The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis during a busy street scene, sparking outrage. Their tactics—pushing crowds, spraying pepp
Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory would mark the first time the U. S. takes home a medal in this category, which only began in 2018.
Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The
A coalition that wanted to add abortion, transgender health care and same‑sex marriage rights to Oregon’s constitution has decided not to push the proposal onto voters this November. The group, made up of Basic Rights Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon and Planned Parenthood Advocates, began working on t
A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research followed 35 adults with the condition, all of whom were overweight or obese. Twenty participants switched to a schedule that allowed them to eat betwee
A winter weather pattern is changing. A big storm that started over Baja California is heading east across the Southwest and into the Southern Plains. Meteorologists say it will become a low‑pressure system that could travel toward the Southeast, bringing rain and thunderstorms. There are two pos
A well‑known director and a celebrated composer are upset that a piece of music from their earlier film was used in a documentary about the former first lady. They say the score should be taken out of the new movie. The director is working on a film that has recently been nominated for an Oscar. Th
A group of Catholic investors, many led by Jesuit priests, recently challenged a private‑prison company that runs facilities for U. S. immigration authorities. The firm, which earned a large share of its 2024 revenue from contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, had voted against a shareh
Readers can pick their favorite high‑school athlete each week by voting on the Cincinnati. com site or app. The window to cast a vote opens after the previous week’s winners are announced and closes at 4 p. m. Friday for activity that ended on February 8. Every hour, a voter may submit one choice
