10 lessons learned in a year of Covid-19 lockdown
It’s been hellish, and it will likely go down as the toughest stretch in many Americans’ lives. One year ago Saturday, the country went…
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When your own family is racist toward you
Growing up as a child of a White woman and a Black man in a small town in Maine, Victoria Anderson was constantly reminded she was different. A close…
Continue ReadingOne year later, Breonna Taylor’s mother and advocates still want accountability for the police who killed her
Tamika Palmer has been in the same battle for justice in Breonna Taylor’s death for the last year. Palmer said her daughter was killed…
Continue ReadingActress protests naked at France’s Oscars ceremony over Covid arts support
A French actress stripped naked at the country’s prestigious César Awards to demand more support for the country’s struggling arts…
Continue ReadingTanzania’s Prime Minister dispels rumors about President Magufuli’s health after Covid-19 speculation
Tanzania’s Prime Minister has dispelled rumors about President John Magufuli’s health after days of wide speculation that he was ill with…
Continue ReadingAn announcer hurled racist insults at a high school basketball team for kneeling during the National Anthem
The Norman, Oklahoma, Public Schools District is condemning an announcer who “made racist and hateful comments targeted at our Norman High…
Continue Reading‘All Star’ blood donor honored for giving 120 gallons over his lifetime
It only took one blood donation to save Marcos Perez’s life. He’s now paid that donation forward more than 960 times. According to the…
Continue ReadingAssociated Press calls for release of journalist detained in Myanmar
The Associated Press has demanded the release of a journalist detained and charged “for simply doing his job” while covering violent…
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I-84 wrong-way driver jailed after colliding with OSP trooper’s patrol car
A wrong-way driver on Interstate 84 in northeast Oregon collided with an Oregon State Police senior trooper’s patrol car Friday afternoon, but both…
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Breonna Taylor’s mother files internal affairs complaints against six Louisville Metro police officers
Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer,has filed internal affairs complaints against six officers with the Professional Standards Unit of the…
Continue ReadingShe was shot dead, her body dug up and her grave filled with cement. But her fight is not over
Hours after her family, friends and thousands of mourners laid Angel’s body to rest, Myanmar’s security forces entered the cemetery under…
Continue ReadingScientists may have cracked the code for ‘world’s oldest computer’
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Researchers believe they may have solved the mystery…
Continue ReadingWoman turns tragedy into hand-crafted business
Click here for updates on this story OTISVILLE, Michigan (WNEM) — Whether it’s a story of sorrow or a moment of…
Continue ReadingWoman who admitted to killing newborn daughters now eligible for parole
Click here for updates on this story ALTON, Illinois (KMOV) — A Metro East woman who admitted to killing her two infant…
Continue ReadingBald eagle with crooked head getting treatment after rescue
Click here for updates on this story KEWANEE, Illinois (WQAD) — A bald eagle is fighting against a neurological…
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Bend gym features ninja warrior-style obstacle course for kids
Bend’s Free Spirit Yoga, Fitness and Play offers a ninja warrior-style obstacle course for kids. The facility in Bend’s Old Mill District has been…
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Now hiring: Bend Park and Rec District hopeful for full summer programs
After a year of altered schedules and canceled programs, Bend Park and Rec is optimistic for a full summer layout, and is hiring dozens to make it…
Continue Reading$900K condo for sale has bathroom without walls
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A unique condo is up for sale in Boston’s Jamaica Plain…
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Delayed La Pine Transit Center project due for completion by summer
It’s been years in the making, but the La Pine Transit Center finally has a target date for completion, and it’s not far away: June 30.…
Continue ReadingFour people in Michigan are splitting the $1.05 billion Mega Millions lottery prize
Four lucky people split the third-largest lottery prize in US history and the largest lottery prize ever in the state of Michigan, officials said…
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