SpaceX launches 143 satellites on one rocket in record-setting mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried 143 satellites into orbit on a jam-packed rideshare mission Sunday, setting a new world record for the most…
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Pet Pals: Lucky needs a home, and love
Lucky is a 9-year-old Rottweiler-cattle dog mix who’s owner passed away. He waits at the Humane Society of Central Oregon and needs a loving home…
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Furry Friends: Primrose is a sweet, lovely cat
Primrose is a pretty 4-year-old kitty whose diabetes is in remission, but other than that, she’s a great lap cat waiting for a new lap at Redmond’s…
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Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)
It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of coping with overwhelming…
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OSU study: Aging well is greatly affected by hopes, fears for later years
If you believe you are capable of becoming the healthy, engaged person you want to be in old age, you are much more likely to experience that…
Continue ReadingApple CEO Tim Cook once gave President Trump a $5,999 Mac Pro
In a new financial document released just hours after he left the White House, former President Donald Trump disclosed Apple CEO Tim Cook once gave…
Continue ReadingInstacart is cutting more than 1,800 jobs, including its only unionized workers
Last February, a group of Instacart employees who worked as in-store shoppers at a Mariano’s grocery store in Skokie, Illinois, voted to…
Continue ReadingFederal judge blocks Parler’s bid to be restored on Amazon Web Services
A federal judge has denied Parler’s request for a court order blocking Amazon from kicking the social media app off its platform, marking yet…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines has so much extra wine that it is starting a delivery service
Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart…
Continue ReadingFacebook’s oversight board will decide whether Trump should be banned
Donald Trump’s future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air. Facebook has referred its previous decision to suspend former President…
Continue ReadingGoogle agrees to pay French publishers for news
Google will pay news publications in France for the use of their content online in a landmark agreement that could soon be replicated elsewhere in…
Continue ReadingChina says it is a ‘victim’ after Twitter locks embassy account
China says that it is a “victim” of misinformation after Twitter restricted the account of the Chinese embassy in the United States. The…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Intel’s new CEO must do to turn the company’s fortunes around
Pat Gelsinger has a massive task ahead of him when he takes over as Intel CEO next month. The semiconductor company, whose products have served as…
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Bend veterinarian seeing uptick in marijuana affecting dogs
Over the past three days, the Brookswood Animal Clinic in Bend has treated three dogs who came in looking drowsy and uncoordinated — all clinical…
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Stars on display: Two Prineville women create ‘City of Wishes’
Two women in Prineville are helping wishes become a reality, by putting special stars in everyone’s…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition awards $22,600 to 14 organizations
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition of the Oregon Cultural Trust announced awards to 14 local organizations, totaling $22,600 in funding. Requests for…
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CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products. But this year it was dominated by our bleak present
CES, the closely-watched annual consumer electronics show, often sets the tone for the tech trends of the year — but little did I realize how true…
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Pet Pals: Frankie is one large puppy
He’s 100 pounds, and at only 8 months old, he’s still…
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Nearly 650 Oregon artists receive COVID-19 relief grants
Relief grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to 646 diverse artists across Oregon through an Artist Relief Program created by the…
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Furry Friends: Daisy is a sweet girl
Daisy is a sweet and affectionate Boxer mix pup who’s waiting for a home at Redmond’s Brightside Animal…
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