By Angela Dewan, CNN International Climate Editor It was in the city of Glasgow that Scottish engineer James Watt improved the workings of the steam engine and, unwittingly, kicked off the Industrial Revolution. Never could he have imagined that humans would burn so much coal, oil and gas over the next two centuries that they
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, CNN Business Kuaishou, the Chinese short video-sharing app that’s known as a popular alternative to TikTok, has replaced its CEO — the latest leadership reshuffle in Chinese tech. The Beijing-based company announced late Friday that co-founder Su Hua was stepping down from the role, while staying on as chairman of the board.
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By Sonnet Swire Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that a federal no-fly list for violent airplane passengers “should be on the table” after an American Airlines flight attendant was hospitalized with several broken bones in her face following an attack from a passenger last week. The Federal Aviation Administration reported more than 4,600 incidents
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About 100 local musicians and bands were showcased in this weekend’s 15th edition of the Bend Roots Revival at several venues around the community.
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — La cumbre de líderes del Grupo de los 20 finalizó el domingo con un acuerdo sobre el clima que compromete a sus países miembros a poner fin al financiamiento del carbón para fin de año y apuntar a contener el calentamiento global a 1,5 grados centígrados por encima de los niveles
Continue ReadingWJAR, CNN By Tim Lister and Ehsan Popalzai, CNN Three guests were shot dead at a wedding reception in eastern Afghanistan on Friday night, apparently because music was being played, according to the Taliban. The attack was carried out by three assailants who claimed to be members of the Taliban before opening fire, Taliban spokesman
Continue ReadingCNN By Angus Watson and Ben Westcott, CNN Australia’s international borders reopened on Monday, ending nearly 20 months of tough restrictions and sparking emotional scenes at Sydney and Melbourne airports as people reunited with their loved ones. At Sydney airport, passengers on flights from Singapore and Los Angeles were met with hugs and tears. Partners
Continue ReadingBy CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on citizens to redouble their efforts to combat the rival Tigray forces who claim to have seized key cities on a major highway leading to the capital A move on the capital of Addis Ababa is a new phase in the
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Sponsors donated prizes that lucky winners of the best dog costume contest will receive. The winners were to be announced sometime after the Sunday event, and prizes awarded.
Continue ReadingBy SAMYA KULLAB and BRAM JANSSEN Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban-appointed supervisor of a small district hospital outside the Afghan capital has big plans — to the dismay of the doctors who work there. Doctors are demanding overdue salary payments amid critical shortages of medicine, food and fuel. The new Taliban administrator’s
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The 2021 Bend Witches Paddle had a big turnout, despite the cold weather Sunday afternoon. Participants loaded at Riverbend Park and kids swarmed to the footbridge to hear the cackling witches float by.
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Roundabout Books in NW Bend marked its fifth anniversary on Sunday with Halloween fun and staff wearing costumes representing figures from Greek mythology
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Con su equipo enfrentándose a la eliminación, y ese escurridizo primer campeonato de la Serie Mundial una vez más pareciendo escabullirse, el veterano manager de Houston, Dusty Baker, renovó su orden de bateo. ¿El resultado? Nueve carreras de los Astros, una victoria crítica en el Juego 5 y una serie que ahora
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has begun to allow larger social gatherings and lifted business-hour restrictions on restaurants in what officials described as the first step toward attempting to restore some pre-pandemic normalcy. The capital area has been under the country’s strongest social distancing measures short of a
Continue ReadingBy Laura Studley, Artemis Moshtaghian and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Six New York firefighters were suspended for four weeks without pay Friday following an incident between on-duty firefighters and an elected official’s staff, according to a statement from a New York City Fire Department spokesperson. The firefighters drove a fire engine to New York state Senator
Continue ReadingWABC By Laura Studley, Artemis Moshtaghian and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Six New York firefighters were suspended for four weeks without pay Friday following an incident between on-duty firefighters and an elected official’s staff, according to a statement from a New York City Fire Department spokesperson. The firefighters drove a fire engine to New York state
Continue ReadingMegan C. Hills, CNN Childhood movie throwbacks, “Squid Game” characters and some impressive prosthetics featured among 2021’s best celebrity Halloween costumes, with stars including Katy Perry, Doja Cat and John Legend getting into the holiday spirit. Though several major Halloween parties, like Heidi Klum’s annual bash, were put on hold this year, fellow model Alessandra
Continue ReadingKYW, JENNIFER BUHL, CNN Megan C. Hills, CNN Childhood movie throwbacks, “Squid Game” characters and some impressive prosthetics featured among 2021’s best celebrity Halloween costumes, with stars including Katy Perry, Doja Cat and John Legend getting into the holiday spirit. Though several major Halloween parties, like Heidi Klum’s annual bash, were put on hold this
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners put a pair of drivers in the final four. Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson will represent Hendrick in a pair of Chevrolets. Gibbs will field Toyotas for Denny Hamlin and
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has begun to allow larger social gatherings and lifted business-hour restrictions on restaurants in what officials described as the first step toward attempting to restore some pre-pandemic normalcy. The capital area has been under the country’s strongest social distancing measures short of a
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