Bend Bioscience adds new R& D lab
Bend Bioscience, a high-tech firm focused on developing enhanced pharmaceutical drug delivery technologies, has opened its R&D lab
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Appreciating Jimmy Carter, outspoken but ‘never irrelevant’
By WALTER MEARS AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever the outsider, Jimmy Carter served a turbulent term in the White House. His presidency was beset by soaring interest and inflation rates, gasoline pump lines and the Iran hostage crisis that eventually led to his re-election defeat. But he rose to even greater heights with
Continue ReadingEx-husband of dismembered model Abby Choi arrested at pier in Hong Kong trying to ‘abscond,’ police say
By Kathleen Magramo, Wayne Chang, Jake Kwon and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Police in Hong Kong say they have arrested the ex-husband of model and influencer Abby Choi, following the discovery of parts of her dismembered body at a rental unit in the north of the city. Choi, 28, was reported missing on Wednesday, and pieces
Continue ReadingFlorida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Florida Democrats selected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried as their new party chair on Saturday, hoping to move past a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state where high-profile Gov. Ron DeSantis has helped cement Republican control. Fried, 45, outdistanced former state Sen.
Continue ReadingChicago mayor’s race dominated by concerns about city crime
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies. In Chicago, some of the Democrats running for mayor are deploying the same strategy as they debate how to make the city safer. One leading
Continue ReadingPhilippines marks 1986 revolt with dictator’s son as leader
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters have marked the anniversary of the 1986 “people power” revolt in the Philippines with the son of the dictator, who was ousted in that uprising, now leading the country. About 1,400 demonstrators, some waving Philippine flags and holding placards that read “Never forget,” gathered
Continue ReadingRussia’s war in Ukraine
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Continue ReadingToxic waste from the Ohio train disaster heads to 2 more cities as the EPA chief returns to East Palestine
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency is set to make his third trip to East Palestine, Ohio — a town struggling to understand the full breadth of consequences from a toxic train derailment more than three weeks ago. Michael Regan on Tuesday will visit the village of 5,000
Continue ReadingTexas and Michigan officials say they didn’t know water, soil from Ohio train wreck would be transported into their jurisdictions
CNN By Nicki Brown, Sara Smart and Ralph Ellis, CNN The federal Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Norfolk Southern to stop its shipments of hazardous waste from the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, so that it can review the company’s plans for disposal. Officials in Texas and Michigan are complaining they
Continue ReadingTexas and Michigan officials say they didn’t know water, soil from Ohio train wreck would be transported into their jurisdictions
By Nicki Brown, Sara Smart and Ralph Ellis, CNN The federal Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Norfolk Southern to stop its shipments of hazardous waste from the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, so that it can review the company’s plans for disposal. Officials in Texas and Michigan are complaining they didn’t
Continue ReadingMexican states in hot competition over possible Tesla plant
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is undergoing a fevered competition among states to win a potential Tesla facility in jostling reminiscent of what happens among U.S. cities and states vying to win investments from tech companies. Mexican governors have gone to loopy extremes, like putting up billboards, creating special car
Continue ReadingMexican states in hot competition over possible Tesla plant
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is undergoing a fevered competition among states to win a potential Tesla facility in jostling reminiscent of what happens among U.S. cities and states vying to win investments from tech companies. Mexican governors have gone to loopy extremes, like putting up billboards, creating special car
Continue ReadingExperts say bird flu threat small despite Cambodian fatality
By SOPHENG CHEANG and GRANT PECK Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A top World Health Organization official calls the recent global spread of bird flu and human infections worrying. Dr. Sylvie Briand spoke Friday after health authorities in Cambodia said the father of an 11-year-old girl who died this week after contracting bird
Continue ReadingHeinz trying to find ‘ketchup boat guy’ who survived lost at sea for 24 days
By Meghan Schiller Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Every Pittsburgher’s beloved ketchup manufacturer just started another venture. It’s not a new condiment. It’s a manhunt. He’s called the “ketchup boat guy” and once he turns up, he’ll get handed the keys to a brand-new boat. KDKA-TV’s Meghan Schiller walks us
Continue ReadingAlligator ‘Flat Creek Floyd’ is back; Georgia officials warn don’t get too close
By Don Shipman Click here for updates on this story PEACHTREE CITY, Georgia (WANF) — Social media is buzzing once again this year with people posting pictures and videos of an alligator in Peachtree City. Wildlife experts remind everyone that while the creature is exciting to look at, don’t get too close. Flat Creek Floyd
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Pet Pals: Chuck will steal your heart
Lynne brought in Chuck for our weekly segment, and the NewsChannel 21 crew went nuts! You will too! He’s a new arrival at the Humane Society of Central Oregon and should be ready for adoption soon.
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Bend greenhouse builder looks for sustainability
Shakti Farm Design will completely build you a greenhouse, so you can grow your own food. We met Friday with the company owner, Shiv Shakti, at one of his latest projects, at Three Rivers School in Sunriver
Continue ReadingN. Korea food shortage worsens amid COVID, but no famine yet
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — There’s little doubt that North Korea’s chronic food shortages worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and speculation about the country’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy. Unconfirmed reports
Continue ReadingN. Korea food shortage worsens amid COVID, but no famine yet
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — There’s little doubt that North Korea’s chronic food shortages worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and speculation about the country’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy. Unconfirmed reports
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Westside Village Magnet School highlights performing arts; students prepare to perform original play
Middle schoolers there are getting ready for an original play, ‘We Have a Dream,’ written by Bend’s own Mark Ransom. Carly Keenan tells us about it, visits a rehearsal, introduces us to their instructor, Miss Lovely, and also tells us how you can get tickets.
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