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May 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Trivia Nights in Eugene: Fun, Not Fuss

Geo Carcamo turned his love for people into a weekly habit in Eugene and Springfield. Since 2017, he’s been hosting trivia nights that feel more like game night with friends than a test of smarts. His events run Mondays at PublicHouse in Springfield and Tuesdays at beergarden in Eugene, drawing team

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May 26 2026POLITICS

A Look Back at a Springfield Leader’s Impactful Life

Ben Swan’s death at 92 leaves behind a legacy tied to civil rights and public service in Springfield. He wasn’t just a politician or activist—he was someone who turned his principles into action, long before holding office. Swan’s early years in the segregated South shaped his drive for justice. By

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Canada and Israel: Rising Tensions Over Aid Ship Raid

Tensions between Canada and Israel have hit a new low after Canada’s leader openly criticized Israel’s actions involving a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Reports show activists who were detained later described harsh treatment, including injuries severe enough to require hospitalization. Some also spoke o

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May 25 2026OPINION

Ruth López: A Lawyer Who Faced El Salvador’s Hidden Justice System

Ruth López was a lawyer who ran the Anti‑Corruption and Justice Unit at Cristosal, a human rights group in Central America. She investigated how the government misused pandemic money and how it used Bitcoin as legal tender, always following the law. Her work was known both in El Salvador and a

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May 25 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture an

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Eswatini’s Quick Deal With U. S. Deportees Sparks Legal and Human Rights Debate

Eswatini agreed to hold U. S. deportees in a short time after the Trump administration asked African countries to take them back, even though questions about the program’s legality were already raised. The deal was made after a private meeting between Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and the U. S. cha

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Los Angeles delays higher wages for hotel and airport workers—what does this mean for the city?

The plan to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage to $30 for hotel and airport employees just hit a major speed bump. City leaders agreed to delay the increase after business groups threatened to scrap a key city tax if the wage hike went through too soon. The original timeline would have brought workers

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

When neighbors disagree over trees and money

A long feud between two neighbors in Maine recently took a sharp turn when the state's top court stepped in. The disagreement started when one couple cut down trees near their property line, trees they believed belonged to them. Those trees were valued at just over $1, 600, but the trouble quickly g

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May 20 2026CRIME

What happened before and after a deadly shooting at a big event

A video from someone close to the shooter may soon be shown in court. The person, who lived with the Utah man now accused of killing a well-known conservative speaker, recorded a statement after the crime. Police say the accused shooter confessed to the killing in text messages and a written note le

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May 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Politics Shape Where Cities Grow

Cities in poorer countries often expand in messy ways. Many new neighborhoods pop up without government permission. People living there usually miss out on clean water, paved roads, or legal home ownership. Politicians notice these areas before elections. They promise land titles to families who vot

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