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Month: October 2024

‘Convoy of Hope’: Bend linemen helping restore power in S. Carolina in wake of destructive Hurricane Helene

(Update: Second Bend-area lineman working in S.C.) GREENEVILLE, S.C. (KTVZ) – Among the many emergency workers who traveled far to help victims of  Hurricane Helene’s widespread destruction is electrical lineman Tim Steeck, part of a crew from the Bend area working to restore power to residents in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Steeck’s proud mom,

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Details from New Mexico’s lawsuit against Snap show site failed to act on reports of sextortion

AP Technology Writer Snapchat has failed to act on rampant reports of child grooming, sextortion and other dangers to minors on its platform. That’s according to a newly unredacted complaint against the company filed by New Mexico’s attorney general. Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the original complaint on Sept. 4, but internal messages and other

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How bullet trains changed rail travel, black plastic concerns, keys to strong relationships: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Relationships come in many different forms. What works well for one couple might be totally unacceptable for another. There

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Lauryn Hill sued by Fugees bandmate for fraud over tour. She says the lawsuit is ‘baseless’

Associated Press Fugees rapper Pras is suing his bandmate Lauryn Hill for fraud over the group’s shortened 2023 reunion tour. The lawsuit filed by Fugees founding member Prakazrel “Pras” Michel in New York federal court on Tuesday says that Hill took advantage of his criminal conviction in a political conspiracy case to force an unfair

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Nike’s quarterly sales and profits slump as it faces shoppers’ sluggish demand for its products

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nike sales and profits slumped in its fiscal first quarter as the sportswear giant wrestles with shoppers’ sluggish demand for new sneaker models and other products. The lackluster results Tuesday came after Nike announced last month that its CEO, John Donahoe, is stepping down on Oct. 13. Company

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NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City Hall

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered his most thorough public defense to date since his indictment on federal bribery charges, insisting the case was a “test” that would not distract him from governing as he deflected specific questions about the investigation for more than an hour Tuesday. Yet

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Ponderosa High School’s varsity flag football team comes together to support beloved school officer

By Carolina Estrada Click here for updates on this story     SHINGLE SPRINGS, California (KCRA) — Ponderosa High School’s varsity flag football team banded together for a good cause. On Monday night, the undefeated girls’ team played their game against Inderkum High School in honor of beloved resource officer, Deputy Adam Stockeland. In August, Deputy Stockeland

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Atlético Madrid’s Robin Le Normand diagnosed with ‘traumatic brain injury’ following Real Madrid clash

By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Two days after the LaLiga match between Atlético Madrid and local rival Real Madrid, Atlético announced defender Robin Le Normand suffered a “traumatic brain injury” when he collided with Los Blancos midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni late in Sunday’s 1-1 draw. With just moments remaining in the match, Real midfielder Tchouaméni

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