Privacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool
By Samantha Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could potentially be misused in the wrong…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture awards $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing, including Redmond business
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a rigorous selection process, the State of Oregon has made a substantial investment in the meat processing sector. A…
Continue ReadingFCC is considering AI rules for political ads
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission is taking initial steps toward new rules that could require…
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US Dept. of Justice inspector general finds ‘serious deficiencies,’ ‘alarming’ staff shortages at Sheridan federal prison
(Update: Oregon Democratic lawmakers demand ‘swift action’ to address issues) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General…
Continue ReadingUvalde families reach $2M settlement with city and say they are suing school district and 92 officers over shooting response
By Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Nineteen families of the students and teachers killed or injured at Robb Elementary School in…
Continue ReadingProtect your pets from wildfire smoke with these tips
By Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 fires are burning across Canada, with some wildfires forcing evacuations and…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces additional $7.7 billion in student debt relief
By Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the cancellation of an additional $7.7 billion in student loans for…
Continue ReadingIreland, Spain and Norway say they will recognize a Palestinian state
By Sophie Jeong, Zahid Mahmood, Al Goodman, Niamh Kennedy and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced plans to…
Continue ReadingTornado-spawning storms left 5 dead and dozens injured in Iowa
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, Joe Sutton and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — The destructive tornado that ravaged the town of Greenfield,…
Continue ReadingWhite House-backed border bill loses Democratic support as Schumer presses for new vote
By Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — A White House-backed effort to vote on a border security package in the Senate was dealt a blow when Sen. Cory…
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Western wildfire camera network is now the largest of its kind
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling wildfires in the Pacific Northwest will now have the world’s largest public-facing system of wildfire…
Continue ReadingUK PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise July election as his party seeks to defy dire polls
By Rob Picheta, CNN London (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a snap general election for July 4 in a statement outside Downing…
Continue Reading2 killed and 3 hurt in a mass shooting at a Pennsylvania linen company. A suspect is in custody
By Amanda Musa and Tanika Gray, CNN (CNN) — Two people are dead and three others were shot and hospitalized Wednesday in what officials called…
Continue ReadingCourt rules Elvis’ Graceland mansion cannot be foreclosed upon – for now
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Graceland can stay in the hands of Elvis Presley’s family for the time being, after a Tennessee court…
Continue ReadingFish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to…
Continue ReadingBiden’s EPA is trying to take a huge bite out of the climate crisis. Can it survive Trump’s Supreme Court?
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency threw down a gauntlet on climate this spring, pushing…
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Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon Republicans gathered in Madras Tuesday night to watch the results of Oregon’s primary. About 80…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit from former winner of MTV’s Model Mission
By Alli Rosenbloom and Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed on…
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ODOT plans six-week Highway 97 closure, detour in Klamath Falls for bridge replacement project
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A portion of U.S. Highway 97 in Klamath Falls will be fully closed for six weeks beginning Monday, July 8, with detours…
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‘Survival of our democracy:’ Civics Learning Project holds ‘Law Day’ at COCC to teach how government, law work
The Civics Learning Project hosted a “Law Day” event Tuesday at Central Oregon Community College, one of four being held on campuses across the state…
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