Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide
A tech CEO from Nashville is in hot water. Marcus Cobb, the boss of a startup called Mozaic Payments, is accused of tricking a private equity firm out of $20 million. The startup claimed to have an app for sharing music royalties, but it didn't work. The money was gone by 2025. Cobb and his co-foun
Downtown Dallas will see a pause in train services for a bit. This is not because of an emergency, but for some important safety checks. Starting Wednesday night at 9:30 p. m. , all light rail services in the Central Business District will be on hold. The goal is to make sure everything is safe and
The U. S. government has stepped in to help farmers struggling with trade tensions and rising costs. President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support farmers affected by tariffs and market instability. This money will go to farmers growing crops like corn, soybeans, and rice, with a sm
December 9th is a special day for many famous faces. Let's dive into the lives of some well-known individuals who celebrate their birthdays on this date. First up, we have the legendary actress Dame Judi Dench. She's turning 91 this year, and did you know her middle name is Olivia? That's a fun fac
The U. S. job market is in a bit of a funk. In October, there were about 7. 7 million job openings. That's not a huge change from September, but it's a far cry from the peak of 12. 1 million openings in March 2022. Back then, the economy was bouncing back from COVID-19 lockdowns. Layoffs are up, to
At a recent Kennedy Center Honors, President Donald Trump, aged 79, had a mix-up that left many scratching their heads. He confused Stephen Colbert with Jimmy Kimmel, even cracking a joke about his own talent. The funny part? Kimmel wasn't even the host that night. Colbert had hosted the event from
Chad Spodick, a familiar face from the reality TV show "Finding Prince Charming, " passed away last December at the age of 42. His family recently shared this heartbreaking news, describing his death as sudden and devastating. They set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs and other unexpec
Target has just opened a new store in SoHo, New York. This is not your usual Target store. It's a special one. The store is all about fashion and style. It has a unique design. The store has a red hallway that looks like Target's Bullseye logo. This area is called "The Drop. " It will change every f
In October 2023, a strange incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight. Joseph Emerson, an off-duty pilot, tried to turn off the plane's engines while flying. He was not in his right mind. He had eaten "magic mushrooms" two days before the flight. Security cameras captured the moment police led
