Portland Community College faculty have been on strike for three weeks, demanding that the school pay them for the days they miss. The union’s leader says this would let teachers return to work sooner, but it ignores the real costs of a strike. \\ Strikes usually hurt both sides: employers lose pro
"The latest price hike on the PlayStation 5 marks the second increase in less than a year. Sony has raised the cost of the standard console to $649. 99 and the digital edition to $599. 99 in the United States, while the high‑end PS5 Pro now costs $899. 99. Similar changes were made in the United Kin
Two friends pedal through Alaska’s winter wilderness with little more than bikes, snacks, and a plan. The journey started in Fairbanks when the temperature barely climbed above 0°F. Loaded with gear, they rode east on a packed trail, then turned onto a smooth bike path leading past the university. S
Chile’s roads are suddenly quieter as people rush to fill up before the new fuel prices take effect. When President Jose Antonio Kast’s government decided to align local gasoline and diesel costs with soaring global rates, the move shocked many citizens who had just celebrated his election. The de
Micron Technology, a key player in making memory chips for computers and phones, just lifted its quarterly dividend from $0. 115 to $0. 15 per share – a 30 % jump that pushes the yearly payout to $0. 60 and gives investors a return of about 0. 14 % on today’s share price. This move comes while the c
The United Nations Human Rights Council heard a strong warning from several Gulf countries. They say Iran’s recent attacks threaten their survival and the wider region’s peace. Kuwait’s ambassador, Naser Alhayen, called Iran’s moves “an existential threat. ” He said the strikes break internationa
The newest Nike Air Foamposite One, called “Tianjin 2. 0, ” has sparked excitement among sneaker fans and art lovers alike. Nike chose to honor traditional Chinese folk motifs, creating a shoe that feels both modern and timeless. The upper is covered with an all‑over print of flowers, a stylized fe
Micron Technology is riding a wave of strong cash flow from its booming memory chip sales. The company’s earnings report for the second quarter shows free cash generated in the last three months jumped by 76. 6 % compared with the prior period, even as it spent more on capital projects. Because of
A young Iranian butcher who had worked for two decades finally opened his own shop just before the Persian New Year. He was last seen after a double strike hit the commercial complex where his shop sat, destroying homes, stores and a laundry floor. Every day since, two of his older brothers have sco
In the western part of Sudan’s Darfur region, a recent attack on a teaching hospital resulted in at least 64 deaths, including more than a dozen children, according to the World Health Organization. The strike also wounded around 89 people and left the facility unable to operate, officials noted on
