By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — A social media backlash to media reports that said fast-food chain Wendy’s had plans to increase menu prices during its busiest hours shows a limit to where, when and for what U.S. consumers will trade more cash for convenience. While customers may
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether Donald Trump may claim immunity in special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion case, adding another explosive appeal from the former president to its docket and further delaying his federal trial. The court expedited the case and will hear arguments the week
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic-controlled New York Legislature on Wednesday swiftly approved a new congressional map that would give the party a modest advantage in US House elections this fall – just days after rejecting lines drawn by an independent redistricting commission. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the map into law later
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear your questions about the future of tree preservation in our community, and has scheduled two informal question-and-answer sessions in coming days to do just that. Here’s Wednesday’s full announcement and details; For the last few years, community members have raised concerns
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy and Bethlehem Feleke, CNN Nairobi (CNN) — Tensions were high in the Central African country of Chad on Wednesday after several people were killed following an alleged attack on the country’s intelligence services was foiled overnight, the government said. The country’s communications ministry said the situation took “a dramatic turn” after a
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Certain kinds of greaseproofing “forever” chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, will no longer be used in food packaging in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The FDA’s food studies have shown that food packaging materials like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Lt. Frank Drebin is back on the case. Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with a long-gestating remake of “Naked Gun,” the studio announced Wednesday. Liam Neeson will star as the bumbling police detective Debin in the role made famous by Leslie Nielsen. Akiva Schaffer will direct the
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The five hockey players charged with sexual assault in Canada have asked for and been granted a trial by jury. One of the lawyers representing former NHL player Alex Formenton confirmed the request for a jury trial in an email to The Associated Press. Formenton and current NHL players
Continue ReadingBy MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital. Children who
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues by announcing he would be stepping down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come. McConnell leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at a crossroads. Wednesday’s announcement comes before the
Continue ReadingCNN By Dan Heching, Brian Lowry and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, whose self-deprecating humor and acerbic wit in shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Anything but Love” entertained audiences for decades, has died, according to his publicist Jeff Abraham. He was 76. Abraham said in an email to CNN that the
Continue ReadingBy RUTH ALONGA Associated Press KAMANYOLA, Congo (AP) — United Nations peacekeepers have handed over their first military base to security forces in eastern Congo as part of an eventual withdrawal after decades of operating in the country, and as violence soars in the conflict-riddled region. Peacekeepers on Wednesday transferred responsibility and equipment at its
Continue ReadingBy LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates has approved a bill that doctors treating transgender youth in the state say would prevent the prescription of certain medical interventions like hormone therapy to patients at risk for self-harm or suicide. The proposal, which now heads to the Senate,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was critically injured and his passenger sustained minor injuries in a rollover crash of a pickup truck early Wednesday morning on Alfalfa Market Road, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies said they found alcohol to be a contributing factor. Deputies were dispatched around 3 a.m. to a cellphone’s
Continue ReadingBy Nick Valencia, Zachary Cohen and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A key witness in the push to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election case against Donald Trump had a much deeper involvement in the effort than was previously known, according to hundreds of text messages obtained by CNN. The 413 texts
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Los años bisiestos existen porque necesitamos ponernos al día un poco astronómicamente. El tiempo que tarda la Tierra en orbitar alrededor del Sol no es un número redondo de días. Un año solar, o año tropical, tiene en realidad 365 días, 5 horas, 48 minutos y 46 segundos, según cálculos de
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– El comediante y actor Richard Lewis, cuyo humor e ingenio mordaz en programas como “Curb Your Enthusiasm” y “Anything but Love” entretuvieron al público durante décadas, falleció, dijo su publicista Jeff Abraham. Tenía 76 años. Abraham dijo en un correo electrónico a CNN que el artista falleció “en paz” en su casa
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Stacy Wakefield, the widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield, has died. Her family said in a statement released through the Red Sox that she died Wednesday at her Massachusetts home, less than five months after her husband died at the age of 57.
Continue ReadingMARION, Ohio (AP) — A history-making former U.S. treasurer is being celebrated in her Ohio city this week as the 93-year-old marks the 30th anniversary of her swearing-in ceremony. Democratic Mary Ellen Withrow plans six appearances Thursday and Friday around Marion to mark the occasion. The city north of Columbus is also home to a
Continue ReadingBy MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first private U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon broke a leg at touchdown before falling over, according to company officials who said Wednesday it was on the verge of losing power. Intuitive Machines, the company that built the lander, released new photos
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