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Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

May 3, 2026

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

politics

White House Navigates Iran Crisis While Congress Stands Ground

May 2, 2026

The U. S. military clock is ticking. Under the War Powers Resolution, a president can act for 60 days before Congress must sign off on continued fighting. That deadline falls today, yet Washington argues the “hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated, ” even as a naval blockade st

entertainment

Chris Evans joins star-studded crime film after schedule conflict

April 30, 2026

A last-minute change has brought Captain America himself into a high-profile crime movie. The film, originally set to feature Josh Brolin, now stars Chris Evans instead due to scheduling problems. Evans steps into a role alongside big names like Chris Pine, Jessica Chastain, and Mikey Madison, accor

sports

Knicks Dominate Hawks in Game 5, Brunson Shines

April 29, 2026

The New York Knicks took control of the first‑round series against the Atlanta Hawks with a decisive 126-97 win on Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson poured in 39 points, his highest output of the series, and helped the team secure a 3-2 lead that puts them one win away from the Eastern Conference semifin

politics

A Night of Chaos at the White House Dinner

April 28, 2026

The event began with journalists, politicians and celebrities seated in a ballroom that hummed with big‑band music. President Donald Trump sat beside his wife, while Vice President J. D. Vance and several cabinet members were nearby. The evening’s entertainer, Oz Pearlman, was demonstrating a mind‑r

crime

Mall Safety and Store Closures: A Growing Concern in Towson

April 28, 2026

The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and

sports

Who Might Lead the Steelers Offense in 2026?

April 27, 2026

Mike Tomlin, once the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, has recently stepped away from coaching. His long time with the team still gives him a close look at what’s happening behind the scenes. During a recent interview with NBC Sports, Tomlin talked about the future of the Steelers’ quarterbac

politics

Ten GOP Lawmakers Say No to Cruelty

April 27, 2026

In a surprising turn, ten Republican members of the U. S. House joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for about 350, 000 Haitian residents in the country. These people entered legally and have become neighbors, coworkers, and friends to many Americans. The vote is especially notab

politics

House Shake‑Ups Show Ethics Can Be Enforced Fast

April 25, 2026

Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o

crypto

Why a high-profile memecoin tied to Trump is tanking hard

April 25, 2026

In early 2025 a new kind of raffle took off: spend enough of the $TRUMP token and you could win a seat at a $1, 000-a-ticket luncheon where President Trump was scheduled to speak. The pitch was simple—“come mingle with Trump, Mike Tyson, Tony Robbins, and Paolo Ardoino. ” What made the stunt shaky f