Nexstar Media has agreed to purchase smaller rival Tegna for $3.54 billion, expanding its local-TV presence in nine of the top 10 US markets and covering 80% of TV households nationwide. The deal aims to give Nexstar greater leverage with advertisers and pay-TV distributors. With over 200 stations, Nexstar will now own or partner on … Read more
US House Minority Whip Katherine Clark has clarified her comments on the Gaza conflict, stating that she is not accusing Israel of committing genocide despite previously using the term to describe the situation. Clark made the statement after attending an event last week where she called for urgent action to bring home hostages, surge aid … Read more
The preseason has kicked off for the 2025 NFL season, and we’re taking a closer look at how some top rookies performed in their second full week of action. Here’s our assessment of one rookie from each game: * No. 1 overall pick C.J. Ward showed promise, but struggled with third-down incompletions against the Falcons. … Read more
Twenty new books have arrived on shelves this week, offering readers a diverse range of genres, topics, and styles. The latest releases include biographies, novels, memoirs, and more, covering everything from the intersection of power and culture to the atomic bomb’s devastating legacy. The list includes works by notable authors such as Kate Riley, Susana … Read more
The US government has announced the expansion of its steel and aluminum tariffs to over 400 additional product categories. The move aims to protect American industries, but economists warn that it could further strain the supply chain and raise prices for consumers. Everyday items such as car parts, plastics, and specialty chemicals are now subject … Read more
Five individuals have agreed to plead guilty in connection with the ketamine overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. The defendants include Jasveen Sangha, a personal assistant to Perry, and three doctors: Salvador Plasencia, Mark Chavez, and Dr. Mark Chavez. Jasveen Sangha, 42, has admitted to selling Perry the lethal dose of ketamine in the days … Read more
Qualcomm has unveiled its latest mobile platform for more affordable smartphones, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Compared to its predecessor, this new chipset boasts improved performance and enhanced display capabilities. The Gen 4 chips offer a seven percent boost in processing speed, higher peak CPU speeds of up to 2.7 GHz, and support for high-resolution … Read more
Best Buy is currently offering a sweet back-to-school sale on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, cutting $220 off its original price of $1,199.99. The tablet now starts at $979.99. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra comes with a 14.6-inch display, powerful CPU, and the included Samsung S Pen stylus. Other features include 256GB of … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul downplayed concerns about the city’s handling of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, just as the death toll rose to five and cases climbed to 108. The pneumonia-like illness has sickened at least 14 people who were hospitalized and flooded five ZIP codes in Upper Manhattan. City officials announced that … Read more
Lane Transit District is making significant changes to its routes in rural southern Lane County. The service will be reduced, requiring residents to plan their trips more carefully. The Metro Shuttle service, a grant-funded pilot project, is ending this winter due to funding issues. A new Rural Lane County Shuttle pilot project will start later … Read more