SpaceX splashdown: Astronauts return home from six-month ISS mission
CNN By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Four astronauts splashed down off the coast of Florida aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, capping off their…
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Robinhood discloses breach that exposed information of millions of customers
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Robinhood said Monday it was hit by a data breach earlier this month that exposed information on millions of customers and…
Continue ReadingA 9-foot video game joystick now holds a Guinness World Record
By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN In 2006, before the advent of augmented reality games like Pokémon GO, artist Mary Flanagan wanted to find…
Continue ReadingFacebook is shutting down its facial recognition software
CNN By Rachel Metz, CNN Business Facebook said Tuesday it plans to stop using facial-recognition software that could automatically recognize people…
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‘Tis the season: Christmas tree permits go on sale for Deschutes, Ochoco national forests
Beginning Tuesday, Christmas tree permits can be purchased online and at local vendors around Central Oregon for use on the Deschutes and Ochoco…
Continue ReadingHackers have breached organizations in defense and other sensitive sectors, security firm says
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Suspected foreign hackers have breached nine organizations in the defense, energy, health care, technology and education sectors…
Continue ReadingThe next front in Facebook’s misinformation battle: climate change
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business In August 2019, when a Facebook employee typed “climate change” into the platform’s search bar, the…
Continue ReadingWhat we learned this week in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business As the criminal trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes entered its third month this week, much of the focus…
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Pet Pals: Coco is a senior as sweet as … well, cocoa
Coco is about 12 years old, making her a senior dog – just the right size for a loving lap – and waiting at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. She…
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aha! launches nonstop flights between Redmond and Reno-Tahoe
There was a special ceremony Friday at Redmond Airport as an air carrier called aha! that is part of ExpressJet Airlines began offering nonstop…
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Furry Friends: Pair of adorable, adoptable pups waiting at BrightSide
Two adorable adoptable puppies, about 8 weeks old, are waiting for a loving new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition seeks applicants for cultural grants
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition announced its online grant application period for cultural grants opened on Friday.…
Continue ReadingJudge rules against Blue Origin in standoff with SpaceX, NASA
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business A federal judge delivered a major blow to Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, on Thursday by ruling in…
Continue ReadingNintendo says the chip shortage is hurting Switch sales
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Nintendo has become the latest victim of a global chip shortage that is battering supply chains. The Japanese company…
Continue ReadingNintendo says the chip shortage is hurting Switch sales
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Nintendo has become the latest victim of a global chip shortage that is battering supply chains. The…
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C.O. drop-off sites to open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox gifts
More than 4,000 locations will open soon, including several in Central Oregon, to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the…
Continue ReadingUS blacklists Israeli firm NSO Group for use of spyware
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Business The US Commerce Department on Wednesday blacklisted Israeli firms NSO Group and Candiru, accusing the companies of…
Continue ReadingFormer Apple employee who claims she was fired for #AppleToo organizing files NLRB complaint
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business A former Apple employee who helped form the #AppleToo movement against alleged harassment and discrimination inside the…
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Council on Aging hosts spooky, fun, COVID-safe Halloween for area seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon hosted special Halloween meals for Meals on Wheels clients in Bend, Sisters and La Pine to kick off the…
Continue Reading‘Fortnite’ is shutting down in China
By Wayne Chang and Jill Disis, CNN Business The Chinese version of hit video game “Fortnite” is shutting down this month. The game…
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