US government charges 8 social media influencers over alleged pump-and-dump scheme
By Brian Fung, CNN The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged seven Twitter users and a podcaster in an alleged $100 million stock…
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Why a growing number of states are cracking down on TikTok
By Brian Fung, CNN Two years after TikTok avoided a national ban in the United States, the popular short-form video app is now facing growing…
Continue ReadingBlizzard tells China’s ‘World of Warcraft’ fans to back up data as it seeks new partner
By Michelle Toh, CNN “World of Warcraft” fans in China will have to back up their playing history as the distributor of the hit game…
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Holiday Lights: The colors glow on Yellowstone Lane
Tonight, our Holiday Lights excursion takes us to Yellowstone Lane in northeast Bend. Don’t forget, you can submit a photo and enter our Holiday…
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Salvation Army in serious need of Red Kettle bell-ringers, to help with needed donations
The usual holiday sound of bells ringing outside retailers isn’t being heard much on the High Desert this year. Those Red Kettles help The Salvation…
Continue ReadingUS lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
By Brian Fung, CNN A trio of US lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. The new bill by…
Continue ReadingTikTok may push potentially harmful content to teens within minutes, study finds
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business TikTok may surface potentially harmful content related to suicide and eating disorders to…
Continue ReadingAirbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black
By Jennifer Korn, CNN Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a “meaningful difference” in the booking success rate for users who are…
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Holiday Lights return! We start with 3 dazzlers on Daniel Duke Way
‘Tis the season to once again enjoy Holiday Lights! Our first stop this season is at three homes with splendid lights on Daniel Duke Way in northeast…
Continue ReadingTwitter disbands its ‘Trust and Safety Council’ that tackled harassment and child exploitation
By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Twitter announced late Monday that it was disbanding its “Trust and Safety Council,” according to an email…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says Trump didn’t violate Twitter’s rules. The truth is more complicated
By Clare Duffy, CNN A series of internal Twitter documents shared on the social media platform Monday offer a glimpse into internal debates among…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says Trump didn’t violate Twitter’s rules. The truth is more complicated
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN A series of internal Twitter documents shared on the social media platform Monday offer a glimpse into internal debates among…
Continue ReadingFormer top Twitter official forced to leave home due to threats amid ‘Twitter Files’ release
By Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Twitter’s former head of trust and safety has fled his home due to an escalation in threats resulting from Elon…
Continue ReadingTwitter relaunches option to pay for blue check marks
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter on Monday relaunched an option for users who pay for its subscription service to receive a coveted “blue…
Continue ReadingTwitter relaunches option to pay for blue check marks
By Clare Duffy, CNN Twitter on Monday relaunched an option for users who pay for its subscription service to receive a coveted “blue…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft buys stake in London Stock Exchange owner in cloud data deal
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Microsoft is buying a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange Group as part of a deal that will see the market operator spend at…
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Free gift-wrapping returns to Bend River Promenade
Oregon Equestrian Trails is sponsoring free gift wrapping again this month at the Bend River Promenade from noon to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23 (and 10…
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Pet Pals: A blind kitty named Louie needs some extra-special love
Louie is adjusting, but will needs some patience and extra special love, says Lynne from the Humane Society of Central…
Continue ReadingAs the world courts TSMC, Taiwan worries about losing its ‘silicon shield’
By Juliana Liu, CNN Semiconductor giant TSMC was feted this week by US President Joe Biden and Apple CEO Tim Cook during a ceremony to unveil its $40…
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Blind Corvallis horse, Endo, has three Guinness World Records to his name
Together with his owner, Morgan Wagner of Corvallis, a 22-year-old Appaloosa horse known as “Endo the Blind” has achieved three remarkable…
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