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A new study says about half of Nicaragua’s population wants to emigrate
By GABRIELA SELSER Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new study says that about half of Nicaragua’s population of 6.2 million want to leave their homeland because of a mix of economic decline and repression from President Daniel Ortega’s government. The study said that 23% considered themselves “very prepared” to emigrate. The results of
Continue ReadingFederal safety regulators propose major redesign of baby loungers
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Federal consumer safety regulators are pushing ahead in their effort to make baby loungers safer by proposing a major redesign of the products, following 79 deaths connected with their use. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday voted to adopt proposed agency recommendations for changes to lounger
Continue ReadingChinstrap penguins nod off more than 10,000 times per day in seconds-long ‘microsleeps,’ study finds
By Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Ever find yourself nodding off for a second while at work or school after not getting enough sleep the night before? You may have something in common with chinstrap penguins. A new study has documented the peculiar sleeping habits of this
Continue ReadingWork resumes on $10B renewable energy transmission project despite tribal objections
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press It’s back to work for construction crews that are clearing land and building access roads for a $10 billion project that the Biden administration describes as an important part of the nation’s transition to renewable energy. Federal land managers briefly halted work on the SunZia transmission line in southwestern
Continue ReadingFerry operators around the country to receive $220M in federal grants to modernize fleets
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Biden administration will issue $220 million in grants to modernize the country’s ferry systems, officials announced Thursday. The grant program will focus on expanding ferry service in rural communities, helping them acquire modern ferries, including electric boats, and upgrading shore infrastructure to support low-emission ferry service, officials said. Twelve ferry
Continue ReadingMSNBC shuffling weekend schedule, debuting new morning ensemble, heading into election year
NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC is shuffling its weekend schedule early next year with an eye toward juicing ratings heading into an election year. It will start “The Weekend,” a two-hour morning ensemble on Saturdays and Sundays with Alicia Menendez, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele as hosts. Two current weekend hosts, Mehdi Hasan and Yasmin
Continue ReadingTiny living robots made from human cells surprise scientists
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have created tiny living robots from human cells that can move around in a lab dish and may one day be able to help heal wounds or damaged tissue, according to a new study. A team at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have dubbed these creations
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and SAR prepared, with over 130 volunteers ready for trouble this winter
With winter weather arriving, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue has reminders about being prepared for whatever the elements bring your way.
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo enfrenta demanda de US$ 1.000 millones por respaldar NFT sin valor
César López (CNN) — La superestrella del fútbol Cristiano Ronaldo se enfrenta a una demanda colectiva de US$ 1.000 millones por su promoción de Binance, el mayor intercambio de criptomonedas del mundo. La demanda, presentada el martes en un tribunal de Florida, dice que Ronaldo “promovió, ayudó y/o participó activamente en la oferta y venta
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‘There’s not a lot known about it right now’: Central Oregon kennels prepare for unknown respiratory disease
A new respiratory illness of as yet unknown origin is affecting dogs across the state, according to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association. Portland, Salem, and Eugene are the current hotspots, but Central Oregon veterinarians and shelters are watching closely and preparing for its arrival.
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Cascade Camera Club celebrates 75th anniversary with members’ new book, ‘The Spirit of Central Oregon’
In celebration of the Cascade Camera Club’s 75th anniversary, the club has partnered with Visit Central Oregon and Eagle Wealth Management to create a book of members’ photos, called The Spirit of Central Oregon.
Continue ReadingThe NBA has ‘hideous’ new courts. People are tuning in to watch
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — From the Chicago Bulls’ bright red courts to the New Orleans Pelicans’ purple and neon green scheme, bold — and highly polarizing — basketball court designs are helping the NBA draw viewers for its first-ever regular season tournament. The tournament was created as a result of a
Continue ReadingEx of man charged with shooting Palestinian students had police remove his gun from her home in 2013
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Syracuse, New York, police say an ex-girlfriend of the man charged with recently shooting and wounding three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont asked officers 10 years ago to remove his gun from her home. According to a summary of the police report, she said the couple had split
Continue ReadingNorthWest Crossing’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting brings happy crowd – and Santa
Jillian Fortner was on hand for all the fun festivities on Thursday evening as Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony lighting up the big tree next to their real estate office on Northwest Crossing Drive. Along with hot chocolate and caroling, the Bend Fire Department was on hand
Continue Reading‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ named best film of 2023 by New York film critics
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” has been named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle. It’s the third time that Scorsese has been given the best film award from his hometown’s critics, who named 1990’s “GoodFellas” their
Continue ReadingPolice searching for two people accused in FBI agent carjacking in Washington
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Police are searching for two people after an FBI agent was carjacked in Washington D.C., as the nation’s capital copes with a spike in carjackings. Investigators offered a reward of up to $10,000 Thursday for information leading to the arrest of the pair accused of stealing the
Continue ReadingRemember when Fran Fine’s fashion broke the ’90s TV show mold?
By Marie Lodi, CNN (CNN) — The 1990s gave birth to many fictional style icons whose wardrobes inspire generation after generation. There’s “Clueless” fashion plates Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport, “Sex and the City”‘s Carrie Bradshaw, and “Friends”’s Rachel Green, to name a few. Still, not many have had the cultural impact of “The Nanny”
Continue ReadingHarris Co. sheriff vows no ‘leniency’ for jailer accused of drug smuggling
By Jessica Willey Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A detention officer has become the second person arrested in connection with smuggling illegal drugs into Harris County Jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Wednesday afternoon. In October, investigators uncovered evidence that a detention officer was potentially selling drugs to people
Continue ReadingOscars live telecast to start one hour earlier in Academy first
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The Oscars telecast is set to start one hour earlier in 2024, which means we’ll all hopefully be able to bed a little earlier that night. In an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) first, the live telecast of the premier awards event will begin at 7pm
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