Tornado en Ciudad de Panamá fue EF-3, según estudio preliminar
Sofía Barruti (CNN) –El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional en Tallahassee publicó estudios preliminares sobre los tornados que impactaron el…
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Starbucks sued by consumer group that calls its claim of ethical sourcing false and misleading
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer A consumer advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Wednesday, saying the company’s claim that its…
Continue ReadingFormer Chinese central banker accused of taking massive bribes admits ‘huge mistake’
By Michelle Toh and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Fan Yifei, a disgraced former Chinese central banker, has admitted making a “huge…
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Bend Fire & Rescue says during winter weather, calls increase reporting slips, falls and car accidents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rain, snow and heavy winds hit all at once, leaving spots like Mt. Bachelor dealing with 100 mph winds. Bend Fire &…
Continue ReadingRenewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says
By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate…
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Drone flight offers a special aerial view of a snowy Bend
Mike Albright provided us this drone flight over Bend in the blue skies that followed several inches of snow before daybreak…
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Deschutes County to keep looking at possible business license for short-term rentals; DeBone still unconvinced
Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental…
Continue ReadingRiots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government is working to restore order after at least 15 people were reportedly killed…
Continue ReadingSentencing postponed for retired Arizona prisons boss who pleaded no-contest in armed standoff
PHOENIX (AP) — Former Arizona prisons chief Charles Ryan’s sentencing has been postponed for his no-contest plea to a disorderly conduct…
Continue Reading$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — There will be at least $100 million left in the estate of the so-called last Hawaiian…
Continue ReadingRapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years’ probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing’s threats to use force
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Beijing’s threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn’t…
Continue ReadingEl FBI arresta a un hombre de Florida acusado de amenazar con un “evento con víctimas masivas”
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un hombre de Florida acusado de publicar en línea amenazas de llevar a cabo violencia masiva fue arrestado y acusado…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: There’s snow denying — we love our pets
We didn’t just get weather-related photos for this week’s Pet Pics Sweepstakes, of course, but several of them showed that many of them love what…
Continue ReadingEstas elecciones presidenciales de 2024 podrían cambiar el mundo, y no son las de EE.UU.
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Una elección presidencial en 2024 con profundas implicaciones para el resto del mundo ciertamente suena…
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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded
By STEFANIE DAZIO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden’s son pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal tax…
Continue ReadingLa nieve está desapareciendo a medida que el planeta se calienta. Un nuevo estudio muestra quién está perdiendo más
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Vastas zonas de Estados Unidos se vieron azotadas por poderosas tormentas, incluidas ventiscas que cubrieron de nieve…
Continue ReadingAmid firestorm created by Austin’s cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations due to…
Continue ReadingNelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Barely two weeks after he was released from prison in 1990, Nelson Mandela flew to…
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OUT Central Oregon announces lineup for sixth annual Winter PrideFest
OUT Central Oregon has announced the lineup for the sixth annual Central Oregon Winter PrideFest, March 7-10, and a special, well-known guest…
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