By Taylor Galgano, Amanda Musa and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Police in Burlington, Vermont, have apologized to high school students who were rattled by a role-play robbery demonstration and mock shooting they say sent them diving to the floor to hide under tables and texting ‘goodbye’ and ‘I love you’ to their loved ones. About 20 students from a
Continue ReadingWPTZ By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Police in Burlington, Vermont, have apologized to high school students who were rattled by a role-play robbery demonstration that included a mock shooting and has drawn criticism from parents and local officials. About 20 students from a Burlington High School Year End Studies (YES) forensics class went to
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — A record number of high school students across China have begun sitting a highly competitive exam that could decide their future in a country grappling with a slowing economy and diminishing opportunities for young graduates. The two-day national college entrance exam, known as “gaokao,” is the world’s largest academic test. It has
Continue ReadingBy Yoonjung Seo and Diksha Madhok, CNN Seoul (CNN) — A labor union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea said many workers went on strike Friday, marking the first such walkout in the smartphone and chipmaking giant’s 55-year history. The Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) said last week that its 28,000 members — just under
Continue ReadingBy Dalia Faheid and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A dangerous heat wave is expanding into new areas of the West and lingering in others Friday, bringing with it record-breaking temperatures and a serious risk of heat-related illness. The searing heat has already taken its toll. Since last weekend, multiple people in different parts of
Continue ReadingBy BERNARD CONDON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An Associated Press analysis found the number of publicly-traded “zombie” companies — those so laden with debt they’re struggling to pay even the interest on their loans — has soared to nearly 7,000 around the world, including 2,000 in the United States. And many of them
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has placed Oregon State Hospital in immediate jeopardy status. Surveyors cited issues related to hourly checks of patient location and wellness. The hospital said it was instituting an administrative directive Thursday that specifies updated procedures for completing and documenting viability checks. “We know that
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dozens of new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session with an effective date of “91 days after adjournment” went into effect Thursday. The new laws include significant efforts to help more Oregonians afford a home, prevent firearm suicides, modernize emergency medical services, grow the semiconductor workforce, reduce hunger and more.
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung and Himari Semans, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s fertility rate, which has seen a precipitous fall for many years, has reached another record low as the government ramps up efforts to encourage young people to get married and start families — even launching its own dating app. The nation of 123.9 million people only
Continue ReadingBy BERNARD CONDON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — They are called zombies, companies so laden with debt that they are just stumbling by on the brink of survival, barely able to pay even the interest on their loans and often just a bad business hit away from dying off for good. An Associated Press
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Organizers have unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Paris Games. The structure of rings, made of recycled French steel, was displayed on Friday on the south side of the 135-year-old landmark in central
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The 84th Sisters Rodeo is the big event of the weekend on the High Desert, but there are plenty of options – Jillian Fortner has two others and http://events.ktvz.com has lots more to check out.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Los Boston Celtics se impusieron 107-89 a los Dallas Mavericks en el primer partido de las finales de la NBA. La primera mitad fue toda de los Celtics, liderados por el pívot Kristaps Porzingis, que anotó 18 puntos. El jugador de 28 años se perdió los últimos 10 partidos de
Continue ReadingBy SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian voters return to the polls on Sunday while both the far-right and the far-left are rising in the country. The vote could mean complex negotiations ahead in a country of 11.5 million people who are divided by language and deep regional identities. The last time federal
Continue ReadingBy ABDULRAHMAN ZEYAD and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — A dozen masked men jump out of two SUVs and a white pickup and storm a KFC in Baghdad, smashing everything in sight before fleeing the scene. A few days earlier, similar violence played out at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken and Chili House —
Continue ReadingBy CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A Samoan author is charged with killing another prominent Samoan writer and academic, who also was the aunt of former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Investigators in Samoa say Papalii Sia Figiel killed Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard after an argument in May. Police say the
Continue ReadingEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Florida junior Parker Valby won the 10,000 meters in a meet-record time and the Gators took the women’s team lead Thursday in the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. Valby finished in 31 minutes, 46.09 seconds for her fifth NCAA title. She pulled away on the third lap. Florida has 26
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Variety is the spice of life, they say, and this week’s Out & About surely fits the bill, from outrigger rowers on the river to a cute fox and special glowing cloud circles, Join in with your photos, at the Share tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Prime fishing season is at hand, so we’re seeing some mighty fine examples in your photos. Do join in from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Associated Press analyzed the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war using data provided by the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip. It found that the proportion of women and children killed has declined over time. The ministry, which is part of the Hamas-run government in Gaza, does not distinguish between
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