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Donovan McKinney Defeats Incumbent Shri Thanedar in Michigan Primary, Joins Progressive Congressional Delegation

Donovan McKinney Defeats Incumbent Shri Thanedar in Michigan Primary, Joins Progressive Congressional Delegation

Donovan McKinney has successfully defeated incumbent Democrat Shri Thanedar in a pitched primary battle in Michigan. This victory positions McKinney to join Michigan's new Congressional delegation, which is being characterized as one of the most progressive Democratic congressional delegations in the nation, potentially second only to New York's. The broader context of this election includes significant Democratic victories across Michigan, such as Dr. Abdul El-Sayed winning the Senate race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, and Jocelyn Benson succeeding Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Additionally, climate activist William Lawrence secured a win in the state’s Seventh Congressional District, overcoming substantial GOP spending. The Michigan delegation will also include Rashida Tlaib, further solidifying its progressive alignment.
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SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Ground Cinnamon in 14 States Due to Lead Contamination

SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Ground Cinnamon in 14 States Due to Lead Contamination

SLR Food Distribution Inc. has announced a recall of its Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon across 14 U.S. states. This action follows testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which detected elevated levels of lead in the product. The recalled cinnamon, packaged in 3.88-ounce clear plastic containers with black screw-top caps, has a UPC of 0688474302754 and a best-before date of April 25, 2027. It was distributed to retail and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. No illnesses related to this contamination have been reported to date. Consumers are advised to discard the product or return it for a refund.
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High School Fashion Design Camps Offer Intensive Training and Industry Exposure

High School Fashion Design Camps Offer Intensive Training and Industry Exposure

High School Fashion Design Camps Offer Intensive Training and Industry Exposure
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Slotkin won't rule out challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader

Slotkin won't rule out challenging Schumer for Senate majority leader

While newly elected Senate Dems weigh whether Chuck Schumer is the right leader to deliver on campaign promises, Elissa Slotkin is not ruling herself out.
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Kansas senator-elect won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Kansas senator-elect won't back Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader

Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton is among the Democrats who say they will not support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader.
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SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon in 14 States Due to Lead Contamination Concerns

SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Ground Cinnamon in 14 States Due to Lead Contamination Concerns

SLR Food Distribution Inc. has voluntarily recalled Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon due to potential excessive lead contamination. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert regarding the product, which was sold in 14 states from September 8, 2025, through June 28, 2026. The affected states include Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately. As of the alert, no illnesses linked to the contaminated cinnamon have been reported. Lead exposure can affect nearly every body system, with the severity depending on age, weight, amount of lead, and duration of exposure. Consumers can return the recalled cinnamon for a full refund or discard it.
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Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections
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Firefighter-Driven Agriculture Safety Training Program Offered in North Dakota

Firefighter-Driven Agriculture Safety Training Program Offered in North Dakota

The National Farm Medicine Center, in partnership with North Dakota State University Extension, is offering the Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) train-the-trainer program. This in-person training will take place on December 5 at Webster Farms, near Penn, North Dakota, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program is free, but registration is required by November 26. RF-DASH aims to equip trusted community members, including firefighters, county emergency managers, EMS personnel, law enforcement, safety professionals, Extension agents, technical college instructors, rural insurance agents, farmers, and ranchers, with the knowledge and skills to prevent agricultural injuries and fatalities. The curriculum covers five modules: Introduction to Agricultural Emergencies, Preplanning and Mapping Farms with Farm MAPPER, Farm Hazard Analysis with Saferfarm.org, Farm First Aid, and Approaching the Farm Community, with a hands-on component.
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Nick Cave Will Now Be Answering Your Questions in Person

Nick Cave Will Now Be Answering Your Questions in Person

Artist has set Conversations With Nick Cave tour dates for the spring
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Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

Democrats planning flood of AI bills when they take control of Congress

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Democrats are planning to unleash a flood of new legislation targeting artificial intelligence systems and data-center development when they take control of the US Congress in January, lawmakers, congressional aides and advocates said.
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Giants-Eagles matchup: How does QB Joe Milton change the equation?

Giants-Eagles matchup: How does QB Joe Milton change the equation?

How will Philadelphia’s offense perform against Dennard Wilson’s defense?
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USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.