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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Says Goodbye To The White House
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- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Says Goodbye To The White House
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Karoline Leavitt held her final press gaggle as White House Press Secretary, calling the departure "bittersweet" as she prepares to transition to a new role at MAGA Inc. and spend more time with her children. During her farewell, Leavitt thanked the press corps for their partnership and joked that President Donald Trump is his own best spokesperson and the "true communications director" of the White House. Before departing for her final meeting, she fielded a question regarding the President's support for the GOP ahead of the November elections. Leavitt firmly stated that Trump is wholeheartedly committed to helping Republicans retain their majority, emphasizing his ongoing fundraising efforts and campaign trail presence.
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- Bill Gates Grilled On Jeffrey Epstein And Blackmail Allegations
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently sat down with CNN's Anderson Cooper for his first television appearance since giving a closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee regarding his connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. During the interview, Gates firmly denied having a social relationship with the convicted sex offender, stating he did not meet any women through him. Gates explained that he held a "misguided view" that Epstein could help facilitate raising philanthropic funds for global health initiatives, a decision he now calls a "gigantic mistake". Cooper also pressed Gates on unverified allegations from draft emails written by Epstein in 2013 that suggested an attempt at blackmail. Gates clarified that he was unaware of any blackmail plans at the time and that Epstein never successfully blackmailed him, adding that the situation only highlighted how foolish he was to spend time with the disgraced financier.
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- Caught On Camera: The $16K Drug Toss That Landed A Man In Prison
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Security camera footage released by police in northern England shows a man's clumsy and repeated attempts to throw a highly illegal package over a tall prison wall. The bizarre CCTV video captures 30-year-old Joshua Smith struggling multiple times before finally managing to launch the parcel over the fence. Unfortunately for Smith, the effort was entirely in vain. Humberside Police report that authorities intercepted the package almost immediately after it landed on the other side. Inside, guards discovered a mobile phone and an estimated $16,000 worth of drugs that never reached their intended destination. Following the failed smuggling attempt, which originally took place in July of last year, Smith pleaded guilty to related charges. This week, a judge sentenced him to more than three years in prison for his actions.
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- 'A Groundbreaking Step': Meta's $18B Settlement To Protect Young Users
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Meta has agreed to a historic $18 billion settlement to resolve a landmark 2023 lawsuit brought by 29 states, which claimed the company designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and harmful to the mental health of young users. While Meta did not admit wrongdoing, the tech giant agreed to implement sweeping new safety measures pending judicial approval. These changes for users under 18 include a two-hour daily time limit, a "night mode" blocking app usage between midnight and 6 a.m., a "school mode" that mutes notifications during class hours, the disabling of extreme cosmetic surgery filters, and strengthened parental controls. Under the agreement, Meta will pay 70% of the settlement to the states over the next decade. The remaining 30% will only be paid if major competitors like YouTube and TikTok agree to make similar payments and implement matching safety features.
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- Thursday morning's Top 5 Stories: Aug. 27
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Kelli Saam has Thursday's Top 5 Stories, including the first confirmed wolf livestock kill in Tehama County, and a preview of the opening of the Butte County Fair.
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- Look Up! A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible tonight.
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The eclipse will peak just after 9 p.m. Thursday
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- Opening Day at Butte County Fair & FFA winners
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Butte County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Gridley
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- Tehama County confirms its 1st-ever wolf livestock kill
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The attack happened on the county's east side, where the Ice Cave Pack lives
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- levated fire weather risk, high temperatures today for northern California
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Elevated fire weather conditions and high temperatures are expected today across northern California. A subtropical moisture plume moves in tomorrow, bringing a chance of rain showers to the valley and mountain thunderstorms. Cooler temperatures are then anticipated early next week, with Meteorologist Scott Elnes.
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- Red Bluff rejects food truck park plan for now
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Red Bluff Planning Commission has decided not to move forward with rules that would allow a permanent or semi-permanent food truck park in the city — but that doesn't mean food trucks are off the table. Commissioners are interested in piloting food trucks at special events first, which could help gauge public demand and determine whether a larger food truck facility would be worth pursuing down the road.
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- It's National Dog Day and we're celebrating our furry friends
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- It's National Dog Day, and your fellow viewers showed up for it — over 600 dog photos were submitted in just 2 hours! 🐾 Head to our Facebook page to see all the furry faces.
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- Raising Cane's in Chico marks 30 years with a charity plush puppy
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Raising Cane's is marking 30 years in business with a limited-edition 90s-inspired plush puppy available for $12.99 — and net proceeds will benefit the Butte Humane Society. The collectible toy is available starting tomorrow while supplies last.
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- Philly "Chucky" mask suspect caught in Las Vegas
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A man accused of chasing women while wearing a "Chucky" mask and asking "Are you ready to die?" has been arrested in Las Vegas. Zymire Hughes, 22, fled Philadelphia after warrants were issued and is now awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania after U.S. Marshals took him into custody outside an apartment complex.
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- Redding planners approve Oasis Road commercial development plan
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Redding Planning Commission unanimously approved an environmental impact report and amendment application for a proposed commercial development on Oasis Road, moving the project forward after its 3rd public hearing. A Southern California-based company is behind the plan, which would bring hotels, restaurants, stores, drive-throughs, and a gas station to the area.
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- Downtown Redding parking app is changing — what to know
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Downtown Redding is switching its parking payment system from Flowbird Mobile to the Park Mobile app, and you may experience some technical difficulties during the transition. If you run into any issues, the city suggests using 1 of the parking kiosks located downtown.
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- Butte County seeing more COVID cases this summer
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Butte County Public Health says COVID activity has typically been higher during the summer months over the past 2 to 3 years — and you may be noticing more people around you feeling sick. Tracking exact case numbers locally has become more difficult since hospitals and healthcare providers no longer routinely report COVID cases to local health departments.
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- Anderson fire needs your help IDing suspects in car fire
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Anderson Fire Department is still looking for help identifying 2 suspects seen in surveillance video near O'Reilly Auto Parts on Balls Ferry Road, where 4 vehicles caught fire around 3:30 Monday morning. If you recognize either person in the video, contact the Anderson Fire Department.
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- Marysville man arrested after month-long domestic violence search
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A Marysville man wanted for felony domestic violence and felony evading is now in custody after a month-long search. Andreus Routh, 23, was located and arrested by Yuba City Police following accusations of physical assault and fleeing on foot.
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- Chico volunteers keeping Southeast streets clean, 3-4 days a week
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Anne Perry and Gracie Nanez are back with an update on their mission to keep Southeast Chico clean — the volunteer duo has been picking up trash along Bruce Road and Humboldt Road 3 to 4 days a week, and there's more to their story.
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- Chico man gets 15 years to life for 2019 murder of Danielle Bisnell
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A Chico man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of Danielle Bisnell, whose body was never found after she disappeared in 2019. Erick Card was convicted last month after prosecutors say he encountered Bisnell at a Redding 7-Eleven and convinced her to travel with him to Oregon, where evidence indicates he killed her in Siskiyou County.
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- Wednesday evening's top stories
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- 10:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Here are the top stories for the evening of Wednesday, August 26th, 2026.
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- Singapore offers $50K per child to boost its birth rate
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Singapore is offering families more than $50,000 per child in government support — including cash payments, healthcare, education savings, and paid parental leave — in an effort to reverse one of the world's lowest birth rates. Researchers say the issue may run deeper than finances, with many singles citing an already full plate as a reason to forgo parenthood.
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- DOJ officer's gun found in Buchanan High School restroom
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A loaded gun found in a bathroom at Buchanan High School's Veterans Memorial Stadium during a football game was left behind by an off-duty California Department of Justice officer. Students who discovered the weapon alerted police without touching it, and the California Department of Justice says it is actively investigating the incident.
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- Butte County backs groundwater day in 4-1 vote
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Butte County supervisors have declared September 2 "Protect Your Groundwater Day," with the board approving the resolution 4-to-1. Supervisor Tami Ritter cast the lone no vote, citing concerns that minimum groundwater thresholds in the Vina sub basin may be set too low — putting shallow, non-agricultural wells at risk of going dry.
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- Small fire stopped near Ridge Rd in west Red Bluff
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A brush fire near Ridge Road in West Red Bluff has been stopped at 3 to 4 acres, according to CAL FIRE. Crews are on scene in Tehama County after a smoke plume was spotted less than an hour ago.
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- Multiple fires shut down Hwy 395 in Alturas — road now open
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Multiple fires along Highway 395 in Alturas prompted temporary traffic restrictions today, stretching from the Brass Rail area east toward the ag station. The highway is now fully open, though drivers are asked to use caution in the area.
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- Park fire survivors in Tehama County can seek restitution at sentencing
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Tehama and Butte County District Attorneys are reminding Park Fire survivors that you have the right to submit a victim impact statement and request restitution ahead of Ronnie Stout's sentencing on October 9. Stout was found guilty last month of starting the July 2024 fire that burned more than 700 buildings and nearly 430,000 acres across both counties.
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- Feds sue Trinity utility over 2020 Hobo Fire ignition
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The federal government is suing Trinity Public Utilities District, alleging its poorly maintained electrical equipment sparked the 2020 Hobo Fire in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The blaze burned about 450 acres and cost more than $2 million to suppress.
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- Police activity near Forest Ave and Baney Drive in Chico
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Law enforcement is active near Forest Avenue and Baney Drive in Chico, and an arrest has been made. If you are in that area, police are asking you to use caution while officers remain on scene.
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- Man found dead on Cohasset Road in Chico, no foul play suspected
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Chico police are investigating after a man was found dead this morning on Cohasset Road, south of Lassen Avenue. There are no obvious signs of foul play based on preliminary evidence, though an autopsy will be needed to determine the official cause of death.
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- Using bugs to fight bugs? Redding company fights crop pests with bugs
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- For 40 years, Beneficial Insectary has been using bugs to fight bugs. The Redding-based company raises millions of beneficial insects and mites that are used to help farmers and growers control agricultural pests without relying as heavily on traditional chemical pesticides.
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- Scholar Athlete of the Month: Xiomara Gonzalez
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Gonzalez is a 3-sport athlete who averaged a 3.9 GPA during her junior year, with her favorite subject being med hospital through her ROP course.
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- Wellness Wednesday: Using lasers help to turn back the clock on sun damage
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Chico dermatologist Dr. Kafele Hodari says laser treatments like photofacials can address sun damage — brown spots, red spots, and even precancerous skin changes — but some concerns, like significant skin laxity, may still require more traditional procedures.
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- Pizza for parking tickets — one Chico businessowner's attempt to draw people in
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Action News Now's Bella Barbosa reports from Chico on how one downtown pizza shop owner found a unique way to make a statement about how paid parking requirements are impacting his business.
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- Sprint car racing returns to Chico with Gold Cup Race of Champions
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Gold Cup Race of Champions, a premiere sprint car racing event, kicked off Wednesday at Silver Dollar Speedway.
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- U.S. sues Trinity PUD over equipment allegedly linked to Hobo Fire
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The U.S. government is suing Trinity Public Utilities District, alleging its electrical equipment sparked the 2020 Hobo Fire, which burned about 450 acres in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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- West Nile surge: Butte County accounts for 1 in 4 CA cases
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Butte County Public Health says a second person has died from West Nile virus this year, as state officials report increasing activity and a large share of California’s cases coming from Butte County.
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- Elevated fire danger expected tomorrow for much of our region
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions and mild temperatures. Elevated fire weather risks continue today and tomorrow in portions of the Valley and Foothills, with a subtropical plume bringing a chance of rain by Friday for Chico and Redding.
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- Olympic Breaker Raygun On Going Viral: 'It's A Real Person'
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, the Australian breakdancer who went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics, is opening up about the intense global backlash and widespread internet memes that followed her performance. Reflecting on the overwhelming online hate, Raygun admitted the immediate viral attention made her feel "sick in the stomach" and felt like a "weird, egotistical dream." However, she remains proud of her creative routine, firmly stating that she has no regrets. With a new documentary coming out, Raygun is urging people to take a step back and rethink how they engage online, reminding critics that viral figures are real people with real lives, not just comedy sketches. Ultimately, she is choosing to reframe the immense global scrutiny as a "badge of honor" for daring to do something interesting.
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- Don't be alarmed: Sutter County sheriff training causes loud noises
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office says residents in Sutter may hear loud bangs and other noises today because of planned Special Enforcement Detail Team training near South Butte Road and Agripark Drive.
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- Woman Wakes Up With A Bat On Her Lips: A Terrifying PSA
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- It sounds like a scene from a horror movie, but for Dr. Krista Edelman, it was a terrifying reality. In a chilling new PSA, Dr. Edelman describes waking up in the middle of the night to the feeling of coarse hair on her lips—only to realize a live bat was actively pushing against her teeth, trying to burrow into her mouth. Knowing exactly how dangerous the situation could be, she remained calm and avoided killing the animal. Instead, she and her husband successfully trapped the bat alive inside a beach bucket so it could be properly tested for rabies. Because bat teeth are incredibly small and bites often go unnoticed, Dr. Edelman immediately went to the emergency room to receive the rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin. While the bat ultimately tested negative for the fatal virus, she is sharing her harrowing experience as a warning to others. She strongly advises homeowners, especially those in older houses, to have exterminators check their attics and chimneys for bat infestations ...
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- Trump Plans 50% Tariff On Canadian Cars And Wants To Rename Lake Ontario
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- President Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as a new jab against Canada amid a rapidly escalating trade war. Following the collapse of recent trade talks, the Trump administration announced plans to impose massive 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel, starting January 1st. In response, Canada is not backing down. Starting September 8th, the Canadian government has vowed to hit back by matching U.S. tariffs dollar-for-dollar on over 700 American goods, ranging from steel to dairy. This retaliation follows the U.S. placing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods last week, after Trump publicly labeled Canada "unreasonable and entitled." While the President cannot unilaterally rename an international body of water like Lake Ontario, he can issue an executive order directing U.S. federal agencies to use the name "Lake America"—a tactic previously used when he mandated federal agencies refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf o...
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- How A Russian Immigrant's Secret Double Life Led To A Deadly FBI Encounter
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- In 2024, Russian immigrant and U.S. defense contractor Ilya Belouzarov was shot and killed by the FBI in a hotel parking lot. Shootings involving the FBI are incredibly rare, sparking a massive investigation into why a man with a U.S. government security clearance was gunned down hundreds of miles from his home while trying to flee to the border. Belouzarov, who worked for the satellite-imaging company Maxar on a Department of Defense contract, had recently spiraled in the final weeks of his life. He was fired, drained his bank accounts, signed over power of attorney to his teenage son, and vanished. While his son claims Belouzarov was strictly pro-Ukraine and anti-Putin—even sending care packages to Ukrainian troops—a year-long investigation revealed a shocking twist: the FBI had been actively investigating him for espionage. Belouzarov believed he was passing sensitive U.S. information to Ukrainian operatives. However, in a tragic "double blind" espionage plot, those operatives...
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- 'She Touched Them Deeply': Fans Mourn Dolly Parton On Nashville Walk Of Fame
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Following the news of Dolly Parton's passing at age 80, an outpouring of love and emotional tributes has taken over the Nashville Walk of Fame. Fans from all walks of life have been gathering at her star to pay their respects to the legendary Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, actress, and philanthropist. Mourners have been seen standing silently to lay flowers, light candles, and leave heartfelt notes, honoring a woman who stood as a towering giant in American music. While many of the fans gathering never had the chance to meet her personally, Dolly's immense impact on her native Tennessee and her generosity around the globe touched millions deeply. Her legacy of philanthropy, kindness, and unforgettable music will leave a lasting mark for generations to come.
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- Noon Guest: North State Symphony
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Scott Seaton from the North State Symphony came onto our noon show to dicuss their upcoming season.
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- Butte & Shasta County Libraries pay tribute to Dolly Parton
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Local kids received books through Parton's 'Imagination Library' program
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- Wednesday morning's Top 5 Stories: Aug. 26
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Kelli Saam has Wednesday morning's Top 5 Stories, including improvements coming to I-5 in Shasta County, and how some Chico volunteers got results after asking for a new trash can in their neighborhood.
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- Chico volunteers push for change and get a new trash can
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Persistence pays off. After Anne Perry and Gracie Nanez spent months volunteering to clean up southeast Chico and making 2 trips to City Council, the city installed a new trash can at Bruce and Humboldt Road
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- Caught on Camera: Paradise road work sparks fire fears, company changes methods
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Viewer feedback led to real change. Knife River Construction says it's now using hand shovels in the area to reduce wildfire risk after a Citizen Journalism video
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- Survey Shows 92% of Shoppers Now Buy Store-Brand Groceries
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- With rising prices at the supermarket, a recent Food Industry Association (FMI) survey reveals that a staggering 92% of shoppers now have store-brand products at home. Additionally, 49% of consumers have increased their generic purchases over the past year, a trend heavily driven by younger shoppers—including 59% of Gen Z and 52% of Millennials.
