SELCO Community Credit Union has reimagined and expanded its approach to community involvement with the launch of SELCO Steps Up. SELCO’s new program aims to create positive, innovative and lasting change through community giving, volunteerism, financial education, and student and educator support.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Personal Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place: Paint Creek, Texas Birth name: James Richard Perry Father: Joseph Ray Perry, a farmer Mother: Amelia (Holt) Perry Marriage: Anita (Thigpen) Perry (November
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil into the Persian Gulf. 2. April 20, 2010 – An explosion occurs on board the BP-contracted Transocean
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. Personal Birth date: March 6, 1926 Death date: June 22, 2026 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Alan Greenspan Father: Herbert Greenspan, stockbroker Mother: Rose (Goldsmith) Greenspan Marriages: Andrea Mitchell (1997-June 22, 2026, his
Continue ReadingBy Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Mason Newsom thinks he’s about to take in some cartoons and chill, but he’s really being evaluated for autism. EarliPoint is a fairly new device that uses eye-tracking technology to help pinpoint if a child as young as 16
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer Justin Bieber. Personal Birth date: March 1, 1994 Birth place: London, Ontario, Canada Birth name: Justin Drew Bieber Father: Jeremy Bieber Mother: Patricia Mallette Marriage: Hailey Baldwin (2018-present) Children: Jack Blues Other Facts Pattie Mallette was a teenage single mother
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march in Alabama. Facts Throughout March of 1965, a group of demonstrators faced violence as they attempted to march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand the right to vote for black people. One of the pivotal days was
Continue ReadingBy Ashley McDowell Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — An adult high school that opened up in Baltimore late last year is exceeding expectations. It’s a huge opportunity for the estimated 80,000 Baltimore residents who don’t have their high school diploma. In just three months after opening their doors, the Goodwill
Continue ReadingBy Derek Heid Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (WKBW) — The total solar eclipse is just under two months away. With hotels and short-term rentals filling up, Wilson Curry in the Town of Aurora has created his own total solar eclipse watch party location at his house for 100-200 people. As
Continue ReadingBy Leslie Brinkley Click here for updates on this story BERKELEY, California (KGO) — A Bay Area doctor, who retired from practicing medicine, decided he had more to accomplish in life. He’s now set to graduate from Cal’s executive MBA program as the oldest student ever. “I hope you won’t mention my age!,” said the
Continue ReadingBy Dominic Garcia Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KOVR) — A key resource at UC Davis that provides unhoused students with a place to live is at risk after losing some key funding. When Aiden Hyman got to the university, he had a scholarship, just not a place to live. Luckily,
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee free-market nonprofit group has joined the ranks of groups challenging a new Biden administration labor rule that changes the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors or employees. The Beacon Center of Tennessee filed its federal lawsuit Wednesday in Nashville on behalf of two
Continue ReadingBy Keely McCormick Click here for updates on this story HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Experts told ABC Action News that teen dating violence is more common than you may think. Advocates across the Tampa Bay area are working to spread awareness so parents can recognize warning signs
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon, renewing questions about safety at the company. Boeing announced the departure of Ed Clark, who had been with the company for 18
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press From the earliest days of the Israel-Hamas war, the United States and much of the international community have pressed Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. But as the fighting rages on with no end in sight, the humanitarian catastrophe there has only worsened. United Nations agencies
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials acknowledged at their most recent meeting in January that there had been “significant progress” in reducing inflation. But some of the policymakers expressed concern that strong growth in spending and hiring could disrupt that progress. In minutes from the January 30-31 meeting, most
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission for $3,781 toward general operating support. The Oregon Arts Commission established the Operating Support Program to contribute to the core operations of Oregon’s arts organizations that offer ongoing, sustained, artistic programming and outreach programs in the community.
Continue ReadingBy Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday that it will begin dozens of audits this spring examining the personal use of corporate jets as it ramps up its enforcement efforts. The announcement is part of the Biden administration’s effort to tout how the IRS is using money provided by
Continue ReadingBy MJ Lee and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration is racing against the clock as it attempts to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war before Ramadan next month, with senior US officials believing that the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza is the only plausible way to bring the first pause to the deadly conflict since a seven-day truce in
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL) — A Riverside County pastor has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a minor. Deputies first learned of the allegations on Jan. 30, at around 2:30 p.m., when they were dispatched to reports of a past sexual assault involving a
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