Bend Endurance Academy climbers preparing for regionals, loving new competitive space
The Bend Endurance Academy is sending nearly all of its climbers to regionals, but these climbers have bigger goals.
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A Tesla driver to pay $23K in restitution for a 2019 Los Angeles crash that killed 2 people
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Tesla driver will pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the deaths of two people during a 2019 car crash in a Los Angeles suburb, a decision announced the same day that the automaker recalled nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S. Wednesday’s court hearing
Continue ReadingWe asked GPT-4 and Chinese rival ERNIE the same questions. Here’s how they answered
By Michelle Toh and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — ERNIE Bot 4.0, run by Chinese tech giant Baidu, is touted to be in the same league as industry darling chatbot GPT-4. Unveiled in October and launched to paying subscribers in November, ERNIE 4.0, an upgraded version of Baidu’s first ChatGPT competitor, “is not
Continue ReadingHarvard President Claudine Gay corrects two scholarly articles following allegations of plagiarism
By Sabrina Souza and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay submitted corrections to two scholarly articles published in 2001 and 2017 following allegations of plagiarism, University spokesperson Jonathan L. Swain told CNN on Friday. Harvard commissioned an independent review of Gay’s writings following the plagiarism accusations. Gay denied the allegations, saying in a
Continue ReadingUS homelessness hits highest level as rents have soared
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — As housing in the US has become increasingly unaffordable over the past few years, the number of people experiencing homelessness surged to its highest level on record this year, according to an annual survey taken in January. The number of unhoused people in the United States jumped by 12%
Continue ReadingRespiratory virus activity is high or increasing in most parts of the US and it still hasn’t peaked
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Respiratory virus season is well underway in the United States, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the peak is still to come. Low vaccination rates leave many people at risk for severe disease and health care systems vulnerable to increased strain. “COVID-19 hospitalizations are
Continue ReadingA Georgia teacher is accused of threatening a student in a dispute over an Israeli flag
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say a middle school teacher in Georgia was arrested after he threatened to cut off the head of a student who objected to an Israeli flag in his classroom. Benjamin Reese was taken into custody on Dec. 8 and released two days later. The Warner Robins Middle School
Continue ReadingCalifornia men charged with running drugs to Australia, New Zealand disguised as car parts, noodles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four California men have been charged with running a drug ring that sent hundreds of pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine to Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea disguised as shipments of everything from car parts to instant noodles. Federal prosecutors say Hoang Xuan Le of Tustin and Tri Cao Buinguyen
Continue ReadingJudge blocks Arkansas law that took away board’s ability to fire state corrections secretary
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge has blocked a law that took away the Board of Corrections’ authority over the state corrections secretary. The temporary restraining order was issued on Friday and is the latest in an escalating feud between the panel and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over
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Federal judge rejects request from Oregon senators who boycotted Legislature seeking to run in 2024
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request from Oregon Republican state senators who boycotted the Legislature to be allowed on the ballot after their terms end. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken issued the decision Wednesday. State Sens. Dennis Linthicum, Brian Boquist and Cedric Hayden were
Continue ReadingFederal judge rejects request from Oregon senators who boycotted Legislature seeking to run in 2024
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request from Oregon Republican state senators who boycotted the Legislature to be allowed on the ballot after their terms end. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken issued the decision Wednesday. State Sens. Dennis Linthicum, Brian Boquist and Cedric Hayden were
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Rudy Giuliani, Israeli hostages, East Coast storm, Kuwait monarch, Matthew Perry autopsy
CNN By Faith Karimi and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Scientists are decoding what the past smelled like. Nine mothers around the world share their mental health struggles. Tipping’s getting weird, and we’re all confused. Those are just a few of our favorite projects from CNN Visuals’ list of their best work of 2023. Here’s
Continue ReadingSalmonella outbreak linked with cantaloupe products stands at 302 cases in 42 states, with four deaths
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — An ongoing outbreak of salmonella infections linked with cantaloupe products continues to expand, with 302 cases in 42 states as of Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Three people have died in Minnesota and one in Oregon. Canada reports 153 confirmed cases linked with the
Continue ReadingGuest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate; Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Rep. Tony Gonzales,
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Mt. Bachelor set to open its new high-speed ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express chairlift on Tuesday
Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. It’s also holding a “Golden Ticket Giveaway” social media contest on Sunday, for a chance to win a coveted first-chair spot.
Continue ReadingMinnesota edges close to picking new state flag to replace design offensive to Native Americans
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state commission selected a basic design concept Friday for a new state flag for Minnesota to replace a current banner that is considered offensive to Native Americans, but will need more time to add the finishing touches. The final choice came down to two templates. The
Continue ReadingLa primera píldora contra la depresión posparto ya está disponible en EE.UU., dicen fabricantes
Sofía Benavides (CNN) — La primera píldora oral aprobada en Estados Unidos para tratar la depresión posparto ya está disponible bajo receta médica, según indicaron los fabricantes de medicamentos. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) aprobó el tratamiento, llamado Zurzuvae, en agosto. El producto, que ahora se
Continue ReadingAutopsy shows Matthew Perry died of ‘acute effects of ketamine’
CNN By Josh Campbell and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — “Friends” star Matthew Perry died as a result of “acute effects of ketamine” and subsequent drowning, an autopsy report shows. The report, released Friday by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office, shows Perry’s blood tested positive for ketamine, which is known to treat depression and
Continue ReadingMaría Corina Machado, candidata opositora venezolana, acude al Poder Judicial para solicitar revisión de su inhabilitación política
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– María Corina Machado, ganadora de la elección primaria de la oposición venezolana para elegir a su candidata presidencial, acudió este viernes a la Sala Político Administrativa del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia para solicitar la revisión de la inhabilitación política que le impide postularse y ejercer cargos públicos. En el último día
Continue ReadingLas elecciones en Boca Juniors se harán este domingo y más de 13.000 socios votarán en urnas separadas
Sofía Benavides (CNN Español) — Después de varios días de suspenso, este domingo 17 de diciembre habrá elecciones en el Club Atlético Boca Juniors. Finalmente, las dos listas estarán frente a frente en unos comicios que dejarán un nuevo presidente. Juan Román Riquelme y Jorge Amor Ameal, desde el lado oficialista, buscarán continuar al mando de
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