Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says pregnant women should take Tylenol if their doctors recommend it. He disputes claims made by President Trump that there is no downside to not taking Tylenol during pregnancy. According to Dr. Oz, studies show acetaminophen is safe to treat fevers in … Read more
Turkey has abandoned its bid to impose strict rules on European doner kebab shops, citing “large number of objections” from EU countries and industry groups. The proposed “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed” label would have restricted ingredients and cooking techniques for the popular dish. Germany’s kebab industry, which uses veal and has evolved into a unique European … Read more
The US stock market fell for a third day in six months, with major indexes posting declines. Oracle’s stock dropped 5.6% after selling bonds to finance AI projects. CarMax shares plummeted 20% due to weak quarterly results from the auto sector. President Trump signed an executive order for American investors to take control of TikTok’s … Read more
Microsoft is reviving an old feature from its Vista era: animated wallpapers in Windows 11. This hidden capability uses MP4 or M4V video files, allowing users to fill their screen with moving backgrounds. To enable this feature, join the Windows Insider program and run a Beta or Dev channel Insider build (build number 26220.6690 or … Read more
The 2025 MLB season is coming down to its final weekend, with multiple teams fighting for playoff spots. The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets are two of the most critical matchups, each vying for a wild card spot or division title. Detroit’s chances at winning the AL Central title hang in the balance, as … Read more
William Berry found peace despite Alabama’s execution of his mother’s killer, Geoffrey West, by spreading forgiveness and challenging state officials’ stance on capital punishment. Despite the governor’s decision to carry out the execution, Berry believes that killing West wouldn’t bring justice or closure for either him or his family. He spent weeks writing letters and … Read more
ByteDance Ltd., TikTok’s Chinese parent company, is set to receive a significant share of profit from the platform’s US operations under a deal brokered by President Donald Trump. Under the terms, ByteDance will likely get 50% or more of the overall profit after American investors take control of the majority ownership. As part of the … Read more
Burrito Brigade, a Eugene-based nonprofit that distributes free burritos to the unhoused and operates a food rescue program, has purchased the former CAT building at 455 W. First Street. The organization aims to renovate the space into a permanent home for its growing operations. The group relies on dozens of volunteers to operate two major … Read more
A friend’s $19,000 loan was written off due to a DUI, but the IRS charged them $3,000 in taxes. The friend has limited income ($10,000/year) and can’t afford the payment. To avoid this tax, they may be able to claim insolvency, which excludes some or all of the canceled debt from taxable income. However, there … Read more
L.A.B. Golf, a successful putter company founded by 44-year-old Sam Hahn, has reached a valuation of over $200 million, making it one of the most valuable companies in Creswell, Oregon. The company’s sales have grown a whopping 18,000% since Hahn took over as its leader. Hahn, who also owns Blairally Vintage Arcade in Eugene, grew … Read more