This weekend, Portland will host one of its most popular family events—the Junior Parade, now moved to the weekend to draw bigger crowds. Instead of its usual midweek slot during the school year, the parade starts at noon on Saturday, giving more people a chance to join in. The route runs along Sand
Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear
Japan’s defense chief recently spoke clearly at a major Asian security meeting in Singapore. He pushed back against claims that Japan is becoming more aggressive in military matters. His comments came after repeated accusations from China about Japan’s supposed "new militarism. " Yet the defense min
Many famous actors admit they've faced tough moments with how they see their bodies. Some say their careers forced them to change their looks in ways that didn’t feel healthy. A few big names shared how dieting and strict gym routines messed with their heads. One star said he trained so hard for a
Social media in May 2026 proved that celebrities aren’t just about red carpets and interviews—they’re also unexpectedly funny. From quick-witted quips to unfiltered reactions, stars proved that their online presence can be as entertaining as their professional work. Some posts were accidental laughs
Experts say many celebrity health routines are just flashy trends with little proof. Yoga, though, is one habit with strong science behind it. A study showed people were three times more likely to recover from depression if they practiced yoga regularly. That’s a much bigger impact than most wellnes
A new crime drama on Netflix is giving fans of teenage detectives something fresh to watch. Unlike classic mysteries that feel stuck in the past, this show follows a modern sleuth who uses today’s tools—social media, online forums, and real-time research—to solve a cold case. Pip Fitz-Amobi, a sharp
A federal immigration officer is in custody after being linked to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during a high-profile 2024 police operation in Minneapolis. Christian Castro, a 52-year-old ICE agent, was taken into custody in Cameron County, Texas—just across the border from Mexico. Authorities sa
Two years ago, a historic court decision changed the political game. A jury in New York declared Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, a first for any former U. S. president trying to return to office. The charges stemmed from payments made before the 2016 election to sile
A well-known lawyer recently argued that states can’t block federal immigration enforcement, even if they disagree with the rules. He spoke after protests outside a detention center where people were held for being in the country without legal permission. While he agreed that protests are allowed, h
