CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former government staffer has testified about being raped by a colleague in the Australian Parliament House and described her fears of not being believed because of the disparity in their workplace statuses. On Wednesday, Brittany Higgins became the first witness to testify against Bruce Lehrmann. He has pleaded not guilty
Continue ReadingBy MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s sudden about face on a $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter, reversing an earlier attempt to rescind that offer, came as a surprise even from the mercurial billionaire who loves to shock. It sent shares of the social media platform soaring Tuesday and stoked
Continue ReadingBy MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s sudden about face on a $44 billion agreement to acquire Twitter, reversing an earlier attempt to rescind that offer, came as a surprise even from the mercurial billionaire who loves to shock. It sent shares of the social media platform soaring Tuesday and stoked
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA GOODMAN and DAVID BILLER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — One of Brazil’s biggest gold refiners, which processes gold suspected of being mined illegally in the Amazon rainforest, has been stripped of an important industry seal of approval that global manufacturers from Apple to Tesla rely on to root out abuses in their supply
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA GOODMAN and DAVID BILLER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — One of Brazil’s biggest gold refiners, which processes gold suspected of being mined illegally in the Amazon rainforest, has been stripped of an important industry seal of approval that global manufacturers from Apple to Tesla rely on to root out abuses in their supply
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER, MATT O’BRIEN, RANDALL CHASE and BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press Elon Musk wants Twitter again — and Twitter is game. The billionaire Tesla CEO has proposed buying the company at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion. That brings the tumultuous, monthslong saga another step closer to a conclusion. Musk made the surprising
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER, MATT O’BRIEN, RANDALL CHASE and BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press Elon Musk wants Twitter again — and Twitter is game. The billionaire Tesla CEO has proposed to buy the company at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion, bringing the tumultuous, monthslong saga another step closer to a conclusion. Musk made the surprising
Continue ReadingCNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Authorities in California’s Central Valley are investigating what they believe is a series of killings that has claimed the lives of six people since last year. Police in Stockton are offering a $125,000 reward for any information regarding the homicides, which began in April 2021 with the most recent killing
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To celebrate 40 years and mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Old Mill jeweler Saxon’s is helping the organization “Kissed By Cancer,” which supports women with breast cancer with monetary donations to help them through tough times. Ten percent of Saxon’s proceeds from any pink items sold this month goes to the charity.
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander capped his magnificent comeback season by striking out 10 without allowing a hit in five innings, and Houston’s bullpen kept the Phillies hitless until the ninth inning in a 10-0 win Tuesday night.Verlander walked one before being pulled after 77 pitches. The AL West
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Bend High’s International Baccalaureate students got the opportunity to learn about science in an outdoor setting.
Continue ReadingBy MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Arraez went 1-for-4 to close in on his first AL batting championship, but Minnesota managed only two hits off Lucas Giolito as the Chicago White Sox beat the Twins 8-3. Elvis Andrus hit his third homer in four games, a three-run shot, as the White Sox
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Yet another mother searching for her disappeared child has been killed in Mexico. It’s the fourth murder of a volunteer search activist in Mexico since the start of 2021. Activists on Tuesday identified the victim as Esmeralda Gallardo. She led efforts to find her missing 22-year-old daughter, Betzabe Alvarado Gallardo, who
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander and the Houston bullpen lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Garrett Stubbs led off the ninth inning with a single for the Philadelphia Phillies. Stubbs singled off Will Smith on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Verlander and relievers Hunter Brown and
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Bend voters will find three City Council races on their Nov. 8 ballot with a total of nine candidates vying for the seats.
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Lauer pitched six innings of no-hit ball before getting removed from the game in the Milwaukee Brewers ’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jake Cousins and Peter Strzelecki worked the final three innings of the one-hit shutout. Milwaukee’s no-hit bid provided at least some
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Realm calculated untapped real estate potential in single-family homes to determine which U.S. Census regions have the most value.
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Study.com delved into reasons nurses are leaving or looking to leave the occupation.
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Stacker explores the best artists in the country music genre.
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Some musicians live on beyond their music. Stacker looked at 25 artists who have at least one museum dedicated to their life and work.
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