Australia passes new law requiring Facebook and Google to pay for news
Australia has passed a new law that will force tech companies to pay publishers for news content, setting the stage for potential, similar action in…
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Democratic women poised to shake up male-dominated industry with new political media firm
Recent success stories about women in politics are about candidates breaking barriers. There’s a female vice president. More women than ever…
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‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince
The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were owned by a…
Continue ReadingIndia was in crisis months ago. Why have its Covid cases plummeted?
Six months ago, India was in crisis. Critically ill Covid-19 patients were being turned away from hospitals. Doctors were collapsing from exhaustion.…
Continue ReadingTexas bakery gives away thousands of dollars in groceries to help those hardest hit by storms
The owners of a local bakery in Austin, Texas, are helping their community dig out from the devastating winter storms that struck last week by…
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Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure
Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a greater chance of having high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers found 6% of…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods has a long, uncertain road ahead after California crash, emergency doctor says
Even after his emergency surgery, the path to recovery is long and uncertain for golf legend Tiger Woods, following his car accident in California.…
Continue Reading US health leaders are preparing for all scenarios — including another wave of Covid-19 cases
A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…
Continue ReadingExperts worry variant-fueled Covid-19 surge may be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer
Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…
Continue ReadingWyden introduces bill to create 9/11-style COVID-19 commission
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would create an independent, non-partisan commission — closely modeled…
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Cascades Academy plans 7 weeks of summer camp for elementary students
Cascades Academy’s summer program, Camp CREATE, will be offering seven weeks of summer camp for rising kindergarten-5th grade…
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Oregonians warned to beware of COVID-19 vaccine scammers
COVID-19 vaccines have brought hope there’s an end in sight for the pandemic, but Oregonians are being warned to watch out for scammers looking to…
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Lockdown has made London a boomtown for rats
It’s just before daybreak in Richmond on the southern bank of the River Thames, and pest controller Michael Coates is patrolling the rubbish…
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Oregon utility regulators extend disconnection moratorium to June 30
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved an extended moratorium on disconnections for electric and natural gas customers of investor-owned…
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New Mars image from rover landing site shows the red planet in high definition
The Perseverance rover has had a chance to settle in on Mars since landing last Thursday, so it’s doing what every new resident does these days…
Continue ReadingTwo dead after undercover cops shoot at each other in Philippines drug bust
Two police officers in the Philippines were killed in a shootout with other federal agents during a botched undercover drug bust, according to…
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OLCC suspends liquor license of Springfield saloon for allowing indoor dining
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission this week suspended the liquor license of Springfield’s Twisted River Saloon for allowing indoor…
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South Dakota AG under pressure to resign as new evidence reveals investigators found victim’s broken glasses inside his car
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg is under pressure to resign after he was charged last week with three misdemeanor counts in the…
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Brisbane is the ‘preferred host’ for 2032 Olympics, IOC announces
The Australian city of Brisbane is the “preferred host” for the 2032 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced…
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