Gene Sperling will oversee Covid-19 relief law rollout, White House says
Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the point person in overseeing…
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Beijing chokes on yellow dust during biggest sandstorm in almost a decade
The Chinese capital was choking on sand and dust on Monday, as the biggest sandstorm in nearly a decade swept over the city turning the skies an…
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BPRD opens new Outback Trail segment linking Shevlin, Discovery parks
Just in time for the change of season, there’s a new trail section open that connects Discovery Park to Shevlin Park on Bend’s westside, the Bend…
Continue ReadingMother of 10-year old killed in Boyle Park shares story
Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (KFSM ) — Laquita Bradley hasn’t slept for 24 hours.…
Continue ReadingThis startup is giving customers early access to billions in stimulus checks
Big banks face competition from startup challengers on fees, apps and direct deposits. During the Covid era, that battle is expanding to which…
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Cuomo faces fresh accusations of hypocrisy over his handling of women’s rights issues
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has long touted himself as a women’s rights champion and, with the birth of the #MeToo movement, frequently spoke…
Continue Reading‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ presents the director’s dark vision to fans who campaigned for it
The title “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” pretty much says it all, representing the culmination of a campaign that — like a…
Continue ReadingWomen say St. Louis County’s family courts bring financial and emotional stress
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — The St. Louis County family courts can be an emotional venue…
Continue ReadingNonprofit opens doors to men seeking help following incarceration
Click here for updates on this story ELKHART, Indiana (WBND) — “Elkhart Indiana incarcerates a lot of men and women…
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish won the Grammy she thinks Megan Thee Stallion deserved
Billie Eilish had a bit of an ‘Adele 2017’ moment at Sunday night’s Grammys. That’s the year Adele insisted that she…
Continue ReadingDerek Chauvin’s defense asks to delay and move trial in light of Minneapolis settlement with George Floyd’s family
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney Eric Nelson asked the court Monday to delay Chauvin’s criminal trial and move the venue in the wake of a…
Continue Reading Two men arrested for assaulting Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Two men have been arrested and charged for assaulting US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after responding on January 6 to hundreds of…
Continue ReadingLizzo is thrilled that Harry Styles won a Grammy
Lizzo loves Harry Styles. The singer and rapper showed her love for her friend Styles at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, posting a picture…
Continue ReadingNational Napping Day: 5 reasons you should nap, if you don’t have ‘coronasomnia’
If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 15, is National Napping Day. Finding the time to…
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Black women’s wealth is 90% lower than White men. Goldman Sachs is investing billions to change that
America’s Black women hold more than 90% less wealth than American White men, Goldman Sachs revealed in a new report Tuesday. In response,…
Continue ReadingPope Francis Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Pope Francis, the current pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era. Personal Birth date: December 17, 1936…
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Oregon could do more to set HS students on career paths, report says
Oregon could do a better job setting up high school students for careers once they graduate, according to a new…
Continue ReadingStocks have been wild lately. Here’s how to protect your portfolio
Recent stock market volatility is once again showcasing the virtues of a balanced portfolio. Some experts have been warning for a while that the…
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Cascade Relays announces new event: the Big Butte Challenge
Cascade Relays is thrilled to host a new and unique event called the Big Butte Challenge, March 20 to May 31. From Spring Break to Memorial Day, the…
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BPRD to open registration April 20 for summer recreation programs
With warmer days and anticipated improved public health conditions on the way, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer…
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