Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and…
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World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change
GENEVA (AP) — Winter sports are facing a long-time crisis because of climate change and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has teamed…
Continue ReadingTwo killed as slow-moving Typhoon Krathon lumbers into southern Taiwan
By Chris Lau and Eric Cheung, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Two people have died after a typhoon slammed into southwestern Taiwan, deluging the…
Continue ReadingAclaman como “héroe” a un superviviente del festival de música del 7 de octubre, tras enfrentarse a los autores del atentado de Tel Aviv
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Un reservista israelí que sobrevivió a la masacre del festival Nova fue recibido como “héroe” por el…
Continue ReadingConcern grows for detained journalist awarded by US for exposing online scam centers
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — International concern is growing over the arrest of a prominent Cambodian journalist who helped expose human…
Continue ReadingTrump dice que revocaría el Estatus de Protección Temporal para inmigrantes haitianos en Springfield si es elegido
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump dijo este miércoles que revocaría el Estatus de Protección Temporal para los inmigrantes…
Continue ReadingChina’s Coast Guard claims to have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time as it ramps up security ties with Russia
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s Coast Guard claimed it entered waters of the Arctic Ocean for the first time as part of a…
Continue ReadingHurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene has brought climate change to the forefront of the presidential…
Continue ReadingPalestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award has been given to activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and Mozambique as well as…
Continue ReadingFeel-good parkruns have raced past their humble beginnings and now draw millions for fitness and fun
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — On a weekend morning in the fall of 2004, 13 runners lined up in a London park for an informal race — unaware they…
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The 2024 Coolest Thing in Oregon contest has come down to four finalists, including Bend’s Epic Aircraft
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The second round of voting in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded September 30th, narrowing the list of…
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Caldera forfeits its two football wins for violating playing-time limits; head coach Mike Mitchell resigns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School has forfeited two varsity football non-league victories this season due to violations of the OSAA rule that…
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Bend councilors vote 6-1 to adopt new rules limiting vehicles used to camp on city streets, closer to rules for tents
Bend city councilors voted 6-1 Wednesday night to enact a new vehicle camping code that will be more closely aligned to city regulations for campers…
Continue ReadingTaiwan hospital fire leaves at least 9 dead as typhoon batters island’s south
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Authorities report at least nine people have died in a fire at a hospital in the island’s south that is being battered…
Continue ReadingThis German church is the tallest in the world. Until Spain’s La Sagrada Familia is done, anyway
Associated Press ULM, Germany (AP) — The Ulmer Münster in southern Germany is the world’s tallest church. For now, anyway. The Gothic-style…
Continue ReadingFormer Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme
Associated Press A former Colorado county clerk has been sentenced to nine years behind bars for leading a scheme to breach voting system data in her…
Continue ReadingSpider lovers scurry to Colorado town in search of mating tarantulas and community
Associated Press LA JUNTA, Colo. (AP) — Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens…
Continue ReadingHow Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t a shock to many Black New Yorkers that Mayor Eric Adams has surrounded himself with African American…
Continue ReadingTrump says he would revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants in Springfield if elected
By Rashard Rose and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he would revoke Temporary Protected Status…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Wind in the fur brings smiles for sure
Some of our lovable pets just want to snuggle, cuddle, purr or … snore? Others love to put their head out the car window, play in the mud, go for a…
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