Survey ranks best county to live in for every state (Stacker) – What makes the best county in each state? Often it involves a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents. Stacker compiled a list of the best places to […]
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert … In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires. Bridgestone Americas said Thursday it has used the offseason to incorporate more sustainable and bio-circular materials into its tires this season. That made it possible […]
Global impact: 5 ways war in Ukraine has changed … LONDON (AP) — War has been a catastrophe for Ukraine and a crisis for the globe. The world is a more unstable and fearful place since Russia invaded its neighbor on Feb. 24, 2022. One year on, thousands of Ukrainian civilians are dead, and countless buildings have been destroyed. Tens of thousands of troops have […]
‘Woke, Inc.’ author Vivek Ramaswamy enters White … WASHINGTON (AP) — Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and investor and the author of “Woke, Inc.,” has entered the Republican race for president. In a video released Tuesday night, Ramaswamy, 37, formally launched his longshot bid by decrying what he called a “national identity crisis” that he claims is driven by a left-wing ideology […]
Oregon bill proposes stricter punishments for street … State Senator Chris Gorsek from Troutdale, who is a former police officer, is proposing a bill this legislative session to create stiffer punishments for street racing, including up to a year in prison or a $6,200 fine or both if convicted of street racing crimes.
Washington’s 3rd District: Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, … Southwest Washington has a new representative in Congress but as she gets to work, her former opponent is gearing up for another fight in 2024.
Nigerian cash crisis brings pain: ‘Everything is … ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — No one in Godgift Inemesit’s family of eight is sure when they will eat each day — except for her three kids, two of whom have malaria. She can’t pay for the drugs they need or feed the rest of her family regularly. Like most Nigerians, the family’s savings are trapped […]
Suspect in street racing death of mother arrested … More than two months after being indicted, authorities arrested the man accused of killing a young mother in a street racing incident in Southeast Portland over the summer.
The AI arms race is on. Are regulators ready? The race among tech companies to roll out generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is raising concerns about how mistakes in technology and blind spots in regulation could hasten the spread of misinformation, elevate biases in results and increase the harvesting and use of Americans’ personal data. So far tech giants Microsoft and Google are leading the race in releasing […]
How DeSantis built a conservative following on education Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has leaned hard into educational issues as he burnishes his national profile ahead of a potential White House bid — and conservatives love what they see. DeSantis, who last year won reelection by the largest margin for a Florida governor in decades, has secured GOP plaudits for moves ranging from […]