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Bentz responds to high diesel concerns, backs Trump on Iran
Oregon's average diesel price has reached a record $6.87 a gallon, according to AAA, while gas prices dipped slightly across Central Oregon. Rep. Cliff Bentz says ranchers are worried but
Bunnie Xo defends age gap with beau after Jelly Roll divorce
Bunnie Xo is "living her best life" as she moves on from her divorce from Jelly Roll earlier this year.
Oregon forest health improves slightly in 2025, but don't celebrate
Tree survey finds fewer acres damaged by drought, disease, pests and storms An Oregon Department of Forestry aerial survey indicates Oregon tree health improved in 2025, with a slight dip […]
Jimmy Kimmel recalls Emmys bathroom encounter with Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is a hugger, even in the restroom, at least according to Jimmy Kimmel.
3 takeaways from Taylor Tomlinson's memoir, 'Actually, Nevermind'
Taylor Tomlinson is used to turning the most personal parts of her life into comedy. Now, she’s putting them on the page in her debut memoir, “Actually Nevermind,” which is out on Sept. 22.
How Robert Pattinson cracked Chris Hansen's voice for 'Primetime'
Robert Pattinson had no intention of playing Chris Hansen.
New Taylor Swift music is coming! 'Patient Zero' single announced
New Taylor Swift music is coming! The pop superstar has announced a new single, "Patient Zero," set to drop on Friday, Sept. 25.
Prince Harry is considering making a Princess Diana documentary
LONDON – Prince Harry may have another royal documentary up his sleeve.
Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure, cancels shows
Lionel Richie is taking some time away to recover from a medical procedure.
'Toy Story 5' is coming to Disney+. See streaming release date
The toys are coming home with the streaming release of "Toy Story 5."
After new federal requirements, changes coming to the Oregon Health Plan
About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members will soon receive a notice that Medicaid is about to change.
Oregon Health Authority scraps proposed psilocybin fee increases
(KTVZ) -- The Oregon Health Authority will not move forward with proposed fee increases for state psilocybin licensees. State health officials decided to halt the rulemaking process after receiving feedback from advisory groups and the public. The decision stops a rulemaking process that would have made significant fee adjustments across the state's psilocybin program. The
Rachel Zoe designs innovative Aflac jacket to promote cancer screenings
Leave it to Rachel Zoe to turn a cancer screening reminder into a fashion statement with luxe tech twists.
Carrot Top lawyer says comedian was extorted days before suicide attempt
Carrot Top's lawyer has filed an emergency motion to prevent his alleged extortionist and former friend, Brian Evans, from filing more documents.
OPB’s First Look: Unionization in college sports
A group of women's basketball players at Oregon State argues athletes should be public employees. Here's your First Look at Tuesday's news.
Key Oregon wide receiver to miss time with foot injury
Key Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan suffered a broken foot prior to their game against Portland State.
Christina Applegate shares new video after months in the hospital
Christina Applegate is sending her love to fans after months in the hospital.
Streamer Clavicular faces rape and drugging charges
Braden Peters, better known as the "manosphere" streamer Clavicular, has been charged in Massachusetts court with rape, drugging a person for sex and providing alcohol to an underage person, court
Prince Harry considering a Princess Diana documentary, reports say
LONDON – Prince Harry may have another royal documentary up his sleeve.
How John Green reckoned with his own fame in ‘Hollywood, Ending’
When John Green began promoting his 2017 novel “Turtles All the Way Down,” he made an irreversible decision.
Gloria Steinem's posthumous memoir leaves us with these life lessons
In her last written work, Gloria Steinem remarked: "I still expect to have many years ahead of me."
Nicki Minaj says Trump is someone she 'can relate to'
Nicki Minaj won't be silenced when it comes to President Donald Trump.
Counselor running over 3,000 for youth mental health
A mental health therapist is running from Boston to Newport, Oregon, to raise funds to provide mental health therapy to teens.
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by drought
UMATILLA COUNTY — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering disaster assistance for businesses in Oregon, Washington and Idaho that were impacted by drought this year. The SBA announced […]
Voters cite political climate, economy and homelessness as Oregon governor race nears
With Oregon’s governor race 43 days away, voters tell KATU they’re uneasy about the political climate. Fears about inflation, Social Security, homelessness and vote-by-mail shape the debate.
OSU’s special teams responded to challenge from JaMarcus Shephard
Xayvion Noland returned three kickoffs for 79 yards, including a 46-yarder, and four punts for 37 yards, with a 29-yard return in the 52-17 win for the Beavers.
After new federal requirements, changes coming to the Oregon Health Plan
About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members will soon receive a notice that Medicaid is about to change. In Oregon, that means some people will need to renew their coverage every six months instead of every two years. Many between the ages of 19 and 64 will also need to prove they work or volunteer.
Presley Gerber's death at 27 puts a spotlight on rehab safety
Presley Gerber's death while in rehab is raising questions about when a treatment facility can be held liable for an overdose death.
Here's why Earth, Wind and Fire chose the 21st of September
It's the 21st night of September, which begs the question: Do you remember?
Prince Harry steps out in London without Meghan amid royal drama
LONDON – Prince Harry is stepping out, under a cloud of royal drama.
Alan Ritchson suggests this 'Reacher' plot got dropped after Trump win
Alan Ritchson will bring his favorite Jack Reacher novel to the screen or die trying.
Oregon's competitiveness ranks fall as business group urges policy reforms
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Oregon Business and Industry released its 2027-28 Oregon Competitiveness Agenda today, urging state lawmakers to reform tax and regulatory policies to address ongoing economic stagnation. The statewide business group highlighted several indicators showing Oregon trailing national growth and employment averages over consecutive years. Data cited in the report shows Oregon's economy
ESPN analysts agree on Oregon's postseason destination after Week 3
After a 2-1 start to the season, ESPN is in agreement on the Oregon Ducks' postseason outlook, and it's not very glamorous.
Oregon Health Plan to issue notices regarding new work rules for 600,000 members
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- The Oregon Health Authority is holding a virtual media briefing Monday to outline upcoming federal changes to the Oregon Health Plan that will impact approximately 600,000 members. The updates are required under new federal mandates in House Resolution 1, which states must implement to maintain federal funding. Notices will begin going
OPB’s First Look: Wrangling for votes
Why the Pendleton Round-up has become a vital stop for Oregon political candidates. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.
Editorial: Central Oregon getting needed children's mental health facility
The emergency room at St. Charles hospital Bend is not the ideal place for a child to get mental health care when they are in crisis. But there can be […]
AI, data centers and tech money take center stage in rematch for 4th Congressional District
Democrat Val Hoyle is in a rematch with Republican retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, in the race to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. This time around, however, candidates are facing voters' worries about artificial intelligence.
Wrangling for votes: Oregon governor’s candidates make political pilgrimage to Pendleton Round-Up
In a close race, both candidates say going to the rodeo is a must.
Oregon Health Plan members to receive notices on changes to Medicaid
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members are beginning to receive notices about federally required changes to Medicaid coverage, including new work or activity rules that will affect some adults beginning January 1st, 2027. The Oregon Health Authority said the notices being sent this month are informational only, and members do not
Deschutes County Health Services Host Naloxone Pop-up Sept. 24th
Deschutes County Health Services, in partnership with Almadorada coffee shop, will host a pop-up naloxone distribution event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at Almadorada, 180 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. The pop-up is part
The Sunday Duck Report: The cost of doing business
The Ducks took heat for running up the score. Why do the Vikings keep signing up to play them?
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek unveils policy proposals for a second term
Kotek's reelection platform falls into four main categories, including increasing affordability, boosting the economy, improving Oregon's underperforming K-12 schools, and defending attributes that make the state unique.
What JaMarcus Shephard said after Oregon State beat Montana
JaMarcus Shephard spoke to reporters following his first victory as a head coach, a dominant 52-17 win over Montana at Reser Stadium.
Oregon State football vs. Montana live updates. Score, TV, streaming
Oregon State football hosts Montana at Reser Stadium in Corvallis. Follow along for live updates.
Dear Annie: My daughter tried to convince me to change my political beliefs. Now we're not speaking
During the last election, she tried to convince me to vote for her party.
Oregon's Donte Moore Gets Promising NFL Draft Outlook Despite Struggles
The tools are still there for Donte Moore.
‘Not the most natural place for me’: The little-known Democrat central to Oregon’s political future
Julie Fahey’s cerebral style helped her rise. Now it’s being tested.
Dan Lanning Joins Oregon Legends with Elite Statistic
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has joined an elite list after the win over the Portland State Vikings.
Oregon Cruises to Dominant Bounce-Back Win Over Portland State
The Oregon Ducks came away with a much-needed blowout victory over Portland State.
Oregon Ducks WR Jeremiah McClellan misses PSU game with injury
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan is out for the Portland State game with an apparent lower body injury.
Columbia Distributing and Hayden Beverage Complete Strategic Partnership Investment
Alignment between two established beverage distributors strengthens a growing Pacific Northwest total beverage platform.
Come for the whimsy, stay for the science: Free All Science. No Fiction live show Saturday, Sept. 26, at OSU
Oregon State University employees and students can score free tickets to an All Science. No Fiction live show Saturday evening on the Corvallis campus, hosted by Jes Burns and Brandon Swanson from Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Dear Annie: Group chat strikes again! One cousin ruins it for everyone with regular political rants
This relative mulls just muting the whole thing.
Billy Porter gets candid on cancel culture, teases 'Hunger Games' role
Billy Porter has spent four decades speaking out. But doing so now, in today's cultural climate, he says, can come at a cost. "It's easy when it's easy. What are
Ethan Hawke on 'The Weight' and how kids 'open your heart'
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Oregon secondary tagged with low film grade versus Oklahoma State
Oregon's line play was bad against Oklahoma State, and the Ducks' secondary wasn't any better. USC hopes the Ducks remain stuck
Scouting the Grizzlies: 5 questions, prediction with a Montana reporter
Montana beat reporter Frank Gogola previews the Grizzlies' matchup at Oregon State, highlighting RB Eli Gillman, defensive vulnerabilities, and predicting a Beavers win.
Tribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses
Tribal leaders across Washington and Oregon told Stateline that this year’s record-breaking wildfires burned timber that they rely on for income, threatened food sources and waterways, and harmed the health of their communities.
Kim Kardashian's esophagitis diagnosis raises concerns over dad's death
A recent diagnosis for Kim Kardashian is worrying her inner circle. In a Sept. 17 trailer for Season 8 of "The Kardashians," the Skims founder, 45, is diagnosed with esophagitis.
Billy Joel's rep denies death speculation after reported Google error
A week after Billy Joel revealed he had undergone brain surgery, his publicist addressed an error that reportedly led Google users to believe the singer had died.
Deschutes County Health Services to host Save a Life Day naloxone pop-up on Sept. 24
Deschutes County Health Services, in partnership with Almadorada coffee shop, will host a pop-up naloxone distribution event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at Almadorada, 180 NW Oregon Ave
Health advisory issued for toxins in Oregon Coast lake near Seaside
A health advisory was issued for swimming, fishing, and drinking water in Cullaby Lake near Seaside because of toxins from an algae bloom.
Big 10 Pick 6: Learning Process
Last week was a bloodbath for pickers and projection systems. Oregon lost to Oklahoma State, the Huskies barely squeaked out a win over Utah St, Michigan bounced back from their disastrous Week 1, human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… MASS HYSTERIA! All that considered, I will live with a 4-2 record (2-4 ATS). As […]
Oregon Medicaid program erroneously paid up to $4.1M due to system errors, audit says
The overpayments are a small fraction of what the state spends on its Medicaid program, but they could put federal funding at risk, state auditors warned.
Oregon lawmakers introduce federal bill to end ‘corporate America’s chokehold’ on health care
Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden were among a group of lawmakers to introduce a federal version of Oregon’s landmark ban on the corporate practice of medicine.
Oregon DOJ convicts multiple business owners of Medicaid fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of Justice's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), involving non-emergency transportation companies and a mental health care provider. The cases include guilty pleas from the transportation business owners and a grand jury indictment against the
Big Ten Preview: Week 3
FRIDAY NIGHT Portland State (0-3) at Oregon (1-1), 10:30 p.m. on BTN Details: The 2025 Penn State comparisons are fully in effect for the Ducks. They were a playoff team and returned a lot, highlighted by Dante Moore deciding to return at quarterback. Well, the Ducks, picked by plenty of pundits to win the conference […]
Oregon defensive line is dramatically underachieving before USC game
Oregon's defensive line was supposed to be elite, but the Ducks have been surprisingly impotent up front. USC hopes that continues
Dan Lanning was reckless versus Oklahoma State, faces stiff challenge
Oregon football analysts are not pulling any punches in their criticism of Dan Lanning
Oregon lawmakers introduce federal bill to end 'corporate America’s chokehold' on health care
Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden–all Democrats–were among a group of lawmakers to introduce a federal version of Oregon’s landmark ban on the corporate practice of medicine.
Oregon Ducks unveil uniforms for Week 3 vs. Portland State
The Oregon Ducks have unveiled their uniforms for the Week 3 matchup against the Portland State Vikings.
Peter Max, psychedelic artist and 1960s icon, dies at 88
Peter Max, the artist best known for his colorful, psychedelic paintings that became synonymous with the flower power movement in the 1960s, has died. He was 88.
Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented
Music and politics have collided for as long as music and politics have existed.
Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented
Music and politics have collided for as long as music and politics have existed.
Back-to-school vaccines can help Central Oregon families stay healthy this fall
With the school year underway, Deschutes County Public Health encourages parents and caregivers to check their child’s vaccination record and make sure they are up to date on needed vaccines.Vac
Jack Antonoff alludes to Margaret Qualley split during Bleachers show
Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff can officially joke about the status of his marriage.
Mapping Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore fallout
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has made over a dozen stops across the country since June, but going forward his lineup of opening acts will be different.
Matthew Lillard regrets 'Scream 7' return after Melissa Barrera firing
Matthew Lillard has some regrets about his "Scream" return.
What Does the Science of Climate Change Really Look Like?
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series on how the Right should think about environmental and climate policy. Read Chris Barnard on Reclaiming Environmental Policy from the Left. More than a decade ago, the world’s governments negotiated and signed the Paris Climate Agreement, committing to hold global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius. In the following years, climate had immense cultural power. Greta Thunberg emerged. Fortune 500 companies established net-zero plans. The U.S. got the Inflation Reduction Act. Then the pendulum swung back. President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, speaking of green energy as a “scam” and carbon footprints as a “hoax” and on all matters of international policy emphasizing bilateral engagement and power over globalism and cooperation. The technology companies that had been at the forefront of net-zero pledges and green leadership discovered the importance of all-of-the-above power to their visions for artificial intelligence and began quietly postponing or removing their targets. On the left side of the political spectrum, rising concerns about inflation and cost pushed climate lower down in the stated priorities of voters and stump speeches of politicians. The moment is ripe for a reset on the politics of climate change and for conservatives especially to chart a course that acknowledges and addresses the real challenges in plausible ways. So what should we think about climate change as we enter a post-peak climate era? If it is neither an apocalypse nor a hoax, what will hold up as a durable view of climate change? And how does it project onto the concerns and priorities of the right-of-center’s emerging coalition? New to Commonplace_? Subscribe below to get the magazine in your inbox._ Subscribe A Solid Foundation As the politics and economics of climate careened over the past ten years, the physics carried on regardless. In 2015, the year the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted, the world emitted 41.2 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide. By 2025, emissions had risen only 2.4%, to 42.2 gigatonnes, because falling emissions from land use offset increasing emissions from fossil fuels. But slow growth in annual emissions is not rapid decline, let alone net-zero, so carbon dioxide kept accumulating in the atmosphere, going from 399 to 426 parts per million. Global temperature kept rising too, from about 1.1 degrees Celsius above the 1850–1900 average in 2015, to 1.4 degrees above it in 2025. None of this should surprise anyone. Even most prominent skeptics, like the authors of the 2025 report commissioned by the Trump administration’s Department of Energy, accept the basic physics. Carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere at industrial volumes accumulates and traps heat that would otherwise escape to space. That heat warms the upper ocean and increases temperatures at the surface. Increased ocean heat and melting of land ice cause sea levels to rise. Changes in the climate become noticeable to us as subtle shifts in temperature and precipitation, seasons arriving early or late, changes in the surrounding ecosystem, and weather extremes. The much more meaningful debate is not about whether these things are happening, but about what it all means for human societies. (While it is a proxy measure of overall risk, no one experiences global surface temperature.) This debate invokes at least three interesting questions: how much today’s warming is showing up in regional climate trends, how much more warming we should anticipate, and how extreme weather events can be understood in the context of climate change. Recent scientific advances give us new insights into each of these, but there is still much to learn. This is the context in which the next generation of conservative leaders will be the first to deal with significant climate change as a fact, not a forecast. It will be with them for their entire careers. Our evolving scientific picture of climate change will come from weather and climate records stretching further into the past, new kinds of observations in the present, better modeling tools for the future, and simply more time to observe the emergence of climate signals and their tangible effects on ecosystems and communities in the United States and around the world. The policy landscape will be shaped by not only the impacts of changes in the climate, but also by the ways in which societies respond and by the emergence of new technologies for both altering the trajectory of emissions and adapting to new climate realities. Global climate records now show the fingerprints of warming in different phenomena around much of the world. The IPCC, in its most recent assessment report, documents warming trends over all land regions, even as natural variability adds substantial variance to local trends. And the highest temperature extremes have become more intense and frequent, almost everywhere, since the 1950s. Scientists are highly confident that these changes are attributable to human influence. But confidence in detecting trends and attributing them to human influence degrades across heavy precipitation events; drought trends are heterogeneous and not attributable to human activity with great confidence. For hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe storms there is even less confidence in trends or their relationship to climate change. In general, a fair summary of the evidence is that for well-observed phenomena, like surface temperature or heavy rainfall, with a clear relationship to warming, our multidecadal observations are consistent with human influence overcoming natural variability over long time periods and extremes increasing. For regions that are sampled more sparsely, or phenomena with a higher noise-to-signal ratio, we will need to observe them longer to understand the magnitude of the climate signal or improve dynamical understanding using models and observations together. But for Climate For those who can’t wait, we also have new techniques that attempt to understand the role climate change has in influencing particular extreme events. When the climate is changing and disaster strikes, it is natural to ask whether that disaster was somehow “caused” by climate change. For scientists and policymakers acting in good faith, answering that question helps develop a more accurate picture of the problem, how it may be getting worse, and what preparations we should be making to respond to it. It may, at some point, give some weight to how liability is assigned by courts or adaptation funding is distributed by society. But how we ask this question is extremely important. It is easy to get the analysis wrong by discounting the role that meteorology plays. As meteorologist Theodore Shepherd explained in a clear 2016 review of climate attribution methods, “if a weather or climate event is truly extreme in the present climate, then perforce it requires unusual meteorological conditions, which means that climate change is at most a contributing factor.” Share Scientists have two ways to probe climate as a contributing factor, both of which have entered media coverage of extreme weather events. One asks a probabilistic question: How much more likely is a particular event (e.g., a temperature record over a particular area) amid global warming? The answer involves using historical records and computer simulations to estimate the likelihood of such an event in both a changed and a preindustrial climate. The findings are less about the specific event, and more about events of that nature. The other question is: How has the changed climate affected the specific event in question? Here, scientists try to understand what a similar event would have looked like in the preindustrial climate. This is sometimes called the storyline approach, where the story is the specific meteorological details of the event. These methods offer ways to test the intuition of scientists about real weather extremes. In late June and early July of 2021, a persistent high-pressure ridge, or heat dome, set up over the Pacific Northwest and an extraordinary heat wave affected the area from Oregon to British Columbia. For six days, it shattered temperature records across the region and hundreds died from heat-related causes, in an area where such high, and persistently high, temperatures were well outside of experience and many live without air conditioning. Scientists have studied its connection to climate change using multiple approaches. This specific event was created by a rare combination of meteorological factors, a strong high-pressure ridge created the conditions for extreme heat, which occurred on top of higher average temperatures in the region from global warming. Probabilistic analyses showed that climate change increased the likelihood of such an event by at least 8-fold to more than 100-fold. One standout example found that such an event had effectively zero probability of occurring in the preindustrial climate. The enormous range in these assessments reflects how hard it is to estimate probabilities of events at the tail of the historical record. Estimates of the effect on the temperature of the event are more clustered. A recent review paper documents how multiple methodologies have found a positive influence, roughly 1-2 degrees Celsius of an anomaly that exceeded 15 degrees, of climate change on the temperature magnitude of the event. Multiple studies have investigated and found some positive influence of climate change in other extreme events. Attribution studies found climate likely increased the heavy rainfall that accompanied Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and surrounding regions in 2024. The extensive fires that struck Los Angeles in 2025 illustrate how the causal chain can become messy, though. Studies do detect a positive influence of climate on the event’s likelihood, but while climate change likely contributed to underlying aridity, it would not have played a role in the heavy winds or land practices that preceded disaster. These event attribution studies will become more common for extreme, or damaging, weather events. They can be produced quickly, and often are reported before peer review. As the Pacific Northwest heatwave example shows, when multiple methods converge on a positive attribution, the finding should probably carry some weight even if you have to be careful about accepting the results from a single study. I expect that as climate change proceeds and the climate thus departs further from a preindustrial counterfactual, the influence will become more detectable across a variety of extreme events and more easily identified. This will be used to cast blame, but can also be used to inform how communities and society adapt to ongoing change. We May Still Be Surprised One positive development, insofar as less climate change is better, has been that our central estimates for future climate change should probably be revised downward. Mostly, that is because the high-end warmings that scientists regularly analyzed about ten to 20 years ago, driven by high emissions throughout the twenty-first century, now appear to be somewhere between unlikely and impossible. At one time, the upper end of mainstream climate projections extended well into 4 to 6 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of this century, which, models suggest, would have wrought enormous real-world damage. Current energy and policy trends now point toward 2.5 or 3 degrees. Damages and risks are commonly modeled as increasing steeply with more warming, so this is already a better-than-previously-expected outcome for the climate (which is independent of the physical response to emissions). But we should maintain a wide range for plausible outcomes and prepare for the possibility of being surprised. Emissions trajectories are subject to deep uncertainty, the physical climate response is still developing, and whatever change occurs in the climate will then be mediated through unpredictable economic, social, and political institutions. Over the past decade, the pace of warming surprised some keen observers and appeared to accelerate, though not yet outside the range of expectation provided by climate models. The reasons for that apparent acceleration are being actively studied (as was the apparent pause in warming from 1998 to 2012), but no single driver has emerged. Some blame it on the El Niño, variability which would have no bearing on climate. Some think it is a result of factories in East Asia and global shipping fleets cutting aerosol emissions, which in the strongest version of the argument would indicate higher climate sensitivity to carbon-dioxide emissions. Others are more measured, not yet ready to draw solid conclusions as to whether climate projections require revision. We will have to see. Long-Term Thinking Climate change asks us to think over long time scales. But the pace of human-driven warming is compressing a large global change into a century. Changing weather patterns and extreme events are already causing adjustment costs and damages and will do more. Adaptation will help, but it is not free. For some communities, these costs will erode livelihoods and well-being, and may force migration. Are we prepared for large-scale managed retreats in the United States? Thankfully, American wealth, geographical diversity, and moderate climates may leave us better prepared than many around the world. But wealthy countries can still suffer serious disruption from narrowly concentrated costs, even if they appear entirely manageable in aggregate. Readers of Commonplace are familiar with the challenges of rapidly adapting to economic forces. The displacement that came from the China Shock is barely perceptible in aggregate GDP and employment data, but it affected millions of people and those people were far less mobile than economic models tended to assume. Deindustrialization rippled through the nation with enormous effects for not only our economic vitality, but also our national security. The forces surrounding climate change may not be so different; the world gets richer and must accept some diffuse costs. Those may be modest overall, but cause all manner of unpredictable effects with which policymakers must cope. In the case of the China Shock, our faith in a growing pie served us poorly. We’ll need to do better on climate. Leave a comment
JD Vance calls 'Emily in Paris' a 'masterwork of American television'
JD Vance is deep-diving into "Emily in Paris," using it as an example to explain why the popular Netflix show is an apt "criticism of millennial decision-making."
Oprah Winfrey recalls father's 'shame' about her teen pregnancy
Oprah Winfrey is unpacking her complicated family history.
Stephen Colbert reveals gift for Jimmy Kimmel in late-night return
Stephen Colbert is back on late-night TV! Nearly four months after the end of "The Late Show," Colbert sat down as a guest on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
CMA announces live tribute TV special for Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton will be celebrated in a new television special.
‘Spoilers’ happen in Oregon. Will this year’s race for governor join the list?
Pacific Green candidate Brett Smith could siphon key votes from Gov. Tina Kotek in a tight Oregon governor rematch against Republican Christine Drazan.
‘Spoilers’ happen in Oregon. Will this year’s race for governor join the list?
Gov. Tina Kotek is showing no signs she’s worried about a lone third-party candidate.
New poll shows Christine Drazan with narrow lead in Oregon governor’s race
It’s just the second poll to emerge in the rematch between Drazan, a Republican, and Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.
Drazan, Kotek react to election forecast moving further in Republicans' direction
REACTING TO NEW OREGON ELECTION FORECAST: Christine Drazan says Oregonians are "overdue for a change" — while Tina Kotek's campaign says she's the one protecting the state from Trump's agenda.
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski split after 9 years of marriage
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed they separated after more than nine years of marriage, according to People.
Oregon's Dan Lanning Snaps at Reporter Regarding Dante Moore Question
Tensions flared following a narrow loss to Oklahoma State as the Ducks' head coach defended his quarterback's post-game absence, citing medical treatment and dehydration under intense questioning.
JD Vance explains why you need to watch 'Emily in Paris'
JD Vance is deep-diving into "Emily in Paris," using it as an example to explain why the popular Netflix show is an apt "criticism of millennial decision-making."
Republican launches impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth over Iran war
WASHINGTON – An anti-war Republican congressman introduced articles of impeachment on Sept. 15 against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, potentially causing a political headache for GOP
Steve Bannon, Bernie Sanders to share stage for 'pro-human' rally
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump administration strategist Steve Bannon don't agree on much — except that AI might be a threat to humanity. The two are co-leading a rally in D.C. to demand a pause on advanced AI.
'Harry Potter' TV series casts Moaning Myrtle and more key roles
The "Harry Potter" TV show is opening "The Chamber of Secrets." The upcoming HBO adaptation has cast three more roles for Season 2, which will be based on the second
Emmys after-parties feature wardrobe hilarity, Colbert's victory lap
LOS ANGELES — Though the 2026 Emmys saw plenty of celebrities mingling in the VIP section, the after-parties were where the stars let loose and caught up with their industry
Steve Bannon, Bernie Sanders and when AI becomes the super villain
From opposite sides of the political spectrum, Sen.
Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy, receives emotional tribute
The Emmys are paying tribute to Rob Reiner, nearly a year after his death.