AP sources say Oregon and Washington are being invited to join the Big Ten
NEW YORK (AP) — AP sources say Oregon and Washington are being invited to join the Big Ten.
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Randall Park adapts a favorite graphic novel for his feature debut ‘Shortcomings’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Randall Park was a struggling actor when he first encountered Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel “Shortcomings” in 2007. The story focused on a twentysomething Japanese American man named Ben, who is trying to find himself in the Bay Area along with his girlfriend Miko and
Continue ReadingDefense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade
By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military confirmations. In a memo dated August 2 and
Continue ReadingNew liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court majority moves to weaken conservative chief justice
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Liberals who gained majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court this week voted Friday to reduce powers of the conservative chief justice and make a series of other changes to how the court operates, moves that the chief justice derided as an overreach by “rogue justices.”
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City of Bend’s e-bike rebate program deemed a success
In January, the City of Bend received a $150,000 Electric Mobility Grant from Pacific Power to provide vouchers for e-bikes. The City partnered with Commute Options to administer the grant.
Continue ReadingPediatricians’ group plans evidence review to inform care for transgender youth
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed on Thursday its existing policy supporting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, but the group also plans to conduct an additional review of research. The review is intended to “develop an expanded set of documents to support pediatricians across the country,” with their management
Continue ReadingGreta Thunberg pulls out of Edinburgh Book Festival appearance after accusing key sponsor of greenwashing
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has canceled an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival after accusing one of the festival’s main sponsors of greenwashing. Thunberg announced her decision to pull out of the event in a statement shared by the festival on Friday, outlining her belief that as a
Continue ReadingHow being a ‘gray rock’ can protect you against narcissists
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — If you have that person in your life who drags you into their unending drama, games or conflicts, there may be an answer. Become a “gray rock.” Gray rocking is a strategy to deal with narcissists — those who depend on feeling important or special — and it essentially
Continue ReadingThree African teams have reached the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Many predictions didn’t have a single African side making it out of the group stages at the Women’s World Cup, but the continent has once again ripped up the form book – just as it did at Qatar 2022 for the men’s tournament. Nigeria, South Africa and tournament debutants
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina congresswoman suffered broken bones in ‘serious car accident’
By Rebekah Riess and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning of North Carolina and a member of her staff were involved a “serious car accident” Thursday morning in Greensboro on their way to a district event, according to a statement issued by the congresswoman’s office. Both the representative and staffer were taken
Continue ReadingRadical British preacher Anjem Choudary faces May trial on terrorism charges
LONDON (AP) — A London judge has set a May trial date for radical British preacher Anjem Choudary. The 56-year-old and a Canadian co-defendant appeared from jail by video link Friday in Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey. Choudary is charged with leading a terrorist organization, membership in a banned organization and addressing
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of August 7-13
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 7-13.
Continue ReadingGOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie says ‘inhumanity’ of war is palpable during visit to Ukraine
By VASILISA STEPANENKO and MEG KINNARD Associated Press BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has become the second 2024 Republican presidential hopeful to visit Ukraine. He met Friday with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, touring ravaged villages and saying what he saw further impressed to him that the U.S. should continue
Continue ReadingTina Knowles addresses Beyoncé’s alleged Lizzo snub
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tina Knowles has appeared to refute the theory that her daughter Beyoncé dropped mentioning Lizzo on tour because of a lawsuit. The internet took note recently when Beyoncé changed up her usual shoutout during her performance of “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix)” while on her “Renaissance” tour.
Continue ReadingBiden is putting his name on economic progress, but will voters just drive right by?
By Kayla Tausche and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Montgomery Locks and Dam near Pittsburgh is in the midst of a $857 million upgrade to ensure water levels in the Upper Ohio River are high enough for large cargo ships to pass through. On a grassy roadside nearby, a white sign announces who’s
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The Center Foundation sets concussion baseline testing dates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Concussion Baseline testing schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. This program is made possible thanks to generous support of Taylor NW, the community sponsor for The Center Foundation’s Community Baseline ImPACT testing program. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing is available for children ages
Continue ReadingStockton 7-Eleven workers lay into would-be robber in now-viral video
By Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — A viral video showing a robbery at a Stockton 7-Eleven turned attack at the hands of the store employees is under investigation by the Stockton Police Department. The incident happened on Saturday, according to the man who filmed the altercation, at
Continue ReadingComedian and activist Eddie Izzard is planning to stand for UK parliament
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and activist Eddie Izzard has announced on social media that she is hoping to stand as a member of parliament at the UK’s next general election. Izzard, who is also known as Suzy Eddie Izzard, said on her website that she is standing to be selected as the
Continue ReadingDouglas County families scramble to plan transportation, after district announces rolling bus cancellations
By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — Stress is mounting for Douglas County parents like Bobbie McDonald, as they work to fill in the gaps imposed by Douglas County School District’s rolling bus cancellations. “This is not what you’re expecting to come across that your kids aren’t
Continue ReadingOhio K-9 officer is charged with murder in the death of a 20-year-old Black man shot in his bed
By PATRICK ORSAGOS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Columbus K-9 officer has been indicted on murder charges in the death of a 20-year-old Black man who was lying on his bed when he was shot by police trying to serve a warrant. Former officer Ricky Anderson was charged Friday in the August 2022
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