Multnomah County Commissioners Propose Slashing Moda Center Funding to $65M
A push to reduce the county's financial commitment to the arena renovation could force a delay in the scheduled vote.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readPolitics
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ASEAN Expands Global Outreach Amid Mounting Middle East Stability Concerns
Diplomatic engagements with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Panama signal a strategic pivot as the bloc navigates regional security risks and global trade…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readMass. Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan Pleads to OUI Charge
Steve Kerrigan, the leader of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, has been sentenced to probation following an arrest for operating under the influence…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readDOJ Retracts Subpoenas Targeting New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Leak
The Justice Department has reversed its attempt to compel reporters to reveal sources regarding a high-profile report on the next generation of…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readVance Boelter Sentenced to Two Life Terms Plus 40 Years for Lawmaker Killings
A Minnesota judge handed down consecutive life sentences to Vance Boelter for the fatal shooting of a state lawmaker and her husband,…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readFormer V&A Academic Lead Alleges 'Racist' Environment in Resignation Letter
The Victoria and Albert Museum faces internal scrutiny after a senior staff member resigned, citing a culture of racial discrimination and insensitivity.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readTrump Administration Withdraws Subpoenas Targeting New York Times Reporters
The Justice Department has abandoned its legal effort to force disclosure of confidential sources following intense judicial scrutiny and public outcry.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readSCDOT to host public hearings on proposed Aiken County intersection improvements
State officials are seeking community feedback on two distinct projects aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing safety in Aiken County.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readBangladesh President Resigns as Hasina’s Political Future Remains in Flux
The departure of President Mohammed Shahabuddin signals a deepening power vacuum in Dhaka as exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina eyes a potential…
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readSwitzerland Disputes US Forced Labour Claims as New Tariffs Take Effect
Bern pushes back against American allegations of labor violations as diplomatic tensions mount over international trade policy.
Jul 24, 2026 · 3 min readMontgomery Mayor Steven Reed Appoints Dr. Kwasi Obeng as Chief of Staff
The appointment marks a significant administrative shift as the city looks to navigate ongoing policy challenges under Mayor Reed’s leadership.
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min readPolice Admit 'Missed Opportunity' to Prevent Deadly Manchester Synagogue Attack
Greater Manchester Police have issued a formal apology after failing to investigate the attacker's phone, which could have thwarted the violence.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readAmish Shah Secures Arizona Democratic House Primary in Upset Over Party Favorite
The physician's victory in a key battleground district signals potential friction between establishment party leadership and the grassroots base.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readTrump Administration Weighs Military Options in Mali Against Russian Presence
U.S. officials are evaluating potential intervention strategies in Mali as the presence of Russia’s 'African Corps' complicates regional security dynamics.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readPlanned Parenthood Maine Action PAC Endorses Hannah Pingree for Governor
The endorsement signals a high-stakes focus on reproductive rights as the gubernatorial race intensifies.
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min readEU Finalizes 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia After Protracted Negotiations
The new measures follow weeks of internal debate and include a strategic exemption for Greece regarding liquefied natural gas shipments.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readMaine State Trooper Suspended Following Physical Altercation With Handcuffed Woman
The disciplinary action follows an internal review of an arrest incident that has drawn fresh scrutiny toward law enforcement use-of-force protocols.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min readVance Boelter to face sentencing for fatal attacks on Minnesota lawmaker
The perpetrator is expected to receive multiple life sentences after pleading guilty to the killings of a state representative and her husband.
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min read