Australia’s social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than…
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Pacific Power warning customers about billing scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto could decide on his next team this weekend
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings…
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Oregon, US gas prices tick upward ahead of Thanksgiving, AAA reports; still cheapest holiday travel since 2020
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging up in about half of all states, including Oregon, ahead of Thanksgiving, AAA Oregon/Idaho said…
Continue ReadingNebraska judge’s ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has moved closer to allowing medical marijuana. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong ruled…
Continue ReadingCheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans mayor launches own ‘news’ service for the city
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration has launched its own new service for the city and its residents. The…
Continue ReadingTim Walz accepts turkey presentation as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tim Walz has accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey as he eases back into his duties as…
Continue ReadingThe Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. The agreement calls for a two-month…
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Oregon Department of Education releases 2023-24 statewide report card
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2023-24 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website. This…
Continue ReadingKentucky attorney general targets another big pharmacy benefit manager in opioid-related lawsuit
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general has expanded an opioid-related lawsuit to target another pharmacy benefit…
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Oregon agency revamps lending program in bid to expand affordable homeownership opportunities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently completed a $163 million bond sale to finance first-time homebuyer loans…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Lebanon trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Here’s what we know about the uneasy truce
By Tamara Qiblawi, CNN (CNN) — The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be largely holding, despite…
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors seek records from company that deployed AI weapons scanner on NYC subway
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators in New York have requested records from the manufacturer of an AI-powered weapons scanner…
Continue ReadingHoliday shopping, Menendez brothers chaos, world’s oldest man: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start…
Continue ReadingHoliday shopping, Menendez brothers chaos, world’s oldest man: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingWalmart’s DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump’s election victory
AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift…
Continue ReadingTrump team signs transition agreement with White House
By Betsy Klein, Arlette Saenz and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s team has signed an agreement with the Biden…
Continue ReadingTrump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Monday evening announcement, President-elect Donald Trump railed against Mexico and Canada, accusing them…
Continue ReadingUN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — In 2006, after a bruising monthlong war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, the United Nations…
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