Temple sets Pan Pacs record in 100m butterfly
Australia’s Matthew Temple held off favorite Luca Urlando to set a Championship Record in the men’s 100m butterfly at the Pan Pacific Championships.
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Walsh breaks Pan Pacs record in 100m butterfly
American Gretchen Walsh set a new Championship Record in the women’s 100m butterfly on Day 3 of the Pan Pacific Championships.
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Short sets U.S Open record in 400m freestyle final
Australia’s Sam Short set a lifetime best, U.S. open, and Championship Record in the men’s 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships.
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Pallister upsets Ledecky to win 400m freestyle
Australian Lani Pallister led for most of the race and held off Katie Ledecky to win the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships.
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The hidden dangers of buy now, pay later
You may have seen jokes about splitting a burrito into four payments. The punchline may sound harmless, but the trend signals a serious shift in consumer borrowing. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) products have become a routine checkout option for clothing, electronics, groceries, food delivery, and other everyday purchases. BNPL can be useful when
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Stephen King responds to his books being banned in Utah public schools
In early July, bestselling horror author Stephen King had his second title, “Different Seasons,” added to an ever-growing list of books banned in all Utah public schools. And while King said he doesn’t usually “respond to queries about book banning,” he believes “this case is a little different.” In a statement to The Salt
Continue ReadingCurfews, drones, and criminal charges: Cities differ on approaches to ‘teen takeovers’
In Raleigh, North Carolina, local officials are weighing an emergency youth curfew. In St. Augustine Beach, Florida, police say real-time social media monitoring helped them stop a planned youth gathering before it began. And in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has threatened to criminally charge parents whose children repeatedly participate in disorderly crowds.
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Where job scams happen most: 2026 study
For job seekers, the search for a new role now comes with an added source of stress: determining whether an opportunity is real or an attempt to exploit their need for work. Employment scams rank among the most common types of consumer fraud, and they’re on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau.
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Home improvement scams are heating up this summer
The Congletons of North Texas had finally secured the financing needed to build their next house. Jeremy, his wife, and their two daughters couldn’t wait to move in. After spending $250,000 of their hard-earned money, the family of four was bankrupt, living in a camper, and no closer to living in their dream home.
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Yellow means creepy: The color-coded anti-harassment system used by restaurant workers
When Chef Erin Wade learned that most of her staff had experienced sexual harassment at her restaurant Homeroom in Oakland, California, she was stunned. The inciting incident back in 2015 involved a father of four who reached under a server’s blouse in front of his children. “We’re a family restaurant, our specialty is mac
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The 15 newsletters startups are paying for in 2026
Michael Burry launched a paid newsletter, Cassandra Unchained, in late 2025. Within months, it was the No. 8 most-subscribed publication across all Brex customers, racing ahead of writers who spent a decade building their base. Burry’s two-decade-old reputation for contrarian calls made his newsletter a line item on startup corporate cards within months. That’s
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Could ‘cellular fragility’ be the missing link in chronic disease?
Chronic disease has become one of the hardest health problems to ignore. The CDC reports that 3 in 4 American adults have at least one chronic condition, while heart disease and diabetes remain among the country’s leading causes of death and disability. Many of these conditions build slowly, often years before a clear diagnosis
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Borrowers weigh trade-offs and opportunities when considering student loan refinancing
Refinancing is a common strategy for managing student loan debt, but the decision to refinance isn’t always straightforward. SoFi surveyed 750 borrowers to learn more about their attitudes toward refinancing, student loan types, and monthly payments. The results reveal what proportion of borrowers consider refinancing, what’s holding them back, and how being overwhelmed about
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How children became this city’s lead detectors
When a doctor told Domininck Tompkins that her 1-year-old’s lead level was too high, she immediately suspected her child was being poisoned at their home, a poorly maintained rental with chipping paint. A few weeks later, when her landlord pulled up in her truck to collect the rent, Tompkins told the woman about a
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The ROI of web accessibility: What the data shows
For years, accessibility has been filed under the wrong heading. It shows up in budget meetings as a compliance cost, a legal checkbox, a line item to minimize. So leaders ask how little they can spend to stay out of trouble, and the conversation usually ends there. But the businesses that actually measure it
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Why it might be time to book holiday flights already
Could this be the year to book your holiday flights extra, extra early? The answer is yes. Sure, the calendar has only just flipped to August, and a lot of people haven’t even jetted off yet on their summer vacations. What’s more, it feels a little strange to be thinking about brining turkeys, decking
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Can you sue a grocery store for a slip and fall?
For most shoppers, going to the grocery store is a routine errand, not a place where they expect to fall and get hurt. While falls are often associated with older adults, they can happen under the most ordinary circumstances to people of all ages, and research shows that the consequences can result in more
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How to open a business bank account
Opening a business bank account is one of the first real steps in building a legitimate company. It’s also one of the easiest to delay if you don’t prepare. Banks care about three things: identity, legality, and compliance. Bring the right documents, and you can open an account in as little as a day
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Deschutes County Courthouse expansion adds new space as Central Oregon grows
BEND, Ore. — A major expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse in downtown Bend is nearing completion, adding courtroom space and security improvements as the county’s justice system works to keep pace with a growing Central Oregon.The $46.8 million project includes a new three-story, 50,933-square-foot addition to the existing courthouse. The expansion includes two sets
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Central Oregon drug investigation leads to kidnapping arrest after victim’s finger amputated
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon drug investigation led to charges against three men and unraveled a kidnapping and assault case involving an amputated finger. Authorities seized a firearm and over two pounds of methamphetamine during the operation. The investigation involved the Redmond Police Department, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team and the Central
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