A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th
A California dairy has pulled its cheddar products after health officials tied them to a recent E. coli outbreak that sickened nine people across three states. The firm, RAW FARM LLC, agreed to the recall “under protest, ” insisting it was not responsible for the illnesses. The move comes after week
The world of professional basketball is getting a fresh twist. In the summer of 2026, a brand‑new competition called Dunkman will launch. It is designed to bring the most creative and athletic jumpers into a full‑scale league, rather than just a one‑off contest. The first season will feature twenty‑
The United States launched an elaborate rescue that involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and secret CIA tools to retrieve a two‑man fighter jet crew that crashed deep inside Iran. The mission was carried out after the F‑15E Strike Eagle went down late Thursday, and U. S. forces reache
Micron Technology is riding a wave that many think will keep the company busy for years. The firm makes memory chips used in computers, phones and data centers, all of which need more storage as artificial intelligence grows. Because AI models get bigger and faster, the demand for high‑speed memory
A new kind of helper is creeping into many doctor offices. It listens to the conversation between a patient and their physician, then writes down what was said in a few seconds. The idea is to free doctors from typing and let them focus on talking. Some clinics already use these tools. One family d
Artificial intelligence is stepping into the world of skin health, offering new ways to catch cancer before it spreads. Skin cancers are common around the globe and arise from many causes, such as sun exposure, pollution, and certain habits. Finding a tumor early can save lives, and AI tools are sha
Chronic pain affects many people every day. Doctors often give pills that only hide the symptoms and can cause new problems. A growing body of research shows that certain foods can calm the inflammation that fuels pain, sometimes matching the effect of common pain medicines without the side effects.
Ukraine’s president recently restated his offer to pause fighting if Russia stops targeting energy sites. He shared this in a nightly video, explaining the proposal was sent through U. S. channels. His team is also working with American officials on long-term safety guarantees, which he calls the ba
The study that tried to settle the great gas debate started with beans, sugar water, and a very weird setup. Sixteen volunteers ate foods known to turn stomachs into bioreactors, then sat in a lab while tubes were taped to their backsides. Yes, the goal was flatulence. No, the researchers weren’t jo
