Curiosity about the bobbling sky orb swept the internet, with search terms like “where is the spy balloon now?” and “spy balloon tracker” surging on Google.
Author: The Associated Press
Lawmaker introduces bill to ban nepotism in the Oregon Legislature
Under current law, many public officials are barred from employing relatives unless they declare a conflict of interest. Legislators, however, are exempt from that rule.
Eye drop recall 2023: alert says 1 died, at least 5 lost vision (check lot numbers, packaging)
The infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, were linked to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Many said they had used the product, which is a lubricant used to treat irritation and dryness.
China claims weather balloon, not spy tool, drifted off-course over West; U.S. postpones Beijing trip
The discovery of the balloon was announced on Thursday by Pentagon officials who said one of the places it was spotted was over the state of Montana, which is home to one of America’s three nuclear missile silo fields at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon floats over Northwest, Montana, Pentagon says
A senior defense official told Pentagon reporters that the U.S. has “very high confidence” it is a Chinese high-altitude balloon and it was flying over sensitive sites to collect information.
Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western U.S., Pentagon says
One of the places the balloon was spotted was Montana, which is home to one of the nation’s three nuclear missile silo fields at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
‘Active shooter situation’ happening in Hood River, police say
Officers were evacuating residents from the area around a Dairy Queen, the Hood River Police Department said.
Eye drops linked to infections leading to vision loss, 1 death in Washington
U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.
Oregon manhunt follows bloody trail, leads to Grants Pass home where it started
Five days after the start of a nationwide manhunt, police found suspect Benjamin Obadiah Foster dead in the crawlspace of a house in Grants Pass. It was the same home where one of his victim’s had been found unconscious and bound a week earlier.
Average long-term mortgage rates fall for fourth straight week
The big rise in mortgage rates during the past year has throttled the housing market.