By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer When it comes to social media, families are seeking help. With ever-changing algorithms pushing content at children, parents are seeing their kids’ mental health suffer, even as platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide connections with friends. Some are questioning whether kids should be on social media at all, and
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of the RFK Stadium site that used to be the home of the NFL team. A team spokesperson said officials are communicating with stakeholders at the federal and local levels about the RFK
Continue ReadingVIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Sergio Garcia is the only defector to LIV Golf who hasn’t paid a fine imposed by the European tour for playing in the Saudi-backed competition without permission. The European tour has said 16 of the 17 players have paid the fine of 100,000 pounds ($125,000) for serious breaches of its
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Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Thursday that Lisa Birk, currently Principal at Bear Creek Elementary School, has been selected to be the new Executive Director of Elementary Programs, replacing Skip Offenhauser, who is retiring. She will start in her new role on July 1.
Continue ReadingROME (AP) — Matthieu Pavon shot the lowest round of his European tour career at the Italian Open on the same course that will host this year’s Ryder Cup. The 30-year-old Frenchman hit an 8-under 63 to boost his chances of capturing European captain Luke Donald’s attention. His impressive opening round gave him a two-shot
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win. Riley Greene and Javier Baez hit solo homers off Verlander in the first inning
Continue ReadingBy Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Already strained movie theater companies could be hurt most from the Writers Guild of America strike, according to an analysis released Thursday. The strike by film and TV writers entered its third day Thursday, with no negotiations currently scheduled with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which represents management
Continue ReadingCNN By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Already strained movie theater companies could be hurt most from the Writers Guild of America strike, according to an analysis released Thursday. The strike by film and TV writers entered its third day Thursday, with no negotiations currently scheduled with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which represents
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven scoreless innings, Randy Arozarena hit one of three Rays homers and Tampa Bay beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Thursday to finish a three-game sweep of small-budget teams off to outstanding starts. Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz also homered for Tampa Bay,
Continue ReadingBy Paula Newton, CNN Canada and China have become embroiled in a fresh diplomatic row after Ottawa summoned Beijing’s ambassador to respond to allegations that Beijing tried to intimidate a Canadian politician and interfere in its elections. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the summoning of the ambassador Thursday, adding that Canada was considering
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Este jueves se dio a conocer el cronograma de actividades previstas en la semana Latin Grammy en España, y entre los anuncios destacados está la fecha de la ceremonia de premios. Desde el Real Alcázar de Sevilla, el CEO de la Academia Latina de la Grabación, Manuel Abud, dijo
Continue ReadingBy BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Call hit a game-ending homer leading off the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Chicago 4-3 and take three of four from the skidding Cubs. Call lofted the only pitch from Brad Boxberger just inside the left-field
Continue ReadingCNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States in 2022, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was the third leading cause of death in the first two years of the pandemic, but there were about half as many
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States in 2022, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was the third leading cause of death in the first two years of the pandemic, but there were about half as many deaths
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The starting gate in the Kentucky Derby will contain 19 horses aiming to run 1 1/4 miles, many for the first time. The distance and the traffic-choked conditions typically eliminate half the field in the opening quarter-mile. Among those to watch are Forte, the early
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, CNN The White House on Thursday expressed openness to a short-term fix to the debt ceiling as the US barrels toward a June default with the full faith and credit of the US government in the balance. “Congressional leaders are going to have to figure out a way to do this. Of
Continue ReadingCNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN Maria Menounos has revealed she is recovering a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The former “E! News” correspondent says she first began feeling off last summer. In January, she was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer after an MRI revealed a mass. She underwent surgery, removing part of her pancreas and all
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander was roughed up early before settling in and having some success in his New York Mets debut. The three-time Cy Young award winner gave up back-to-back homers in the first inning, then threw four scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers. The 40-year-old right-hander gave
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon Board of Directors announced that Cassie Regimbal, the organization’s associate executive director, has taken over as executive director as of May 1st after Susan Rotella’s retirement.
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-time Pro Bowl left tackle released by the Tennessee Titans in February over a failed physical issue is suing Dr. James Andrews and others for medical malpractice for the October 2020 surgery repairing his torn right ACL leaving him with “severe and
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