Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide
Jack Smith, known for his role as a special counsel in the Justice Department, is making a big move. He's joining forces with three other former federal prosecutors to open a new law firm. The team includes Tim Heaphy, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom, all with extensive experience in public service
A man named Luigi Mangione was caught in a McDonald's. This happened in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It was December 9, 2024. The arrest ended a five-day search. The search was for the person who killed Brian Thompson. Thompson was the CEO of United HealthCare. He was shot in New York City. Mangione is i
The situation in Gaza is still dire. Even after a ceasefire was called, thousands of kids are still severely malnourished. The U. N. children's agency shared this troubling update. They said that in October alone, 9, 300 children needed treatment for severe malnutrition. That's a lot! Things were w
Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road dark web marketplace, has been a polarizing figure in the crypto world. He spent over a decade behind bars after being convicted of serious charges, including drug trafficking and hacking. But in a surprising twist, former U. S. President D
The Supreme Court's conservative majority is pushing to give the president more control. They might overturn a 90-year-old decision that limits the president's power to fire certain officials. This isn't new. The court has already allowed President Trump to fire many officials, even though a 1935 d
Netflix has its eyes on Warner Bros Discovery in a massive $72 billion deal. This isn't just any business move; it's a game-changer for Hollywood. If this deal goes through, Netflix could become even more powerful, controlling major movie franchises like "Batman" and "Casablanca. " Unions are worri
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
Apple is going through some big changes. Two top leaders are leaving. Kate Adams, the company's chief legal advisor, will step down next year. Lisa Jackson, who oversees environmental and social initiatives, will retire in January 2026. Apple has already found a replacement for Adams. Jennifer News
Sterling Anderson, GM's new executive vice president and chief product officer, is shaking things up. He sees GM as a blank canvas, ready for innovation. Since joining in June, Anderson has been busy. He oversees everything from car design to the software that powers them. His goal? To speed up inno
