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Furry Friends: Branson and Brynae are a pair of fun sibling pups

March 24, 2023 9:35 AM KTVZ News Team

This week, meet Branson and Brynae, brother-sister duo from a litter of pit bull mix puppies who showed up in a little cardboard box at Redmond’s…

The US government is seeing ‘an increasing number’ of TikTok-like data security cases

March 24, 2023 9:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN The US government is tracking a growing number of foreign-linked business transactions that pose potential data risks to national…

Those free Twitter blue verified checkmarks could be going away next month.

Pay $84 a year for Twitter Blue or lose your checkmark beginning April 1, Twitter says

March 24, 2023 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Twitter’s free blue “verified” checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end. Ever since Elon…

TikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn’t it exist there?

March 24, 2023 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung and Selina Wang, CNN TikTok is fighting to stay alive in the United States as pressure builds in Washington to ban the app if its…

US lawmakers remain convinced that TikTok is an urgent threat to national security.

TikTok collects a lot of data. But that’s not the main reason officials say it’s a security risk

March 24, 2023 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN After TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified for more than five hours on Thursday before a Congressional committee, one thing was clear:…

Everyone in Washington is talking about a TikTok ban. But is it really a national security threat?

March 24, 2023 4:49 AM CNN

CNN By Brian Fung, CNN After TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified for more than five hours on Thursday before a Congressional committee, one thing was…

China says it ‘firmly opposes’ a potential forced sale of TikTok

March 23, 2023 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN China said it would “firmly oppose” any forced sale of TikTok, in its first direct response to demands by the Biden…

China says it ‘firmly opposes’ a potential forced sale of TikTok

March 23, 2023 10:08 PM CNN

CNN By Laura He, CNN China said it would “firmly oppose” any forced sale of TikTok, in its first direct response to demands by the Biden…

Interpol confirms arrest of crypto fugitive Do Kwon in Montenegro

March 23, 2023 8:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Yoonjung Seo, AnneClaire Stapleton and Josh Pennington, CNN Interpol says a man arrested in Montenegro is Kwon Do-hyeong, also known as Do Kwon,…

Five artists’ sculpture designs chosen for public review for Colorado-Columbia roundabout

March 23, 2023 3:19 PM KTVZ news sources

Art in Public Places announced Thursday the design renderings of the five proposed sculptures for Bend’s Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street…

Utah governor signs bill requiring teens to get parental approval to join social media sites

March 23, 2023 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN The governor of Utah signed a controversial bill on Thursday that will require minors to obtain the consent of a…

Rep. Gus Bilirakis speaking to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew during today's hearing.

TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress

March 23, 2023 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep…

TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress

March 23, 2023 4:33 AM CNN

CNN, POOL, TIKTOK, BYTEDANCE.COM, @JENNIIYYYYY, @CRAZYHUMANOMG, @jenniiyyyyy/tiktok, @crazyhumanomg/tiktok By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN In his first…

US government wants to make it easier for Americans to cancel free trials and subscriptions they no longer want

FTC wants to make it easier for consumers to cancel free trials and subscriptions

March 23, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New rules from the US government could soon let Americans more easily cancel free trials and subscriptions…

China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology.

China approves its first mRNA Covid-19 vaccine

March 23, 2023 2:30 AM CNN

CNN By Juliana Liu China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology, months after the country lifted strict pandemic measures.…

China approves its first mRNA Covid-19 vaccine

March 23, 2023 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Juliana Liu China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology, months after the country lifted strict pandemic measures. The…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Those furry friendly faces, funner than ever

March 22, 2023 10:20 PM KTVZ News Team

If all these photos of great Central Oregon pets don’t make you smile — well, maybe you have your own to share with us, or would like to see more at…

TikTok says it now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States.

China may prefer TikTok to be banned than fall into US hands

March 22, 2023 7:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN Nearly three years after the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok if its Chinese owner didn’t sell the company to…

Scalehouse announces 2 new artists in residence

March 22, 2023 3:58 PM KTVZ news sources

Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Maija Kellner-Rode and Erin Bodfish.…

Bucks County is believed to be the first county to file a lawsuit against social media companies over young people's health and safety.

Why Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is suing social media companies

March 22, 2023 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business One mother in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said her 18-year-old daughter is so obsessed with TikTok,…