Bend Police Community Response Team aims to help people in crisis
The Community Response Team at the Bend Police Department includes an embedded social worker with officers who help individuals during a crisis, work…
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‘Straight out of Hollywood fiction’: Feds bust three men in $30 million bank robbery scheme
Federal authorities say they’ve arrested three New York men Tuesday on money laundering conspiracy charges in connection with an elaborate,…
Continue ReadingCyclist captures video of close call with motorist
Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Police are trying to track down the driver whose…
Continue ReadingMore scientists now believe COVID-19 spreads primarily through the air
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — An increasing number of doctors and scientists…
Continue Reading‘Will be the future’: Canadian billionaire develops one-seat electric vehicle to fight traffic woes
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A Canadian billionaire is developing a new…
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Daunte Wright’s funeral makes Thursday another emotional day for a city reeling over police violence
Mourners are gathering in Minneapolis to honor the life of Daunte Wright, the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer this month…
Continue ReadingDebris falling from overpass damages multiple cars, police investigate
Click here for updates on this story COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Nearly a dozen cars were damaged Wednesday as a…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to buy bitcoin without all the risk of buying bitcoin
Bitcoin is up more than 600% over the past 12 months — a stellar ride — yet owning the asset is fraught with risks including wild swings in…
Continue ReadingUK lawmakers declare China’s treatment of Uyghurs is genocide
British lawmakers have unanimously declared China’s ongoing crackdown in Xinjiang a genocide, joining the United States, Canada and the…
Continue ReadingBlack Future Co-Op Fund Gets Profile Boost Through Partnership With OL Reign Soccer Team
Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (The Seattle Medium) — The Black Future Co-Op Fund, Washington state’s…
Continue ReadingAlternate juror in Derek Chauvin trial says medical expert’s testimony convinced her of ex-officer’s guilt
An alternate juror in Derek Chauvin’s trial told “CBS This Morning” that the prosecution’s medical expert and the 17-year-old…
Continue ReadingBlack Co-Op Fund Gets Profile Boost Through Partnership With OL Reign Soccer Team
Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (The Seattle Medium) — The Black Future Co-Op Fund, Washington state’s…
Continue Reading‘Uncharted territory;’ Restaurants offer signing bonuses, higher pay to attract workers
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — As the weather warms up and more people get the vaccine,…
Continue ReadingWhole Foods and an iconic NYC bakery team up to sell decadent cookies
Dessert-loving New Yorkers know all about Levain, a bakery famous for its large, decadent cookies with gooey centers. Before the pandemic, passers-by…
Continue ReadingHospital employee made nearly $650,000 despite skipping work for 15 years, police say
An employee at a hospital in southern Italy received 15 years’ worth of pay despite never showing up for work, police said. Salvatore Scumace…
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Wyden, Merkley, Democrat colleagues reintroduce ‘Green New Deal’ resolution
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they joined colleagues to reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution, legislation that they…
Continue ReadingTruck driver in Mobile pleads guilty to staging ‘robbery’ that netted nearly $500,000
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Jonah Tamoni Dewayan Bessard went to work on Jan. 5 as a…
Continue ReadingTaco Bell is testing a new meat alternative
Taco Bell is testing a new meat alternative taco ahead of an expected launch of new offerings featuring Beyond Meat. It’s called the…
Continue Reading‘Worst I’ve ever seen’: 1 dead in massive pileup on interstate
Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Interstate 41 reopened Wednesday evening,…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about bitcoin
After years of skepticism, bitcoin is finally gaining mainstream credibility. Tesla is now accepting bitcoin as payment, and disclosed it had…
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