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Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Which high school football programs have the longest win streaks in each state?

Some states have streaks that have gone on for years. Others are fairly new. Here's every state's longest high school football winning streak.
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New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

A new study ranks New York among the 15 happiest states in the country, citing factors including emotional and physical well-being, work environment and community.
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Must-see TV: Ranking the college football Week 4 schedule by watchability tiers

Must-see TV: Ranking the college football Week 4 schedule by watchability tiers

There's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. What are the best games to watch? We ranked them all in four tiers.
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Why isn’t Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine running for re-election in 2026?

Why isn’t Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine running for re-election in 2026?

Ohio will vote for governor on Election Day 2026 as Mike DeWine ends his second term. Can he run again this year? Ohio law has the answer.
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College football TV schedule: Watchability tiers for Week 4's best games

College football TV schedule: Watchability tiers for Week 4's best games

There's a loaded schedule in Week 4 of the college football season. What are the best games to watch? We ranked them all in four tiers.
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New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers nationwide

New York ranks second best for teachers due to high salaries, strong tenure protections, and school funding.
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Is New York a good state to have a baby? Here's how it ranks

Is New York a good state to have a baby? Here's how it ranks

New York ranks No. 16 nationally in a new study, with high marks for family friendliness but lower scores for health care and costs.
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New York ranks No. 2 among best states for teachers in 2026

New York ranks No. 2 among best states for teachers in 2026

A new analysis ranks New York as the second-best state for teachers, citing the nation's highest cost-of-living-adjusted teacher salary, strong tenure protections and top-rated academic environment.
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New York ranks No. 9 among states with the best budgeters

New York ranks No. 9 among states with the best budgeters

The Empire State ranked ninth among all 50 states for budgeting habits, according to a new analysis of spending, debt, credit and savings.
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U-Haul migration report: Where Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are moving

U-Haul migration report: Where Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z are moving

U-Haul's latest migration data shows older generations favoring Southern states while Gen Z is gravitating toward states with major cities and job opportunities.
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USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls national volleyball rankings, late-September

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls national volleyball rankings, late-September

A new team takes the top spot in the latest 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 girls volleyball rankings.
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New York ranked the No. 1 state in America for teen drivers. Here's why

New York ranked the No. 1 state in America for teen drivers. Here's why

A new study ranked New York as the best state in the country for teen drivers, citing its safety record, driving laws and access to driving schools.