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Some home cleaning products can contain irritants

Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems

October 14, 2024 7:48 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier…

A cold front will cross the eastern half of the US by late Monday afternoon and bring cooler conditions.

Freeze warnings issued for millions with the coldest temperatures in months incoming

October 14, 2024 7:05 am CNN Newsource

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A dramatic pattern shift is bringing the chilliest air since spring to millions of people in the…

Two House incumbents seek to woo the other party’s voters in Pacific Northwest swing seats

October 14, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Arit John, CNN Ridgefield, Washington (CNN) — Dozens of families lined up outside the Clark County Fairgrounds here on a recent Saturday,…

The latest Nobel Prize in economics was announced in Stockholm on October 14. Three economists were awarded the Nobel Prize on October 14 for their research into how the nature of institutions helps explain why some countries become rich and others remain poor.

Nobel Prize in economics awarded to trio for explaining why some nations are rich and others poor

October 14, 2024 2:50 am CNN Newsource

By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Three economists were awarded the Nobel Prize Monday for their research into how the nature of…

A man cleans debris inside a gas station store in Lakewood Park

Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton

October 11, 2024 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Ashley R. Williams, Brandon Miller, Zoe Sottile, Josh Campbell, Ella Nilsen, Dalia Faheid and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — On a dark September…

Washington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance this election

October 13, 2024 9:42 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising…

A Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to land at an air force base in Hsinchu

Taiwan condemns Chinese military drills around island as ‘unreasonable provocation’

October 13, 2024 9:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan and Wayne Chang, CNN Hong Kong/Taipei (CNN) — Taiwan has condemned the latest round of Chinese military drills around the…

Ridgeview HS football wins $25,000 grant from T-Mobile’s ‘Friday Night 5G Lights,’ finalist for $2 million grand prize

October 13, 2024 6:32 pm KTVZ news sources

You can vote for which of 16 finalists receive $2 million to upgrade football field REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — T-Mobile announced that Ridgeview High…

Emergency services personnel attend the scene of a drone strike on October 13 in Binyamina

4 Israeli soldiers killed, more than 60 people injured by Hezbollah drone in one of bloodiest attacks on Israel since Oct. 7

October 13, 2024 12:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, Lauren Iszo, Dana Karni, Sarah Sirgany and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than…

President Joe Biden walks to speak to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on October 3. During a visit to survey Hurricane Milton's damage

Biden announces more than $600 million for electric grid resilience during visit to survey Hurricane Milton damage

October 13, 2024 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Nikki Carvajal and Michael Williams, CNN St. Petersburg, Florida (CNN) — President Joe Biden made yet another trip to a community devastated…

The SpaceX Starship spacecraft flies above Earth on Sunday.

5 things to know for Oct. 14: Presidential race, Hurricane recovery, Middle East tensions, Space missions, Boeing strike

October 13, 2024 9:25 am CNN

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 cities across the US are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day today. The alternative to…

This US military file photo shows a US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launching station in Israel in March 2019. The US will send an advanced anti-missile system — and US troops to operate it — to Israel.

US to deploy about 100 troops to operate advanced anti-missile system in Israel amid heightened tensions

October 13, 2024 9:21 am CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US will send an advanced anti-missile system — and US troops to operate it — to Israel “to help…

Monday is a Federal Reserve bank holiday. However

What is open and closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024

October 13, 2024 9:00 am CNN Newsource

By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — On the second Monday of October, Americans will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, also known as…

Boeing factory workers and supporters gather on a picket line near the entrance to a Boeing production facility in Renton

Boeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows

October 13, 2024 6:30 am CNN Newsource

By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Sunday marks one month since members of the International Association of Machinists began their strike…

In a harsh new world of climate disasters

Milton and Helene are taking a toll on the mental health of Floridians, leaving a trail of anxiety and frayed nerves

October 13, 2024 5:16 am CNN

CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the…

Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars

October 13, 2024 4:00 am Associated Press

AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in late September, Samantha…

Fungi Fest returns to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Visitors learn about, check out many mushroom varieties

October 12, 2024 11:55 am Kelsey McGee

(Update: Adding video, comments from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of people turned out early Saturday…

‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor

October 12, 2024 10:39 pm Kelsey McGee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…

An aerial view shows vehicles lined up to wait for gas at a Circle K station on October 11

Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes, with gas and power in short supply

October 12, 2024 9:10 pm CNN Newsource

By Ashley R. Williams, Brian Abel, Amanda Musa and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Surrounded by the damage left behind by hurricanes Helene and…

Hundreds of firefighters are still working to contain several wildfires burning around Central Oregon, state

October 12, 2024 3:09 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Halloween is less than three weeks away, and there are still hundreds of firefighters working to finish containment of…