US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and a new report shows that…
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TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What’s the legal outlook?
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A newly minted law forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing…
Continue ReadingUS growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high…
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Fire destroys several sheds, outbuildings on NE Prineville street; Crook County Fire crews protect nearby triplex
A fire destroyed several sheds and outbuildings in Prineville Wednesday afternoon, but Crook County Fire and Rescue crews were able to control the…
Continue ReadingLa Fiscalía de Perú amplía investigación contra Boluarte por caso Rolex
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La Fiscalía de Perú informó este miércoles en un comunicado en su cuenta en X, antes Twitter, que…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Loving our sweet pets comes naturally
Our love for our pets is so easy to show – and quite often, they show how much they love each other, too! Send us your cutest pet photos and see many…
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Sisters Outlaws baseball continues their hot streak, winning eight straight games
The Sisters baseball team has won its eighth straight game after sweeping La Pine and beating Elmira 7-1 in the first of a three-game series.…
Continue ReadingOver 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast…
Continue ReadingBlinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in the financial hub of Shanghai
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised what the U.S. describes as unfair Chinese trade…
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These states have the highest-quality home health agencies, according to patients
Vivian Health visualized data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to identify states with the highest-rated home health…
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7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity
Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke…
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The 20 greatest Best Picture nominees that don't get enough credit
Casino Bonus CA looked at all films nominated for Best Picture and narrowed the list to those that didn’t win and had under 50,000 votes on…
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Credit card reconciliation: How business owners can eliminate inflated costs and wasteful spending when tracking expenses
Ramp dives into credit card reconciliation and provides steps to help businesses set up efficient, accurate…
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Itching for a new venture? Here are the 20 best US metro areas to start a pest control business in 2024
Pest Gnome takes a look at the best U.S. metro areas to launch a pest control…
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10 states with the most uninsured veterans—and how the nation compares
Charlie Health reports on states with high rates of uninsured veterans and provides information on how to seek veteran-specific mental health care.…
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the…
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New research suggests a beneficial link between erectile dysfunction medication and heart health
Hims reports on a new study that looks at the effects of taking erectile dysfunction medication on the risk of cardiovascular…
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Within the gender housework gap, laundry is one of the most unequally divided tasks
Hampr analyzed data and used historical and academic research to find out why laundry remains one of the most unequally divided household…
Continue ReadingUtah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home Wednesday. Players and…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity to host Women’s Build Week in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to host Women’s Build Week May 13-18th in Redmond. Women’s Build is a…
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