A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he
The local newspaper opened a fresh style of discussion last week, letting people ask questions face‑to‑face with county officials. The first session featured the district attorney, who is also chasing a governor’s seat. He talked about crime statistics and urged tougher penalties for young offenders
Nintendo’s recent Indie World Showcase dropped a fresh batch of titles for the Switch and its next‑gen version. The lineup mixes puzzles, platformers, co‑op brawlers and heartwarming stories, giving players a taste of everything indie developers can bring. The showcase opened with a quick look at
The new study looks at how harsh weather can affect mental health in women who have gone through menopause. Researchers used a big survey from China that follows people over time to see if storms, floods or heat waves link to feeling sad or depressed. First, they examined a snapshot of many women’s
Warner Bros. is now developing a new film set in George R. R. Martin’s famous fantasy world, with writer Beau Willimon—known for Andor and House of Cards—at the helm. The idea first surfaced in a recent profile that revealed both HBO and Warner Bros. are working on different takes of King Aegon I
The Arizona Wildcats finished the regular season with a decisive win, beating Iowa State 73‑57 to claim the Big 12 title outright. Jaden Bradley poured in 17 points, while Motiejus Krivas added a solid 13. The victory gave coach Tommy Lloyd his 140th win, the most in NCAA history for a coach’s first
When the clocks move forward at 2 a. m. on Sunday, many people feel an immediate loss of one hour of sleep. Experts say this shift can affect health, especially if you already have trouble sleeping. A sleep specialist in Houston suggests a practical way to ease the change: move your bedtime ba
The fall in crime rates has nothing to do with any political party. The data shows a clear decline, and it is important for people to look at the facts before blaming one side or another. In Colorado, some folks still blame Democrats for everything that goes wrong, but the numbers say otherwise.
The U. S. Supreme Court has issued a decision that allows parents to receive information about their children’s gender identity while they attend California public schools. This move follows a challenge by parents and teachers who argue that state rules keep them out of the loop on students’ gender
The Ohio House has moved a new bill that will give the state its first clear hate‑crime law. House Bill 306 was presented to the Judiciary Committee on February 25 by two lawmakers, one Democrat and one Republican. The bill would change the current law that only covers race, color, religion or
