26 million tons of clothing end up in China’s landfills each year, propelled by fast fashion
Associated Press WENZHOU, China (AP) — At a factory in Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, two mounds of discarded cotton clothing…
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Survey of over 1,000 Central Oregonians by OSU-Cascades, OHSU affirms link between community belonging, health
A survey of more than 1,000 Central Oregonians found that community belonging is an important determinant of physical and mental health, researchers…
Continue ReadingBiden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing pressure from within his own party to abandon his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden is relying on…
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Deschutes County households who receive SNAP, lost food due to wildfires face July 25 deadline to seek replacement benefits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County residents who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to…
Continue ReadingBennet becomes first Democratic senator to publicly turn on Biden, warning of a GOP ‘landslide’
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Michael Bennet on Tuesday became the first Democratic senator to publicly say he doesn’t…
Continue Reading2 people were injured in shooting outside a Virginia mall. They are expected to survive
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — Authorities in northern Virginia say two people have been injured in a shooting outside a shopping mall but are expected to…
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Oregon among 27 states with illnesses linked to recalled mushroom-derived candies, cones
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon is one of 27 states with cases of a severe acute illness associated with a brand of candies that contain a potentially…
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Visit Bend says hotel booking stats show a less busy Fourth, but June numbers were strong
Visit Bend says Fourth of July hotel bookings indicate a slight decrease from last summer, maybe due to fires and/or the heat, but they say June was…
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Police seek tips after Sunriver Utilities worker finds cardboard box with several deceased puppies inside
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Police turned to the public seeking information Tuesday after a Sunriver Utilities Co. worker found a cardboard…
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How trucks connect the US with two of its biggest trading partners
Truck Parking Club used data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Census Bureau to explore U.S. freight trade with Canada and…
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5 niche sports you didn't know you could bet on
Sqore compiled a list of five niche sports you didn’t know you could bet on. There is nothing one can’t take a chance on, it…
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Why Gen Z college students feel more financially insecure than ever
BestColleges reports that with so many economic factors to consider, Gen Z college students feel more financially insecure than…
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The best (and worst) cities for healthy living in the US—Where does yours rank?
Hers analyzed data on nutrition, behavior, movement and medical treatment to determine the best cities for healthy living in the…
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What are electric car batteries made of, and why do they keep EV prices so high?
Edmunds explores the composition of an electric car battery, from lithium to nickel to manganese and…
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How abortion's legal landscape post-Roe is causing fear and confusion
The Marshall Project reports on how reproductive rights lawyers, advocacy groups, abortion providers and their patients are responding to the new…
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A self-made billionaire's advice for lotto winners: Cash or annuity?
Benzinga reviews Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban’s advice on why lottery winners should opt for an annuity paid over time rather than a lump sum in winnings.…
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Which Olympic sports have had the biggest rise in popularity?
Stacker mapped the Olympic sports with the biggest rise in popularity, using data from Reuters, Sports Media Watch, and Play the…
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Best small towns to raise a family
Stacker compiled a list of the best small towns to raise a family using data released by Niche in June…
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Tuesday’s Sports Report: Payton Pritchard camp begins Wednesday; busy summer for Juniper Swim and Fitness
Former Oregon Duck and 2024 NBA Champ Payton Pritchard is hosting a camp at Ridgeview High School Wednesday. Pritchard grew up in Portland and visits…
Continue ReadingBiden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says
By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden saw a neurologist at the White House in January as part of his annual physical, White House press…
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