Free agency is still going on, but things slowed down after the first day of big signings. Friday had some good deals, even if no superstar names jumped into contracts. Players like Rasheed Walker, Tyler Conklin, Van Jefferson and Nate Hobbs got new deals that will help their teams. Rasheed Walker
In late November, a phone call from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reached Matt Murray, the executive editor of The Washington Post. Bezos asked him not to quit, even though he knew Murray was planning to leave because of looming layoffs. Murray had heard about massive cuts that would trim the newsroom
A 78‑year‑old woman first visited a geriatrician in 2017 after her family noticed she was forgetting things for short periods. The doctor recorded her blood pressure at 148 over 86, which is higher than the normal range even though she was on two medications meant to lower it. Several everyday habi
The war in the Middle East made oil prices jump past $100 a barrel for the first time in almost four years. That sharp rise showed how much the world depends on one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the only route out of the Persian Gulf that lets huge amounts of oil and gas reach global mark
The day started like any other in a Berlin mall, but suddenly a wild boar appeared inside the home décor shop. At about nine in the morning, the animal slipped through sliding glass doors and began rummaging around. Staff quickly left the store to stay safe. Police arrived soon after. Officers
When a war threatens to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, 20 % of world oil can vanish and prices shoot past $100 a barrel. Yet the S&P 500 has only slipped about 2 % in the last month, a fact that surprises many. The reason is that today’s biggest companies are tech‑heavy and rely less on crude than
Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez’s campaign reported spending over two thousand dollars on professional makeup and hair services during the fall election cycle. The payments were made to “The Only Agency, ” a boutique firm that works with high‑profile clients such as Bad Bunny and Bella Hadid. The Federal
Michael Leonard, a local blogger, is fighting back against Reno mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton after a temporary protection order (TPO) was issued against him. Leonard argues that the order is unwarranted and that his actions do not meet Nevada’s legal definition of harassment or stalking. He says t
March 14 brings a mix of seasoned actors, rising athletes, and legendary figures. The day is marked by the birthdays of icons such as Michael Caine, who turns 93 this year. Known for his two Academy Awards, Caine’s long career spans decades of film history. Simone Biles, the Olympic gymnast, cele
A U. S. leader recently announced that several nations could station warships near the strategic waterway to counter a potential blockade. He mentioned possible partners such as China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others but did not specify any official commitments. The statement appea
