SEATAC, Wash. (KTVZ) — As the invasion of Ukraine continues, many Pacific Northwest consumers want to open up their hearts to assist with relief efforts. But sadly, scammers are trying to take advantage of people’s generosity. Here are some questions and answers to consider, from the Northwest Credit Union Association, for those seeking to assure
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney said Thursday that Republicans have struck an “agreement in principle” with Democrats on a $10 billion package to help US efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, a breakthrough that could pave the way for new funds to help the United States’ response efforts
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Salem, Ore. – Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2023 will gather virtually with the Oregon Cultural Trust for four regional 2022 “Conversations with Funders and Partners” events from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12 (Southern Oregon), April 14 (Portland Metro/Willamette Valley), April 19 (Central/Eastern Oregon) and April 21 (Oregon Coast).
Continue ReadingHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has agreed to appear at a deposition in Connecticut to answer questions in a lawsuit by relatives of some of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. That’s according to new court filings by his lawyers Thursday, a day after a judge ordered fines
Continue ReadingBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN There’s a new furry friend in the neighborhood. Ameera, the latest Muppet character from the team at Sesame Workshop, will soon make her debut on the new season of “Ahlan Simsim,” the version of “Sesame Street” that airs in the Middle East and North Africa. A born leader, Ameera is 8
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico informó este miércoles que ya está disponible en la isla la segunda dosis de refuerzo de las vacunas de Pfizer/BioNTech y Moderna contra el covid-19 para adultos mayores de 50 años y personas inmunocomprometidas de 12 años o más. El anuncio se da un
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials are adopting a long delayed rule aimed at reducing deaths and environmental damage from oil and gas pipeline ruptures. But safety advocates said Thursday’s move by the U.S. Transportation Department would not have averted the accidents that prompted the new rule. That’s because it
Continue ReadingBy Peter Nickeas, CNN Billions of dollars to address America’s exploding gun trafficking problem, to catch dangerous fugitives, and to fund initiatives at local law enforcement agencies. The increased funding for those items are at the heart of President Joe Biden’s expanded police spending plan in the federal budget as Democrats, many facing tough midterm
Continue ReadingBy LYNN ELBER AND DAVID BAUDER The Associated Press When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting. Judy Gold says it’s one thing to be in front of an audience that doesn’t like your material, another to be physically assaulted. Rock was on stage when he made
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN Mental health concerns among high school students in the United States were exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to survey results published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been significant increases in high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, considering suicide or
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Kohl’s is pushing back against intense pressure from Wall Street to make changes or sell the company. The retailer sent a sharply worded letter to shareholders Thursday ahead of the its annual meeting in May, urging them to reject an activist investor’s efforts to gain control of the company and
Continue ReadingBy LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Scientists say they have finally assembled the full genetic blueprint for human life, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago. An international team described the sequencing of a complete human genome, the set of instructions to build and sustain a human being. They published
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writerh SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams had relief on their faces as they headed straight from the stadium for a charter jet to Europe and weekend club games. Coach Gregg Berhalter already had headed off for a red-eye to New York and a 12
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s new state forester, Calvin Mukumoto, thinks a single day or week is not long enough time to recognize all the great things trees do for people. So he’s asking Oregonians to join him in celebrating all of April as Oregon Arbor Month.
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The stock market surged in March, but stumbled on the last day of the first quarter. And investors are reeling after a tough start to 2022. The Dow fell more than 550 points Thursday. It and the S&P 500 each dropped nearly 5% in the first three months
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen and René Marsh, CNN President Joe Biden issued a directive on Thursday that invokes the Defense Production Act — a move the administration hopes will kickstart the domestic production and mining of the critical minerals needed to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles and long-term energy storage. The directive adds critical minerals —
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas aprobó este jueves una nueva resolución sobre Nicaragua por la cual crea un grupo de expertos para investigar las denuncias de violaciones a los derechos humanos desde abril de 2018 y hasta la fecha. El proyecto denominado “Promoción y Protección de
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Francisco Lindor wasn’t the franchise-altering shortstop the New York Mets were hoping for last season. His performance in this year’s shortened spring training has the Mets confident better days are coming. The switch-hitting Lindor has been among the best hitters in the Grapefruit League through
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writers DALLAS (AP) — President Joe Biden is again dipping into the nation’s petroleum stockpile to try to corral rising energy prices. The White House announced Thursday that Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the strategic petroleum reserve for the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG and CATHY BUSSEWITZ AP Business Writers DALLAS (AP) — President Joe Biden is again dipping into the nation’s petroleum stockpile to try to corral rising energy prices. The White House announced Thursday that Biden ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the strategic petroleum reserve for the
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