Portland’s airport now has two new small shops that borrow names from local businesses. One is called Sheridan Fruit Company, named after a grocery that closed in February after 110 years. The other is Topaz Farm, a nod to a farm on Sauvie Island that reopened in 2020 under a new label. Both shops s
The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we
Two of the biggest players in movies and TV are teaming up in a deal worth more than most countries’ GDP. Warner Bros. and Paramount, both household names, are merging in an $81 billion takeover. That money could fund a hundred movies—or just one really expensive one. The new giant would control fam
Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins—two women who’ve recently dealt with public heartbreaks on reality TV—are about to step into the spotlight again. Miller, known for her hot-and-cold moments on "Summer House, " was blindsided when her ex started dating her friend just weeks ago. Higgins, who won fans o
DeKalb County is preparing for a change in its finance team before an employee retires. Instead of filling the outgoing administrative clerk’s spot directly, the county plans to create a new accountant position with higher pay and added responsibilities. The board approved this shift on April 15, bu
The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from
Nationwide, high school grads and working adults are skipping expensive four-year plans in favor of community colleges that cost far less. Many students choose two-year programs because they lead straight to well-paying jobs in fields like nursing, IT, or welding—often without student debt. Others u
Every year in April, people talk about stopping child abuse by helping families before problems start. But what does that really mean? Instead of waiting until kids are hurt, some groups step in when parents face tough times like losing jobs, illnesses, or loneliness. They offer quick help so famili
For years, people living near the Great Salt Lake barely noticed it shrinking. The smell and dust storms felt like normal parts of life in northern Utah. But as the water vanished, so did the lake’s hidden value—supporting wildlife, local jobs, and even the air people breathe. Instead of waiting for
Brazil’s competition watchdog is digging deeper into whether Google unfairly benefits from news articles in its search results. The regulator, known as CADE, decided to reopen an old case that started in 2019. Back then, they looked at how Google collects and displays news snippets without always co
