NEWS: Kickoff times for #USC's first four weeks:
San Jose State 12 p.m. PT (NBC)
Fresno State 6 p.m. PT (FOX) (Friday)
Louisiana 8 p.m. PT (BTN)
at Rutgers 12:30 p.m. PT (3:30 ET) (CBS)
Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday. https://t.co/ZJld2I1yWg
The revolution starts now.
Massive Independent exodus from the Republican Party incoming.
We The People will take our country back from the ground up.
Join us.
Grocery prices in the U.S. soared faster in April than any month in nearly four years, driving up the cost of everything from frankfurters to tomatoes to cupcakes, according to government data. https://t.co/qkff6Kke76
Grocery prices in the U.S. soared faster in April than any month in nearly four years, driving up the cost of everything from frankfurters to tomatoes to cupcakes, according to government data. https://t.co/OJyscchLTd
Grocery prices in the U.S. soared faster in April than any month in nearly four years, driving up the cost of everything from frankfurters to tomatoes to cupcakes, according to government data. https://t.co/Txg9D5599q
It has been assumed that hantavirus is contagious only if someone is in close contact with someone who’s having symptoms. Some experts now suggest it’s possible it may be more contagious than thought. https://t.co/RitYJH6aHT
It has been assumed that hantavirus is contagious only if someone is in close contact with someone who’s having symptoms. Some experts now suggest it’s possible it may be more contagious than thought. https://t.co/IuZVsniv9d
I am selling a deluxe cruise package for 2 to Mexico next month, as now seems like a good time to sell an opportunity for an escape on these floating petri dishes.
Health officials have identified at least 11 confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship. https://t.co/G9wGBquA5K
News: USC and Notre Dame are in active discussions to resume their storied rivalry series, a source tells @latimes and the Times of Troy newsletter
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The fall of Portland, Oregon
Here are major retailers that left Portland over declining conditions due to Democrat policies from 2022–2026
- Nike Community Factory Store (Operated since 1984, 40 years)
Closed permanently because of 276 shoplifting reports in one year. They cited deteriorating public safety. Nike sent a letter to the mayor citing conditions
- Walmart (Both Portland Locations) 580 employees laid off
- Target (Three Stores) Reason: Explicitly cited organized retail crime and shoplifting
- REI Reason: Highest break-in rate in two decades; over $800,000 spent on extra security in 2022 (including multiple incidents, one with a vehicle through the doors on Black Friday)
- U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp Tower)
Announced it would not renew its long-term lease Building Sale: Sold in July 2025 for $45 million (down from $372 million in 2015 — ~88% value decline).
- Wells Fargo Announced plans to exit Portland
- Starbucks Closed at least 5–6 Portland locations in September 2025 alone.
- Nordstrom Rack (Downtown)
- CVS Pharmacy (SW Broadway)
Reason: Employee cited shoplifting as a factor
Malls Major Retail Centers also closed
Pioneer Place Mall: Once had roughly 100 stores. It’s now down to 20. Described as a “dead mall.”
• Lloyd Center Mall: Confirmed for full demolition. Now 90% vacant
PacWest Center: Sold October 2025 for $55.7 million (down from $170 million in 2016. That’s a 67% drop)
- Montgomery Park: Sold August 2024 for $33 million (down from $255 million in 2019, that’s a 87% drop)