Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for ath
In Baltimore, a heated debate is unfolding about how to tackle juvenile crime. Many locals believe the current methods aren't tough enough. They want to see more consequences for young offenders, rather than just diversion programs. A local resident, Donna Ann Ward, started a petition that gathered
Charleston's downtown area, especially King Street, has seen some changes lately. A new rule is in place. It stops kids under 17 from hanging out late at night. This rule, or curfew, started in June. It runs from 9 p. m. to 6 a. m. in the Central Business District. Business owners on King Street ar
Two young men, Laurence Cotton-Powell, 19, and Anthony Taylor, 18, are now facing serious charges. They are accused of trying to steal a car from Edward Coristine, a former government worker, on August 3. This wasn't their first run-in with the law. Cotton-Powell had been arrested multiple times bef
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of i
The mayor of Washington, D. C. , has changed her tone about President Trump's decision to take control of the city's police. At first, she was very upset and called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence. She even urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian pus
Nico Iamaleava's journey from Tennessee to UCLA has been anything but smooth. The quarterback, known for his powerful arm and dual-threat ability, found himself in a tough spot when his NIL contract demands weren't met. This led to missed practices and ultimately, a transfer to UCLA in early 2025. T
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has been vocal about his approach to building a winning team. He has been very active in the transfer portal and has helped his players secure name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. However, Sanders believes that college football needs to addr
