The Oregon Health Authority released its latest report showing that about 21, 000 fewer residents joined the state’s health insurance marketplace this year compared to last. The drop comes after a series of policy shifts that have made plans more expensive and harder to access. During open enrollme
Florida has long been a leader in protecting crime victims, starting with a constitutional change in 1988 that guaranteed basic rights. In 2018, voters approved Marsy’s Law, giving victims stronger, clearer protections like privacy. But in 2023, a Supreme Court decision took that privacy right away,
Black River Technical College in Arkansas just joined an exclusive club. It’s one of only four schools in the U. S. that teach short-term gunsmithing courses approved by the National Rifle Association. Most of these programs have been around for decades, but Black River only started in 2020. That’s
"In the early hours of Sunday, a violent episode unfolded across multiple homes in Shreveport. The police received a call about gunfire just after 6 a. m. on West 79th Street. Responders found the scene spread over two houses and an additional residence on Harrison Street. A suspect, later identifi
Northwest Health has chosen a long‑time paramedic, Michael Okray, to lead its Emergency Medical Services team. He has spent three decades helping people in the area and is known for focusing on real results, caring for patients, and improving overall service quality. The county’s health department j
Kids’ films can be more than just fun. A new look shows that many of the stories we grew up with have clever ideas and deep feelings, even if they were made for families. The first film on the list is a classic that changed color movies forever and still feels fresh today. Next comes a recent
North Texas will swap its warm embrace for a brisker hug this weekend as a cold front rolls through. This isn't just a gentle breeze change; it's a full shift, dragging cooler air behind it like a blanket. Saturday starts with a bang—scattered storms and gusty winds, some strong enough to snap tree
Streaming services seem to believe April is the perfect time for a horror workout, not spring cleaning. Netflix rolls out 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a twist on the rage-zombie formula where humans become the real villains. A lone survivor teams up with a scientist trying to cure the infected,
Golfers know putting can make or break a round. A shaky stroke often means a missed putt. That’s why Ping designed the Scottsdale TEC putter series with a unique feature: a small dot near the top. The idea is simple—focus on that dot when you set up, and your eyes stay steady. This "quiet eye" techn
A sudden wave of severe weather rolled across Kansas on April 17, striking the Wichita region with unexpected force. Hailstones as large as a ping‑pong ball, measuring up to 1. 5 inches in diameter, rained down while wind gusts reached speeds of about 60 mph. The storm line moved northeast, be
