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Highlights from Illini men’s basketball’s Big Ten schedule

Highlights from Illini men’s basketball’s Big Ten schedule

Some of the noteworthy Big Ten showdowns for the Illini in 2026-27.
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MC&J: Ohio State will try and bounce back from last week’s loss in Week 3 of college football

MC&J: Ohio State will try and bounce back from last week’s loss in Week 3 of college football

After picking a bunch of losers last week, Brett will look to bounce back. He has picks against the spread for Kent State-Ohio State, LSU-Ole Miss, and more
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Nebraska extends offer to a top Midwest linebacker

Nebraska extends offer to a top Midwest linebacker

Nebraska football extended an offer to class of 2028 linebacker Brodie Metzger.
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Minnesota braces for heavy rainfall and potential flooding

Minnesota braces for heavy rainfall and potential flooding

Minnesota is preparing for a significant weather event as a storm system is expected to bring widespread heavy rain from Friday morning into early Saturday. The heaviest rainfall is forecasted for areas from the Twin Cities metro southward to the Minnesota–Iowa border, with totals ranging from 3 to 5 inches or more. The storm will arrive in two waves, with the first round of rain expected Friday morning and afternoon, potentially producing 1 to 2 inches of rain. A second, more intense wave is anticipated Friday night into Saturday morning, as a surface warm front moves across southern Minnesota. This setup raises concerns for 'training' thunderstorms, where storms repeatedly pass over the same areas, significantly increasing rainfall totals and the risk of flooding.
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Apex Clean Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Meta for Texas Solar Project

Apex Clean Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Meta for Texas Solar Project

Apex Clean Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Meta for Texas Solar Project
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Jonathan Bale grabs lead at 101st Crump Memorial

Jonathan Bale grabs lead at 101st Crump Memorial

Jonathan Bale shot a 1-over-par 71 to take the lead at the 101st George Arthur Crump Memorial at Pine Valley.
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Midwest Faces Weeklong Flood Threat from Relentless Storms

Midwest Faces Weeklong Flood Threat from Relentless Storms

A stalled weather pattern is bringing relentless storms across the Midwest, triggering a weeklong flood threat. According to FOX Weather, the storms are fueled by a September heat dome and deep tropical moisture moving from the Southwest and Gulf regions. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for parts of the Midwest, with widespread rainfall totals of 3–5 inches (76–127 mm) expected, and localized areas potentially receiving 5–8 inches (127–203 mm). The heavy rain has already caused rivers and creeks to overflow in parts of Iowa, with saturated soils compounding the risk of further flooding. The storms are expected to continue through Sunday, with the flood threat gradually shifting eastward toward the Great Lakes region.
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Who are the best quarterbacks in college football? Our ranking tiers after Week 2

Who are the best quarterbacks in college football? Our ranking tiers after Week 2

How are the quarterbacks performing in the Power Four after two weeks? We ranked all of them and placed each in one of five tiers.
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House Passes Bipartisan GUARD Act, Co-Led by Representative Gottheimer, to Combat Senior Financial Scams

House Passes Bipartisan GUARD Act, Co-Led by Representative Gottheimer, to Combat Senior Financial Scams

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act, or GUARD Act (H.R. 2978), a bipartisan bill co-led by U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (R-Iowa), Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), and Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.). The legislation aims to equip state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies with federal grant funding to investigate financial fraud and scams targeting older Americans. This includes sophisticated schemes like cryptocurrency investment scams, often referred to as 'pig butchering.' Representative Gottheimer emphasized that the bill provides law enforcement with necessary tools to track down fraudsters, recover stolen funds, and protect seniors who have spent a lifetime building their savings. The bill now advances to the Senate for further consideration.
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Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio State Buckeyes odds, picks and predictions

Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio State Buckeyes odds, picks and predictions

The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET.
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MSU basketball to reportedly host elite 2028 SF prospect

MSU basketball to reportedly host elite 2028 SF prospect

Michigan State basketball will reportedly host a high-level small forward in the 2028 class
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Who was Jon Kyl? What to know about late longtime senator from Arizona

Who was Jon Kyl? What to know about late longtime senator from Arizona

Former Sen. Jon Kyl has died at 84. He represented Arizona for decades on Capitol Hill. Here's what to know about his life and career.