Amid fire damage and drought, Oregon trees’ next nemesis: Bark beetles
Many of the trees damaged by Oregon’s Labor Day wildfires last year may face a new threat in the form of tree-killing beetles, which emerged in…
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The global chip shortage is going from bad to worse. Here’s why you should care
In the market for a new car, smartphone or washing machine this year? A global shortage of computer chips could mean you have to wait a while and pay…
Continue ReadingThe Weeknd plans to continue his Grammys boycott
Despite the Grammys announcing some changes, The Weeknd says he still isn’t rocking with them. After being shut out of the 63rd annual Grammy…
Continue ReadingHealthcare worker running to raise money for those who lost people to COVID
Click here for updates on this story BRISTOL, Connecticut (WFSB) — A local healthcare worker is looking to help people…
Continue ReadingPolice continue to look for suspects who stole car with child inside
Click here for updates on this story WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A 5-year-old girl was found safe early Monday…
Continue ReadingReclusive ‘Simpsons’ writer John Swartzwelder gives first major interview
“The Simpsons” writer John Swartzwelder is finally talking about his days writing 59 iconic episodes of the show. Swartzwelder, who has a…
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Vaccines are helping bring down US Covid-19 numbers. But the virus is now hitting one group of Americans harder
America’s daily Covid-19 cases and deaths are now about one-fifth of what they were during their winter peaks — and one expert says the…
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Four finalists chosen for High Lakes Elementary principal; forum set
Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the principal position at High Lakes Elementary School during a…
Continue ReadingWant to invest in crypto? Here’s what you need to know
Cryptocurrency is having a moment. Between the meteoric rise of dogecoin, Tesla accepting bitcoin as payment for its vehicles and PayPal allowing…
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Laird Superfood of Sisters acquires Bend’s Picky Bars for $12 million
One popular Central Oregon-based healthy food-maker — Laird Superfood of Sisters — is acquiring another — Bend’s Picky Bars — for $12 million,…
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Jose Mourinho named new AS Roma coach
Jose Mourinho has been named by AS Roma as the new coach of the Serie A team. The 58-year-old Portuguese, who has won 25 trophies in his managerial…
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Ethereum’s 27-year-old creator became a billionaire
Vitalik Buterin, a 27-year-old Russian-Canadian programmer, created ethereum in 2013 when he was 19. The cryptocurrency launched in 2015, and now…
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What is Dogecoin? How a joke became hotter than bitcoin
Dogecoin is the hottest, quirkiest cryptocurrency on the planet. The total value of the dogecoins in circulation is nearly $50 billion — not bad…
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Merrick Garland to be grilled on civil rights and gun control in first hearing as attorney general
Merrick Garland stepped into his first congressional hot seat as attorney general Tuesday morning, testifying before the House Appropriations…
Continue ReadingPopular backup singer won’t let cancer stop the show
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — For 31 years, a Franklin woman helped make Billy…
Continue ReadingBrain injury survivor determined to dance again
Click here for updates on this story ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WNEM) — Keeping her balance as she takes a single step…
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds
Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won’t use any more mined…
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GOP candidate crushed after opposing Trump says party ‘not living up to this moment’
Michael Wood, a Republican whose anti-Donald Trump message resulted in a crushing defeat in a special election for a Texas US House seat over the…
Continue ReadingTruck driver recalls the moment winds flipped his big rig over during severe storms
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A tornado has not been confirmed in South Fulton but one truck…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears slams the documentaries being made about her life
Britney Spears is tired of all the documentaries being made about her life, specifically when it comes to her court-ordered conservatorship. The…
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