Israel-Hamas war fuels debate and nationalist sentiment on Chinese social media
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Israel’s war with Palestinian militant group Hamas has sparked a fierce debate on China’s tightly…
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C.O. bird-window collisions rise in the fall; you might be surprised why
This time of year brings an increase in the number of birds flying into windows, and not just due to mass migration of songbirds. As Think Wild…
Continue ReadingREAD: Biden’s remarks on wars in Ukraine and Israel
By CNN staff (CNN) — President Joe Biden made the case for continued US aid to Ukraine and Israel in a primetime address from the Oval Office…
Continue ReadingCanada removes 41 diplomats from India as dispute over Sikh activist’s assassination deepens
By Paula Newton, Sania Farooqui and Sophie Jeong, CNN Ottawa (CNN) — Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats and their families from India after New…
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Columbia River Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals return to the Fairgrounds in Redmond
The Columbia River Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals began their three-night run Thursday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, featuring many of…
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The 10 best industries to start a business in 2023
Lendio analyzed which industries are most likely to grow and succeed in the next decade, helping to answer the question: What industry should new…
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One-hit wonders of the 2000s
Stacker compiled a list of popular one-hit wonders from the 2000s using Billboard, Reuters, and other online…
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More than 100,000 people are on the organ donor wait list—here's who has the longest and shortest wait times
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of median organ transplant waiting times using data from the Organ Procurement and…
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Auto workers halt manufacturing : 5 charts that show the impact of the UAW strike
Using its PricePulse data set, CoPilot measures used car prices and supply over time, highlighting trends in the used car market and the impact of…
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Smartphones used to be half the size they are today—here's how they've grown in size over time
With the iPhone Mini discontinued, how much larger can smartphones get? Stacker visualized their growth over the…
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Is it time to say 'I do' to manufactured diamonds? The rise of the lab-grown diamond industry
Jewel360 examined the growing lab-grown diamond industry and what it means for traditionally produced…
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Hispanic American women find the most financial prosperity in these two coastal states
Using data from the Census Bureau as well as MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, MoneyGeek analyzed variables such as income, cost of living, education,…
Continue ReadingBaltimore firefighter dies and 4 others are injured battling rowhouse fire
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A rapidly intensifying blaze that engulfed multiple rowhouses in northwest Baltimore late Thursday…
Continue ReadingArmy private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the…
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4 dead in central Washington shooting, including gunman, police say
TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old man shot four people Thursday in central Washington state, killing three of them, and then killed himself,…
Continue Reading4 dead in central Washington shooting including gunman, police say
TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old man shot four people Thursday in central Washington state, killing three of them, and then killed himself,…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s most famous attraction turns 50
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Saying that the Sydney Opera House is a well-known icon of Australia is kind of like saying the Amazon is a creek.…
Continue ReadingArrestan a uno de los principales sospechosos de planear el asesinato de Jovenel Moïse, presidente de Haití
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — La Policía de Haití arrestó este jueves a uno de los principales sospechosos planear el asesinato de Jovenel…
Continue ReadingAs Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can now travel to US for 90 days without getting a visa
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, the United States is now allowing Israelis wishing to visit the United States for 90 days or…
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Medicare open enrollment period begins; trained, unbiased help available in Central Oregon
The choices, options and details seniors face during Medicare open enrollment can be overwhelming, but the Council on Aging of Central Oregon offers…
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