Portland is getting ready for a bright and warm spring spell. A record‑setting Easter heat wave left the city at about 79 degrees, topping the old July‑4 record from 1977. Neighboring towns also pushed past their own temperature marks. The National Weather Service says the heat will keep rolling
Morning clouds drift away early on Monday, letting bright sunshine peek through the sky. A gentle breeze from the northwest pushes temperatures into the low 30s, with the Twin Cities hovering near 38 degrees. The northern parts stay cooler, staying in the lower 20s. Nightfall brings a clear, cold s
A senior officer of Russia’s air force lost his life when a military transport plane went down in Crimea last month. The crash killed 30 people, according to a high‑ranking official who spoke with local media. The pilot was Alexander Otroshchenko, commander of the 45th Army under the Northern Fleet
The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin
Patients with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis face a noticeably higher chance of developing cancer within the first year after their diagnosis. Italian researchers studied more than 356, 000 people and found a 32 % rise in cancer odds during that early period.
Bitcoin surged 3% to $69, 120 on Monday after traders returned from Easter and felt hopeful about a possible Iran ceasefire. The rise pushed the largest crypto past its last week’s peak and forced $196 million in short bets to liquidate within 24 hours. Ethereum led the climb, gaining 3. 7% to $2,
Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral filled to overflowing on Easter Sunday as crowds gathered for a special service. The mood inside contrasted sharply with the day’s earlier events. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, had just delivered a global message urging people to reject violence and embrac
Michigan’s basketball coach Dusty May won’t be leaving for North Carolina anytime soon. Despite rumors swirling for days, May chose to stay with the Wolverines after their strong season ended in a championship matchup against UConn. He’s not the only one turning down Carolina—their coaching search k
The 2026 NCAA women’s basketball championship game has set up an intriguing matchup between South Carolina and UCLA. The Gamecocks secured their spot by beating UConn—a team that hadn’t lost all season—62-48, relying on strong defense to limit the Huskies’ top scorers. Meanwhile, UCLA pulled off a n
Bob Tayek’s familiar voice has been missing from Progressive Field since the start of the season. The longtime public address announcer for the Guardians won’t be back behind the mic anytime soon. His health challenges mean he’ll sit out at least half the year as he works on recovery. This isn’t jus
