Invasive ‘murder hornets’ are wiped out in the US, officials say
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and…
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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ are wiped out in the US, officials say
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and…
Continue ReadingFriend of Alexander real estate brothers surrenders in sexual assault case
MIAMI (AP) — A friend of brothers who are prominent in luxury real estate in Florida and New York and are charged with sex trafficking and assault…
Continue ReadingJudge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be ‘frightening’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge who presided over the seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members said Wednesday…
Continue ReadingMichigan man pleads guilty to federal hate crime following mass killing plot targeting gay people
Associated Press A 22-year-old man has admitted to a plot intended to kill multiple people at a political party headquarters in Michigan and at a…
Continue ReadingGlobal warming can’t be ignored, Montana’s top court says, upholding landmark climate case
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court has upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional…
Continue ReadingUS retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and…
Continue ReadingCyclone Chido leaves Mayotte reeling. Warmer oceans fueled it
Associated Press The Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte is reeling from Cyclone Chido, the most intense storm to hit the French territory in 90…
Continue Reading23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in NASCAR’s 2025 season as chartered teams in legal victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint were granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday that will allow them…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from the Fed’s third rate cut
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point, the third rate cut since it began…
Continue ReadingMacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group
Chronicle of Philanthropy MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving. This week, Undue Medical Debt,…
Continue ReadingFashion influencer Matilda Djerf apologizes following report she created a toxic workplace
AP Business Writer A popular social media influencer has issued an apology after a Swedish tabloid published a report saying she created a work…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill backed by Paris Hilton to reform youth treatment facilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed legislation requiring more oversight of youth residential treatment facilities. The vote Wednesday is a feat…
Continue ReadingAt least 13 dead after navy boat and passenger ferry collide near popular Mumbai tourist destination
By Esha Mitra and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 people have died after a crash between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat threw…
Continue ReadingThe Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto…
Continue ReadingIvy League football to compete in FCS playoffs beginning next season
AP Sports Writer CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Ivy League has announced its football programs will compete in the FCS playoffs beginning next season.…
Continue ReadingGovernment funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government…
Continue ReadingManhattan man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan resident has pleaded guilty to helping establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of…
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Need that rings a bell: Salvation Army of Bend’s famous red kettles are deep in the red; income off 75% this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Salvation Army of Bend Corps issued a plea for help Wednesday, saying it is anticipated to see a reduction in red kettle…
Continue ReadingNew York man finds mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard
SCOTCHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Scholars are hailing the discovery of a fossilized mastodon jaw discovered by a man who spotted two giant teeth while…
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