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• What is GivingTuesday, and when is it?

  26-10-2024 15:00 via kfor.com
  
  Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.In 2022 and 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion for charitable organizations, according to estimates from GivingTuesday.This year, GivingTuesday is on Dec. 3.How did GivingTuesday start?The #GivingTuesday hashtag started as a project of the 92nd Street Y in New York in 2012 and became an independent organizat
  
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• Stock market today: Amazon's surge leads a rally on Wall Street

  01-11-2024 19:08 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is leading a rally for U.S. stock indexes on Friday, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences is cementing bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week.
  The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in afternoon trading and recovering some of its loss from the day before, which was its worst in eight weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 280 points, or 0.7%, as of 2:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.8%
  
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• Canadian city's signature pizza topping goes viral on X: 'I am absolutely intrigued'

  01-11-2024 17:12 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A pizza fan in Canada has introduced thousands of X users to his city’s signature style of pepperoni pie, and the idea is getting a warm reception from folks across the internet.The X user, who goes by @OxfordW0lf, took to social media earlier this week to share an image of the pizza, which looked to be covered in shoestrings of pepperoni.“Fun fact about Ontario (where I live) is that we shred our pepperoni before putting it on pizza,” @OxfordW0lf wrote under
  
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• Patti McGee, first female pro skateboarder, dies at 79

  01-11-2024 17:10 via kfor.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – Patti McGee, widely renowned as a trailblazer and legend in the sport of skateboarding, died peacefully at her home two weeks ago on Oct. 16. Her death was announced by her daughter, Hailey Villa, on McGee's Instagram page. McGee was 79.McGee lived in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego during the surfing scene of the 1950s and '60s. In an interview with LIFE Magazine in May 1965 that was republished in the skateboarding magazine Juice in 2017, she said she saw skat
  
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• Emergency crews respond to accident involving cement truck

  01-11-2024 16:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Emergency crews responded to an accident involving a cement truck Friday morning.Officials say the accident happened near NW 122nd St. and Morgan Road.
  Cement truck accident. Image KFOR.Cement truck accident. Image KFOR.
  According to police, there are minor injuries. The roadway may be closed as crews clean up the scene.No more information is available at this time.
  
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• AG Drummond announces change to LTC advocacy program

  01-11-2024 16:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Attorney General's Office on Friday, announced it's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will now operate under the Office of the Attorney General office.According to the AG's office, the program is designed to investigate and resolve complaints involving long-term care facilities. The change comes on the heels of Senate Bill 1709 authorizing the move from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to the Office of the Attorney General.The "Older Americans Act" requires all
  
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• Heidi Klum, Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties

  01-11-2024 16:02 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing to dress as the stubby alien E.T. for their parties on opposite coasts.While the similar costumes will likely spark “who wore it best” debates that are popular in celebrity magazines, the stars chose different interpretations of the creature from Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”Heidi Klum attends H
  
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• Florida police believe they caught 'an undetected serial killer'

  01-11-2024 14:24 via kfor.com
  
  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (WFLA) — The arrest of an 18-year-old Florida man has led police to believe they may have stopped a potential serial killer in his tracks.On Wednesday, Omarion Ivory, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested in the killing of 67-year-old Francis Gennacem, the Port St. Lucie Police Department said. The arrest warrant was served at the St. Lucie County Jail, where Ivory was already held after a Sept. 20 arrest. Tampa man who placed 2 explosive devices at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
  
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• Does Oklahoma allow same-day voter registration?

  01-11-2024 14:17 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Election Day is nearly upon us, meaning millions of Americans will be heading to the polls to cast their vote. Depending on where you live, you may have had to register a month ago. Or, maybe you’re among the millions who live in a state that allows you to register to vote moments before you cast your ballot. According to the Oklahoma State Election Board, voters must register at least 25 days before an election in order to participate in that election.Twenty st
  
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• Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study

  01-11-2024 14:08 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis and obesity.The study funded by Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, involved 407 participants taking either the active ingredient semaglutide or a placebo for 68 weeks. Roughly 82 percent of participants were women.To measure pain,
  
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• 2 dead, 6 injured in Orlando shooting at Halloween celebration: police

  01-11-2024 14:07 via kfor.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were killed and six others were wounded in two early morning shootings during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, Florida, on Friday, authorities said.Six victims, who range in age from 19 to 39, were taken to Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center in stable condition, according to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith. Florida officers believe they caught ‘an undetected serial killer’At 1:07 a.m., police responded to reports of a dow
  
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• One injured after vehicle crashes into building

  01-11-2024 12:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Emergency crews responded after a car crashed into a building Thursday night.Officials say the collision happened near NW 16th St. and Classen Blvd. just before midnight on Thursday. LOCAL NEWS: Police investigating shooting in NW Oklahoma CityOne person was injured, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
  
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• 'It would never have passed' Some Oklahoma lawmakers say private school tax credit system not operating as expected

  01-11-2024 12:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Several Oklahoma lawmakers say the way the state is paying out families taking part in Oklahoma’s “Parental Choice” private school tax credit is not how it was described when they voted on the program.Those lawmakers tell News 4 they were surprised to learn private school families taking part in Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit system were receiving their tax credit funds through checks that the state mailed to their kids’ private s
  
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• Police investigating shooting in NW Oklahoma City

  01-11-2024 12:19 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Police say they're investigating a shooting in northwest Oklahoma City Friday morning.According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded to the area of NW 10th St. and Portland Ave. around 2 a.m. LOCAL NEWS: Police pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting in SW Oklahoma CityUpon arrival, they found one victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. They were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for their injuries.Officials say officers also responded to ano
  
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• Body cam shows moment Zachery Bryan was arrested for DUI

  01-11-2024 12:15 via kfor.com
  
  CUSTER COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — We are now seeing the arrest of an actor who rose to fame on the hit 90's sitcom "Home Improvement."Zachery Bryan is accused of driving under the influence following a traffic stop in western Oklahoma. RELATED COVERAGE: "Home Improvement" star arrested for DUI againIt was last Friday, October 25, when an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant found a vehicle on the side of the road in Custer County.According to the affidavit, it was during the early hours of Octob
  
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• Driver's license delays impacting voters trying to get their absentee ballot notarized

  01-11-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Driver's license delays with Service Oklahoma almost prevented a metro mother from casting her ballot. She's now giving a warning to other voters.Michelle Karolicki said she's been without a valid driver's license for a month, after renewing her recently expired license online.Service Oklahoma. Photo courtesy KFOR."I received an email saying that the registration was accepted and that my credentials would be here within about 10 days. That was early October," Karolic
  
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• Epic Charter offers laid-off teachers a pay decrease instead

  01-11-2024 00:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Epic Charter Schools sent out a second letter this week to teachers who were laid off with an option to stay on, but it comes with a pay decrease.On top of that, many of the teachers told News 4 that they were told they could not talk about the agreement and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Epic.
  One teacher who didn't want to be known sent her agreement ,which told her she had just over a day or so to decide. The deadline to decide was set for the end of the workday o
  
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• New bill requires pre-packaged marijuana products

  01-11-2024 00:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority released its emergency rules Tuesday, and it's causing some confusion for dispensary owners. One of the confusing pieces is related to House Bill 3361, which was signed this year by Governor Stitt."The worry I have the most is going to be the quality and freshness of the product," said Shaun Branch, dispensary owner.City of Geary’s entire police force resigns, officials sayMedical marijuana is sitting in jars on display
  
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• Okemah officer arrested for DUI after allegedly wrecking truck

  31-10-2024 23:49 via kfor.com
  
  POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — An officer found himself on the other side of the law and it's not the first time. This time, the Okemah officer's gear and weapons were found in his destroyed truck, along with empty beer cans.We first told you about Officer David Young last year, when the then-Seminole Police officer was allegedly intoxicated and backed up into another car."There ain't no getting past anything like this," said Young to Pottawatomie County deputies.On Friday, Pottawatom
  
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• Oklahoma lawmaker calls for Congressional action on permanent Daylight Saving Time

  31-10-2024 23:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma lawmaker who has been adamant and a strong supporter towards "locking the clock" and adopting a permanent Daylight Saving Time, is calling for action.Senator Blake Cowboy Stephens (R-Tahlequah), who served as an author for a 'trigger bill' this year to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time in Oklahoma, called for Congressional action on Thursday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Oklahoma approves the adoption of permanent Daylight Saving Time“This year, Oklahoma j
  
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• Police pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting in SW Oklahoma City

  31-10-2024 23:34 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An overnight pursuit ended in an officer-involved shooting in Southwest Oklahoma City. “I looked out the window and realized it was a shooting, so I just basically woke my husband up and told him to drop to the floor,” said Janie Granados who lives nearby. “It was very scary.”  PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Pursuit leads to officer-involved shooting, police sayThe ordeal started with OKCPD officers trying to make a traffic stop near SW 59th and May a
  
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• Why some Oklahoma counties have more places to vote early

  31-10-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Early voting numbers are breaking records in Oklahoma, but it's Cleveland County leading the way with turnout.On the first day alone, nearly 9,000 voters showed up in Cleveland County, breaking the record set back in 2020 by thousands.Cleveland County has the third largest population in the state, behind Tulsa County and Oklahoma County, and still had the largest turnout."I think it was because we had more locations maybe? I think that helps get the vote out, so it g
  
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• Deer Creek teen continues homemade haunted house tradition

  31-10-2024 22:33 via kfor.com
  
  DEER CREEK, Okla. (KFOR) - A Deer Creek teenager continues to take the Halloween spirit to another level. His family’s home has decorations galore in their front yard, a haunted house made right in their own garage, and more decorations in the backyard. It’s all a tradition going on 6 years now."So welcome to the carnival,” 16-year-old Austin Huckaby said as he welcomed us into his carnival themed haunted house. LOCAL NEWS: ‘It’s weird’: OKC Zoo scientist stud
  
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• Former Disney World employee accused of hacking menus to add profanity, alter allergen info

  31-10-2024 22:29 via kfor.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A former Walt Disney World employee is accused of hacking the theme park's menu system to add profanity and alter allergen information, according to a federal criminal complaint.Disney was made aware of former employee Michael Scheuer's actions in July, after Scheuer had been terminated for misconduct, the complaint indicates.
  The complaint does not reference Disney specifically, but rather a "media and entertainment company" operating in Florida. A lawyer for Scheue
  
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• Why this Yankees outfielder is a 2024 World Series champion, even though his team lost

  31-10-2024 22:27 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It was a crushing loss for New York Yankees fans.
  The Bronx Bombers came into Game 5 fresh off winning Game 4, 11-4, to avoid a World Series sweep. By the third inning of Wednesday's game, the Yankees were up against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-0.
  After a set of defensive miscues by the Yankees, the Dodgers rallied back to a 7-6 victory, marking their first World Series since the shortened 2020 season. It also caps a record-breaking season for one of the sport's greatest players
  
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• Trump transition official says RFK Jr. wants to force vaccines off the market

  31-10-2024 22:26 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team, said in a Tuesday interview that former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is backing former President Trump, is seeking the federal data to prove vaccines should be kept off the market.Lutnick added, however, that Kennedy will not get — nor does he want — the job of secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).“He's not getting a job for HHS,” Lutnick told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
  
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• Trump: Advisers told him not to say he would be ‘protector’ of women

  31-10-2024 22:25 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his advisers had counseled him against describing himself as a "protector" for women, a phrase he used in late September as he sought to make up ground with female voters and repeated again at a Wisconsin rally."My people told me about four weeks ago, I would say, 'No, I want to protect the people; I want to protect the women of our country. I want to protect the women,'" Trump said at a Green Bay, Wisconsin, rally."They said, 'Sir,
  
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• RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies

  31-10-2024 22:23 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, should he win a second term next week, according to a video viewed by The Hill. “The key that ... President Trump has promised me is — is control of the public health agencies, which are HHS and its sub-agencies, CDC, FDA, NIH and a few others, and then
  
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• Trump rides in garbage truck after Biden's comment about supporters

  31-10-2024 22:22 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Trump on Wednesday climbed into a campaign-themed garbage truck in his motorcade in Wisconsin in an effort to draw attention to comments made by President Biden in which he seemingly called Trump supporters "garbage.""How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden," Trump said from the passenger seat of the truck, which was adorned with a Trump campaign sticker and Trump flag.Trump campaign staff widely shared photos of the truck a
  
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• Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president

  31-10-2024 22:20 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — More than 3.5 million people live in U.S. territories, according to the most recent Census data. Yet, despite their citizenship status, Americans in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands can't vote in the upcoming presidential election.American Samoa, while another territory, is a little different — its residents are U.S. nationals rather than citizens. But they, too, won’t be able to cast a ballot on Nov. 5.This restriction is part
  
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