Sen. Jeff Merkley launches corruption town hall tour in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to…
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Siroky swims lifetime best in 100m breaststroke
McKenzie Siroky secured the Pan Pacific Championships title in the women’s 100m breaststroke, swimming a lifetime-best time of 1:05.32, the…
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Alexy accelerates to the wall for 100m free win
Jack Alexy swam the men’s 100m freestyle in 47.14 seconds, good for a Championship Record and gold in the men’s 100m freestyle at the Pan Pacific…
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Harris holds off Walsh for 100m freestyle title
Australia’s Meg Harris (52.60 seconds) got to the wall just ahead of Gretchen Walsh (52.78) to claim the crown in the women’s 100m freestyle at the…
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Matsushita triumphs over Foster, Finke in 400m IM
Tomoyuki Matsushita’s Championship Record of 4:06.75 was enough to hold off Carson Foster and Bobby Finke of the United States to win the men’s 400m…
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McIntosh sensational in 400m IM win at Pan Pacs
Summer McIntosh swam out front in the women’s 400m individual medley and stayed there, finishing in a Championship Record 4:28.01, nearly 3.5 seconds…
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How much a local move costs in 22 US metro areas
Imagine a move, and you probably picture the big one: a truck packed to the ceiling, a long drive, a new city. It makes for good movies, but…
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No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks
If your air conditioning goes out just as a heat wave or heat dome hits, the threat level while you’re sweating it out — until the…
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When living alone becomes a safety risk for adults over 65
One out of 5 older adults who fall at home is still on the floor an hour or more later. Lying there that long roughly doubles the chance the…
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Most Black business owners have the same definition of success, and it's not cashing out
New data from the Intuit QuickBooks 2026 Business Owner Report shows Black entrepreneurs defining success in a way that reaches beyond their…
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Report: Experienced job seekers have an edge in today’s AI-driven job market
The U.S. job market strengthened during the second quarter of 2026, offering a welcome reprieve after months of volatility. Still, as AI…
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How to save on summer road trips
With air travel costs through the roof, many Americans are planning a summer jaunt closer to home. In fact, 64% of people are doing so, in…
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A child rings the cancer bell. Here’s what that moment doesn’t show
A child who’s been treated for cancer walks down the hall of a medical facility, nurses and doctors smiling at them from all corners of the…
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Hurricane season is here: How can small businesses strengthen their financial preparedness?
Small business hurricane preparedness is more than protecting property. It requires financial readiness, operational planning, fraud awareness…
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Survey: Nearly two-thirds of US homeowners are shocked by their property tax bill
Homeowners across the country are feeling the squeeze of rising tax bills, are largely unaware of their legal right to push back, and are…
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The silent struggle: Why many men still avoid talking about mental health
Mental health and therapy are discussed more openly now than they were only a few years ago, but men are still less likely to advocate for…
Continue ReadingNearly half of Americans have used mental health medication, so why are 68% still hesitant?
Next time you’re at a party, look around and consider this: Nearly half of the people in the room have probably taken mental health…
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The toggle tax: What 1,200 daily app switches are costing sales teams
Sales reps spend only about 40% of their week actually selling. The rest of their time disappears into CRM data entry, quote-building,…
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That itchy summer rash? Here’s how to calm it down
The weather warms up, and the sun comes out. What scene do you picture? Maybe you imagine yourself relaxing on the beach, soaking up the rays,…
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Automation vs. the workforce: Will robots really replace cleaners?
Cleaning businesses and workers confront a market paradox: The services sector is booming while job growth stalls. Automation threatens to…
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