China blames the US for hyping fears of uncontrolled rocket reentry as space race heats up
For a week, China’s Long March 5B grabbed global attention, as space agencies and experts closely tracked its trajectory, speculating where…
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Mattel wants you to send back your toys when you’re done with them
Good news for 90s kids who have laundry baskets filled with Barbies in their parents’ basements: Mattel wants to recycle your old toys. The…
Continue ReadingFrench pilot files legal complaint alleging being tied up on firing range during explosions as hazing ritual
A French pilot has filed a legal complaint for “aggravated voluntary violence” and “endangering someone’s life”…
Continue ReadingPipeline shutdown is sparking worries of a spike in gas prices
A cyberattack forced one of the top US fuel pipelines to shut down Friday, and analysts are worried the situation could result in a spike in gas…
Continue ReadingFrom Jeff Bezos to Elon Musk, Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire beat deserves scrutiny
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. This era of extreme…
Continue ReadingThree leopards escaped a safari park in one of China’s biggest cities. It took staff a week to sound the alarm
A leopard remains on the loose near one of China’s biggest cities after three of the big cats escaped a zoo over the busy May Day holiday.…
Continue ReadingQueen’s first cousin allegedly trading on links to Putin and monarchy, UK media report
Prince Michael of Kent, Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin, said Sunday that he “has no special relationship” with Russian President…
Continue ReadingIsraeli Supreme Court delays hearing on Palestinian evictions from East Jerusalem neighborhood
Israel’s Supreme Court on Sunday postponed a hearing on the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from their homes in Jerusalem and…
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C.O. residents give Mother’s Day shout outs to loved ones
NewsChannel 21 gave Central Oregonians an opportunity to give a shout out to their moms and wish them a Happy Mother’s…
Continue ReadingCriminal group originating from Russia believed to be behind pipeline cyberattack
A criminal group originating from Russia named “DarkSide” is believed to be responsible for a ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial…
Continue ReadingRescuers work to free whale stranded in River Thames in London
Rescue operations are underway to free a whale stranded in the River Thames in London, the Port of London Authority said. The whale was spotted at…
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Prescribed burns planned Monday and Tuesday west of Bend, south of Sisters
On Monday and Tuesday, fire and fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations adjacent to Bend’s…
Continue ReadingIt may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s time to…
Continue ReadingDNA used to identify sailor of doomed 1845 Franklin arctic expedition
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A sailor of the doomed 1845 Franklin arctic…
Continue ReadingOne shot of COVID-19 vaccine better than none for pregnant Canadians, expert says
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Some pregnant Canadians aren’t able to get…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 74th, 610 cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon including Deschutes County’s 74th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,530, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingArizona’s Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,560 acres
A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,560 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire…
Continue ReadingOahu homes out of reach for many local residents
Click here for updates on this story Oahu, HI (KITV) — The median price of a single-family home continues to skyrocket…
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McCarthy confirms he’s backing Stefanik for No. 3 House Republican post
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the role of House Republican conference chair, as Rep.…
Continue ReadingSupply chain interrupted: Here’s everything you can’t get now
Chicken, lumber, microchips, gas, steel, metals, chlorine and ketchup packets: What do they all have in common? They’re all (nearly) impossible…
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