Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Is Becoming a Bubble
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Nancy Mace launches campaign for South Carolina governor
Washington — Rep. Nancy Mace launched a campaign for South Carolina governor Monday after days of teasing the announcement."This morning, I'm making it official. I am r...
What to know about changes to student loans for Oregon borrowers
From eliminated payment plans to new borrowing caps, changes to student loans have brought confusion and frustration to federal borrowers, according to a recent annual...
US Rep Nancy Mace joins race for South Carolina governor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Representative Nancy Mace said on Monday she was joining the 2026 Republican race to become South Carolina governor, announcing her candidacy...
I Responded to One of the Spam Texts From a “Recruiter”—Then Took the Job. It Got Weirder Than I Could Have Imagined.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.It was 2:27 p.m. on a Wednesday when the off...
The Supreme Court Just Signaled Something Deeply Disturbing About the Next Term
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily.Reading the tea leaves from cryptic Supreme...
There are 4,000 black bears in Florida. Is that too few, or too many?
In a state with such iconic megafauna as the Florida panther and the American alligator, the shy, reclusive Florida black bear is often overlooked. Until there’s troubl...
4 legislative races to watch in Tuesday’s primary in Washington
A drop box at the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library in King County. This voting location is one of the most popular in the county. (Laurel Demkovich/Washingt...
When is the first day of school in Oregon? Dates for Salem, Portland, Eugene, Bend schools
With August starting, many students and parents in Oregon are probably wondering when it's time to go back to or start school.Here's when the first day of school is for...
Tropical Storm Dexter forms off US coast. See latest spaghetti models, any Florida impacts
Tropical Storm Dexter formed late Sunday night, Aug. 3, off the coast of North Carolina, becoming the fourth named storm in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.Dexter is...