The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, has reintroduced the Oregon Teacher of the Year program to honor exceptional educators across the state. The initiative awards the state honoree with a $10,000 prize and a dedicated travel fund, underscoring the program's commitment to celebrating educational excellence.

Federal agents have taken 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos from his Minneapolis home, and he is currently being held with his father at an ICE facility in Texas as they pursue a legal asylum claim.

Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" has set a new benchmark in Oscar history, securing 16 nominations and surpassing previous record holders "All About Eve," "Titanic," and "La La Land," each of which garnered 14 nominations.