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Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds

August 6, 2024 9:02 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — During the summer, Levena Lindahl closes off entire rooms, covers windows with blackout curtains and budgets to manage the monthly cost of electricity for air conditioning. But even then, the heat finds its way in. “Going upstairs, it’s like walking into soup. It is so hot,” Lindahl said. “If I

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results

August 6, 2024 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — More than a year after Hyundai and Kia released new anti-theft software updates, thefts of vehicles with the new software are falling — even as thefts overall remain astoundingly high, according to a new analysis of insurance claim data. The automakers released the updates starting last February, after a tenfold

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri

August 6, 2024 8:52 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Missouri Rep. Cori Bush has lost her Democratic primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, securing another win for the same pro-Israel groups that helped oust New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman six weeks ago. Bush, a member of the House “squad” of progressive lawmakers like Bowman, was

Why AP called Missouri’s 1st District primary for Wesley Bell over Rep. Cori Bush

August 6, 2024 8:48 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Wesley Bell’s sizable vote lead in St. Louis County and competitive showing in St. Louis city propelled him to victory over U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, according to an Associated Press analysis of initial vote results. The result marks the second primary

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix

August 6, 2024 8:46 pm The Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut. An announcement late Tuesday from China’s market regulator also said that vehicles with faulty trunk latches will be repaired free of charge. The

Gymnast Mohini Bhardwaj marks milestones: 10 years owning Oregon Olympic Athletics, 20 years since Athens silver medal

August 6, 2024 8:46 pm Dylan Anderman

Mohini Bhardwaj is the owner of OOA in Bend. She was an Olympian for the USA gymnastics team in the 2004 Athens games, where she earned a silver medal. Bhardwaj moved to Bend in 2008 and became the owner of OOA 10 years ago.

Bend has four-month supply of homes for sale, Redmond not far behind; both highest inventory in at least 3 years

August 6, 2024 8:10 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The median home prices in Bend and Redmond dipped a bit in July – not a big surprise, as they zig-zag quite a bit over the months and years. But perhaps a more telling stat in the latest monthly report by Redmond’s Beacon Appraisal Group, out Tuesday, is that both cities

Open water swimmers train in Seine River ahead of 10-kilometer Olympic marathon races

August 6, 2024 8:08 pm The Associated Press

AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Olympic open water swimmers trained in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday after Paris organizers determined it was safe to dive in. A two-hour training session was held on a cool, cloudy morning, providing the only chance for swimmers to familiarize themselves with the picturesque course through the middle

‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses Democratic primary in Missouri

August 6, 2024 8:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Missouri Rep. Cori Bush has lost her Democratic primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, securing another win for the same pro-Israel groups that helped oust New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman six weeks ago. Bush, a member of the House “squad” of progressive lawmakers like Bowman, was already