Japan economy contracts 3.6% in 3Q as virus hits spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has downgraded its growth estimate for the last quarter, saying weaker consumer spending and trade resulted in a 3.6%…
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Japan economy contracts 3.6% in 3Q as virus hits spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has downgraded its growth estimate for the last quarter, saying weaker consumer spending and trade resulted in a 3.6%…
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Redmond councilor urges preparation for marijuana dispensaries, runs into opposition
If you live In Redmond and you’re looking to buy legal marijuana, you’ll have to head to Bend or another city to do so.…
Continue ReadingAustralia joins US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
CNN By Ben Westcott and Caitlin McGee, CNN Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Prime…
Continue ReadingMurphy carries Belmont past Saint Louis 64-59
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Grayson Murphy had 14 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as Belmont edged past Saint Louis 64-59. Will Richard had 15 points…
Continue ReadingBuchnevich’s OT goal lifts Blues over Panthers 4-3
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pavel Buchnevich scored a wrap-around goal 53 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat…
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100 best documentaries of all time
Stacker surveyed Metacritic for the top-ranked documentaries and ranked them according to their Metascore as of December…
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The debt ceiling has existed since 1917. Here’s how it’s impacted government spending ever since
Stacker compiled a list of 10 key moments defining how the U.S. debt ceiling affects its spending, by reviewing articles, government reports, and…
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How overdose deaths changed in every state during COVID-19
Most states have seen an increase in drug overdose deaths in the past year. Zinnia Health analyzed how overdose deaths changed during the…
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People in these states are the worst at buckling up
Citing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Uplift Legal Funding identified the states with the lowest seat belt use…
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Counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past two years
Better, a homeownership platform with a free mortgage calculator, analyzed 2021 Q2 data from the National Association of REALTORS Housing Statistics…
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The Giving Plate gets a huge boost
The nonprofit that helps others got some financial help in the form of a $15,000 anonymous donation from someone who saw our story about the help…
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Cities with the highest price-to-rent ratios
Commercial real estate investments platform DiversyFund calculated the 15 cities with the highest PTR ratio, using May 2021 data from…
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History of the letter grading system
StudySoup used internet sources on the history of education to compile a list of 10 historical milestones that occurred with the letter grading…
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10 actors with massive real estate portfolios
UpNest compiled a list of 10 actors with massive real estate portfolios from various news, entertainment, and real estate…
Continue ReadingStrickland sparks Temple to 72-68 OT win over Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tai Strickland scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half and overtime, and Temple became the second straight American…
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Trucker shortage adds to delays
80% of all Oregon communities are only served by trucks, so the shortage of drivers has…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand man pleads guilty to stabbing 4 in supermarket
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand man who couldn’t afford to buy beer at a supermarket has pleaded…
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Despite staff shortages, La Pine Park & Recreation District brings back youth programs
The La Pine Park and Recreation office, filled with empty hallways, is not what it used to be.…
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‘Reverse job fair’ held in Redmond; another set for Bend
Worksource Oregon is letting companies come to the job seekers in an unusual twist on job fairs. One took place Tuesday in Redmond and another one is…
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