In the middle of a flare‑up between Israel and Iran, violence in the West Bank has taken a grim turn. A 23‑year‑old Palestinian named Ali Majed Hamadneh lost his life after a clash in Deir Jarir, a village near Ramallah. The Israeli army says the incident happened during a riot and that a reservist
A former host of a popular home‑makeover show recently shared that her struggle with Hashimoto’s disease has improved dramatically. She revealed on social media that her thyroid antibody count, once as high as 5 000 in October, has fallen to just 257 after a year of careful changes. She cut her s
President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r
A new law lets wealthy donors spend more money on elections, while giving politicians less proof of where that money comes from. Oregon’s governor signed the bill even though many watchdog groups warned it could open loopholes and weaken existing limits. The measure was intended to prepare for stric
A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms
A man who once balanced spreadsheets in Boston now balances fabric and fit for NFL, NHL, WWE, and MLB athletes. After years of working at investment firms, he discovered a passion for tailoring that started as a hobby—designing sharp suits on Instagram to impress friends. In 2014, a Kansas City Chie
In many parts of the world, more than four billion people cannot get safe and affordable surgery. The hardest hit are countries that do not have a lot of money, especially those in the developing world. Ethiopia is one of these places. Most surgical care is found only in cities, and people usually p
The United States plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, President Trump said on Friday. He did not give details but warned that the move will be difficult. Trump also mentioned help from other nations, though he did not name them. He said that “other countries use the strait … and they’ll he
A new Mexican grill will soon open its second branch on 495 Riverside Ave. in Medford’s Wellington area, taking over a former Smashburger site that shut down last January after more than ten years. The owners, led by Marycela Rodenzo, have secured a Common Victualler License from the city council, w
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
