Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Groups pushing tighter gun laws have been building political muscle through multiple elections,…
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Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on flight that hit extreme turbulence
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of a flight that hit extreme turbulence last month. The…
Continue ReadingUS Rep. Nancy Mace overcomes McCarthy-backed challenger to win Republican primary in South Carolina
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has won the Republican nomination after a tumultuous second term in…
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
By RANDALL CHASE, CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was…
Continue ReadingBiden’s student loan work gets tepid reviews — even among those with debt, an AP-NORC poll finds
By COLLIN BINKLEY and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll shows relatively few Americans say they’re fans of President…
Continue ReadingCameroon or Canada? Poorly paid doctors and nurses are choosing to leave. That’s common in Africa
By MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Cameroon has one of the world’s lowest number of health workers per capita. About a…
Continue ReadingMafia-style violence is on the rise in the same Italian region where G7 leaders are set to meet
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — The groups were showing worrying signs of trouble, according to the Italian Interior Ministry’s…
Continue ReadingUS intelligence assesses Houthis in Yemen in talks to provide weapons to al-Shabaab in Somalia, officials say
By Katie Bo Lillis, Kylie Atwood and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — US intelligence has learned of discussions between Houthis in Yemen to…
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Construction moving along fast at site of new Costco on Bend’s north side
Construction is at full tilt on the new, larger Costco on Bend’s north side; at last report, the company had a target date for completion of late…
Continue ReadingPanthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida’s Aleksander Barkov out of the game.…
Continue ReadingBureau of Land Management shrinks proposed size of controversial Idaho wind farm project
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The federal Bureau of Land Management’s preferred alternative for a proposed large-scale wind energy farm in southern…
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Deschutes County commissioners to hold public hearing Wednesday on recommended ‘Moon Pit’ site for next landfill
Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on the recommended location for the county’s next landfill, the “Moon…
Continue ReadingPalestinian DC chef and Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans win coveted James Beard Awards
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Palestinian chef using ancient cooking techniques, a Senegalese restaurant in New Orleans and an…
Continue ReadingJustice Alito questions possibility of political compromise in secret recording
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is heard questioning whether compromise between the left and right is possible in a…
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Remote workers feel less engaged at work. Here's how to fix that.
WorkTango compiled data from surveys, academic research, and other sources to find ways to increase engagement among remote…
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Hybrid learning, AI are vital to prospective MBA students
BestColleges reports that artificial intelligence and hybrid learning are high on the list for MBA students.…
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New homes: Which U.S. cities are adding most to housing supply?
SmartAsset ranked metro areas according to the most recent number of new construction sales and median sales…
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How much cash can a $300,000 annuity generate for me each month?
Benzinga explains several types of annuities and how they can generate monthly income and financial…
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Inside the 2024 Summer Olympics: What to see, where to stay and more
Way.com reports on what there is to see and where you can stay in Paris for the upcoming Summer…
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6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation presents a list of six books on the subject of Juneteenth to help people better understand its history and…
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