Costco is (finally) testing out curbside pickup for groceries
Costco has held off on offering curbside pickup for groceries for years. Now, in a shift, it’s trying it out at three stores in Albuquerque,…
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900,000 Americans filed for unemployment in Donald Trump’s last full week as president
The jobs crisis roared on during Donald Trump’s last full week as president, with 900,000 Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits…
Continue ReadingNewspapers around the world react to Biden’s inauguration
The culmination of Joe Biden’s journey to the Oval Office was seen far beyond Washington DC on Thursday, with images of his inauguration…
Continue ReadingBiden White House press secretary pledges to share ‘accurate information with the American people’
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “Let’s do…
Continue ReadingOwner of Ben and Jerry’s: We’ll ensure every worker in our supply chain gets a living wage
Unilever has promised that every worker who provides it with goods and services will earn a living wage by 2030 even if it costs the company more.…
Continue ReadingTrump-appointed head of Global Media agency resigns at Biden’s request
Michael Pack, the controversial Trump-appointed CEO of the US Agency for Global Media, resigned on Wednesday after a request from the Biden…
Continue ReadingTrump leaves office with a good — but not historically great — stock market record
The stock market has been one of President Donald Trump’s favorite metrics for how the nation is doing. The awkward part: The market…
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Oregon ends 2020 with jobless rate uptick, to 6.4%; 174K jobs lost in year
Oregon’s unemployment rose to 6.4% in December from 6.0% in November, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. It was the state’s…
Continue ReadingTrump is handing Biden a booming stock market
Optimism about the end of the pandemic and support from governments and central banks have rescued the Trump stock market. Now, investors will see if…
Continue ReadingHere’s how much Trump’s presidential pension is worth — if he keeps it
As of noon today, Donald Trump is entitled to an annual pension of $221,400 and perks worth far more than that. It’s possible — but not…
Continue ReadingLate-night hosts say goodbye to President Trump: ‘The end of an error’
Late-night hosts have spent four years mocking, joking and being horrified about President Donald Trump. And on Tuesday night, they said their…
Continue ReadingShep Smith breaks his silence about why he left Fox News
Shep Smith, who left Fox News in October 2019 while in the middle of a three-year contract, has remained largely silent about his departure —…
Continue ReadingJoe Biden’s proposed stimulus checks are a lousy way to fix the economy
The most expensive provision in Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic recovery plan is his proposal to send an additional $1,400 to most…
Continue Reading4 ways Joe Biden plans to fix the economy
Joe Biden will be sworn in as president at noon Wednesday. During his campaign, he made sweeping promises to restore the economy and speed up the…
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Ochoco Irrigation addresses dry conditions with water leasing pilot program
In the Prineville Valley, Ochoco Irrigation District said Tuesday it plans a novel approach to meeting water needs this summer.…
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‘Uphill battle’: Restaurants that defy orders face rising fines, possible closure
At the Black Bear Diner in Bend, a sign along Third Street, one of the city’s busiest streets, reads: “Open for Dine…
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Stars on display: Two Prineville women create ‘City of Wishes’
Two women in Prineville are helping wishes become a reality, by putting special stars in everyone’s…
Continue ReadingNetflix crosses 200 million subscribers milestone
Netflix — which was founded in 1997 as a rental company that sent you DVDs in the mail — crossed a major milestone on Tuesday, further…
Continue ReadingIt’s Inauguration Eve, and Wall Street is feeling good
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Oregon natural gas terminal plans hit snag over permit
Plans for a major West Coast liquified natural gas pipeline and export terminal have hit a snag after a lengthy legal battle.…
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