CNN, WXIA, KGO By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — As three pistol-holding Jewish women aligned their muzzles with the outdoor targets at the Magen Am gun range in Piru, California, one of the shooters-in-training – Dani, a granddaughter to Holocaust survivors on both sides of her family – fired a single shot. “Whoa,” Dani
Continue ReadingPOCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Brayden Parker’s 21 points helped Idaho State defeat Warner Pacific 92-36 on Monday night. Parker also contributed seven rebounds for the Bengals (1-0, Big Sky Conference). Kiree Huie scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds and three blocks. Maleek Arington was 4 of 7 shooting and 3 of 3 from the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juniper Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when assistant golf course superintendent Carlos Figueroa welcomes students from Redmond High School for a GCSAA First Green event this Wednesday and Thursday. First Green is a Golf Course Superintendents Association of
Continue ReadingCNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Consider journalist Bryan West the “lucky one,” because he’s The Tennessean and USA Today network’s new Taylor Swift reporter. The Tennessean announced the news on Monday, saying West, a veteran journalist and two-time Emmy winning TV producer, “emerged as the standout choice from a pool of hundreds of
Continue ReadingBy EILEEN NG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — An Indian maker of solar-powered dryers, a soil carbon marketplace and groups that work to make electric car batteries cleaner, restore Andean forests and deter illegal fishing were awarded the Earthshot Prize at a ceremony in Singapore. Britain’s Prince William, whose Royal Foundation charity launched the 10-year
Continue ReadingBy MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers met and agreed to further deepen military cooperation under a new security pact that allows their militaries to enter each other’s territory for joint exercises. Japan and Britain have expanded their cooperation as concern has grown over China’s increasing influence.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Jerusalén y Gaza (CNN) — Los trabajadores palestinos expulsados la semana pasada a Gaza desde Israel acusaron a las autoridades israelíes de “tortura”. Señalaron que los obligaron a desnudarse, los encerraron en jaulas, los golpearon con saña y, de acuerdo al relato de uno de ellos, les aplicaron descargas eléctricas. “Nos quebraron y
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Zanona and Annie Grayer, CNN House Democrats are growing increasingly alarmed by Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s comments that are critical of Israel, but so far, have stopped short of saying the Michigan Democrat deserves to be censured over her rhetoric. Tlaib, the only Palestinian American member of Congress and an outspoken critic of Israel,
Continue ReadingBy WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world. In a late Monday announcement, WeWork said it
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AskGamblers used data from the American Gaming Association to map the tax rates of all states where sports betting is legal.
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Rent.com explains rent-to-own homes, a little-known option that may help first-time homebuyers get the house they’ve always wanted in a tough market.
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Living Spaces curated a list of 10 antique furniture pieces that were once popular but have since gone out of style, using various sources.
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Looking at recent news reports, CheapInsurance.com compiled a list of 10 examples of how cities are incorporating eco-friendly practices into their policies.
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HeyTutor leveraged Census Bureau data to examine participation rates in extracurricular activities among children between the ages of 6 and 17.
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Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming, but as Grist finds in this analysis, it may leave people vulnerable to plant disease breakouts.
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Stacker looked at the numbers to see just how far Pixar’s star has fallen when compared to its rival studios using Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Machinery Partner looked at solutions to roll out low-carbon concrete to curb the emissions of the prominent construction material.
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO and JULIE WATSON Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department says Paul Kessler died Monday at a hospital from a head injury, a day after
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Christine Pollard has been named senior associate dean at OSU-Cascades. She talked with us Monday about how she looks to the future, including more integration with the community and expanding the courses the Bend campus offers.
Continue ReadingCNN By John King, CNN Leesburg, Virginia (CNN) — Nanette Mees is a registered Republican and a textbook example of Virginia’s shift from red to blue. Her last Republican vote for president was in 2004, which is also the last time a GOP presidential nominee – George W. Bush back then – carried suburban Loudoun
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