One-hit wonders of the 1980s
Stacker dug into the rich history of one-hit wonders (bands that had only one song reach the top of the charts in the U.S.) of the 1980s.
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How much employees actually pay for health care plans
Many employers in the U.S. offer some type of health care plan. The data collected by Sana gives insight into the growth rate of employee contributions under different health insurance plans.
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How inflation has impacted your Amazon cart
Stacker analyzed historical price data from Amazon compiled by Keepa to determine how inflation has affected buyers on the platform.
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How the flood risk has changed in your state, according to FEMA
Stacker cited data from FEMA’s revamped national flood insurance program, Risk Rating 2.0, to look at how flood insurance premiums will change across every state.
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US presidents who were elected for a second term, ranked
Stacker dug through the data of C-SPAN‘s most recent ranking of all U.S. presidents based on a 10-point scale devised by academics to rank those chief executives who served more than one term in office.
Continue ReadingUS scientists set to announce fusion energy breakthrough
By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, MADDIE BURAKOFF and MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was set to announce a “major scientific breakthrough” Tuesday in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars. Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first
Continue ReadingBTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line boot camp
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and JUWON PARK Associated Press YEONCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, began his 18 months of mandatory military service at a front-line South Korean boot camp Tuesday as fans gathered near the base to say goodbye to their star. Six other younger BTS members are
Continue ReadingSuzuki, Dach star as Canadiens rally past Flames 2-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach scored in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday. Josh Anderson tied the game for Montreal in the third period, forcing overtime. Jake Allen made 34 saves and denied Nazem Kadri’s attempt to seal the win to
Continue ReadingAbmas sparks Oral Roberts to 84-70 victory over Liberty
TULSA, Okla. — Max Abmas scored 26 points as Oral Roberts beat Liberty 84-70. Abmas also contributed eight rebounds and three steals for the Golden Eagles (8-3). Kareem Thompson scored 15 points while finishing 7 of 9 from the floor. Issac McBride was 6 of 13 shooting (2 for 6 from distance) to finish with
Continue ReadingJones, Brooks power Memphis to 128-103 win over Atlanta
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyus Jones had 22 points and 11 assists, Dillon Brooks added 18 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-103 in a game in which both teams were missing key starters. Santi Aldama scored 16 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 15 points and
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Patrick Lamb to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend
Award-winning musician Patrick Lamb tells us he hopes his “A Charlie Brown Christmas” show at the Tower Theater on Saturday becomes an annual Bend holiday tradition.
Continue ReadingMbeng scores 20 in Yale’s 77-64 win over Fairfield
By The Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Led by Bez Mbeng’s 20 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Fairfield Stags 77-64. The Bulldogs are now 9-3 with the win and the Stags fell to 4-7.
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Redmond Airport clears the runway to keep flights flying when snow hits
The Redmond Airport worked through the snowstorm to make sure commercial flights were not affected. There are 7,000 feet of runway to keep free of snow and ice, between takeoffs and landing.s
Continue ReadingPolice officers among 6 killed in rural Australia gun battle
By Angus Watson and Jessie Yeung, CNN Two police officers were shot dead in an ambush outside a house in rural northeast Australia Monday, sparking an hours-long gun battle that ended with the deaths of all three suspected shooters, Queensland police said. Police named the two slain officers as Constable Matthew Arnold, 29, and Constable
Continue ReadingMintz scores 24 to lead Syracuse over Monmouth 86-71
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Freshman Judah Mintz scored 17 of his career-high 24 points in the second half and Syracuse pulled away for an 86-71 victory over Monmouth. Mintz sank 6 of 12 shots from the floor and 11 of 12 free throws for the Orange (7-4), who notched their fourth straight win. Joseph Girard
Continue ReadingHorse racing’s new overseer hits speed bump in drug-testing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new governing body for horse racing won’t be taking over drug-testing enforcement in the 38 U.S. racing states on Jan. 1. The Federal Trade Commission has declined to approve rules involving the program established by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. The FTC must approve rules for HISA’s programs before they
Continue ReadingDescubren un barco medieval que podría tener hasta 700 años hundido en el mayor lago de Noruega
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — En el fondo del lago Mjøsa, el más grande de Noruega, descansa un naufragio de hace cientos de años en un estado casi perfecto, congelado en el tiempo. La embarcación, con sus singulares postes de proa y tablas superpuestas, revela un momento de la historia marítima del lago y se calcula
Continue ReadingRangers win 4-3 in OT to end Devils’ 11-game road win streak
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil scored 2:15 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat New Jersey 4-3, snapping the Devils’ 11-game road win streak. Vincent Trochek had a goal and an assist, Kaapo Kakko and Chris Kreider also scored, and K’Andre Miller had two assists for
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Bend-La Pine Schools explain decision to hold Monday classes as heavy snow prompts others to cancel
While many Central Oregonians were out enjoying several inches of Sunday snowfall, school districts across the High Desert were faced with the decision to cancel, delay or hold Monday classes as scheduled, a familiar process from past winters.
Continue ReadingSeattle officer on leave amid probe into alleged stalking
MONROE, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle police officer is under investigation for using police equipment to stalk a woman he dated, and has been placed on administrative leave, according to police. Records filed in Snohomish County Superior Court show detectives believe there is probable cause that Andrew Swartz committed felony stalking over a two-month period
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