Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th
The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio
The President delivered a speech that surpassed every previous length for the State of the Union, lasting one hour and forty‑seven minutes. The event drew attention not only for its duration but also for the many pauses Trump took to accept applause from his supporters. Observers noted that th
The governor wants a new, huge jail that would cost $825 million and add 3, 000 beds to a rural area. Some Republican senators worry about the expense and how the new facility would affect local roads and water supplies. In response, the governor has targeted two senators for primary challenges. Th
Bianca Censori, known for her architectural talent and as Kanye West’s partner, recently turned heads in Los Angeles with a striking pink pixie cut. She appeared solo, paired with a nude bra and a silver pencil skirt that highlighted her confidence. The change follows their 2025 Grammy appearance,
The Buckeyes entered the matchup hoping for a strong showing that could keep their NCAA hopes alive. Instead, they were outplayed by the Hawkeyes in a game that ended 74‑57. Iowa’s defense was dominant, limiting Ohio State to just 41. 9 percent from the floor and shutting down star guard Bruce Th
In a market where building new apartments is hard and expensive, one developer has chosen to buy old ones instead. Bozzuto Group teamed up with Invesco to put a billion dollars into existing multifamily homes on the East Coast. These buildings have lost value but can be refreshed and made competit
A senior officer from the Department of Homeland Security called a meeting with state election leaders to confirm that immigration agents will not be present at polling places during the midterm elections. The official, named Heather Honey, assured participants that any rumors of ICE staff at voting
In February, voters in Switzerland face a vote that could trim the budget of the country’s main public broadcaster. The proposal, backed by several groups including a right‑leaning party, would reduce the mandatory fee that residents pay to fund the broadcaster from 335 francs a year to just 200. Su
The release of the so‑called “Epstein Files” has sparked a wave of public statements from several well‑known figures. The documents, which were gradually made available by the U. S. Justice Department after Epstein’s 2019 arrest and subsequent death, list names that range from actors to philanthropi
