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Celebrities and the pressure to discuss plastic surgery

March 25, 2026

Public figures often face expectations that don’t apply to regular people. A recent debate highlights this issue after a well-known personality called out celebrities for not being open about plastic surgery. She argued that if someone clearly looks different, they should explain why instead of stay

politics

Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

religion

Why the Bible Has Stayed in Schools

March 24, 2026

The debate over putting the Bible back into classrooms has grown louder. Some people say it is only a Christian push and that other religions should be added too. They even suggest putting the Quran, the Satanic Bible or Egyptian prayers on school speakers. This argument ignores what history and the

sports

Jazzy Davidson: A Rising Basketball Star with Nigerian Roots

March 24, 2026

Jazzy Davidson grew up in Clackamas, a suburb of Portland, where she first stepped onto the basketball court. Her early talent was spotted by her mother, who encouraged her to keep playing as she grew taller. The young athlete quickly became a standout at Clackamas High School, setting scoring recor

health

Early Warnings for Vaccine‑Disease Outbreaks

March 24, 2026

The fight against childhood illnesses has saved countless lives, but when vaccine rates slip or germs mutate, the same diseases can reappear. Health experts want to spot these dangerous shifts before they happen. One idea is “critical slowing down, ” a sign that an epidemic is about to change its be

science

Space Agency Picks New Lunar Rover Contractor for Moon Mission

March 24, 2026

Intuitive Machines secured a hefty $180. 4 million deal to send a lunar rover and additional tech to the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services plan. The contract also brings in a rover from Australia’s Space Agency and gadgets from Honeybee Robotics, which belongs to Jeff Bezos’ Blue O

politics

Global Leaders Unite to Boost Kids’ Learning and Tech

March 24, 2026

Melania Trump opened a two‑day summit on Tuesday, inviting leaders from more than 40 countries to talk about better ways for children to learn and use technology. She used the event as a launchpad for her “Fostering the Future Together” program, which she first announced last year at the U. N. Gener

crime

Lost Boy’s Face Recovered After Half a Century

March 24, 2026

In the summer of 1975, a small boy’s bones were found in a Texas forest beside a highway. He was wrapped in a faded Canon sheet and surrounded by trash bags, his dark hair just four inches long. A bright orange shirt and blue jeans hinted at a life that ended abruptly, perhaps two months before the

education

NYC Schools Decide Where AI Can Help Teachers, Not Students

March 24, 2026

"After a pause on chatbot use in schools, the city has issued new rules that let teachers play with AI when planning lessons and writing messages. The policy says AI is not allowed for grading, discipline or deciding who goes to advanced classes. Teachers can use the tool for research projects and

technology

Tech Kings and Their Sci‑Fi Dreams

March 24, 2026

The world of big tech often looks to imagined futures for ideas, but the reality can be far off from what those stories promise. A few influential founders cite classic novels as inspiration, yet their projects sometimes ignore the darker warnings those books carry. For instance, a leading entrepren