MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact has over $25,000 available for small businesses and/or microenterprises that were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were provided by a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the City of Madras by Business Oregon. NeighborImpact submitted the Community Development Block Grant application and administers the program on behalf
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN Español) — Hay tres grupos de colombianos que no pueden votar en las elecciones presidenciales del país que tendrán su segunda vuelta este 19 de junio: los miembros de las fuerzas públicas en servicio, los condenados que están cumpliendo pena y los ciudadanos que hayan renunciado a su nacionalidad. Te explicamos aquí
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — George Washington University says it is dropping its “Colonials” moniker because “it can no longer serve its purpose as a name that unifies.” The school announced Wednesday that it will keep using “Colonials” until a new name is introduced. That is expected by the 2023-24 academic year. The school has used “Colonials”
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By WRAL Staff Click here for updates on this story BRUNSWICK COUNTY, North Carolina (WRAL) — A woman died after she was pulled out of the water at Oak Island on Tuesday. “Today was another difficult day on the beach,” Oak Island Water Rescue posted on Facebook. The drowning was reported around 5:30 p.m. near
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By Lora Lavigne Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WRAL) — A 19-year-old died Tuesday night after he was shot by a person inside a passing car on U.S. Highway 15-501 in Durham. Police identified the man as Jeremiah Tobias Dixon of Durham. The shooting happened near Pickett Road around 8:30
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge on Wednesday refused to throw out the charges against Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, sending the former Donald Trump adviser to trial next month. Judge Carl Nichols of the DC District Court rejected Bannon’s motion to dismiss the case against him, including his
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — El sistema Blas se intensificó este miércoles a huracán categoría 1, informó la Comisión Nacional del Agua de México (Conagua) #AvisoMeteorológico #Blas se intensifica a #Huracán categoría 1. Más información en: https://t.co/5Os0nhGCiz pic.twitter.com/PGDZOEzi9E — Conagua (@conagua_mx) June 15, 2022 En su último aviso meteorológico, la agencia especificó que hacia las
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling. Heat can foster fun summer activities, but the body shouldn’t be too hot for too long, as too much heat can harm your brain and other organs, according to the
Continue ReadingBy JILL BLEED and TERRY WALLACE Associated Press Residents of the West Texas city of Odessa improvised emergency water supplies after a water system outage left them high and dry for days amid scorching heat, even as utility crews scrambled Wednesday to restore normal service. The city said taps in 165,000 homes and businesses lost
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection released video on Wednesday of a Capitol tour led by a Republican lawmaker the day before the attack, showing at least one participant taking photos of stairwells and tunnels in the Capitol complex. It also shows
Continue ReadingBy SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has ordered the investigator hired by Republicans to look into the 2020 election in Wisconsin be fined $2,000 a day until he complies with court orders related to open records requests. In a scathing ruling against investigator Michael Gableman, Dane County Circuit Judge
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlyn Hart Click here for updates on this story BOISE (eastidahonews.com) — Kenneth Lowther, a nurse practitioner in eastern Idaho, consented to judgment against him after admitting that he unlawfully prescribed narcotics on more than 15 occasions. The judgment, entered by the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, found Lowther civilly
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Business Europe’s natural gas supply has suffered its third blow in 48 hours, sending prices rocketing 42% higher from where they were at the start of the week. Italian energy giant ENI said Wednesday that Gazprom, Russia’s state gas producer, would cut its supplies by 15%. It did not know the
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By Kaitlyn Hart Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS (eastidahonews.com) — Two of the rarest warbirds from World War II are scheduled to fly into the Idaho Falls Regional Airport this week to show off their history to the public. Brought here by the Arizona Flying Museum, two of the most iconic
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds in drinking water pose health risks at levels so low they cannot currently be detected. Most uses of so-called “forever chemicals” known as PFOA and PFOS have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers. But
Continue ReadingTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court has dropped its war crimes case against a Libyan general after prosecutors confirmed that he was dead. The decision on Wednesday came more than a year after Libyan officials reported that assailants killed Mahmoud al-Werfalli by opening fire on his car in the eastern city of
Continue ReadingBy GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams, who make up the iconic producing team The Neptunes, will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday. They’re part of the pandemic-delayed 2020 class which includes other icons like The Isley Brothers, Annie Lennox and Mariah Carey.
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — Three people have been taken to a hospital after a fire tore through four Baltimore row homes on the same block where a pride flag was burned. Authorities did not immediately say whether the two fires were connected or whether they believe either constituted a hate crime. But neighbor Dan Walker told
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN Business) — Aquí, en el cuartel general de Nightcap, tenemos una alarma especial que suena cada vez que se publica un estudio en el que los “Baby Boomers” avergüenzan a los “millennials”. (Estoy bromeando, por supuesto, pero tenemos internet y un olfato para las disparidades generacionales injustas). La cosa es así: un
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Andrea Yates, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of her five children. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Houston, Texas Birth name: Andrea Pia Kennedy Father: Andrew Kennedy Mother: Jutta Karin (Koehler) Kennedy Marriage: Russell “Rusty” Yates
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