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Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

March 6, 2026

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

politics

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

March 5, 2026

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

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

sports

Jets Swap Edge Rusher for Nose Tackle, Changing Defense Plans

February 26, 2026

The Titans’ new head coach decided to shake up his roster by trading the Jets’ edge rusher Jermaine Johnson for their own nose tackle, T’Vondre Sweat. This move brings Johnson back into a familiar coaching environment, as he had previously played under the Titans’ former coach. Johnson’s 2023 seas

politics

McDonald’s at the White House: A Quick‑Hit Snack for Olympic Winners

February 26, 2026

The U. S. men’s hockey team, who just brought home a gold medal, were greeted by President Donald Trump with a tray of McDonald’s burgers inside the White House. The move sparked criticism from many who see fast food as an odd choice for celebrating hard‑earned triumphs. Trump’s press secretary,

technology

Magnetic Case Turns Galaxy S26 Ultra Into a Handy Studio

February 26, 2026

The new case turns the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra into a portable studio. It is made by TORRAS, known for magnetic stand cases. Samsung phones do not have built‑in magnets, so the case supplies them. The design includes a kickstand that can rotate 360°. It can be set between 30° and 90°, m

entertainment

Kelly Cutrone Fires Back at Jay Manuel Over ANTM Drama

February 24, 2026

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

celebrities

Megan Thee Stallion Talks About Love and Future Plans

February 24, 2026

The rapper Megan Thee Stallion shared that she is hoping for a proposal of her own, saying she is “manifesting” her engagement. She mentioned this while chatting with Team USA athletes Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight, who had just announced they were engaged. The conversation happened in a res

business

Domino’s Plans to Double, and Why It Might Work

February 23, 2026

Domino’s stock went up after the company posted a better‑than‑expected quarter and announced bold growth goals. The pizza chain said its same‑store sales rose 3. 7%, beating analysts’ 3. 1% estimate, and revenue hit $1. 54 billion versus the expected $1. 52 billion, even as the broader pizza market

science

Rice Soil and Grain Risks from Different Rocks

February 23, 2026

This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai