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Military Dogs in San Diego: A Care Gap Revealed

March 7, 2026

The latest findings from the Department of Defense’s Inspector General highlight serious shortcomings in how military bases across San Diego County treat their working dogs. Over a three‑year span, two key facilities—Naval Base San Diego and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar—recorded 30 days of scorc

politics

New Plan: Turning Streaming Fees into Live‑Music Funds

March 5, 2026

Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year

technology

Illumia Rebrands and Celebrates 2026 Award Winners

March 4, 2026

The annual Momentum ’26 event, where users gather to learn and share, became the stage for Illumia’s fresh look. The company, known for its work in education, health care and corporate tech, rolled out a new visual identity that will replace the old Transact + CBORD name. A key part of the launch

finance

Cleveland Heights Faces Tight Budget Battle

March 3, 2026

The city’s new finance chief is pushing for stricter spending while waiting on two pending state audits that will decide its bond rating. He told the finance committee in early February that Ohio’s Auditor should finish the 2023 audit soon, and he expects no major surprises. The city still has a few

education

Science Playground for Kids at Colorado State University

March 3, 2026

The annual gathering at the Lory Student Center turned ordinary physics into a playground for more than 8, 000 young visitors. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the hands‑on excitement: children lifted objects with robotic arms, flew model planes on simulators, spun l

politics

Consumers Raise Their Voices: A Record‑Breaking Year of Complaints

March 2, 2026

The Attorney General’s office received an unprecedented wave of complaints from Bay State residents last year, marking the highest volume ever. Over 47, 000 calls were logged on the consumer hotline and more than 24, 000 formal complaints were filed. This upsurge follows a previous year’s numbers of

technology

Rolls‑Royce Eyes a Comeback in the Narrow‑Body Market

February 28, 2026

Rolls‑Royce recently released its 2025 financial results, and while the numbers were strong, a key message went beyond profit figures. The company hinted that it wants to re‑enter the narrow‑body engine arena, but not alone. The single‑aisle sector is where most airliners are built and sold, so a

business

Cleveland Gets a New Riverfront Stage

February 27, 2026

The city of Cleveland is about to welcome a fresh 6, 200‑seat outdoor music venue that will sit below Tower City Center and the Rocket Arena. The project is part of a larger $3. 5 billion Riverfront plan that already includes the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, a facility for the C

education

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

February 27, 2026

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

religion

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

February 27, 2026

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio