Woman loses $40K to scammers. Here’s how cellphone scams could happen to you
Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KCRA) — Spam calls are out of control. In the month of April…
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18-year-old died in crash just weeks before graduation
Click here for updates on this story NELSON COUNTY, Kentucky (WLKY) — A Nelson County family is in mourning after their…
Continue ReadingThe head of Yale’s massive endowment fund has died
David Swensen, the long-time chief investment officer at Yale University and a legend in the world of college endowments, died Wednesday at the age…
Continue ReadingSome restaurants forced to raise prices as food costs get higher
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Not only are restaurants having to deal with staffing…
Continue Reading102-year-old nursing home resident gets big hugs and kisses from vaccinated loved ones after two years apart
As a staff member wheeled 102-year-old Laura Jerstad into a sunny room in her Kissimmee, Florida, nursing home, she reached out her hand to her loved…
Continue ReadingCredit union shares how to reevaluate investment strategies during, after pandemic
More than a year after the pandemic sent the world into lockdown, workers and retirees remain concerned about the long-term impact of economic shifts…
Continue ReadingAlligator found with mouth bound, eyes covered
Click here for updates on this story LONGWOOD, Florida (WESH) — A Longwood couple turned to social media to spread the…
Continue ReadingWoman rescues young hawk from pool
Click here for updates on this story MASON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A New Hampshire woman rescued a young hawk that was…
Continue ReadingApplebee’s shorter menu is here to stay. Here’s what got cut
Last year, when Applebee’s sales took a hit in the pandemic, the chain slimmed down its menu. Now its sales are recovering, but…
Continue ReadingWoman who accused former Idaho legislator of rape has her identity revealed in conservative media
A legislative intern whose rape allegation against an Idaho state representative led to an investigation that resulted in his resignation last week…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritans help save trooper from fiery crash
Click here for updates on this story WICKENBURG, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Two good Samaritans who helped rescue a DPS…
Continue ReadingJen Psaki says she talked with the Biden transition team about a roughly one-year term
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a pair of new…
Continue ReadingGroom accused of raping wedding guest before his nuptials
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A man is accused of raping a wedding guest before he was set to…
Continue ReadingUber is losing less money. But it still faces one big risk
The pandemic has been a tough time to be in the business of shuttling people from Point A to Point B. For months, government rules and fears about…
Continue ReadingDollar stores make up almost half of all new stores opening this year
Three dollar store chains will make up almost half of all the new stores opening up in the United States this year, a reflection of the dollar store…
Continue ReadingOne of the world’s top restaurants is ditching meat. Here’s what could go wrong
Earlier this week, Eleven Madison Park’s chef and owner Daniel Humm made an unexpected announcement: When the famed New York City restaurant…
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Next Tuesday is last day to mail May 18 election ballots; drop boxes available
Tuesday, May 11, is the last day for Deschutes County voters to safely mail their ballot for the May 18 Special District Election. Ballots must be…
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Bend-La Pine Schools again honor graduating seniors with billboards
This week, contractors are giving several area billboards graduation makeovers to celebrate the Class of 2021. First conceived of for the Class of…
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Strike ends at Oregon Tech as contract deal reached
The faculty at the Oregon Institute of Technology has come to an agreement on a five-year contract with the university, ending a strike that had…
Continue ReadingWe’re recovering from ‘the Game of Thrones period of our history:’ Jen Psaki talks about the transition and her role
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a pair of new…
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