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The new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," was warmly received in Gary, Indiana, where the pop superstar grew up, and was attended by members of the Jackson family, including his nephew Jaafar, who stars in the film, and his eldest son Prince.

Usain Bolt has expressed his hope that 18-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout will have the right people around him to guide him as he continues his meteoric rise in the world of track and field, and has praised the young athlete's potential to be one of the greatest athletes in history.

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples, setting up an important First Amendment showdown at the high court that pits religious rights against LGBTQ families.

Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old man, fatally shot eight children, seven of them his own, in three Shreveport, Louisiana homes on Sunday morning, marking the nation's deadliest mass shooting since January 2024.

Lu Dort, the 6-foot-4 guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has become a key defensive player and is using his platform to give back to his community through the Maizon Dort Foundation, while also pursuing his passions for soccer and fashion in the offseason.

The Portland City Council has approved a one-time allocation of $1.57 million to support 79 arts organizations in the city, providing near-term financial stability for those that have experienced significant financial losses in recent years.

Multnomah County's Preschool for All program is expected to remain financially sustainable as it expands to universal access, but a new advisory report warns that rising costs, shifting demographics and economic uncertainty could shape how equitably the program serves families in the future.

Portland residents can pick up free compost during the Portland Bureau of Transportation's annual Free Compost Days event on April 18 and 19 at the Sunderland Maintenance Yard, with traffic control measures in place to manage congestion and ensure safety.

Jackie Robinson's legacy of fighting for civil rights, economic justice, and political power should be honored not just with ceremonial tributes, but with meaningful action to continue the fight he started.

Rep. Janelle Bynum has requested over $36 million in federal funding for 20 community projects across Oregon's 5th Congressional District, including infrastructure and public safety investments in the Portland metro area.