The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers. But today the lobby is clear of all guests and furniture except for a single table with a bottle of hand sanitizer, a box of face masks and a notice that reads,
Continue ReadingPetco is hoping the third time is the charm. The 55-year-old pet retailer launched its third IPO in company history Thursday — and this time it’s taking aim at fast-growing online rivals like Chewy. The red-hot IPO market welcomed Petco back to the public markets with open arms. After raising $817 million, Petco’s shares surged
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Former national security adviser John Bolton can seek evidence about the classification process around his book in case there was bad faith decision-making by the White House and intelligence community meant to protect President Donald Trump politically, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The court case over whether the federal government can take Bolton’s proceeds
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SANDY, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a flagger along Highway 26 died when she was hit and killed by a Portland General Electric truck she was working with on Wednesday morning. OSP says it happened around 10:45 a.m. near milepost 32 outside of Sandy. According to
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Crews around the state are beginning to clear roads and private properties of trees damaged in September’s wildfires.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A juvenile is facing multiple charges in connection with damage that occurred during a riot in downtown Portland on New Year’s Eve. Police said a juvenile suspect, who has not been identified, was arrested during the riot on Dec. 31, 2020, and booked on
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump certainly lived up to his self-proclaimed status as the King of Debt during his term in office. The national debt spiked by $7 trillion during Trump’s tenure — and it’s about to soar much higher under his successor. Armed with a slim majority in the US Senate, President-elect Joe Biden is expected
Continue ReadingAirlines and the Transportation Security Administration are stepping up security for flights to and from Washington, DC, amid threats of additional violence. The FBI has received information indicating “armed protests” have been planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s January 20
Continue ReadingThe FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal complaint. Seefried had been a focus of the FBI’s efforts to get the public to help them identify riot participants. The complaint identifies him as the man seen in the photos, widely circulated online, carrying a
Continue ReadingThe bitcoin roller coaster continues. The price of the top cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of nearly $42,000 less than a week ago before quickly falling back to around $30,000 — more than a 20% plunge. But it has roared back in recent days and is once again trading just shy of $40,000. The drastic
Continue ReadingA Pennsylvania man whom authorities say threw a fire extinguisher and struck a Capitol Police officer during the deadly riot at the US Capitol last week has been arrested and charged in federal court. Robert Sanford, 55, was arrested on Thursday morning in Pennsylvania, the Justice Department said. Court documents say Sanford was seen on
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Unemployment insurance has been a lifeline for so many people during the pandemic, helping struggling people just to make ends meet. News 4 Investigates has uncovered disturbing data that shows the state of Missouri is asking thousands of people to pay the money
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sometimes you have to think big, but build small. That’s the philosophy of a mother-daughter team in Northfield. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they are getting national attention for their attention to detail. “This is my little, winter cabin. Completely
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Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Because of COVID, flying may not be popular, but a growing number of locals are finding a safe way to take in the sights from above without taking off. It was date night on a double decker for Commack resident Ranvijay Kalra and his
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The last time middle and high school students in the Crook County School District saw their peers and teachers on a daily basis was March of last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools in Oregon.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A big change is coming for New York City’s Gifted and Talented programs for students. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said Wednesday the city will start phasing out the entry exam. Critics have said the composition of the programs do
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Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Staten Island couple is dealing with an eviction moratorium nightmare. Their tenants allegedly haven’t paid rent in a year and a half, but they can’t kick them out, despite lavish parties and neighbors’ complaints. Instagram video shows a house party complete with a
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The House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, historic as it was, has created a series of complicated questions for the looming Senate trial — nearly all of which will have repercussions for the opening days of incoming President Joe Biden. It’s something Democratic senators and aides say they’re keenly aware of as they’ve worked
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Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone they’ve never met.
Continue ReadingA businessman and a fringe internet activist who each played key roles in the conspiracy theory about Seth Rich, the slain Democratic National Committee staffer whose death was used by right-wing activists as a vehicle to help exonerate Russia from its 2016 election meddling, retracted and apologized for their statements this week. “I take full
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