Reopening rekindles hope after ‘alarming’ number of C.O. restaurant closures
On the day Gov. Kate Brown announced restaurants in Deschutes County would be allowed to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, NewsChannel 21…
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Hyundai latest concept ‘car’ walks to places it can’t drive
Sometimes, no matter how good an off-road vehicle is, there are places it just can’t drive. That’s why Hyundai engineers are working on a…
Continue ReadingThere’s a new way to shop on Facebook and Instagram. That’s great news for this company
People looking to buy the items they spot on social media platforms now have one more alternative to paying with their credit cards. Shopify, the…
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Feds uphold Oregon’s denial of permit for Jordan Cove natural gas terminal
Federal authorities on Monday upheld the state of Oregon’s finding that a major West Coast liquified natural gas pipeline and export terminal…
Continue ReadingGameStop tumbles nearly 20% as Reddit-fueled party winds down
GameStop, the struggling video game retailer at the center of a Wall Street frenzy last month, is losing stream. The stock was down nearly 20% to…
Continue ReadingThe Bitcoin rally isn’t enough to dethrone the mighty dollar
The price of Bitcoin has soared this week while the US dollar — the world’s number one reserve currency — tumbled. Could this be…
Continue ReadingDelta CEO blasts Biden proposal to require Covid tests for domestic travelers
The proposal to require domestic airline passengers to prove they have tested negative for Covid-19 is a “horrible idea,” according to…
Continue ReadingCoke is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade
Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…
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EPA orders Amazon to halt illegal pesticide sales
The EPA’s Seattle office has issued a “stop sale” order to Amazon regarding possibly dangerous or ineffective unregistered pesticides making illegal…
Continue ReadingGM extends shutdown at three plants due to chip shortage
The computer chip shortage is taking a bigger bite out of General Motors’ production plans than the company originally expected. Last week GM…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen is exploring flying vehicles in China
Volkswagen is looking into flying vehicles in China, becoming the latest automaker to probe the possibilities of personal air travel. Europe’s…
Continue ReadingNeed a quick Zoom wardrobe hack? Pop on a faux collar
A styling hack that converts even the dowdiest of t-shirts into a Zoom-ready look is gaining steam. It’s called the “faux collar,”…
Continue ReadingEuropeans are paying 20% more for their vacations than before the pandemic
Europeans are looking beyond lockdowns and betting that the coronavirus pandemic won’t quash summer travel for a second year. Despite…
Continue ReadingSecretary Pete Buttigieg wants fast trains. He’ll have to succeed where Obama couldn’t
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that’s easier said than done.…
Continue ReadingHe died by suicide thinking he owed $730,000. Now his family is suing Robinhood
Robinhood is being sued for the wrongful death of a 20-year-old college student who died by suicide last summer after he saw a negative balance of…
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As COVID-19 hits Oregon economy, apprenticeships could boost jobs
Apprenticeships could play a key role in placing people in good-paying jobs, especially with high unemployment from the…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles…
Continue ReadingBoeing delivers 26 planes in January, including 21 of the 737 Max
Boeing delivered 26 jets in January, logging one of its best months since the grounding of the 737 Max in March 2019. The 737 Max helped boost those…
Continue ReadingFox News extends contract of its CEO, despite recent troubles at the network
Suzanne Scott, the chief executive of Fox News whose future at the network had been questioned both internally and externally amid ratings woes and…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl LV ratings are in: They’re a disappointment
Taking place in the middle of a global pandemic Super Bowl LV was an NFL championship game unlike any other. But the big game still brought in…
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