Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during
In October, the U. S. housing market saw a significant shift with more sellers than buyers. This gap, the largest since 2013, means buyers have more choices and can negotiate better deals. However, this situation isn't uniform across the country. The number of buyers dropped by 1. 7%, reaching a lo
A wealthy businessman from San Francisco has decided to join the race for California's governor in 2026. This man, known for his failed presidential run in 2020, is now setting his sights on the Golden State's top job. He's not well-known among California voters, but he has a secret weapon: his own
CES 2025 is set to be a hub for big discussions and big names in the entertainment world. Variety is bringing two full days of talks and insights to the event, happening at C Space in The Aria. The first day, January 7, will focus on the future of entertainment, with leaders and innovators sharing t
New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w
Samsung is working on new earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, which might come out around the same time as the Galaxy S26. We've already seen some pictures of these earbuds, but they were just drawings, not real photos. Now, we have some new pictures that show what the earbuds will actually look like.
LeBron James is finally ready to hit the court again. After missing the first 14 games of the season, he's set to make his debut against the Utah Jazz. This comes after he spent time practicing with the Lakers' G League team, South Bay. The Lakers have been doing pretty well without him, thanks to
In a surprising turn of events, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, received a warm welcome during his recent visit to the United States. This visit comes seven years after a dark incident where Saudi agents, allegedly following orders, killed and dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Des
The music scene in 2025 has been a vibrant mix of genres and artists. From pop to K-pop, and everything in between, the Billboard 200 chart has seen a lot of action. So far, 22 different albums have claimed the top spot. Some of these albums are from previous years, like SZA’s SOS and Kendrick Lamar
