Apple 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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Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — A man accused of pepper spraying pro-Palestinian protesters who gathered near…
Continue ReadingPope’s big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role of women
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is heading into its final stretch.…
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Oregon health officials worried about continued low flu vaccination rates among health care workers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon’s health care personnel have not recovered from significant declines suffered…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Environmental groups are urging a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of an…
Continue ReadingDetroit man who threatened Michigan governor, secretary of state sentenced to 15 months probation
DETROIT (AP) — A 60-year-old Detroit man will serve 15 months of probation after threatening to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary…
Continue ReadingHurricane Otis’ explosive intensification is a symptom of the climate crisis, scientists say
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The rapid intensification Hurricane Otis underwent in the hours before it slammed into southern Mexico is a…
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More road closures to come with next phase of Bend’s Wilson Avenue Corridor Project
The next stage of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is set to begin Monday, Nov. 6, with a road closure impacting westbound traffic on Wilson…
Continue ReadingJonathan Majors assault case will move forward to trial
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss the assault case against actor Jonathan Majors, moving…
Continue ReadingUS law enforcement and intelligence agencies launch full court press to focus on Hamas following Israel attack
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez and Pamela Brown, CNN Washington (CNN) — US authorities have begun a new effort to target fundraising and…
Continue ReadingWoman who burned herself on Dunkin’ coffee settles for $3 million
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A Dunkin’ franchisee is paying a woman $3 million to settle a lawsuit involving hot coffee falling…
Continue ReadingTesla faces Justice Department probe of range claim
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The Justice Department is investigating whether or not Tesla cars can live up to the EPA’s official…
Continue ReadingSenate panel OKs Lew to be ambassador to Israel, and a final confirmation vote could come next week
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Jacob Lew to be ambassador to Israel,…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue call center to close Thursday morning for staff training
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Call Center will be closed for staff training starting at 7:30 a.m. on…
Continue ReadingBitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is having another moment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency soared to…
Continue ReadingFar-right candidate who wouldn’t denounce white supremacist supporters loses Tennessee mayor’s race
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Voters in a Tennessee city have firmly rejected a far-right mayoral candidate after…
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BLM seeks nominations to John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s third-place presidential candidate Bullrich endorses right-wing populist Milei in runoff
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine presidential candidate Patricia Bullrich has endorsed right-wing…
Continue ReadingRSV vaccine could help protect some adults as young as 50, drugmaker says
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — An RSV vaccine approved for use in older adults could help protect people as young as 50 who have certain…
Continue ReadingPolish bishop resigns amid alleged sex scandal at diocese
By Lindsay Isaac and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican has accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop who stepped down after a sex…
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