Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood and intensified the heavy rains that led to devastating…
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2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest is down to 8 finalists – 2 are from Bend – and you can vote
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to…
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Bend’s Think Wild offers some options to protect migrating birds from window strikes
Bend nonprofit Think Wild offers some suggestions to reduce the risk of birds hitting your windows as peak migration season…
Continue ReadingHong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Two former top editors of Hong Kong’s defunct online media Stand News will learn their sentences Thursday after…
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Which state was just ranked the #1 best place to retire? Hint—it's not Florida
Benzinga breaks down the best and worst places to retire in…
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76% of teachers say strict cell phone bans boost student engagement: A closer look at classroom policies
Study.com shares insights from a survey of 1,000 educators surrounding the cell phone ban and its effects on student…
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Corporate Transparency Act deadline looms: It's OK for small businesses to ask for help
LegalZoom surveyed more than 200 small business owners to understand their hesitations and obstacles in complying with the Corporate Transparency…
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Here are the latest research and treatment updates on the autoimmune disease Hashimoto's
Guava Health shares insights from new research about Hashimoto’s and related thyroid…
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Autonomous vehicles: How safe are they?
Way.com delves into the data on autonomous vehicle testing growth and analyzes the current state of AV safety in…
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How to apply for and get a business credit card in 3 easy steps
Ramp explains how to apply for a business credit card as a small business owner or emerging…
Continue ReadingUS to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren’t happy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s president calls for unspecified global ‘action’ to force Russia into peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s president dismissed the notion of peace talks with Moscow on Tuesday, calling instead for…
Continue ReadingRetirement on Arizona right-leaning high court gives Democratic governor rare chance to fill seat
Associated Press/ Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel has announced he will retire this fall. The…
Continue ReadingArizona Democratic campaign office damaged by gunfire
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say someone fired shots at a Democratic Party campaign office in a Phoenix suburb, causing damage but no injuries.…
Continue ReadingThe Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Over 2,000 participants from over 80 countries descended on New York this week for the Clinton Global Initiative.…
Continue ReadingLady Gaga sorprende y anuncia un nuevo disco, “Harlequin”, para este viernes
Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — La superestrella del pop Lady Gaga anunció este martes en sus redes sociales un nuevo trabajo musical que…
Continue ReadingGran incendio forestal cubre de humo la ciudad de Quito, hay equipos de emergencia luchando contra las llamas
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) –– El Cuerpo de Bomberos de Quito, en Ecuador, confirmó que un incendio forestal fue reportado en el sector de…
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They live in paradise. But everyday life is a bit more complicated
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — For travelers, there’s a very specific image of Fiji that comes to mind: flawless white stretches of sand,…
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Pastor gets 3 young people to surrender to police in Chicago transit system robbery
By Tara Molina Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A 12-year-old and four teenagers were arrested and…
Continue ReadingMinnesota woman gets 20 years in real estate agent’s killing as part of plea deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A woman in Minnesota has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her alleged role in the killing of a Minneapolis real estate…
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