Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Disney is taking a $1 billion equity stake in OpenAI, while also striking a deal that would allow its famous…
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Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Time has announced that the “architects of AI” are its Person of the Year. Certainly, AI is…
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Japan ‘megaquake’ warning highlights Cascadia concerns on West Coast
Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on…
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‘Our goal was to simplify’: Deschutes County’s revised outdoor lighting rules take effect soon; here’s what’s changing
Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies…
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‘You’re stronger than you think’: Oregon Youth Challenge Program graduates 70th cadet class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families,…
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Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
By Adam Cancryn, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald…
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House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
By Ellis Kim, Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The House on Wednesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act for the next fiscal…
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Andersen Corporation acquires Madras-based Bright Wood, Central Oregon’s second-largest private employer
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bright Wood Corp., a 60-plus-year fixture of Central Oregon’s timber roots and the region’s second-largest private employer, is…
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Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner
By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand…
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Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor…
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Oregon issues September unemployment report, delayed months by federal government shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday’s first release of Oregon’s jobs report in several months due to the federal government shutdown showed a similar…
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PASSHOLDER PERKS: First Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for ’25/’26 season happening tonight in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, December 10th at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, it’s the first Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for the…
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Scouting America on the High Desert could see major impact from Secretary Hegseth’s potential funding cuts
(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan…
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Developer Taylor Brooks buys nearly 75 acres at Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property, lands first business
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary…
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1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort
WAVE, WKYT, WLEX, CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — One student is dead and another remains in critical condition after a shooting at Kentucky…
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Plea entry for Redmond woman accused of fatally stabbing mother delayed following mentally fit ruling
A Deschutes County judge has ruled that Redmond murder suspect Jessica Andersch is now mentally fit to aid and assist in her own defense, clearing…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan two January public hearings on proposed five-district map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday it will host two public hearings in January to gather feedback on…
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