What are your favourite books that deserve to be better known? 7 literary experts share theirs

There is a particular pleasure in a new reading discovery, so we asked 7 literary experts to unearth some lost treasures for us.

The US is leading the new space race – but other countries are close behind

It can be easy to lose sight of the fact that the US isn’t the only major actor in space.

Unis are going back to in-person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat

Students have always cheated in exams. But instead of handwritten notes, they might now use AI-enabled glasses.

Iran just outlasted the world’s most powerful military. What can Australia learn from its strategies?

Australia needs to consider how to adapt its military tactics and preparedness to meet potential future threats.

Just Ask the Press – Inside the Iran MOU, Secret Elite Clubs, and the G7

This week we cover a wide range of current political and international issues, including the Iran deal, Trump’s G7 appearance, Supreme Court decisions, and more.…

Extra Extra: RIP Elmhurst White Castle, 1939-2026

Because the slider joint was an institution, here are your afternoon links: "Sound of Music" is making a comeback, Modell's is also eyeing a comeback,…

Trump’s Scheme BLOWS UP as He REFUSES Oath

Excelsior Buzz: City Made Quilts to open on Geneva Avenue in August

For over a decade, Sarah Cain has stitched her love letter to S.F. into quilts. This August, it becomes a business. Excelsior Buzz: City Made…

SNP ex-chief Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzlement

The Scottish National Party (SNP)’s former chief executive Peter Murrell has finally been sentenced for his conviction of embezzlement. The SNP bigwig was handed a…

Blanche Sued Over Ties to Epstein and Judge Cannon

Popok reports on breaking news that American Oversight, the group that brought down Matt Gaetz nomination is now after Todd Blanche with a new suit…

Opponents Sue to Block 17 Proposed Data Centers in Hillsboro

Activists including the land-use group 1000 Friends of Oregon have asked a court to intervene to block a slew of data center projects planned near…

Bosses at beleaguered Royal Mail’s parent company see doubled pay and bonuses

In spite of profits for the Royal Mail’s parent company dropping by 20%, chief executive Martin Seidenberg has more than tripled his ‘earnings’ for the…

Cleaning House

Bisexual AFAB non-binary here. (And a Magnum sub!) I have a legal query I’m hoping you or perhaps one of your guest experts might be able…

Our 2025 Oregon Adventure Hot List

A special section for making the most out of summer, presented by Willamette Week and participating partners.

‘I Watched Them Kill My Father’: Zamfara Boy Vows To Join Army, Seek Revenge Against Bandits

'I Watched Them Kill My Father': Zamfara Boy Vows To Join Army, Seek Revenge Against Bandits According to Umar, witnessing the killing firsthand changed his…

Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Property Confiscated In 1960, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court has permitted Exxon Mobil to sue state-owned oil companies in Cuba over property confiscated nearly seven decades ago after Fidel Castro's regime…

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Cutting His Dreadlocks

The Supreme Court has ruled that a devout Rastafarian, Damon Landor, cannot proceed with his lawsuit against prison officials who cut his dreadlocks. This 6-3…

Federal Judge Blocks State Bans On Buying Soda And Candy With Food Stamps

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to permit five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy…

AI Could Breach Government And Business Defenses In Months, U.S. And Its Intelligence Partners Warn

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued a stark warning that advanced AI models…

Obama Still Lives Rent-Free In Trump’s Head

President Donald Trump recently defended a provisional agreement to end the Iran conflict, an accord critics have characterized as hastily assembled and less comprehensive than…