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Oregon secretary of state asks for $25M to implement historic campaign finance law, warns final price tag could be higher
A top agency official acknowledged that the agency couldn’t “provide a detailed cost estimate” or account for the law’s “ongoing costs."
Dave Walls introduced as WDBJ7 sports director
Southwest Virginia TV veteran Dave Walls is WDBJ7’s new sports director, making his debut Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Flu cases surge in St. Louis, city officials issue health advisory
The City of St. Louis Department of Health issued a health advisory Thursday, reporting a significant spike in flu cases both in St. Louis and the state of Missouri.
Search firm did not like health, structure of Falcons football operation
The Falcons' lack of success on the field was the driving force behind the search firm reviews and the conclusions to move in a new direction.
Over Republican objections, US House poised to pass health subsidy renewal
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday was poised to pass Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired healthcare subsidies, as millions of Americans face significant price hikes for coverage.
GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress' approval
The Senate will vote next week on a measure that would block Trump from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without approval from Congress.
'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons.
Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
Can the Browns get their coaching search right?: Thursday’s Sports 4 CLE
Check out today's show, brought to you by Tri-C, live at 4 p.m., or watch later on as host Dave Bacon leads discussions on the big issues in Cleveland sports.
House heading toward vote to extend health care subsidies in a rebuke of GOP leadership
The House is pushing toward a vote on renewing subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. It's a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it.
Former local business owner gets prison time for child porn charges
Last October, he pleaded guilty to four counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor.
Ontario Christian, Sierra Canyon, JSerra top Southland girls' basketball rankings
Unbeaten Ontario Christian is ranked No. 1 in girls basketball rankings
HBO renews beloved series before next season even airs
HBO has revealed the fate of a popular drama series
Creators of beloved Netflix show on potential return: ‘Never say never’
.The iconic show's finale was released on New Year's Eve.
The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now
The move clears the way for new Democrats, for better and worse.
Small Town Politics: Proposed charter to change Nicholls city structure
WALB’s Investigative Reporter Brittanye Blake explains what this means for residents.
Exclusive: China's Anta Sports has offered to buy Pinault family's 29% Puma stake, sources say
China's Anta Sports Products has offered to buy 29% of struggling German sportswear firm Puma from France's Pinault family, three people with knowledge of the talks said.
Bay County opens applications for $5,000 Business by the Bay pitch competition
Bay County entrepreneurs with businesses less than two years old can now apply for the 2026 Business by the Bay pitch competition.
Readers respond: Good neighbors can transcend politics
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Nominate your favorite sports bar in the Portland area for our Readers Choice Awards
Nominations are open until 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
World Economic Forum survey shows doing business got tougher in 2025
Companies found it harder to do business in 2025 due to a deterioration in global cooperation on issues including trade, climate, technology and security, a survey published by the World Economic Forum showed on Thursday.
Puyallup business’s travelling BBQ trailer stolen from driveway in broad daylight
"It’s not just a hobby. It’s a way our family gets together," said owner Larry Marcoe, who is now out thousands of dollars.
Entertainment venue, movie theater open at Trilith’s new complex
Trilith Live, along with the retail and residential areas of the development, provide a steady stream of foot traffic to the property that isn’t tied to film production.
Alabama faces major political fight after state’s larger cities sue over online sales tax
Sen. Greg Albritton said the tax is "working great" and cities are jeopardizing a critical revenue source.
Jackson business fair offers resources for entrepreneurs and established owners
The event aims to connect current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with hands-on training and support services in one location.
Shoppers and store owner share excitement on business boom on Downer Avenue
Shoppers and residents share their excitement as every storefront on Milwaukee's Historic Downer Avenue is filled with operating businesses for the first time in 18 years.
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on 52-year TV journey: From 'Little Match Girl' to Carrie Bradshaw
Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on receiving the Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award, saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw, judging the Booker Prize and making a 'Family Stone' sequel.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Saudi's SABIC agrees to sell Sabic Europe, ETP business in Americas and Europe
Saudi chemical major Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has agreed to divest its entire stake in SABIC Europe and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in Europe and the Americas, company said in a bourse filing on Thursday.
Venezuelan business owner in Tempe shares story of fleeing his country
While the country has remained stable, some business owners in the Valley are already anticipating disruptions in merchandise.
How did Branson, Missouri, become America's capital for conservative entertainment?
A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.
Portland City Council fails to elect next president amid fractious political fight
The 12-member council will resume deliberations Thursday as progressive caucus member Sameer Kanal vies with incumbent Elana Pirtle-Guiney for leadership position.
City awards $33 million to dozens of businesses and organizations
The grant winners were selected through competitive application rounds through the city’s Department of Planning and Development Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund programs, which will total $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.
Wethersfield woman’s bonnet business made her an early female entrepreneur
While Danbury is known as the Hat City of the World, Wethersfield has its own claim to headwear fame through a woman who turned local grass into a thriving bonnet business.
Less than two years after stopping obesity drugs, weight and health issues return, study finds
When patients stop taking weight-loss medications, the beneficial effects of the drugs on weight and other health issues disappear within two years, a large analysis of earlier research has found.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Oberlander, Thomas leading DRVN Sports & Entertainment
Former ASM CCO Jason Oberlander will be chairman and is teaming with former ASM SVP Carl Thomas, who is CEO of DRVN Sports & Entertainment, a startup with sponsorship sales and consulting capabilities including third-party sales, sponsorship consulting and packaging.
Kentucky health official urges ignoring federal vaccine guidance
Kentucky’s top health official is advising residents to ignore new federal vaccine recommendations and consult their doctors instead.
New businesses coming to Charleston
Several new businesses are opening up in Kanawha City.
Mask requirements, visitor restrictions put in place at UW Health in northern Illinois
With cases of respiratory illness on the rise in northern Illinois, UW Health makes changes to its mask and visitor policies.
Big screens get bigger as Cinergy Entertainment expands Odessa location
Cinergy Entertainment announced today it will expand its Odessa location.
College Station virtual golf facility combines indoor entertainment with international charity work
A father-son team has opened a virtual golf facility that channels all concession profits toward providing water filters for families in western Kenya.
Anchorage residents, how would you or your business be affected by a sales tax?
The measure is before the Anchorage Assembly, which will continue a public hearing on the sales tax Jan. 13.
This breakfast staple may be doing more for your heart than you think
New research suggests orange juice may support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and improving fat metabolism at the genetic level.
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says
De Beers has attracted interest from several business groups and African governments as parent Anglo American looks to offload its stake in the firm, the diamond giant's CEO told Reuters.
Mad Science: The Science of Air Pressure
Mad Science's Radiant Randy joins Kerrigan and Guest Host Steve Serrano to share some fun air pressure experiments.
Over $100K in materials, trailer stolen from Upstate business, sheriff says
The trailer’s information was entered into the National Crimes Information Center database, the sheriff’s office said.
WATCH LIVE: Ohio health officials hold news conference as flu cases rise
The CDC says seasonal flu activity is elevated and continues to increase across the U.S.
UMass Amherst granted millions to expand life science research and manufacturing
UMass Amherst’s Institute for Applied Life Sciences has received two grants that total over $3.5 million from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
Federal funding authorized for Great Lakes Science Center
The funding is intended to ensure the center may continue conducting critical research that supports Great Lakes fisheries.
Bay city mayor uses life-size cutout scavenger hunt to promote local businesses
Bay City Mayor Chris Girard is launching a monthly scavenger hunt in 2026 that uses a life-size cardboard cutout of himself to encourage residents to visit local shops.
The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.
Scientists Retrieve DNA that Could Belong to Leonardo Da Vinci
The research links Y chromosomes on a sketch to a genetic group from the great’s hometown.
'Judy Justice' Season 4 premieres January 19 on Prime Video—watch the new trailer
Dauphin County entertainment complex closes one restaurant but expands another
The Englewood's strategic shift aims to accommodate more special events and live music performances while maintaining popular menu items.
US private payrolls rebound less than expected in November
U.S. private payrolls rebounded less than expected in December, the ADP's national employment report showed on Wednesday.
Climate change doesn’t care about our politics, but we all care about our children (Guest Opinion)
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Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale
The conglomerate is strategically shopping a cluster of its lines, including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.
Health Rounds: AI uses sleep study data to accurately predict dozens of health issues
Artificial intelligence can use brain recordings from a single night in a sleep lab to predict a person's risk of developing more than 100 health conditions, researchers say.
Prep talk: Oaks Christian girls' water polo team setting standard for excellence
The defending Southern Section champion Lions are off to 10-1 start this season in a bid to repeat as Open Division champions.
Michael Reagan's death reverberates among Californians of both parties
Californians on both sides of the political aisle memorialized Michael Reagan, the son of former President Reagan. Michael died earlier this week.
Dry January encourages reset on alcohol habits, Lowcountry health experts say
The New Year often brings resolutions focused on health; one of the most popular in recent years is Dry January, a monthlong break from alcohol.
HMSA plans merger with Hawaii Pacific Health hospitals
Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.
Tim Walz, Fraud and the Costs of Trifecta Politics
The scandals that ended the Minnesota governor’s bid for a third term reflect the kind of oversight failure that comes with one-party control of government. Above all, voters expect competent administration.
Awaiting proposal for St. Charles tourism restructuring, Main Street businesses express concern
The concern first captured attention in August 2025, when the plan was first announced.
Lenovo, Nvidia unveil AI cloud gigafactory
Lenovo unveiled an artificial intelligence cloud gigafactory with NVIDIA at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, while also showcasing a slew of other products, including a new AI platform.
Family says car dealership took advantage of elderly man with dementia; business says it’s resolved
The man was sold a nearly $90,000 truck.
US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that it will limit regulation of wearable devices and software designed to support healthy lifestyles, issuing new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach.
Texarkana Entertainment District implements new hours, alcohol rules
Changes are coming to the Entertainment District in downtown Texarkana, Ark. after Monday night’s (Jan. 5) Board of Director’s meeting.
KKR to buy sports investor Arctos at $1 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Global investment firm KKR has agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a deal that values the sports-focused private equity firm at about $1 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
Waterbury businesses get eviction notices despite active leases
A landlord-tenant dispute in Waterbury is headed to court in a dispute over rent payments.
Democrats Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico use national and local TV to press Senate bids
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico use television appearances to sharpen Senate bids.
UVA Board of Visitors appoints Charlottesville resident to Health System Board
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors unanimously approved the appointment of Charlottesville resident John F. Harris to the Health System Board.
NC Secretary of State calls for new budget to keep up with business registrations
New business formations reached record pace in North Carolina in the second half of 2025. Elaine Marshall says her team needs more staff to handle all the paperwork.
Trump tells Republicans: ‘You gotta win the midterms’ or ‘I’ll get impeached’
Trump was impeached twice during his first term when Democrats controlled the House.
Local business owner comments on ICE raid at Harrison County restaurant
The owner of local Mexican restaurant Taqueria Lou Lou made a Facebook post, commenting on an ICE raid that occurred at the restaurant Tuesday.
McQuade Distributing president talks decision to sell business
“There were a lot of tears, a lot of hard thoughts. I think the new company is going to be able to keep the community thriving. They’re good Midwest folks."
Indoor music venue planned for former Carraway hospital ER next to amphitheater
Demolition must be done by May 30, city says
Bears favored at some sports books, Packers favored at others
Sports books are all over the map on who's favored in Saturday night's Packers-Bears playoff game.
Trump says he will meet with health insurers 'in a few days'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would meet with representatives from every health insurance company soon, after saying last month that he wanted to talk to them about lowering their prices.
Former 15th & Chris owner, James Purifoy, admits to setting fire to business
The man charged with setting fire to his own business pleads guilty in federal court.
South Alabama police officer and business owner injured in shootout, officials say
Semmes police were on routine patrol when they noticed an opened door at Bowman’s Auto Air garage.
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers on Rock Entertainment Sports Network
The Cleveland Cavaliers return Tuesday to the Rock Entertainment Sports Network.
100-pound concrete pig medallion returns to Washington business
The stolen medallion and outdoor chairs showed up overnight at a nearby business.
This ‘wild card’ close to Trump is a threat to JD Vance for 2028 GOP presidential nomination, poll finds
This possible contender is surging in a survey by Trump's pollster while Vance's lead is shrinking.
Flu reaches highest levels in 25 years, likely to get worse, health officials say
Flu activity in the United States has reached the highest levels seen in 25 years, and health officials say the severe flu season is likely to get worse.
Medical groups' challenge to Kennedy-backed vaccine policies can proceed, US judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that several major medical organizations can move forward with their lawsuit challenging policies adopted under U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy that they say will lower vaccination rates.
Flu reaches highest levels in 25 years, likely to get worse, health officials say
Flu activity in the United States has reached the highest levels in 25 years.
Fed should deliver big rate cuts this year, Miran tells Fox Business
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, whose term at the U.S. central bank ends later this month, said on Tuesday aggressive U.S. interest rate cuts are needed this year to keep the economy moving forward.
Amazon MGM Studios confirms new cast for upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ series
The Prime Video series stars Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge serving as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer.
U.S. occupation not good for Venezuela, America or Chicago, says UChicago expert Robert Pape
Pape, an international security affairs and political violence expert, shared four key takeaways in conversation with WBEZ's Sasha-Ann Simons on 'In the Loop' Monday.
Hints from Heloise: Fly a fray-free flag
If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements.
Company news: Brianna Earl promoted by Oswego Health
She began her career with the organization in 2016.
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
2025 Year in Review: Twin Ports industries make headlines
From transportation to tourism and new businesses opening their doors, Duluth saw several changes throughout 2025.
It Ain’t Just Sports: Special guest Faith Wilkerson, Sunday football rundown
We’re back with another episode of It Ain’t Just Sports — where the games are just the start of the conversation.
Business listings: See 28 new businesses like a food trailer and reflexology
See a list of filings in Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga counties.
How TV shows like 'Percy Jackson' and 'One Piece' fend off the sophomore slump
The marketing experts behind two high-profile TV series pull back the curtain on how they keep their fans engaged during the offseason.
Florida students are learning how to bridge the political divide on controversial topics
To find common ground, University of Florida students investigate the point where topics get split: People's values — what's most important to them.
Philippines' Jollibee plans spinoff, US listing of international business
Jollibee Foods Corp plans to spin off its international operations and list the new unit as an independent company on a U.S. securities exchange, it said in a filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday.