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Pittsburgh's News Landscape Takes a Hit

January 8, 2026

Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head

politics

Oregon's Governor Changes Course on Transportation Bill

January 8, 2026

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon

politics

A Reality Star's Bold Bid for L. A. Mayor

January 8, 2026

Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo

technology

AI Hype: Why Tech Companies Might Be Overestimating Consumer Interest

January 8, 2026

Dell recently made a surprising admission: most PC buyers aren't interested in AI features. This is a big deal because AI has been a major selling point for tech companies, including Apple, for years. At a recent event, Dell's head of product, Kevin Terwilliger, shared some insights. He said that c

entertainment

Geese Takes the Stage on Saturday Night Live

January 8, 2026

Geese, the rock band that has been making waves, is set to perform on Saturday Night Live. The announcement came from NBC, revealing that the band will be the musical guest on January 24, with Teyana Taylor as the host. This is not the first time Geese has been in the spotlight. Earlier, during the

technology

Big Money Moves in AI: Anthropic's Ambitious Plans

January 8, 2026

Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI chatbot Claude, is in talks to raise a massive $10 billion. This funding round could value the company at around $350 billion, which is almost double what it was worth just four months ago. The discussions involve major players like Coatue Management and

politics

House Votes to Extend Health Insurance Help

January 8, 2026

In a surprising move, the House of Representatives took a big step toward extending health insurance subsidies that expired last month. These subsidies, part of the Affordable Care Act, help about 22 million people afford their health insurance. The vote was close, with 221 in favor and 205 against

crime

Chicago Shooting Mystery: A Suspect, But No Clear Answers

January 8, 2026

In Chicago, a man named Hector Gomez is in hot water, but not for the reason you might think. He's facing new federal charges, but not for the shooting that first got him in trouble. Instead, he's accused of having a gun, which is a no-no for him because he's an undocumented immigrant with a felony

finance

Housing Market: A Glimmer of Hope in 2026?

January 8, 2026

The U. S. housing market is showing signs of improvement in 2026. The economy grew by 4. 3 percent in the third quarter, with housing contributing 16. 1 percent to this growth. Direct home building made up 3. 8 percent of the GDP during this period. Home prices have been rising for years, with the

finance

Financial Leaders Face Penalties for Misleading Investors

January 8, 2026

In a significant move, the UK's financial regulator has penalized two former top finance executives from Carillion, a major construction company that went under in 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, both ex-finance chiefs, were aware of serious issues