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www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Here are North Dakota's 2024 Republican caucus results

North Dakota Republicans hold presidential caucus before Super Tuesday
Caucus for Republicans lasts three hours, commencing at 6 p.m. ET. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
LGBT

Kansas enacts most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the US

Kansas enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the US on Thursday after Republican lawmakers overrode the Democratic governor's veto of the measure.The state's governor, Laura Kelly, had blocked the bill, suggesting it was discriminatory and would hurt the state's ability to attract businesses.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

More than 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been proposed this year

Over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in state legislatures in 2023.NBC News reported that the bills are concentrated in 22 states, with Texas leading the charge, followed by Missouri, North Dakota, and Oklahoma.Most of the bills target trans youth, but this year, some of them are also looking to restrict health care for trans adults.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Charter Reform Wins, Hardesty Loses (to Unqualified Candidate), and as for Governor... WHO KNOWS?

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!(And voters!)
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Biden's Warning About Democracy Will Go Unheeded

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: A U.S Secret Service agent stands guard prior to U.S.President Joe Biden delivers remarks on preserving and protecting election democracy at Union Station on November 2, 2022 in Washington, DC.Biden addresses the threat of election deniers and those who seek to undermine faith in voting and democracy; and the stakes for our democracy in the upcoming midterm elections (Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images) (Photographer: Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images North America)President Joe Biden, who delivered what is likely to be an ineffective speech last night on the perils faced by American democracy, might want to keep in mind Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Oregon Voter Glitch, Central Library is Back Open, and the Supreme Court Gets Involved with Trump's Taxes

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good morning, Portland!Break out your happy lamp and pop the kettle into overdrive-it's November baby!
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Law
Jezebel
2 months ago
Law

Judge Says North Dakota Can Prosecute Doctors for Emergency Abortions-for Now

North Dakota judge allows state to enforce restrictive abortion ban even in medical emergencies.
Center for Reproductive Rights' request for injunction denied, but lawsuit against state ongoing. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Canadian abortion providers don't know how many U.S. women will now travel there

Pro-choice protesters react to the decision of Roe v. Wade being overturned at the U.S. Supreme Court.
moreLaw
Steelers Depot
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

North Dakota Loves The Steelers (Let Me Explain)

Steelers Nation is worldwide.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the most viewed NFL team in North Dakota. [ more ]
Real estate
www.housingwire.com
10 months ago
Real estate

Fargo, Bergen County and 30A, Florida

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country.Bergen County, N.J.New Jersey's Bergen County gives homebuyers the best of both worlds.There are over 9,000 acres of parklands and easy access to New York City.There are excellent schools and great transportation into Manhattan, but if you go a little bit north you can go hiking.
HousingWire
1 year ago
Real estate

Ex-North Dakota bank prez and LO sentenced to prison for bank fraud

Brady Torgerson, former president of First Security Bank-West, was sentenced to two years in prison for two counts of bank fraud he conducted between 2019 and 2021 when working for the North Dakota-based bank and Union Bank as a loan officer.Three others were also sentenced in connection to the fraud.
moreReal estate
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Thieves' Loot: A Warhol, a Pollock and 9 of Berra's World Series Rings

An alarm at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y., blared at about 2 a.m. on a fall morning in 2015, prompting its director to drive to the building and learn that culprits had broken in and stolen six championship belts from the '40s and '50s.Who could do this to a hall of fame museum?
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

These Are The Most Popular Super Bowl Dips In Every State

For football fans, the countdown to Sunday, February 12th - otherwise known as Super Bowl LVII - where the dominant Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the powerhouse Philadelphia Eagles - is completely on.For football super-fans, or those who are serious about their fantasy teams, this match-up is sure to be a knuckle-biter, with family legacy on the line.
www.delish.com
1 year ago
NYC drinking

This Survey Reveals Your State's Most Ordered Drink

A drink order can say a lot about a person...and a state.Do you prefer martinis or margaritas?A dive bar or a cocktail lounge?We've covered your state's favorite Super Bowl dips and Christmas cookies.Now, we're revealing your state's favorite drink orderand tipping habits.Upgraded Points surveyed 2,200 people across the U.S. to study their bar-ordering habits, including beer and classic cocktail of choice.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

Which Are the Best States for Raising a Family?

With remote work on the rise, prospective parents have more flexibility to choose the best places to raise their families.With that in mind, they might want to read a new study by WalletHub, which considers a range of factors to find which U.S. states are best (and worst) for raising children.The states were scored using 51 weighted metrics across five categories.
therealdeal.com
1 year ago
LA real estate

A Third of California Homeowners Pay No Mortgage

2.4 million homeowners in California, or 33 percent of all property owners, own their properties free and clear (Illustration by The Real Deal with Getty) A third of California homeowners own their properties free and clear.Nearly 2.4 million homeowners across the state in 2021 had no property mortgage, the third highest among the states and Washington, D.C., the Orange County Register reported.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Fandom Spreads Far and Wide for The Boys in Blue

The Dodgers are one of the most famous and illustrious sports brands.Their fan base spreads far and wide, and we've seen that at full display whenever the Boys in Blue are on the road.From coast to coast, the Dodgers fill opposing teams' stadiums, and it's to no one surprise as they are one of the most storied franchises in the league.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

At least 11 states have enacted restrictive voting laws this year, new report finds

At least 11 states have enacted 13 restrictive voting laws this year, according to a new analysis from the liberal-leaning Brennan Center for Justice at New York University's law school.The Brennan Center said the 13 restrictive laws enacted so far this year is greater than the number of restrictive laws enacted in any year in the last decade with an exception to 2021 in which at least 14 states, during about the same time frame, had passed 22 restrictive laws following the 2020 election.
www.ocregister.com
10 months ago
East Bay (California)

Unpopular California: Moves to the state drop 11% in 5 years

A swiftly declining number of Americans are choosing to move to California.While the great California exodus debate grabs headlines, another slice of migration patterns reveals a far more ominous population trend for the Golden State.Basically, it's become a great place to visit, but who'd want to move there?
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Affiliate Report: Providence extends winning streak, Maine falters to familiar foe

The Boston Bruins are clicking on all cylinders in what is shaping up to be a special season.Down on the farm, the Providence Bruins are following suit as Boston's AHL affiliate continues to rack up wins.Providence extended its winning streak to five with a pair of victories over the Charlotte Checkers ( Florida Panthers) at home, winning 5-2 on Friday night and 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Mitchell Miller signing a disservice to the Bruins and the victim's family

Bruins The Bruins will risk fracturing a tight-knit locker room if or when they call up Miller.Within the confines of the Boston Bruins locker room, they pride themselves on establishing a close bond with one another.Their tight-knit culture goes back to 2006 when Zdeno Chara arrived and set the tone as the team captain.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

MEN'S HOCKEY: Bemidji State 2022-23 season tickets on sale now

Jul. 8-BEMIDJI - Season tickets are now available for the 2022-23 Bemidji State men's hockey campaign.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

North Dakota GOP Gov. Doug Burgum files to run for president in 2024

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday filed paperwork to run for president.The long-shot Republican contender is set to kick off his campaign with an event in Fargo, North Dakota, and earlier this week he released a video teasing the bid.Anger, yelling, infighting that's not going to cut it anymore.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Mike Pence Formally Enters 2024 Race, Challenging Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his presidential candidacy, embarking on a long-shot campaign against the former president he served under, Donald J. Trump.Mr. Pence, who filed the necessary papers to run with the Federal Election Commission, has polled in the single digits in every public survey taken so far, well behind Mr. Trump, who has reshaped the Republican Party over the last seven years.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

North Dakota Gov. Burgum set to make an announcement on June 7 in a sign of potential White House bid

In a sign pointing toward a possible Republican presidential bid, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to make an announcement June 7 in Fargo, a source familiar with the plans told CNN.Fargo, near Burgum's small hometown of Arthur, North Dakota, is where the governor built a software company that was later acquired by Microsoft.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

NY governor signs two bills aimed at ensuring access to abortion medication and over-the counter contraceptives

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed two bills into law aimed at increasing access to medication abortion and over-the-counter contraceptives for New Yorkers.The bills, which passed the New York state legislature earlier this year, will make the difference between an unwanted pregnancy and a future where they can decide what they want to do, the Democratic governor said Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Exclusive: US Air Force fires leaders for failing nuclear safety inspection

Two US Air Force commanders and four of their subordinates at a key nuclear base in North Dakota were relieved of duty this week after their units failed an inspection designed to ensure that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and secure at all times, two defense officials told CNN.The removals occurred at Minot Air Force Base, which is the only Air Force installation that houses two legs of the nuclear triad ballistic missile silos and strategic bombers.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Oklahoma voters will reject legalization of recreational marijuana, CNN projects

Voters in Oklahoma will reject a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state for adults ages 21 and older, CNN projects.The ballot measure at stake in Tuesday's special election was one of several such measures on cannabis use that has been considered by voters in recent months.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
11 months ago
Washington DC

DC Is Home to America's Best Drivers. Wait, What? - Washingtonian

It's official: when it comes to the best drivers, DC is No. 1. That's according to a new study from Forbes Advisor, which compared driving data from fatal car accidents to determine the states with the worst drivers.The District came in last.Forbes compared all 50 states and DC across six categories.
LGBTQ Nation
11 months ago
Education

North Dakota Gov. signs bill that allows teachers to misgender their students

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) has signed an anti-trans bill into law that, effective immediately, restricts several rights of trans students and public employees.H.B. 1522 makes it illegal for schools and government entities to require teachers and employees to use trans people's proper pronouns.
11Alive.com
1 year ago
Education

Teacher of the Year quits in Georgia's largest school district, now he's calling for change

Lee Allen said he's resigning due to problems within the Gwinnett County School District.
Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

One Illinois hospital earns an F for safety, while another climbs from an F to an A in new ratings

A South Side hospital has earned an F for safety, while another has clawed its way from an F to an A, according to new ratings from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.Roseland Community Hospital was the only hospital in Illinois to earn an F this spring.Meanwhile, St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center in Englewood earned an A for safety, after getting an F just two years ago.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

South Dakota extends in-state tuition to Illinois

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota's six public universities plan to offer in-state tuition rates to students from Wisconsin and Illinois by next fall.The South Dakota Advantage plan has until now offered in-state tuition to undergraduates and graduate students from Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming residents, the Argus Leader reported Thursday.
www.fastcompany.com
11 months ago
Medicine

This company is helping Missourians prepare for looming restrictions on trans healthcare

Since mid-April, transgender people in Missouri have known that it could soon be much harder for them to get gender-affirming care in the state.On April 13, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced an emergency rule that puts big limits on hormone therapy for both adults and children, and was set to take effect Thursday, though a judge temporarily blocked the measure Wednesday in response to lawsuits from advocacy groups.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

The Best Places to Buy a House on a Budget

First-time home buyers around the country are struggling to amass a down payment in this high-inflation economy.But there may be hope.For those who work remotely or are open to relocating, a recent study by Rocket Homes can help find a new locale.The study compared 383 major metropolitan areas to find the best ones for home buyers with household incomes of $65,000 just below the median national household income of $70,784, the most recently reported figure from the U.S. Census Bureau.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

The Best Places to Buy a House on a Budget

First-time home buyers around the country are struggling to amass a down payment in this high-inflation economy.But there may be hope.For those who work remotely or are open to relocating, a recent study by Rocket Homes can help find a new locale.The study compared 383 major metropolitan areas to find the best ones for home buyers with household incomes of $65,000 just below the median national household income of $70,784, the most recently reported figure from the U.S. Census Bureau.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

Where It's Cheaper to Build Than Buy

The last few years have been among the most challenging for home buyers.The pandemic blew up prices as demand for single-family homes grew.Today, inflated prices, high interest rates and few active listings continue to make finding and buying a house extremely difficult.But what about building a house from the ground up?
Pension Plan Puppets
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Marlies sign Jonny Tychonick

News | We've signed defenceman Jonny Tychonick to a two-year AHL contract.#LongLive- Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies)
March 20, 2023

The Toronto Marlies announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Jonny Tychonick to a two-year AHL contract through the 2023-24 season.Tychonick, 23, recorded 26 points (8 goals, 18 assists) through 35 games with the University of Nebraska-Omaha (NCAA).
Yahoo Sports
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

Jasper Weatherby's emotional goodbye to Sharks after 'awesome' opportunity

When's the last time that it felt really, really good to be a San Jose Sharks fan?It probably hasn't been at any time this year.Sure, Erik Karlsson is having a season for the ages.But a 0-5-0 start - and trading homegrown star Timo Meier - cast a pall on this campaign.Really, it's been a depressing four years for Sharks fans, going back to letting Joe Pavelski walk in free agency in the summer of 2019.
The Hockey Writers
1 year ago
San Jose Sharks

3 Underrated Sharks Going Into the 2022-23 Season

After a decent few games with the Sharks, he found his game big time last year as he was able to put up 39 points in 70 games.
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However, his game continues to get better every season.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Valentine's Day Aurora Borealis Could Be Visible For A Few Lucky Americans

For some lucky Americans, Valentine's Day is going to have some extra sparkle that won't take any effort on your part to soak in.However, to be able to see it live and not through a live stream, you'll need to live in a few specific states.But here's what you need to know.What is the Aurora Borealis?
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

As More Schools Turn To 4 Day Weeks, It Might Not Be Good For Kids (Or Parents)

A school district in Missouri could become the next to adopt a four-day educational week for students, joining a growing number of school districts across the country in shifting to a truncated school week.St.Joseph School District in Kansas City recently announced that administrators and board members are considering a truncated week after board members in another Missouri district voted 6-1 to shorten their school week from five to four days.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

This Map Reveals Each State's Favorite Cocktail - And We Have Thoughts

Some people may prefer a cold beer, but there are plenty of people who love to unwind with a cocktail at the end of a long day.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Child Care Issues Make American Parents Lose $359 Million In Wages - Each Week

Child care can be a very stressful part of parenting.If you're lucky enough to find a person or a center you trust, affording care is a puzzle that doesn't always work.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

This Map Shows The Best & Worst States To Have A Baby

Having a baby is no easy feat.You can do all the reading, listen to all the experts, and think you know what you're doing, but there's always something that will surprise you.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

These States Googled Divorce Lawyers The Most During The Pandemic

These past few years put a lot of strain and tension on families and tested many relationships.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

The Capitals arrived to Carter-Finley Stadium on a school bus wearing custom letterman jackets and holding footballs

The 2023 Stadium Series game between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will emanate from the confines of NC State's Carter-Finley football stadium on Saturday night.The Caps made sure to dress the part as they arrived at the college sporting venue.They rolled up in a full-on yellow school bus wearing custom letterman jackets and holding footballs.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Hershey Bears sign Shane Gersich to one-year AHL deal

The Hershey Bears announced on Thursday that they are bringing back Shane Gersich for the 2022-23 season on an AHL contract.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

TJ Oshie will have his number 19 retired by Warroad High School

Washington Capitals star TJ Oshie will get a huge honor in his hometown on Saturday.
Oshie will have his number 19 retired by Warroad High School.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

Remembering the Contributions and Legacy of Dr. Michael I. Loewy - San Francisco Bay Times

By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.-
Friday, February 7, 2023, marked the passing of Dr. Michael I. Loewy, a beloved member of the psychology community and advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals.He was known for his warmth, generosity, and dedication to social justice and equity.He made significant contributions as a scholar, activist, advocate, and educator.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

Scientists are flying into snowstorms to explore winter weather mysteries

The P-3 research plane leaving its hangar at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.Patrick Black/NASA High up in some ice-filled clouds, sitting inside an airplane loaded with science instruments, Christian Nairy looked at pictures flashing on his computer screen.This high-altitude slideshow is displaying real-time images of cloud particles being sampled by a device out on the plane's wing and some of the ice crystals looked like perfect little snowflakes.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Californians driving bigger cars could be charged more in vehicle registration fees

Big cars and trucks could end up costing California drivers more in vehicle registration fees, if a new bill that was introduced in the state Legislature is approved.Vehicle registration fees in California are based on the value of the car, but a bill introduced by Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward (D-San Diego) would look at what the impact could be if there was a fee based on weight.
iRunFar
1 year ago
Running

Hotbeds, Hidden Gems, and Underdogs: Ultramarathon Distribution Across the U.S. and Canada

Talk to any ultramarathon runner who has been in the sport for a while, and they are bound to have an opinion on its growth and evolution.It's a fun topic of conversation.And don't numbers make things even more fun?If we had data on ultramarathon races and finishers across a country or continent, we could dig into where the ultra scene is already well-developed and where the untapped markets exist.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Clear start to the week, then another slushy storm due Thursday and Friday

Weather Massachusetts will have a particularly frigid Christmas holiday-perhaps the coldest in a decade.Bay Staters gearing up for the holidays can expect a cold but sunny start to the upcoming week, though a slushy storm is expected just before Christmas.The National Weather Service's Boston bureau forecasts a four-day respite from messy winter weather before a chance of rain and snow arrives on Thursday and Friday.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

Kevin Locke, Who Worked to Preserve Lakota Culture, Dies at 68

Playing the wooden flute and performing hoop dances, he sought to introduce audiences throughout the nation to Native American traditions.
Hogs Haven
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

Cody Mauch Would Bring Toughness and Athleticism to the Commanders' OL

Cody Mauch, OL
School: North Dakota State University | Conference: Missouri Valley Conference
College Experience: Redshirt Junior | Age: 24 (Week 1)
Height / Weight: 6'5" 305 lbs
Projected Draft Status: Mid 2nd-3rd round
Player Comparison: Alex Cappa
Player Overview
Following in the footsteps of other recently drafted FCS linemen like Trevor Penning, Cole Strange, and Braxton Jones in the 2022 NFL Draft, Cody Mauch is looking to become the next in line to carry the torch in 2023.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

Millions of children are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage starting in April

The majority of American children now receive their health insurance through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a new report published Wednesday by the Georgetown Center for Children and Families.But that could change starting this spring.As many as 6.7 million children are at risk of losing that coverage once states restart their reviews of recipients' eligibility, according to Georgetown.
Modern Retail
1 year ago
Marketing

TikTok is driving an offline lift in sales for some brands

According to the two brands, this trend indicates that the short-form viral video app has significantly wider ramifications than a typical digital media advertising platform.Over the last year, TikTok has also managed to become a more profitable advertising channel overall, helping a majority of small- and medium-sized business that run ads on its platform.
The Verge
1 year ago
Marketing

Indiana sues TikTok for misleading users on child safety and data security

Indiana's attorney general filed a pair of lawsuits against TikTok on Wednesday, accusing the company of misleading users about its ties to the Chinese government and showing mature content to minors, as first reported by The New York Times.In his first complaint, Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed that TikTok deceived parents on the amount of sexual and drug-related content accessible to young users of the app.
www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy hacks may hurt your credit, while most lottery winners can't hide

Privacy seems to be an increasingly rare commodity.How often do we hear about security breaches that reveal our personal information to some bad actor somewhere?It feels as if it's almost daily.LastPass, the password security app (ironically enough), Chick-fil-A and Twitter have all recently (like in the past couple of weeks or so) had security fails.
www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

California, No. 1 for homeowners, but 12th-worst for ownership growth

The Looking Glass ponders economic and real estate trends through two distinct lenses: the optimist's glass half-full and the pessimist's glass half-empty.Buzz: California has the most residents living in a home they own than any other state, but its ownership growth is the 12th-slowest in the nation.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Sean Penn and Ben Stiller

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 20, 2022.
The Real Deal Los Angeles
1 year ago
LA real estate

LA Investment Firm Scores $581M CMBS Loan for Amazon Portfolio

Preylock Real Estate, an investment firm based in Century City, has secured a loan in connection with its acquisition of eight Amazon-leased warehouses across the country, The Real Deal has learned.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Americans Have Found Their Happy Place

WAIMEA, HI - DECEMBER 8: Makuakai Rothman, Sunny Garcia, and Ibon Amatrian ride a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Competition big wave surfing contest on December 8, 2009 in Waimea, Hawaii.Thousands of spectators and surfers are flocking to Hawaii's beaches to see some of the largest waves in the state in half a decade.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

D.C home buyers pay highest average closing costs, report finds

Closing costs when buying a home typically range between 2 and 5 percent of the purchase price.Naturally, when home prices rise, so do closing costs.
www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

California has 41% of the nation's million-dollar homes

Survey says looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: Here's an odd measure of California housing's unaffordability  the state is home to two out of every five U.S. residences valued at $1 million or more.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Keystone pipeline ordered shut down after leak of 14,000 barrels of oil | CBC News

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says it ordered a shutdown of the Keystone oil pipeline this week, after a leak of 14,000 barrels of crude oil was discovered in northeastern Kansas."We are monitoring & investigating the Keystone Pipeline leak first detected Weds night," Buttigieg said on Twitter Friday, adding that the administration has issued a Correction Action Order "requiring a shutdown of the affected segment, analysis of the cause, and other safety measures."
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 year ago
Writing

Remembering Peter Schjeldahl: indispensable critic, poet, and lyrical observer of the embodied experience of art

It was an afternoon in late August 2019 when the poet and art critic Peter Schjeldahl first got the call from his doctor with the news that his lung cancer had spread.He was driving to meet his wife, Brooke, at their country house at Bovina, in the Catskills.Patsy Cline's Walkin' After Midnight played on the car radio and Schjeldahl had just hit mile 81 of the New York State Thruway.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 year ago
Writing

Peter Schjeldahl, the revered art critic for the New Yorker, has died, aged 80

Peter Schjeldahl, the staff art critic whose distinct, poetic voice has been a reliable guiding light in the New York art world for decades, has died at age 80.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After 22nd Spill

The company said it had shut down the pipeline after oil spilled into a creek near a Kansas town of about 1,000 people.Miles of unused pipe, prepared for the Keystone XL pipeline, sit in a lot on October 14, 2014, outside Gascoyne, North Dakota.Andrew Burton / Getty Images Climate campaigners on Thursday were outraged but unsurprised as TC Energy in Canada - the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline proposal defeated last year - announced the 22nd spill from its original pipeline.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
San Francisco

San Francisco allows police to use robots to remotely kill suspects

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted to allow the San Francisco Police Department to use lethal robots against suspects, ushering the sci-fi dystopia trope into reality.As the AP reports, the robots would be remote-controlled-not autonomous-and would use explosives to kill or incapacitate suspects when lives are at stake.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Afternoon, News: Everything's Coming Up Midterms, Twitter Could Break Tonight, and Clackamas County Adds Results Reporting

The Mercury  provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!Good Afternoon, Portland!We received two signs from the gods today.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

How You Can Help People Who Just Lost Access to Abortion

On Friday morning, the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v Wade, ending nearly 50 years of national protection of abortion rights.
news.bitcoin.com
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Publishes Update After SEC Filing That Mentions 'Restructuring' Mining Bitcoin News

On Nov. 7, 2022, the bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific released the company's October update after the company's Form 8-K U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing on Oct. 26, 2022.The filing noted that the company was in the process of exploring restructuring its existing capital structure.
Bitcoin
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Publicly-Listed Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark's Hashrate Exceeds 3 Exahash, Firm Records Daily Production High of 13.25 BTC

Bitcoin miner Cleanspark says it experienced accelerated growth amid the crypto winter this year and the operation's hashrate has surpassed 3 exahash per second (EH/s), tripling in less than twelve months' time.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins cut ties with prospect Miller amid criticism

10:17 PM ET



Ryan S. ClarkNHL reporter

CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Less than three days after signing Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract, the Boston Bruins announced Sunday they were cutting ties with the controversial prospect.The decision to sign the 20-year-old defenseman drew intense criticism from the moment the Bruins announced it Friday.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Mitchell Miller's agent releases statement after Bruins' controversial signing

Bruins Eustace King wrote that he "understand[s] the gravity of the situation and respect[s] the fierce emotions and reactions to the initial reporting and commentary around Mr. Miller's past behavior."As the Bruins continue to take plenty of flak from the hockey community over their signing of defenseman Mitchell Miller, the 2020 draft pick of the Coyotes whose rights were renounced after the revelation of years of abuse of a developmentally disabled classmate, Miller's agent released a statement about his client Sunday.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

Peter Schjeldahl, New York Art Critic With a Poet's Voice, Dies at 80

Peter Schjeldahl, a critic whose elegant reviews in The New Yorker and, before that, The Village Voice, made him an indispensable guide to contemporary art, died on Friday at his home in Bovina, N.Y.
time.com
1 year ago
US politics

U.S. Eyes Planned Russian Nuclear Exercises Amid NATO War Games

Russian military forces have yet to notify the Biden Administration about annual large-scale nuclear war games that are expected to take place this month.
ProFootballTalk
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

Report: Matt Waletzko will undergo shoulder surgery, expected to miss rest of season - ProFootballTalk

The Cowboys added offensive tackle Matt Waletzko to the practice report Thursday with a shoulder injury.It likely stands as his final practice of his rookie season.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Mummified dinosaur's skin was gnashed by ancient crocs

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www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

US formula shortage persists and will 'take a while to fix'

(CNN)The nationwide baby formula shortage that federal leaders once said would be fixed within weeks has dragged on for months, despite tons of imports and key steps forward in domestic production.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Health

FDA investigating hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to fresh strawberries

Originally Published: 30 MAY 22 08:26 ET
(CNN) - The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a potential link between a hepatitis A outbreak and fresh organic strawberries.
TechRadar
1 year ago
Remote teams

Amazon pushes remote working once again as call centers look set to close

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Amazon is reportedly encouraging some of its call center employees to work from home as rumors swirl around possible closures.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Chicago Bears

What 49ers' Trey Lance will face in his Week 1 test against Bears

The last time Trey Lance broke training camp as the unquestioned No. 1 quarterback he opened the season against the Bears.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Roger Maris' 1961 home run record chase featured both history and stress

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is on his way to making history.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Horror grips a bucolic farming region after the killing spree.

Canada's bucolic prairie region is known for its rolling landscapes and farming industry.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Outward migration is trending upward in Austin, data shows

The latest migration report from Rent.com shows Austin is the fourth leading city in the U.S. when it comes to outward migration.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

A Wild Time Capsule in North Dakota Is This Week's Most Popular Home

Let's hear it for the homes of North Dakota.
KQED
1 year ago
Healthcare

Here's Where Abortions Will likely Be Banned or Strictly Limited Post-Roe | KQED

Five additional states that don't have trigger laws do have pre-laws banning abortion which could now be applied, depending on state legislative action or judicial enforcement.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

2022 NBA Draft: Warriors take Patrick Baldwin Jr. with first-round pick

SAN FRANCISCO - While some of the Warriors are still celebrating the NBA title they won one week ago, Golden State's brass turned its attention to what's to come.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Temporary protection order against 'The Flash' star Ezra Miller issued by Mass. court

The order was issued by Greenfield District Court against Miller, best known for playing The Flash.
Eater Twin Cities
1 year ago
Food & drink

Food Network Star Molly Yeh's New Restaurant Is Coming to East Grand Forks, Minnesota

It's a good day on this side of the Red River: Food Network star Molly Yeh is opening a restaurant in East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC food

Hepatitis A Outbreak in U.S. and Canada Linked to Strawberries

Public health officials said they were investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A in the United States and Canada that is potentially linked to organic strawberries.
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