This piece lists 28 moments from roughly 2016–2026 that highlight Black-led businesses, cultural projects, political firsts, and community restitution efforts across Oregon.
Singapore's 2026 Budget announced a package of AI measures, including a national AI council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, a 'Champions of AI' programme, and expanded Enterprise Innovation Scheme tax deductions for AI spending capped at S$50,000 per year for 2027–28.
Light therapy using roughly 10,000‑lux lamps is reported to provide short-term relief from fatigue and low mood after the Daylight Saving Time change, and some studies suggest blue and green wavelengths may be most effective.
Left-hander Framber Valdez signed a reported $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers and was introduced at a Lakeland, Fla., press conference; his journey from the Dominican Republic and a long Houston tenure were central to the presentation.
Mohamed Diawara began playing after watching his sister as a child and has worked into the New York rotation, including a 14-point game in a win at Philadelphia.
Black History Month highlights the culture, history and achievements of Black Americans, and a series of community events in Riverhead and nearby towns are scheduled through February, including a 17th annual celebration on Feb. 12 and multiple library film screenings later in the month.
The CU Schools Foundation unveiled its Class of 2026 honorees on News-Gazette Radio, and the Distinguished Alumni and community awards will be presented at a reception April 10 at the I Hotel.
On February 3 in Riyadh, RLC Global Forum and Hamat co-hosted the RLC Honors Gala, presenting Lifetime Achievement Awards to Marco Bizzarri and Ingie Chalhoub as part of the 2026 RLC Global Forum.
Kognisjon Bryggeri is releasing a limited-edition chocolate stout called Hazel's Love Potion and will donate a portion of each pint to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter.
A TikTok clip from Billie Wensveen shows three former shelter dogs curled up together at home after being fostered and adopted, and the video has been viewed more than 701,000 times.
