What is idiopathic transverse myelitis, the neurological condition Helen Haines’ alleged attacker has?

Transverse myelitis is a neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. Here’s how it affects those with the condition.

Uganda counters Nigeria, says it has no Ebola cases

UGANDA’S Ministry of Health has said the country has no confirmed active Ebola cases, urging the public to remain calm as authorities investigate the travel…

10-21-2026 Wednesday News List

Today’s top story: ‘Burnham definitely won this one’ | PMQs analysed Watch the full playlist on YouTube →

A Mad Scientist in Congress (with Dr. Jasmine Clark)

By the People | The People v. SCOTUS

Stacey Abrams, Ilyse Hogue, and Daphna Renan join Dahlia Lithwick in conversation for a live By The People finale. This is part five of our…

The Myth of ‘Polybius’

The legend of Oregon’s infamous haunted video arcade game is alive and well.

Portland’s Best Graveyards, Ranked 

The city’s finest boneyards, crypts and mausoleums, ordered by their appeal to those looking to catch a fright or shoot the breeze with 19th century…

Oregon Paranormal Is an Exceptionally Sympathetic Local Ghostbusting Outfit

“We don’t claim to get rid of anything,” says co-founder Casey Goodwin.

Scary Stories to Tell in R.I.P. City

Polybius lives, the Oregon Zoo is totally not haunted, and other insights into Portland’s flavor of supernatural narratives.

Why Isn’t the Oregon Zoo Haunted?

Despite unmarked graves and several tragic deaths, nobody seems to have any ghost stories about the zoo.

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh joins Nick Ferrari

Hong Kong bakes in record October heat as latest-ever Very Hot Weather Warning raised

Hong Kong saw the latest issuance of a Very Hot Weather warning in a year on Wednesday, as the city sweltered during an exceptionally hot…

A viable path to peace in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine can be ended permanently on terms that protect Ukraine’s statehood, meet Russia’s security concerns, and lay the foundation for a durable…

Retiring Soon? Don’t Make These 5 Regrets

View from The Hill: Mathias Cormann offers blunt advice on countering populism and reforming the economy

In a weekend speech, Cormann delivered a sharp message about surging populism – one both sides of politics would do well to take to heart.

Chris Kluwe Stops By The Politics Bar – Part 1

Meta CAUGHT CENSORING No Kings as MASSIVE Nationwide Rallies BREAKOUT?

🚨 Trump and MAGA Just WENT AFTER Her for THIS…

Is time running out for Mohammed bin Salman?

In “The Muqaddimah”, the 14th-century historian Ibn Khaldun wrote that “great dynasties often decline after three generations because they fail to produce capable successors.” Under…

Tourism Board should have conducted more consultation with residents on new light installations at The Peak, lawmaker says

The Tourism Board should have consulted residents more before setting up light installations on a walking trail at The Peak, a lawmaker has said after…