Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched Starship on Thursday April 20, 2023 to test the spacecraft’s capabilities, despite the CEO expressing doubts that it will actually reach orbit. The craft experienced an unexpected disassembly…
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Adam Driver Slays a T-Rex
OIOpublisher Where do I even start with the latest Adam Driver vehicle “65”? The film, written and directed by Scott Beck Bryan Woods, is an absolute masterpiece that quickly replaced many of…
NOW, IN OTHER NEWS: What the Heck Happened to March?!
It’s mid-April, flowers have started to bloom (check out the California Superbloom!!!), the birds are chirping, taxes are due. Here’s what you might have missed (or not!) this week – in other…
Oregon Lawmakers and Activists Team Up to Prioritize Community Resilience and Clean Energy
As global temperatures continue to rise, climate change is having a profound impact on the world’s ecosystems and economies. Its effects are already being felt in the form of more frequent and…
The Fallout of Leaked Classified Documents: Understanding Russia’s Disinformation Campaign and Its Impact on National Security
The US government is grappling with the unauthorized disclosure of classified national defense information, allegedly by Jack Teixeira, an airman in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. The documents that were leaked appear…
Examining Gun Violence in America: Facts and Figures on a Persistent Problem
Gun violence has been a persistent issue in the United States for decades, with no clear solution in sight. While other countries have managed to reduce the number of gun-related deaths and…
The Curious Case of Twitter’s Merger with X Corp
In a recent court filing, Twitter revealed a major development: it no longer exists. The news of this merger came as a surprise to many, as Musk had not publicly announced it…
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Cockpit on Display at Tillamook Air Museum
The B-52 Osiris, with its storied history, has found its final home at the Tillamook Air Museum, after an enjoyable rechristening by Miss Bangor Maine, the Maine Beauty Queen who christened the…
Tillamook Fourth Graders Celebrate Clean Water and the Outdoors at Tillamook Estuaries Partnership Event March 21st
The 22nd Children’s Clean Water Festival hosted by the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership at Twin Rocks Camp in Rockway Beach provided hands-on lessons to over 100 local Tillamook County 4th graders. The kids…
What’s Happening Around Here?!
Another week has passed already?! My goodness how time doth fly. And no, you’re not crazy, this roundup includes more than a fortnight’s worth of goodies since last we spoke. What’s been …