En realidad, el dominio de Pogacar en el Tour 2021 pareció a veces casi una caravana, sobre todo después de que rivales como su

Police say 3 people were wounded in a shooting outside Nationals Park that sent players and fans scrambling during a game

July 18, 2021 4:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Gregory Clary and Dakin Andone, CNN Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday night outside Nationals Park in Washington, DC, sending baseball fans and players scrambling during a game, police said. A fan outside of the stadium was one of three people wounded, according to Ashan Benedict, executive assistant chief of police for

Biden unfriends Facebook, betrays Covid frustration

July 18, 2021 4:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Stephen Collinson, Caitlin Hu and Shelby Rose, CNN “They’re killing people.” President Joe Biden’s shot at social media networks like Facebook over Covid-19 misinformation circulating on their platforms may betray frustration that his success in fighting the pandemic is being undermined by vaccine hesitancy. Some Republican leaders and conservative talk show hosts are seeking to boost their

Researchers identify 14 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci’s family

July 18, 2021 3:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Rachel Trent, CNN Decades-long research into Leonardo da Vinci‘s purported remains has revealed how many people currently alive can claim to be descendants of the family of the Renaissance genius and Mona Lisa painter: It’s 14. The conclusion, published in the journal Human Evolution this month, comes from a new genealogical tree going through

SE Bend driver jailed on DUII, hit-and-run charges after crashing into front of house, car

July 18, 2021 2:55 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A Bend woman was arrested on DUII, reckless driving and other charges Saturday night, accused of crashing into a fence and driveway awning in front of a southeast Bend home, then a parked car in the driveway and back into the front yard again before fleeing the scene, police said.

Astronauts on International Space Station are growing chile peppers in a first for NASA

July 18, 2021 2:50 pm CNN Newsource

By Rachel Trent, CNN Astronauts on the International Space Station are trying to spice up their diets. The astronauts are growing red and green chile peppers in space for what will be “one of the longest and most challenging plant experiments attempted aboard the orbital lab,” NASA said. Hatch chile pepper seeds arrived at the

Where to score some deals on National Ice Cream Day and what you should know about the holiday

July 18, 2021 2:12 pm CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN It’s hot out there, and all we’re thinking about is ways to cool down — or just finding any excuse to eat more ice cream. National Ice Cream Day is Sunday and we’ve got the scoop for you. Whether you’re in the mood for a deal or just screaming for some

Britney Spears could move one step closer to regaining more control of her life on Wednesday when a judge is expected to weigh in on the singer's request to select her own attorney in her conservatorship battle.

#FreeBritney activists celebrate win for Britney Spears this week

July 18, 2021 2:09 pm CNN Newsource

Britney Spears will be allowed hire her own attorney to represent her in her ongoing conservatorship battle after her request to do so was approved in a hearing. CNN’s Stephanie Elam reports.

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