Sri Lanka Welcomes Iranian Crew After U. S. Attack Raises Tensions

The situation in the Indian Ocean grew tense when a U. S. submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka’s coast, prompting the island nation to act swiftly. After the incident, an Iranian ship named the IRIS Bushehr drifted into Sri Lankan waters and sent a distress signal. The Sri Lankan navy re

Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac

Cleveland Heights Faces Tight Budget Battle

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

Athens Paper Scores Big in Sports Writing Contest

The Athens Banner‑Herald has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors for its excellence in sports journalism during 2025. The paper belongs to Division D, the fourth level of the competition that sorts entries by overall print and digital readership. Among its standout contributors i

Crypto Regulations Take Center Stage in Senate Banking Hearing

The U. S. Senate Banking Committee convened its regular oversight session, but the focus shifted quickly to digital money. A new proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) set the tone, outlining rules for stablecoins under last year’s GENIUS Act. The plan would require issuer

Kelly Cutrone Fires Back at Jay Manuel Over ANTM Drama

Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s

The surge follows a tense period when Paramount started making unsolicited takeover offers. Paramount’s last bid was $30 a share in cash, aiming to stop Warner from accepting Netflix’s $27. 75 offer for its studios and streaming services. Paramount also wants a stake in Discovery Global, a new cable

Celebrities Take the Ice: Stars at the 2026 Winter Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy drew a crowd that went beyond athletes and fans. Hollywood icons, musicians, and sports stars filled the venues in Milan and Cortina, turning the event into a star‑studded spectacle. The scene was colorful: from rap legends to Olympic athletes, the mix of personalit

When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

At a recent press event, the head of the Berlin Film Festival, Tricia Tuttle, stood up for artists who choose to stay quiet about politics. This came after actors like Neil Patrick Harris and Michelle Yeoh dodged political questions during their time at the festival. Even the festival jury head, Wim

New Crime Show on Netflix: A Mixed Bag for Viewers

A fresh crime series has landed on Netflix, offering a new option for viewers to dive into over the holiday weekend. This 10-episode series, which originally aired on NBC and Peacock, has quickly become a trending pick on the platform. The show, titled "The Hunting Party, " follows a team of FBI ag