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TL/DR - U.S. President Biden has expressed his opposition to the proposed takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel. The proposed $15 billion buyout is being reviewed by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), with scrutiny focusing on potential national security concerns. The Biden administration has made supply…

TL/DR - Scuba dive boat captain Jerry Boylan was sentenced to four years in prison and three years supervised release over a fire aboard his vessel that led to the deaths of 34 people. The incident, which occurred on 2nd September 2019, was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent US history, leading to changes in maritime regulations and…

TL/DR - People who occupied a library at Portland State University could face more arrests, according to Portland State Bureau Sgt. Kevin Allen. Officers discovered materials including improvised weapons and paint-filled balloons inside the library, and the building is currently under investigation for any committed crimes. The university's…

TL/DR - Contemporary Americana painter Philip DeAngelo, who runs a studio in the River Arts District, was visited by Michael Cartellone, drummer of the iconic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cartellone, who has been painting since childhood and often incorporates his musical life into his art, admired DeAngelo's work and made contact for a discussion…