YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong, days after court approved an…
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A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A first-year U.S. Naval Academy student has stood victorious on classmates’ shoulders and placed an upperclassman’s…
Continue ReadingBrazilian dance craze created by young people in Rio’s favelas is declared cultural heritage
By JULIA DIAS CARNEIRO and DIARLEI RODRIGUES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards…
Continue Reading70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn’t
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race…
Continue ReadingHearing delayed for Utah author of children’s book on grief who is charged in husband’s death
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A Utah judge has postponed a hearing to determine if prosecutors have enough evidence…
Continue ReadingAn Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick sided with the majority in restoring an 1864 ban on nearly all abortions.…
Continue ReadingUS inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Led by lower food and auto prices, inflation in the United States cooled slightly last…
Continue ReadingHere’s where child care costs at least twice as much as rent
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — If you think the rent is too damn high, wait until you get the bill for child care. Parents with two kids in a child…
Continue ReadingCaught between China and the US, asylum seekers live in limbo in New York City
By Tara John and Yong Xiong, CNN Flushing, NY (CNN) — A simple act of walking into a mosque with his wife and two children in New York City is…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from primaries in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska
By Eric Bradner and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The matchups are set for two key races in this fall’s battle for control of the narrowly…
Continue ReadingChinese coast guard shadows Filipino activists sailing toward disputed shoal
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships have shadowed a group of Filipino activists and fishermen…
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COCC adds EV charging stations at Bend, Prineville campuses and three electric vehicles to its fleet
All four COCC campuses now have electric vehicle chargers, after they were added this year at the Bend and Prineville campuses. It also added three…
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Local Duck alums Tony Graziani and Maarty Leunen help organize head coach Dan Lanning’s arrival in CO
Dylan Anderman was live at Worthy Brewing on Tuesday evening for Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning’s meet and greet. Tony Graziani interviewed Dan…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor faces demand for action against Israeli leaders and Russian attack over Putin warrant
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor faced demands Tuesday for speedy action…
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A little dog wins big at the Westminster Dog Show
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Sage the Miniature Poodle has won best in show at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The all-black ball…
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Assistance League of Bend holding its first ‘Bling It On’ shopping fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell®…
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Are men literally working themselves to death? A psychiatrist on what you can do to manage stress
Hims reports on how stress isn’t only bad for mental health and social skills, but also can contribute to heart disease, especially in…
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A tale of two nurses: How average travel nurse compensation compares to all US nurse salaries
Vivian Health used its proprietary data and BLS statistics to map differences in pay between registered travel and staff nurses across the…
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Where can you live most comfortably on a nurse's salary?
MoneyGeek analyzed nurse salaries in 109 metro areas to find the U.S. cities where nurses make the most after taxes and living…
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Seasonal hiring: 5 tips for hiring seasonal employees for summer
Next Insurance provides tips for summer hiring, including pay rates, insurance requirements, benefits and…
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