By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Experts say you may be paying more for your avocado toast in the short term, and distributors may be looking beyond Mexico to guard against future supply disruptions. Mexico is negotiating security guarantees for U.S. inspectors who certify avocados for export in western Mexico, where avocado
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Want help figuring out how to buy a home or pay down debt? Clueless about budgeting? Just want a second opinion on your decision to retire in a few years or start your own business? You might find it helpful to consult a financial coach. You may even have free
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The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is not eligible to run for governor because he does not meet the state’s three-year residency requirement.
Continue ReadingJERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it has shot down an unmanned aircraft launched by Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group into Israeli airspace. Thursday’s incident occurred just a day after Hezbollah’s chief boasted that his group had been manufacturing military drones in Lebanon. Israel says it monitored the drone “throughout the incident” and then downed
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The U.S. men’s curling team won’t get a chance to defend their gold medal from 2018 after falling to Great Britain in the men’s curling semifinals Thursday.
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Empleadores, tomen nota: si su personal ha estado trabajando desde casa, de forma remota, la mayor parte o todo el tiempo durante los últimos dos años, es probable que la mayoría quiera continuar haciéndolo después de que la amenaza del covid-19 desaparezca. Entre los estadounidenses con trabajos que se pueden hacer
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN There were six gold medals up for grabs on Thursday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 13 of the Games. Alpine skiing Women’s alpine combined slalom: Michelle Gisin, Switzerland Figure skating Women’s single skating: Anna Shcherbakova, Russian
Continue ReadingCNN, WLUC By Jack Bantock, CNN There were six gold medals up for grabs on Thursday at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of who is taking home gold for their delegations on Day 13 of the Games. Alpine skiing Women’s alpine combined slalom: Michelle Gisin, Switzerland Figure skating Women’s single skating: Anna
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN In 2019, the city council in Berkeley, California, held a stunning vote: it would ban natural gas hookups in all new building construction to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the city’s impact on the climate crisis. No gas furnaces in new homes, the council said. No gas stoves or ovens. Other
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In a low-scoring, tactical game Sweden defeated Canada in the semfinals to advance to the men’s curling gold medal game.
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With a win over Canada Thursday in the semifinals, Sweden advanced to the men’s curling gold medal game for the second straight Olympics.
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Just 16 months after fracturing his pelvis in a serious training crash, Aaron Blunck will advance to the men’s freeski halfpipe final. He checks in with his parents after earning the top score of the qualifying round.
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof doesn’t meet the state’s three-year residency requirement to run for governor. That leaves the former candidate with a sizable war chest and no plans for the future. The justices upheld a decision
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof doesn’t meet the state’s three-year residency requirement to run for governor. That leaves the former candidate with a sizable war chest and no plans for the future. The justices upheld a decision
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey Robert Pattinson says he was terrified of releasing “The Batman.” The actor, who plays the crime fighter in the newest Batman film, appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote the movie, where he revealed that he was stressed out by public attention to the role. “I was absolutely terrified,” Pattinson said. “I
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN An actor for the hit Paramount series “Yellowstone” says he will not be attending the SAG Awards this month due to the event’s Covid-19 vaccine requirements. Forrie J. Smith, who plays ranch hand Lloyd Pierce on the show, posted a video on Instagram which has since been deleted, but not
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says it is scrapping so-called “golden visas” offering residency to wealthy foreign investors amid security concerns and renewed calls for the U.K. to review its links with Russia. The Home Office said Thursday the Tier 1 investor visa route has given opportunities for “corrupt elites
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government says it is scrapping so-called “golden visas” offering residency to wealthy foreign investors amid security concerns and renewed calls for the U.K. to review its links with Russia. The Home Office said Thursday the Tier 1 investor visa route has given opportunities for “corrupt elites
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor will see a split ticket over the weekend, like the rest of Central Oregon. Very fair days will last through Saturday, then the next system will press in Saturday night. 3-7″ of fresh snow will fall between Saturday night and Sunday. More snow is expected to fall through Tuesday. Clearing skies from Tuesday
Continue ReadingCNN By Jack Guy, Rodrigo Pedroso and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN At least 105 people have died in the Brazilian mountain city of Petropolis, local officials said Wednesday, after heavy rains triggered landslides that washed out streets, swept away cars and buried homes. Another 134 people are missing, according to the Civil Defense of Rio, and
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