James Van Der Beek’S The tragic death of the 48-year-old has reignited urgent questions about what may be fueling the rise of aggressive colon cancer in younger adults. As doctors examine possible risk factors, new research suggests that even just one sugary drink a day could be linked to late-stage disease, raising concerns about a … Read more
President Trump said Wednesday that almost all governors are welcome to the White House for an official meeting and dinner next week, although the Democratic governors of Maryland and Colorado are still excluded. The White House was initially to exclude Democratic governors at a formal, usually bipartisan, business meeting on February 20 during the annual … Read more
I’ve always been a night shower. My husband thinks it’s weird. “How do you wake up without a shower?” he asks every morning while I’m already dressed and caffeinated before he even opens his right eye. But the idea of showering in the morning makes no sense to me. I have to wash the day … Read more
Construction was underway near Hillsboro’s urban growth boundary on February 27, 2023. The City of Hillsboro is seeking state approval to allow the semiconductor industry to build outside the urban growth boundary. (Photo by Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Senate Bill 1586 it’s proof that even in today’s highly partisan political climate, legislators from both major … Read more
Mortgage rates are falling as the 10-year Treasury fell in the past week. Economic news is putting pressure on the bond market, and today’s jobs report will be key to how mortgage rates end the week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate remains below 6%, currently 5.87%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.34%. … Read more
Someone asked me last week why I always say “I could be wrong” before giving my opinion. “You do it constantly,” they said. “It makes you look insecure.” But I’m not insecure. I’m just aware that I may be missing information. That my perspective is not the only valid one. That being sure about everything … Read more
Eclipse season is upon us. Are you ready? The February-March eclipses are important because they mark our first eclipses of 2026 and introduce a new energetic tone with the transition from Virgo/Pisces to Leo/Aquarius. With the overlapping energies of the eclipse, a bridge is created between themes that are ending and those that are just … Read more
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A recent study offers new insight into the origin of an object known as the Shroud of Turin. Many consider the sheet to be a holy relic, marked with the impression of a dying person they believe to be Jesus Christ. Using open-source 3D modeling software, … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — How many Democrats are too many? In the California governor’s race, so many Democratic candidates have crowded into the race that party members have become fearful of a historic calamity in the making. It has become mathematically possible for Democrats to split the vote so much that two Republicans advance from … Read more
Jeffrey Epstein gave quarterly payments to Ohio State University’s head of gynecology, according to newly released emails. Dr. Mark Landon, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the school’s Wexner Medical Center, allegedly received up to $25,000 in pay for an unspecified period in the early 2000s. He also received several packages from Epstein’s associates from 2001 … Read more