5 things to know for July 28: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, China, Brexit, Olympics
With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…
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At least two dead and dozens injured after an acetic acid leak at a facility near La Porte, Texas
WATCH: Officials issue update on deadly chemical leak in La…
Continue ReadingRaisman shares concern for Biles, calls USA Gymnastics ‘absolute disaster’
Olympic gymnastics medalist Aly Raisman shares support for her former teammate Simone Biles after Biles pulled out of the team gymnastics event at…
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City of Bend holds open house on project to turn motel into transitional homeless shelter
The city of Bend recently was awarded $2.97 million from the state-funded Project Turnkey to purchase a motel property and remodel it for use as a…
Continue ReadingAly Raisman: ‘I can’t imagine what Simone’s going through’
Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman reacts to former teammate Simone Biles pulling out of the Team Gymnastics event at the Tokyo…
Continue ReadingFauci: You get vaccinated because you want to save your life
Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…
Continue ReadingAnti-mask protesters forced a Florida school board to postpone a meeting about back-to-school requirements
Dr. Anthony Fauci and CNN’s Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated as the Delta variant of Covid-19 continues to…
Continue ReadingFacing an employee walkout, Activision Blizzard CEO says his company’s response to lawsuit was ‘tone deaf’
Nowhere is the gaming industry growing faster than the Middle East, and Dubai-based PLG is producing gaming tournaments, talk shows and livestreams…
Continue ReadingHow do elite athletes conquer their nerves?
How do elite athletes keep calm on the big stage? Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the science behind keeping…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles explains why she withdrew from team finals
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Simone Biles along with her Team USA gymnastics team addressed the media following the conclusion of the women’s team…
Continue ReadingKids protest masks during heated Illinois school board meetings
At board meetings in Barrington and Rockton, IL, some kids pled for a revision of mask protocols, asking schools to give them a choice as to whether…
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Redmond residents report fireworks use continues, even with ban in place
Lydia and Ethan Hartrick say fireworks are constantly going off in their southwest Redmond…
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Surfing legend, Bend resident Gerry Lopez weighs in on surfing’s arrival as Olympic sport
Back in 1912, Duke Kahanamoku, the father of surfing, petitioned the IOC to allow surfing in the Olympics. 109 years later, surfing debuted in the…
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Redmond Airport lands $800K federal grant to woo direct flights to Dallas/Fort Worth
An $800,000 federal grant announced Tuesday will help Redmond Airport make a bid for its 13th direct destination – Dallas-Ft. Worth International…
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Abuse, assault charges against Sisters spa owner dropped; he now plans legal action
Michael Boyle is the owner of Hop in the Spa in downtown Sisters, which offers a bath full of beer, for relaxation and medicinal purposes. Boyle was…
Continue ReadingFormer California Sen. Barbara Boxer is a victim of assault and theft
Former US Sen. Barbara Boxer of California describes the moment she was assaulted and robbed in Oakland,…
Continue ReadingSee how right-wing networks covered January 6th hearing
CNN’s Brian Stelter takes a look at how One America News and other conservative outlets covered the January 6th hearing on the attack at the…
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Deschutes County Fair prepares for opening day
New exhibits at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo include a hypnotist and a sword swallower, as well as a shark tank. The fair opens…
Continue ReadingSee Cheney’s reaction after GOP leader blames Pelosi for insurrection
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) sharply criticized Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) for blaming Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the January 6th…
Continue ReadingAvlon: Unvaccinated are holding us hostage
CNN’s John Avlon has a reality check on how forgoing Covid-19 vaccination in the name of libertarianism will end up posing risks to vaccinated…
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