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Country music singer battling incurable disease still performing despite rough 2025
The 56-year-old has been open with fans about his battle with the disease.
German business sentiment rose more than expected in February, Ifo survey finds
German business morale rose more than expected in February, a survey showed on Monday, as both current conditions and expectations increased.
Hicks Commentary: Quality of Life Is a Smart Business Attraction Tool
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 22, 2026 Quality of life matters more to businesses than it does to households. That may seem counterintuitive, but the data are unambiguous and the implications for economic development are profound.
Looks like Samsung's Privacy Display trick won't remain exclusive for long
According to a new leak, Chinese smartphone brands are testing hardware-level privacy displays similar to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra feature.
UP health care providers host fundraiser for Belize communities
Hillside Health Care connects with U.P. providers to provide medical services in underserved areas.
Omaha bar owner files lawsuit over right to use ‘barbershop’ in business name
An Omaha bar owner has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners after the state threatened him with fines and possible criminal charges over his business name.
Alaska to highlight rich sports history with ‘Week of Dreams Kickoff’
Visitors to the Mountain View Library on Thursday will have a chance to both read and hear about the rich history of Alaskan athletics.
Med City Sports Card Show collects big crowd on Saturday
More than 70 vendors attended the show, selling and trading from cheap trading cards to expensive collectibles worth big money.
Gold rises as dollar falls on US Supreme Court tariff verdict
Gold rose to a more than three-week high on Monday, as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday and as U.S.-Iran tensions simmered.
‘Biblical’ flooding damages Oahu church, business
Members of a Kaneohe church and employees at a Haleiwa business spent much of Sunday cleaning both locations after they were flooded from Saturday's heavy rains.
This is why you should stop connecting your Smart TV to WiFi and what you should do instead
If your Smart TV struggles to stream flawlessly, it could be because your WiFi signal isn’t quite up to the job, but there is another way
Faith and Values: The unfinished business of an avocado
Editor’s note: This is an occasional letter Paul has been writing – since 1997 – to his now young-adult grandchildren.
Rep. Don Hall ends campaign for re-election due to health issues
A local state representative announced Sunday that he is ending his re-election campaign because of health issues.
50,000 enrollees in Nevada’s benefit program could see health premiums double, union said
A Police Employees’ Benefit Program board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Carson City.
Ex-NFL player slams league’s mental health efforts after Rondale Moore’s death
A former NFL player called out the NFL and its approach to mental health.
Samsung Galaxy S26 will change the mobile display you ever knew
Samsung has been a leader in mobile display for over a decade, and the Galaxy S26 series will renew this leadership with a new technology. The company will introduce this new smartphone lineup on February 25 with a feature called privacy display. This tech will make the user experience more secure thanks to its pixel-level […]
NMU hosts Science Olympiad
More than 300 students in Middle and Highschool gathered at Northern Michigan University for the 2026 UP Regional Science Olympiad.
Readers respond: Shift city money for students, not sports
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
7 Healthy Habits You Can Fit Into a Commercial Break
Don’t just scroll during ads. These smart habits during commercial breaks can strengthen muscles, lower stress and support heart health.
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news
Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.
Curling faces identity crisis as cheating controversy forces rethink of regulations
After being shaken by claims of cheating at the Winter Olympics, curling finds itself between a rock and a hard place as it looks to regulate an increasingly competitive sport while keeping alive the long-standing honour-based system it so cherishes.
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Feb. 22
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Vistra and Nvidia are among market movers that will give imporant updates this week.
Despite NIL approval for Michigan high schoolers, businesses seeing early investment risks
Only a handful of Michigan student-athletes have capitalized on the new opportunities in the first three weeks of the policy.
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to explore legal questions arising from the fraught history of U.S.-Cuban relations when it considers the scope of a 1996 law that lets U.S. nationals seek compensation for property confiscated by the communist-led Cuban government.
What we learned about Texas politics this primary cycle
Texas is changing politically. Our time in the political trenches showed how.
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Feb. 21, 2026
Scores and results from competitions across the state.
Local school district takes part in mental health summit
The Real Talk Mental Health Summit brought together students from Trotwood-Madison schools in grades 8 through 12 for a day of education, empowerment, and healing.
Young scientists compete at WIU with state title in sight
Around 250 students from middle, junior high, and high school competed Saturday at the Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad in Macomb.
Local businesses raising money for family of Tipp City woman killed in deadly shooting
“This community is a tight-knit community. We all stick together, and it was just a horrible thing that happened.”
Creve Coeur Science Center conducts controlled fire to prairie
A controlled fire on Saturday afternoon shows how it can restore the native habitat of a prairie.
“Could’ve been a lot worse” owner reacts after box-truck crashes into business
A truck crashed into the front of The Honey Den candy store Friday night, damaging the business’s main location while it was closed for renovations.
Over 100 food service employees to be laid off
UF Health is hiring a company to take over food services, leaving hundreds of employees without a job.
Wind gust tears roof off Waynesboro business
Interstate Mufflers sustained damage when winds removed the roof from the building.
NMU hosts Science Olympiad
More than 300 students in Middle and Highschool gathered at Northern Michigan University for the 2026 UP Regional Science Olympiad.
No. 14 Harvard Stuns No. 1 Syracuse, 13-12 | Sports
No. 14 Harvard Stuns No. 1 Syracuse, 13-12 | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
Can businesses claw back tariffs after Supreme Court ruling? The outlook is murky
It remains to be seen how much relief businesses and consumers will actually get from Friday’s ruling.
Sarasota officer turns baking passion into custom cookie business
Lauren McElyea launches Serotonin & Sugar, specializing in hand-decorated treats
Moth art exhibit brings science and creativity together at UAB
The collaboration with the Birmingham Zoo highlights how nature can inspire learning in new ways.
Nonprofit hosting event to bring hope to people facing mental health challenges
A nonprofit is hosting an event to raise awareness about mental health and bring hope to people facing mental health challenges.
Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump
Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and...
Division I college in Upstate NY adding women's flag football
The search for a coach is underway, and informal play is possible as early as spring 2027.
SC health officials report 11 new measles cases, bringing total to more than 970
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting 11 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina to 973.
Country music icon’s jet aborts takeoff due to mechanical failure. Here’s the latest
The country music legend had a frightening flight.
Country music star confirms he and girlfriend broke up: ‘Just didn’t work out’
The singer and his ex recently addressed the rumors.
Explainer: How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
What began as a spare presidential report to the U.S. Congress has hardened into a prime-time pressure chamber shaped by an era of fierce polarization, with the State of the Union speech now unfolding as a long night of choreographed tension and open confrontation - a moment for presidents to wrest narrative from turmoil and craft the defining images of their time in power.
Country music star revealed her reason for divorce: ‘It wasn’t love’
The singer has been open about her health and her love life.
Feb. 20 Sports Caravan
Smith Valley's Luke Lannom had 26 points as the Bulldogs beat Spring Mountain 81-53 to advance to the 1A state championship
Mark Few Won’t Underestimate the Much-Improved Pacific Tigers
The Zags’ second-to-last game at home welcomes coach Dave Smart and a underrated group in the West Coast Conference.
Some Atlanta business owners say tariffs hurt sales, but others say they got a boost
Business owners on both sides say they're optimistic about how the Supreme Court's decision will help.
After decades of soliciting the expertise of locals, Hajo Eicken’s northern career is coming full circle
The director of the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is returning home to Germany after 28 years in Alaska.
Section III high school sports scoreboard, stats leaders for Feb. 20
See results from Section III teams.
Oregon State secures $25 million for Field Sports Building
The new 15,000-square-foot facility will house five Beavers outdoor sports teams and construction begins in July 2026.
Ohio, DOJ sue health network for limitations on insurers
The state of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Justice are suing health network OhioHealth, alleging that they limit competition and drive up healthcare costs for patients and employees.
NC mental health overhaul: Coastal Horizons sees high demand as state releases year-one progress report
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it is working to meet growing demand. Secretary Dev Sangvai said the state has reached a turning point.
Reality star says she’s facing a new health challenge in 2026
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reveals her cervical cancer diagnosis and urges women to stay on top of health screenings after early detection.
Roanoke business reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
Though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that most of Trump's tariff policy is not permitted, it will take another year for a Roanoke business to see rising cost subside.
OpenAI may sell a smart speaker with facial recognition camera
Is this the Jony Ive product that will save the ChatGPT maker?
Didn’t get Hilary Duff ‘Lucky Me Tour’ tickets? Here’s where you can still buy them
Entertainment shows, tickets and streaming
New mini-golf, bar entertainment destination coming to Birmingham’s Parkside District
Urban Supply announced Wednesday that their newest tenant, Minnie’s Golf & Bar, is coming to Birmingham later this year.
OpenAI’s Hardware Device Just Leaked, and You Will Cringe
A team of over 200 employees at OpenAI has been working on a smart speaker that features a built-in camera to analyze its surroundings.
A third patient has died after Idaho cut a Medicaid mental health service
A man in his 40s, who had severe mental illness and lived with his family in the Boise area, died recently after Idaho cut critical mental health services, according to a clinic owner who leads the local treatment team.
Virginia colleges see shift in top majors since 2004
SCHEV data shows top majors shifting toward business, health and computer science since 2004.
Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned
OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027. OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “American Idol” winner brings nostalgic sounds to the Millwald Theatre
"American Idol" champion to perform concert in Wytheville next week.
UT Dallas’ BrainHealth Week brings brain science to the public
The University of Texas at Dallas is bringing back its BrainHealth Week for a fourth year. The conference will run from Feb. 23-28 and offer a slate of public...
As Google Home Speaker reboot nears, OpenAI reportedly launching smart speaker with camera
OpenAI is apparently working on a new smart speaker due to launch in 2027, according to a new report. The...
Spring sports roundup: St. Paul’s rolls past Spanish Fort in baseball opener
Check out the highlights from baseball, softball, soccer and tennis this week.
From longshot lawsuit to landmark ruling: How a family toy business took on Trump's tariffs
When Rick Woldenberg took the reins of his family's toy business, Learning Resources Inc, nearly three decades ago, politics and litigation were not on his agenda. Then he became a central figure in one of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court rulings of the last several years.
OpenAI’s first Jony Ive device sounds like HomePod 2.0: report
A new report details OpenAI’s hardware ambitions, and reveals that the first Jony Ive-designed device expected to launch is a smart speaker.
OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027
OpenAI may release its first AI-powered consumer device in 2027.
MAHA activists warn Trump could lose their support over glyphosate order
Members of the U.S. Make America Healthy Again movement that backs Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. say an executive order this week to boost domestic production of the weedkiller glyphosate risks their support in November's midterm elections.
Where do Cam Newton, Tua Tagovailoa, other in-state stars rank on ESPN’s top college football QBs of 2000s?
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released updated Top 100 on Friday
Business celebrates win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time
Thousands of businesses won a hard-fought victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn the White House's emergency tariffs. The process of getting refunds has only just begun.
Wes Rucker, longtime Knoxville sports journalist, dies at 43
Wes Rucker, who spent decades covering Tennessee Athletics, died in a car crash Thursday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Kansas City police release pictures of suspects involved in shooting near entertainment district
The shooting happened near Westport Road and Central Street, near the post office, on February 8.
German business lobby warns of unfair trade practices by China
German business bosses warned on Friday of what they called destabilising and unfair global business practices by China, ahead of a visit to Beijing by Chancellor Friedrich Merz in which he is expected to focus on cooperation opportunities.
$409M hospital plan aims to ease jail mental health backlog in Georgia
Unveiled earlier this week, the Senate’s version of the state budget includes $409 million to build a new 300-bed mental health hospital.
6th measles case reported in Rockwall County, health officials say
The first case was identified Feb. 5, according to a statement from the Rockwall County Health Authority. Since then, five other family members within the...
Inside the OpenAI Team Developing its AI Devices
OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. New details are starting to emerge about the group and its development strategy. The smart ...
This week in HS Sports: A day of hope, celebration for Alaina and John Peacock
Alaina will escort her husband John out of a rehabilitation center today, 102 days after he suffered a near-fatal brain injury.
Netflix Will Soon Stop Working on Some Streaming Players & Smart TVs
In a move that signals the ongoing evolution of streaming technology, Netflix has announced it will end support for its application on the PlayStation 3 console and several other older devices effective March 2, 2026. This decision affects a niche but dedicated group of users who continue to rely on these aging platforms for accessing […]
Sports Daily: Get ready for another packed weekend of college hoops
We will get you ready for another packed weekend of college hoops. And the Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy joins the show.
FanDuel Sports Network closing Atlanta offices, laying off dozens of employees
The layoffs are happening as the future of regional sports networks remains up in the air.
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency overturned some pollution regulations.
Health Rounds: Link between low oxygen and reduced blood sugar could yield new diabetes treatments
Diabetes is less common among people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, than at sea level, and researchers who have discovered why that happens say the reason may lead to new treatments.
Goodman: Ladies, listen up, the health of your college-football loving man depends on it
A major anniversary is here and this one is too important to ignore.
Brad Nitschke connects compassion to counsel at Parkland Health
Five years ago, Brad Nitschke officially married his values and passion with his career mission when he joined the legal team at Parkland Health. In December,...
Florida lawmakers aim to boost high school sports, extracurriculars
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
New cybersecurity rules for US defense industry create barrier for some small suppliers
New U.S. cybersecurity rules for the defense sector are leading some small suppliers to rethink military work due to high compliance costs, raising production risks at a time when the Trump administration is pressuring contractors to boost output and diversify the supply base.
Euro zone business activity improved in February as manufacturing bounced back, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity accelerated faster than forecast this month as manufacturing swung back to growth for the first time since October, though the dominant services sector marginally underperformed expectations, a survey showed.
Lucky’s Steakhouse in Davison closed by Health Department
A restaurant in Davison has been closed by the Genesee County Health Department due to food code violations and repeat violations.
Focus group discusses entertainment district
the entertainment district focus group led by city councilman Phazhon Nash wanted to find things people wanted to bring to the city.
St. Joseph Health nurses rally for safer work conditions ahead of contract negotiations
Union members gather outside Bryan hospital to voice concerns about patient safety and workplace conditions
Iowa company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack
A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure.
Top MAGA Bro Hints at Trump's Decaying Health
The conservative podcaster and former Navy SEAL cast doubt on the president’s mental aptitude.
Roanoke focus group looks for entertainment district options
The entertainment district focus group held its second meeting Thursday night, led by City Council Member Phazhon Nash. The group includes city residents, business owners, and leaders from the Berglund Center and the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs.
Oregon politician’s husband barred from Labor Department over sexual assault claims, report says
The New York Times reported on the allegations Thursday after reviewing police and security records.
Why ‘iPhone Fold’ can revive the foldable that even Google Pixel couldn’t make work [Gallery]
Foldables opened the door to a whole new world of smartphones just a few years ago, but somehow the entire...
Israeli settler killed Palestinian-American teen in the West Bank, local health ministry says
A 19-year-old Palestinian-American citizen shot by an Israeli settler in the West Bank has died from his wounds,