Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in US
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — A “small number” of Ukrainian pilots began F-16 training in the US this week, according to an Air Force…
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OSU researchers uncover mechanism for treating dangerous liver condition
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A study spearheaded by Oregon State University has shown why certain polyunsaturated fatty acids work to combat a…
Continue ReadingColumbia University postpones major fundraiser amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Columbia University has postponed its massive Giving Day fundraising event scheduled for Wednesday amid…
Continue ReadingNew speaker of the House Mike Johnson once wrote in support of the criminalization of gay sex
By Andrew Kaczynski and Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has a history of harsh anti-gay language from his time as…
Continue ReadingMidwestern chapters of National Audubon Society drop ‘Audubon’ name, citing racist views of organization’s namesake
By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, CNN (CNN) — Three Midwestern chapters of the National Audubon Society, a nonprofit bird conservation group, are…
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Merkley, California rep introduce ‘bold’ legislation to address plastic pollution crisis
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, teamed up with Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) Wednesday to introduce the bicameral Break Free from…
Continue Reading‘Walking Dead’ actor Erik Jensen diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Friends and loved ones of actor Erik Jensen, known for roles on “The Walking Dead” and “Mr. Robot,” are seeking…
Continue ReadingEligen a Mike Johnson, aliado de Trump, como presidente de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU., tres semanas después de la salida de McCarthy
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, liderada por el Partido Republicano, eligió este miércoles a Mike…
Continue ReadingSome companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Major corporations in water-guzzling industries such as apparel, food…
Continue Reading71% of Americans believe the climate crisis is harming people now, poll shows
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A large majority of Americans – 71% – believe the climate crisis is causing at least some harm to people in the…
Continue ReadingMira las fotos tras el paso del huracán Otis en México
Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — El huracán Otis tocó tierra el martes en México, a unos 40 kilómetros de Acapulco, con vientos de 209…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron sought to promote — with little success so far — the creation…
Continue ReadingMpox vaccinations should be recommended for high-risk men, even after outbreak ends, advisers say
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Government health advisers say gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get…
Continue ReadingUS Judge Biggers, who ruled on funding for Black universities in Mississippi, dies at 88
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Funeral services were being held Wednesday for longtime U.S. District Judge Neal Brooks Biggers Jr. of Mississippi, who issued…
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i4Education re-imagines, rebrands Central Oregon educator talks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon’s nonprofit i4Education organization announced this week that it is rebranding and expanding the region’s…
Continue ReadingAutoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford…
Continue ReadingLamar Odom’s surprising new gig? Supporting senior housing
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Lamar Odom may not be top of mind when you think of independent living for senior citizens, but he would like to change…
Continue ReadingCaptain or boat owner: Lawyers trade blame for 2019 fire that killed 34 people as trial begins
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the captain of a scuba dive boat should be held responsible for the…
Continue ReadingA teacher was shot by her 6-year-old student. Is workers’ compensation enough?
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A heated debate has emerged about the once-unimaginable shooting of a teacher by her…
Continue ReadingApple raise prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One…
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