Narendra Modi’s Twitter account hacked with announcement India would adopt Bitcoin
By Akanksha Sharma, CNN Business Narendra Modi‘s Twitter handle was “very briefly compromised,” his office said, when a tweet was…
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of…
Continue ReadingCrypto heists are only getting bigger. Here’s what you should know
By Jennifer Korn Over the summer, an anonymous hacker stole roughly $600 million in cryptocurrency from Poly Network, a decentralized finance network…
Continue ReadingCrypto heists are only getting bigger. Here’s what you should know
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Jennifer Korn Over the summer, an anonymous hacker stole roughly $600 million in cryptocurrency from Poly Network, a…
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Craft-O holiday bazaar returns with dozens of vendors
More than 75 vendors are taking part in this weekend’s Craft-O Holiday Bazaar in the Old Ironworks District off Scott Street in southeast…
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Pet Pals: Pearl’s a really sweet girl
Pearl is a 3-month-old mixed-breed sweetheart waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Deschutes River in Bend
Another special holiday sight returned to the Deschutes River in Bend Friday evening — the Holiday Lights Paddle Parade, put on by Tumalo Creek…
Continue ReadingFAA says lack of federal whistleblower protections is ‘enormous factor’ hindering Blue Origin safety review
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, became the subject of a federal review this fall after a group of 21…
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Furry Friends: Cindy and Phil are a bonded pair of tabby cats
Siblings Cindy and Phil are a fine pair of 4- to 5-month-old gray tabby cats with two distinct personalities, waiting together at Redmond’s…
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Central Oregon Scouts BSA set to begin Christmas tree recycling fundraiser
– Central Oregon Scouts BSA will start their annual Christmas Tree Recycling fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 11 as they begin to pass out flyers to…
Continue ReadingAmazon is misleading consumers with ‘deceptive’ ads in search results, FTC complaint says
By Jennifer Korn Amazon is potentially misleading consumers by not being clear enough in indicating which of its search results are paid…
Continue ReadingAmazon is misleading consumers with ‘deceptive’ ads in search results, FTC complaint says
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Jennifer Korn Amazon is potentially misleading consumers by not being clear enough in indicating which of its search results are…
Continue ReadingFacebook Oversight Board reiterates calls for Meta to be more transparent
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business The independent board that oversees Facebook parent company, Meta, is once again urging the social media giant to be…
Continue ReadingIt’s not quite the metaverse, but Meta is launching its virtual world
By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Meta is bringing its vision of a so-called metaverse closer to (virtual) reality. The company formerly known as Facebook…
Continue ReadingEU wants millions of gig economy workers to get paid leave and a minimum wage
By Anna Cooban, CNN Business As many as four million European gig economy workers could become employees if new draft EU legislation becomes law. The…
Continue ReadingMeta bans businesses run by Myanmar’s military from Facebook
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is further clamping down on content linked to Myanmar’s military amid…
Continue ReadingLyft won’t require its staff to return to the office until 2023
By Rob McLean, CNN Business Lyft is giving its employees another year to work remotely, a dramatic step among major businesses that are continuing to…
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Redmond Kiwanis continues See’s Candy sales
Saturday, Dec. 11, is the last opportunity to buy See’s Candy at the Redmond Chamber’s Village Market in Centennial Park. Kiwanians will be…
Continue ReadingMeta wants researchers to help it avoid having users’ personal data exposed online
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is asking for help in avoiding having personal data about…
Continue ReadingInstagram offers ‘drug pipeline’ to kids, tech advocacy group claims
By Donie O’Sullivan and Clare Duffy, CNN Business Instagram says it prohibits drug sales, but accounts advertising the sale of Xanax, ecstasy,…
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