AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional primary
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats running to replace the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. will go before voters in a crowded and…
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Snacks are getting cheaper as Americans tire of high prices
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Higher prices have gone too far even for salty snacks. PepsiCo’s snack unit Frito-Lay posted a dip in…
Continue ReadingThe press finally got its chance to question Biden, and the president emerged mostly unscathed
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — For nearly an hour Thursday evening, President Joe Biden went toe-to-toe with the press corps — and,…
Continue ReadingA Dutch court rejects a claim the government is evading export ban on F-35 parts to Israel
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court on Friday rejected a claim from a group of human rights organizations that the…
Continue ReadingEU accuses Elon Musk’s X of misleading users
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X with breaching its sweeping Digital Services Act,…
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Dry and hot through weekend, high fire danger remains
Happy Friday Central Oregon! There’s no relief from the heat yet as we continue to experience above normal temperatures. Afternoon highs today will…
Continue ReadingNearly all AT&T cell customers’ call and text records exposed in a massive breach
By Matt Egan and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The call and text message records from mid-to-late 2022 of tens of millions of AT&T cellphone…
Continue ReadingLongtime NFL and college coach Monte Kiffin dies at 84
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Longtime NFL and college coach Monte Kiffin has died at the age of 84, the University of Mississippi announced on…
Continue ReadingNicoletta Manni shines as La Scala’s 1st company Etoile principal dancer in nearly 40 years
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Still flush from her role in Onegin, La Scala prima ballerina Nicoletta Manni received the surprise of her career…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union says X’s blue checks are deceptive ‘dark patterns’ that breach its social media laws
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are deceptive and that the online…
Continue Reading‘It was magical:’ Remembering Greece’s miracle triumph at Euro 2004
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — It’s been 20 years since Greece shocked the world by winning Euro 2004. It’s remains one of the most unlikely…
Continue ReadingAmerican tourist dies after sudden illness during excursion on Sicily’s Mount Etna, rescuers say
ROME (AP) — Italy’s alpine rescue service says a 55-year-old American tourist has died after being taken ill during an excursion on on the…
Continue ReadingA big bank threatens to end free checking. Others may follow. Here’s why that sounds worse than it is
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — Most banks offer free checking if, for instance, customers have their paycheck direct deposited or they…
Continue ReadingTrump isn’t leaving himself many options to save Social Security
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Protecting Social Security is among the top promises that former President Donald Trump and the Republican…
Continue ReadingJack Quaid says he agrees with those who call him a ‘nepo baby’
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Jack Quaid, best known for his starring role in Amazon’s “The Boys” TV series, says he is “inclined to…
Continue ReadingAt least 200 crocodiles crawl into cities as heavy rains hit northern Mexico near Texas
Story by Associated Press Mexico City (CNN) — Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Beryl and the earlier Tropical Storm Alberto have led at…
Continue ReadingThese Picassos prompted a gender war at an Australian gallery. Now the curator says she painted them
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — They were billed as artworks by Pablo Picasso, paintings so valuable that an Australian art…
Continue ReadingUK’s new justice secretary outlines emergency measures to relieve prison overcrowding
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new justice secretary has outlined emergency plans to relieve prison overcrowding, including the early…
Continue ReadingRescuers resume search for a miner missing after Polish mine accident killed 1, injured 17
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Rescuers have resumed an underground search for a missing miner in southern Poland after a powerful tremor shook the…
Continue ReadingIn ‘blue wall’ push, Biden defiantly says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ as he slams Trump, Project 2025
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday forcefully defied the growing number of critics in his own party who have called on…
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