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When we talk about disaster preparedness, we often think about food, water, and evacuation routes. But disasters also come with paperwork- and financial stress-at the worst possible moment. This month, we’re focusing on financial first aid: what you can do now to make recovery easier later.
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As climate change, wildfires and other extreme weather events intensify, the demand for native seeds is surging in order to help preserve plant biodiversity.
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It’s been 30 years since the Spice Girls first topped the charts, radiating girl power with their 1996 hit single "Wannabe." Her ninth studio album, “Sweat,” is out May 1.
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The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 2% in the first three months of the year. That's an improvement from the previous quarter. But soaring energy prices could put a damper on growth.
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This week on Oregon On The Record:
Monday 4/27 - U of O Prof on Iran war strategy
Tuesday 4/28 - Wolf population growing in Oregon
Wednesday 4/29 - Kids FIRST on protecting kids during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thursday 4/30 - Countering influencers who tout health benefits of nicotine
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
Monday 4/27 - U of O Prof on Iran war strategy
Tuesday 4/28 - Wolf population growing in Oregon
Wednesday 4/29 - Kids FIRST on protecting kids during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Thursday 4/30 - Countering influencers who tout health benefits of nicotine
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
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Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander." -
Olivia Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, doesn't come out until June. But it's already off to a tremendous start on this week's Billboard charts. -
Researchers evaluated how well an AI model could diagnose and make decisions about patient care. -
The state's highest court will now consider a deal that would allow the Onion to license the Infowars brand name and turn the show into a mockery of itself. -
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
