CNN Nick Glass, CNN | Natasha Maguder, CNN “The most mysterious and beloved artist of all time.” Without a hint of apology, this is how the general director of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, Taco Dibbits, describes Vermeer. And it’s hard to disagree. Of course, we have other more recognizable names — Leonardo, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh —
Continue ReadingCNN Nick Glass, CNN | Natasha Maguder, CNN “The most mysterious and beloved artist of all time.” Without a hint of apology, this is how the general director of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, Taco Dibbits, describes Vermeer. And it’s hard to disagree. Of course, we have other more recognizable names — Leonardo, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh —
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant’s time in Brooklyn ended Thursday when the Nets traded him to the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team deal. The Nets acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2028 from
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev and Wayne Sterling, CNN The Las Vegas Aces said they are cooperating with the Women’s National Basketball Association in the investigation into claims made by player Dearica Hamby, who said the team discriminated against her for getting pregnant. The Aces confirmed Wednesday that they are aware of the investigation launched by the
Continue ReadingBy JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Russia’s foreign minister has met with Sudan’s military rulers as the nations seek to deepen economic and political ties. Sudan marked the final leg of the minister’s tour of Africa. Sudan’s state-run SUNA news agency says the minister held discussions with two top Sudanese ruling generals on
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has rejected a coal mining application based on environmental law for the first time. The government is under pressure to block all new coal and gas extraction projects in the interest of curbing climate change. But Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said Thursday she would decide
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has rejected a coal mining application based on environmental law for the first time. The government is under pressure to block all new coal and gas extraction projects in the interest of curbing climate change. But Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said Thursday she would decide
Continue ReadingBy MOHANED AWAD and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press EL OBEID, Sudan (AP) — A surge in mosquito-borne diseases in recent months has shown the fragility of Sudan’s health system and bodes ill for coming challenges, especially after the African country’s 2021 military coup. Dengue fever, a potentially dangerous mosquito-borne viral disease that can cause severe
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN Russia has potentially lost up to half of all its operational tank fleet since the start of the Ukraine war, according to information collected by a monitoring group, as its military struggles to meet the goals of Vladimir Putin’s invasion. Oryx, an open source intelligence website, has been collecting visual evidence
Continue ReadingBy BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — On a September day in 2020, New York City Police Officer Baimadajie Angwang kissed his toddler goodbye and was about to drive to work when he was surrounded by rifle-toting FBI agents. You’re under arrest, the bewildered cop was told. The charge: Being a
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to sharply boost their defense ties, allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory, as tensions rise in Asia amid China’s growing influence. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan shortly after he and the U.S. secretary
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to sharply boost their defense ties, allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory, as tensions rise in Asia amid China’s growing influence. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan shortly after he and the U.S. secretary
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BLM crews wrapped up ignitions Wednesday on 510 acres of pile burns about eight miles southeast of Alfalfa, but say they may keep burning for a few days and will be monitored until out.
Continue ReadingBy Eric Cheung, CNN The number of companies in Taiwan saying they’re experiencing business disruptions due to rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing has almost doubled, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan. An annual survey, which polled 214 member firms in Taiwan, showed that the number of companies reporting “significant disruption” rose
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive their final emergency allotments in February. In February, approximately 416,000 SNAP households will receive approximately $71 million in extra food benefits in addition to their regular SNAP benefits. This will be the final emergency allotment provided to Oregonians. March will
Continue ReadingBy ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government-run animal welfare department has appealed to citizens to mark Valentine’s Day this year not as a celebration of romance but as “Cow Hug Day” to better promote Hindu values. The Animal Welfare Board of India said Wednesday that “hugging cows will bring emotional richness
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For students planning to attend Central Oregon Community College this coming fall and looking to secure affordable, convenient on-campus housing, the Bend campus’s residence hall is now taking applications for the 2023-24 school year.
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have fallen after Wall Street retreated for a second day as market watchers considered earnings reports and various indicators about whether inflation is waning in the U.S. and elsewhere. Investors are also scrutinizing an array of earnings reports coming from top companies around the
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares have fallen after Wall Street retreated for a second day as market watchers considered earnings reports and various indicators about whether inflation is waning in the U.S. and elsewhere. Investors are also scrutinizing an array of earnings reports coming from top companies around the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Father’s Group, a Black-founded and led nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering the community, successfully produced their second annual Juneteenth celebration for Central Oregon. In 2022, the Father’s Group grew the event into a multi-day celebration spanning multiple counties across Central Oregon, bringing over 11,000 people to Drake Park. Beginning with
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