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These Three Oregon Counties Will Be Hit Hardest by Obamacare Cuts at the Heart of the Federal Budget Shutdown

These Three Oregon Counties Will Be Hit Hardest by Obamacare Cuts at the Heart of the Federal Budget Shutdown

This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. A key sticking point of the current federal government shutdown is something called “the enhanced premium tax credit,” which Democrats want to keep and Republicans want to end. The credit, if not extended, will have an outsized impact in three Oregon counties. An outgrowth of …

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That New Digimon Game’s Looking Like a Big Hit

That New Digimon Game’s Looking Like a Big Hit

Despite enjoying popularity primarily in the 90s, we’d probably rank Digimon in the niche category these days. But we’d be wrong, because new game Digimon Story Time Stranger is blowing up in a big way. While we’ll need to await a lot more information, fans have noticed that the game has peaked at over 70k concurrent players on PC storefront …

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Map shows where new strain of Covid is exploding in 19 states as sufferers are hit with ‘razor-blade’ symptoms

Map shows where new strain of Covid is exploding in 19 states as sufferers are hit with ‘razor-blade’ symptoms

A new map has revealed where Covid cases are surging in the US, as fears mount over a fast-spreading new variant.  The strain XFG, also known as Stratus, has become dominant nationwide and in every region except the South since its first appearance in March. CDC figures tracking Covid levels in wastewater show the virus was at ‘moderate’ levels nationwide in the week …

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Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee (3)

Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt 0,000 H-1B Entry Fee (3)

A federal court should set aside a new $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B workers by the Trump administration, according to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions, health-care providers, academic groups, religious organizations, and individual visa holders. A proclamation issued by the White House Sept. 19 added the fee as a condition of entry for workers on the …

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A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

The key to living longer could be under your duvet. According to one expert, getting 15 minutes of extra sleep per night is a minor lifestyle tweak you can make to slash your risk of an early death. Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, a physical exercise researcher, told The Independent that if you slightly change three areas of your life simultaneously, it can …

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‘Bachelor’s Melissa Rycroft Told Cops She Was Hit Before DWI Arrest, Police Allege

‘Bachelor’s Melissa Rycroft Told Cops She Was Hit Before DWI Arrest, Police Allege

‘The Bachelor’s Melissa Rycroft Told Cops She Was Hit-and-Run Victim During Arrest, Police Say Published October 3, 2025 9:39 AM PDT Melissa Rycroft allegedly claimed to be the victim of a hit-and-run before cops arrested her for driving while intoxicated … but, they say a witness totally contradicted the claim. We’ve obtained a search warrant from law enforcement in Tarrant …

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Applied Materials Sees $710M Hit From China Curbs. Here’s What You Should Know

Applied Materials Sees 0M Hit From China Curbs. Here’s What You Should Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS Applied Materials said it expects a $710 million hit to its revenue from new restrictions on its China exports, pressuring shares of the chip manufacturing equipment maker Friday. The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued a new rule on Sept. 29 raising the number of Chinese clients Applied Materials would need a license to export to, …

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