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
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 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 …
Read More »Tesla hit with second lawsuit over deadly California Cybertruck crash | Tesla
Tesla is being sued by the parents of a another victim killed in a Cybertruck crash in the quiet town of Piedmont, California. This is the second suit filed against the car maker this week alleging a design flaw in its vehicle is to blame for the deaths of the passengers involved in the accident, according to court filings. The …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘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 …
Read More »Applied Materials Sees $710M 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, …
Read More »Megabonk is a new indie hit on Steam. The game’s sales have surpassed one million copies
It took Megabonk two weeks to hit the million mark. Megabonk is an action-roguelike in the style of Vampire Survivors, where players must withstand massive waves of enemy attacks. The game was created by indie developer vedinad. Megabonk was released on Steam on September 18, and since then, its popularity has been steadily growing. According to SteamDB, on the night …
Read More »N.J. teen was driving 70 mph when he intentionally hit 2 girls on e-bike, cops say
The teen accused of killing two Cranford girls by running them down with his SUV was driving 70 miles per hour at the time of the crash, cops say. Vincent P. Battiloro, 17, was driving nearly three times the 25-mile-per-hour speed limit when he fatally hit Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, both 17, on Monday in Cranford, court records allege. …
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