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Bitcoin’s rally could be a sign of what’s in store for markets in 2021
Investors are gearing up for a turbocharged 2021. Want evidence? Look at the price of Bitcoin. What’s happening: Just a few weeks ago, Wall Street watched in awe as the cryptocurrency smashed through the $20,000 mark. This weekend, it soared above $30,000 for the first time ever. The cryptocurrency is notoriously volatile, and anxiety remains
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A winter weather advisory is in place
A winter weather advisory is in place for Sisters, Sunriver and La Pine until Tuesday at noon.
Continue ReadingAlexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom, dies suddenly at 41
Alexi Laiho, front man for Finnish metal band Children of Bodom and supergroup Bodom After Midnight, has died, his record label has confirmed. He was 41, his management told CNN. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho,” a statement released by Napalm Records, on
Continue ReadingKahele becomes second Native Hawaiian sworn into U.S. congress
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV ) — U.S. Congressman Kaiali?i Kahele (HI-02) was sworn in Sunday as a Member of the 117th Congress to become Hawai’i’s newest elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Kahele is Hawai’i’s first member of Congress from the Island of Hawai’i. The Congressman’s flagship
Continue ReadingGirl Scouts’ visit with wildlife artist prompts mission to save American red wolf
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — A group of middle school Girl Scouts’ visit to learn about the American red wolf turned out to be the fuel to their fire of a mission to help save the critically endangered animal. The wild American red wolf population can claim
Continue ReadingAlcohol to go? Nebraskans serve differing post-pandemic views
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT ) — The pandemic has been do or die for bars and restaurants. Katie Mock co-owns the long-time Blackstone bar Nite Owl, which she says saw the peak of its success just before coronavirus distanced businesses from customers. Mock and her husband opened Fizzy’s Fountain
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Juventus win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday to start the year in typical ruthless goalscoring style. The Portuguese forward’s brace took him to 758 career goals, edging ahead of Pele’s total by one, according to Juve’s official website. The late Czech striker Josef Bican is reportedly the all-time record holder
Continue ReadingShe lost her dad and uncle to coronavirus. Trump’s claim that the virus is exaggerated is an insult, she says
Most New Year’s Days, Rosa Cerna would be celebrating the birthdays of her dad and uncle — brothers born exactly one year apart. This year, she mourned them both at a cemetery in Simi Valley, California. Visiting the graves of the brothers who died of Covid-19, Cerna said she is angry that her 73-year-old father
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More than 4.2 million Americans have been given their first Covid-19 vaccine. Experts say the US needs to go faster
With more than 4.2 million people given their first doses of Covid-19 vaccines so far, experts say the pace of inoculation in the US needs to speed up. “No excuses — we’re not where we want to be, but hopefully we’ll pick up some momentum and get back to where we want to be with
Continue Reading Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Pele to become second-highest goalscorer of all time
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday to surpass Brazil legend Pele and become the second-highest goalscorer in history. The Portuguese forward’s brace took him to 758 career goals, according to Juve’s official website, edging ahead of Pele’s total by one. He is now only behind all-time record holder, the
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5 things to know for January 4: Transition, coronavirus, Congress, Iran, China
A university that published its annual list of “banished” words and phrases has named the ones it’d like to see less of in 2021. Among them: “unprecedented” and “uncertain times.” Sounds about right. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things
Continue ReadingHerbalife is buying back more than half of Carl Icahn’s stake
The legendary activist investor Carl Icahn is dumping a massive chunk of his stake in Herbalife Nutrition and giving up his firm’s seats on the board. The nutritional supplements company announced Sunday that it is repurchasing some $600 million worth of shares from Icahn Enterprises, his investment company. Herbalife is buying the shares for $48.05
Continue Reading Steph Curry scores career-high 62 points in Golden State Warriors victory
In his three-time NBA title winning career, Steph Curry has put in some dominant performances. However, he might have eclipsed them all on Sunday night in the Golden State Warriors’ 137-122 win over the Portland Trailblazers. Curry scored a career-high 62 points in his 36 minutes on the floor, finishing 18-for-31 from the field, 8-for-16
Continue ReadingWall Street will kick out three big Chinese telecom companies
Washington’s battle with Beijing is escalating once more on Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange will end trading in the shares of three of China’s largest state-owned telecom companies this month. It says the move is needed to comply with an order President Donald Trump signed late last year that bans Americans from investing
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California reports more than 45,000 new coronavirus cases as surge continues into new year
California reported Sunday that 45,352 people newly tested positive for Covid-19, continuing a surge that has pushed hospitals and their exhausted staff to the brink. Around the United States, hospitals are racing to keep up with surges of Covid-19 patients at numbers they have not seen at any other time in the pandemic. On Sunday,
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Europe has kept its schools open for much of the pandemic. Now closures loom
The coronavirus pandemic transformed the working and social lives of millions of European adults in 2020. Children too have suffered immensely, with months of confinement only giving way to some sense of normality when schools in most countries reopened in the summer and autumn. Now even that is under threat. Students in the UK were
Continue ReadingIdaho land board dismisses request to quash cell tower plan
The Idaho Board of Land Commissioners has turned down a request from two Idaho nonprofits to contest a proposed lease that would allow a 195-foot cellular tower to be built in the Sawtooths as part of the nationwide first responders’ network, FirstNet.
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Stephen Curry has career-high 62 as Warriors beat Blazers
Stephen Curry let it fly from way out under pressure with a minute-plus left for another perfect swish on the way to a career-high 62 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Portland 137-122 on Sunday night to split the two-game set with the Trail Blazers.
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