Nearly 100 local measures on primary ballots across Oregon, many to fund struggling fire districts

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Voters in a third of Oregon’s 36 counties will vote during the May primary on whether to raise local property taxes to fund struggling fire districts and departments. The tax levies and bonds for firefighting and emergency services are among nearly 100…

Another court ruling blocks Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s trade agenda faced another major setback Thursday when the U.S. Court of International Trade handed a win to two small businesses and the state of Washington after they challenged the president’s 10% global tariffs,…

The Real Top Guns – Iran’s Air Force in the Ramadan War

Israel Kills Son of Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya as it Pushes Maximalist Demands in Gaza Talks

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The producer of the new Mortal Kombat film is annoyed that film reviewers are appraising it as a film

This is not a game.

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Analyst Worries GTA 6 Players Could Face $1,000 Console Prices

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella warns rising console prices could leave GTA 6 players facing sticker shock when the game launches.

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This Aovopro ES80 36V 350W Adult Electric Scooter Drops to $116 With Free Shipping

This budget-friendly e-scooter boasts an impressive 18-mile maximum range and 19mph top speed

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Housing advocates expect homelessness numbers to fall slightly

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The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s annual one-night count of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is projected to show a decline after a record-high surge in 2024, according to a new report. Conducted during January, the…

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Indie publisher New Blood has listened to over 1,000 voicemails left on its old-school tip line, including suggestions like 'you ever think about making a game where you fight bugs?'

1 (800) 352-9727

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The US War for Energy Dominance Seeks Dominance Over Europe and Asia

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How Does VR Ever Finally Catch On?

How does VR ever get to the big time? This amazing platform feels like it gets less and less hype as the years go on, and we need to figure out why.

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This New Narrative Adventure Is Already One of 2026’s Best-Reviewed Games

Mixtape is earning widespread acclaim for its animation, soundtrack, and emotionally driven coming-of-age storytelling. Stay tuned for our interview with the creators in the coming days.

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Xinhua: China Sentences Former Defense Chiefs to Death with Reprieve for Graft

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Paradox Interactive Is Urban Games' New Publisher, And Fans Aren't Happy

Urban Games' new "partnership" with Paradox Interactive has fans a bit... upset.

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Oregon settles lawsuit claiming it failed to properly police voter rolls

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A years-old lawsuit accusing Oregon of failing to proactively remove people from the state’s voter rolls is over after state elections officials signaled they would update their practices and agreed to regularly share information with a conservative…

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Path of Exile 2 to Get Massive Endgame Overhaul

This news piece reveals the new endgame updates and quality of life features coming to the new 0.5 patch of Path of Exile 2.

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GameStop-eBay saga gets weirder: CEO says he was suspended from eBay for selling stuff on eBay 'to pay for eBay'

Maybe all of this really is just a very dumb, pointless stunt.

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Building for the Future

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Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it

Grinding Gear Games plans to release Path of Exile 2 in full - in version 1.0 - this year. Game director and studio co-founder Jonathan Rogers revealed this intention during a press briefing detailing the game's final early access patch, 0.5.0, Return of the Ancients, due end of ...

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China implements zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries

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A Grok chatbot convinced someone it had become sentient, and that xAI was sending goons to kill him: 'They're going to make it look like suicide'

"I picked up the hammer, stuck on Frankie goes to Hollywood's Two Tribes, got myself psyched up and went outside."

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Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Getting a Vinyl Release

The Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album will make the jump from digital to physical with vinyl record releases.
The post Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Getting a Vinyl Release appeared first on Siliconera.

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Lebanon at the Edge of a Negotiated Breakdown

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Which Race Should You Choose In Conan Exiles Enhanced?

Here's a complete breakdown of the races you can choose from in Conan Exiles Enhanced!

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‘Killing our vote’: GOP states rush to break up Black districts after US Supreme Court case

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The day after the U.S. Supreme Court crippled the federal Voting Rights Act, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson addressed a virtual gathering for the group’s members and supporters where he ranked the landmark decision alongside the court’s most…

The catastrophic impasse in Gaza is the new status quo

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The gacha in Neverness to Everness isn't as generous as it seems—here's how it works and why I've been more tempted to pull banners than ever

Here's everything you need to know about how banners, pulls, and pity work in Neverness to Everness before you get carried away in that board game.

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Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?

Unless it's Mario or Zelda, there seems to be no guarantee that a Nintendo franchise will remain a constant presence in the company's portfolio. Take it from the heartbroken and frustrated fans of Nintendo properties that have lain dormant for years--decades, even. Until very recently, Star Fox was perhaps the most ...

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Chinese ambassador to Cuba denounces illegality of the blockade against the island

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Thank God, They’re Properly Re-Releasing The Devils

A white whale of preservation for film freaks, Ken Russell's classic is finally getting the treatment befitting a masterpiece.

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Steam Controller Reservations Begin on May 8th, as Valve Looks to “Limit Reseller Activity”

Eager to get your hands on a Steam Controller? Well, you're going to have to get in line and wait your turn for the next batch of inventory.

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