Year: 2021
I was a member of a cult. Here’s how to bring QAnon believers back to reality
One of the indelible images from the January 6 invasion of the US Capitol is of Jacob Chansley dressed in horns, a bearskin headdress, red, white and…
Continue ReadingHorse tranquilizer is hitting the US as a dangerous street drug
A new and dangerous street drug is emerging in the US. It’s called xylazine, though it’s better known by its street name,…
Continue Reading
Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 47th
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including the 47th Deschutes County resident, raising the state’s death toll to 1,998, the…
Continue ReadingAndre Hill’s family is relieved that the ex-officer who killed him is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet
When Andre Hill’s family learned the former Ohio police officer who killed him will face charges, they knew it was too early to celebrate.…
Continue ReadingDisproportionate number of current and former military personnel arrested in Capitol attack, CNN analysis shows
Active military personnel and veterans are over-represented among the first 150 people to be arrested and have records released for federal offenses…
Continue Reading What is the Defense Production Act (and what does it mean for Covid vaccines)?
The Biden administration has repeatedly floated plans to ramp up Covid-19 vaccine production through the Defense Production Act, which was passed in…
Continue ReadingMTV postpones its Africa Music Awards as Bobi Wine’s team releases report documenting alleged abuses
After an online campaign urging MTV Base to cancel its annual MTV Africa Music Awards over allegations of human rights abuses by the Ugandan…
Continue ReadingCoronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says
A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California…
Continue Reading Thousands of young progressives say they want to run for office
Thousands of progressive young people have expressed interest in running for office since the start of the year, demonstrating ongoing energy on the…
Continue ReadingProsecutors ask for Kyle Rittenhouse arrest warrant after questions over current address
Wisconsin prosecutors are asking for an arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse, alleging he no longer lives at the address listed with the court and…
Continue ReadingSheriff: Man exposed himself to woman at laundromat, then inappropriately touched teen
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A 40-year-old man is accused of inappropriately…
Continue ReadingOregon State receives anonymous $50M donation for Reser Stadium renovation project
Click here for updates on this story CORVALLIS, Oregon (KPTV) — A $50 million donation from an anonymous donor will…
Continue ReadingJCSO: 8 year old girl hit by car while at bus stop
Click here for updates on this story VANCLEAVE, Mississippi (WALA) — An 8 year old Vancleave girl is now recovering…
Continue Reading‘I must kill more often’: The best reactions to SAG Award nominations
The nominees for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced on Thursday, and actors whose names were read are pumped. Here are some of…
Continue Reading Al Qaeda’s leader in Yemen under arrest, UN report reveals
The leader of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen has been under arrest for several months, the United Nations disclosed Thursday in a development…
Continue ReadingWoman gives birth in parking lot – then delivers a surprise second baby 20 minutes later
Click here for updates on this story Rigby, Idaho (East Idaho News) — Katie Clay knew she was expecting a baby but had…
Continue Reading
Police identify Bend woman, 74, killed in crash on SW Century Drive
A 74-year-old Bend woman was killed Thursday when her SUV was struck by a pickup towing a large trailer on Southwest Century Drive, Bend police…
Continue ReadingTammy Daybell’s autopsy is complete
Click here for updates on this story St. Anthony, Idaho (East Idaho News) — The autopsy for Tammy Daybell is finished…
Continue ReadingHouse impeachment managers request former President Donald Trump testify at trial
The House impeachment managers on Thursday requested Donald Trump testify at his upcoming Senate impeachment trial, in a dramatic move to try to get…
Continue Reading