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IOWA
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US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
SUMMARY: Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that at least 51 babies in 19 states have been sickened since 2023. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said new cases include any infants with botulism who consumed ByHeart formula since the product’s release. The outbreak was announced on Nov. 8. ByHeart recalled all of its products sold in the U.S. and around the world on Nov. 11.
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US–Trump-Soybean Farmers
US farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
SUMMARY: American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China. Trump has announced $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, but many farmers say that’s not enough. South Dakota farmer Gene Stehly believes the aid is insufficient to cover losses from low commodity prices and declining sales. Farmers such as Charlie Radman in Minnesota and Bryant Kagay in Missouri say they need more certainty and new markets, not just temporary payments. The aid is seen as a stopgap. Many farmers want solutions to rising costs and market access beyond China.
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KANSAS
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US–Trump-Soybean Farmers
US farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
SUMMARY: American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China. Trump has announced $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, but many farmers say that’s not enough. South Dakota farmer Gene Stehly believes the aid is insufficient to cover losses from low commodity prices and declining sales. Farmers such as Charlie Radman in Minnesota and Bryant Kagay in Missouri say they need more certainty and new markets, not just temporary payments. The aid is seen as a stopgap. Many farmers want solutions to rising costs and market access beyond China.
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MINNESOTA
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US–Severe Weather
Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
SUMMARY: Residents of western Washington state began packing up and fleeing rising rivers as heavy rain causes rivers to rise. An atmospheric river is swelling rivers toward record levels, with major flooding expected in areas like the Skagit River, north of Seattle. On Wednesday, dozens of vehicles were backed up at a sandbag-filling station in the town of Mount Vernon. Authorities warned residents within the river’s floodplain to be ready to evacuate. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency. The weather service expects several days of heavy rainfall along the coast.
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US–Election 2026-Minnesota-Lindell
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
SUMMARY: Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026. Lindell became close to Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. He went on to become a leading amplifier of Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. That led to a string of legal and financial setbacks for Lindell and his MyPillow company, which he founded in Minnesota. But he says he’s overcome them and is eager to take on Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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US–Trump-Soybean Farmers
US farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
SUMMARY: American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China. Trump has announced $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, but many farmers say that’s not enough. South Dakota farmer Gene Stehly believes the aid is insufficient to cover losses from low commodity prices and declining sales. Farmers such as Charlie Radman in Minnesota and Bryant Kagay in Missouri say they need more certainty and new markets, not just temporary payments. The aid is seen as a stopgap. Many farmers want solutions to rising costs and market access beyond China.
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NEBRASKA
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US–Trump-Soybean Farmers
US farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
SUMMARY: American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China. Trump has announced $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, but many farmers say that’s not enough. South Dakota farmer Gene Stehly believes the aid is insufficient to cover losses from low commodity prices and declining sales. Farmers such as Charlie Radman in Minnesota and Bryant Kagay in Missouri say they need more certainty and new markets, not just temporary payments. The aid is seen as a stopgap. Many farmers want solutions to rising costs and market access beyond China.
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US–Severe Weather
Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
SUMMARY: Residents of western Washington state began packing up and fleeing rising rivers as heavy rain causes rivers to rise. An atmospheric river is swelling rivers toward record levels, with major flooding expected in areas like the Skagit River, north of Seattle. On Wednesday, dozens of vehicles were backed up at a sandbag-filling station in the town of Mount Vernon. Authorities warned residents within the river’s floodplain to be ready to evacuate. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency. The weather service expects several days of heavy rainfall along the coast.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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SD–Biotech Expansion
Biotech: South Dakota revs up for the future in a young, growing industry
SUMMARY: In the northwest corner of Sioux Falls, an 80-acre campus opened its first building this year dedicated entirely to expanding South Dakota’s life science and biotechnology research industry. After nearly 30 years of planning and development, the University of South Dakota Discovery District now provides lab and office space to emerging and established companies that specialize in those promising areas of growth. The first building in the Discovery District has three tenants already operating in the space. Discovery District President and CEO Ryan Oines said the district projects 2,800 new workers in the biotech and life science industry by the time of its completion in about 25 years.
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US–Severe Weather
Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
SUMMARY: Residents of western Washington state began packing up and fleeing rising rivers as heavy rain causes rivers to rise. An atmospheric river is swelling rivers toward record levels, with major flooding expected in areas like the Skagit River, north of Seattle. On Wednesday, dozens of vehicles were backed up at a sandbag-filling station in the town of Mount Vernon. Authorities warned residents within the river’s floodplain to be ready to evacuate. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared a statewide emergency. The weather service expects several days of heavy rainfall along the coast.
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US–Trump-Soybean Farmers
US farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
SUMMARY: American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China. Trump has announced $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers, but many farmers say that’s not enough. South Dakota farmer Gene Stehly believes the aid is insufficient to cover losses from low commodity prices and declining sales. Farmers such as Charlie Radman in Minnesota and Bryant Kagay in Missouri say they need more certainty and new markets, not just temporary payments. The aid is seen as a stopgap. Many farmers want solutions to rising costs and market access beyond China.
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SPORTS
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BKW–T25-Iowa-Iowa St
Audi Crooks scores 30 points, No. 10 Iowa State holds off No. 11 Iowa for 74-69 victory
SUMMARY: Audi Crooks and the 10th-ranked Iowa State women have held off No. 11 Iowa’s comeback bid for a 74-69 victory. Crooks had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and Addy Brown had 20 points and 12 boards for the Cyclones on Wednesday night. Iowa State led by 17 points late in the third quarter before Iowa went on a 26-12 run to make it a three-point game late in the second half. The Hawkeyes had a chance to tie it, but Mackenzie Hare blocked Taylor McCabe’s 3-point attempt with 16 seconds left. Crooks made a free throw to make it 73-69 and secure her fourth 30-point game of the season.
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KANSAS
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BBO–Braves-Yastrzemski
Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agrees to $23 million, 2-year deal with the Braves
SUMMARY: Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $23 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option with the potential to make the deal worth $26 million over three seasons. The 35-year-old hit .233 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 146 games last year for San Francisco and Kansas City. Yastrzemski, who spent the first six-plus seasons of his career with the Giants before being traded to the Royals in July, has salaries of $9 million next year and $10 million in 2027. Atlanta holds a $7 million option for 2028 with a $4 million buyout.
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FBC–T25-Michigan-Moore Fired
Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest
SUMMARY: Sherrone Moore is being held in jail while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities have yet to release details on Moore’s arrest, other than to say he has been held since Wednesday night in the Washtenaw County Jail and remains under investigation. Moore was fired by Michigan, college football’s winningest program that has been mired in scandal, after the school verified evidence of his relationship with the staffer.
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MINNESOTA
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BKC–T25-Minnesota-Purdue
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn help No. 6 Purdue rebound with dominant 85-57 win over Minnesota
SUMMARY: Braden Smith had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 10 rebounds before departing early as No. 6 Purdue blew out Minnesota 85-57. The Boilermakers sent a resounding statement in their first game since tying the record for the largest home loss by a No. 1 ranked team. Purdue lost by 23 points to then No. 10 Iowa State on Saturday. There was no repeat this time, thanks largely to a suffocating defense that spurred a 31-4 run to open the second half. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led Minnesota with 17 points.
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FBN–Vikings-Cowboys Preview Capsule
Cowboys cling to playoff hopes as Vikings visit with focus on McCarthy’s growth
SUMMARY: The Cowboys are set for a prime-time home matchup Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings with Dallas still clinching to playoff hopes. The Vikings are playing for next year in quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s first season as the starter after his rookie year was wiped out by a knee injury. The Cowboys are a game and a half behind NFC East-leading Philadelphia with four games to play. Dallas just had a three-winning streak stopped by Detroit while the Eagles have lost three in a row. The Cowboys’ Dak Prescott is the NFL’s leading passer and going for a fourth consecutive 300-yard game. McCarthy is coming off his best game as a pro in a victory over Washington.
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MISSOURI
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HKN–Blues-Dube-AHL Tryout
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Blues have signed Dillon Dube to an American Hockey League professional tryout agreement. Dube is the last remaining player acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile case involving members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team not to sign a contract somewhere. Goaltender Carter Hart with the Vegas Golden Knights is the only one who has played in the NHL since the trial ended last summer with a not guilty verdict. Defenseman Cal Foote signed with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves last week, while forwards Alex Formenton and Michael McLeod are playing in Europe. The Blues said Dube would report to the Springfield Thunderbirds after receiving his work visa.
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FBN–Jets-Quarterbacks
Undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook takes snaps with Jets starters with Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields out
SUMMARY: Brady Cook took the snaps with the New York Jets’ starters at practice Wednesday. This opens the possibility the undrafted rookie quarterback could start Sunday at Jacksonville. Neither Tyrod Taylor nor Justin Fields participated Wednesday because of injuries. The team will assess their conditions as the week progresses. Taylor started last Sunday but injured his groin in the Jets’ 34-10 loss to Miami. Cook, who was Taylor’s backup, filled in and went 14 of 30 for 163 yards and two interceptions. New York also signed Adrian Martinez to the practice squad.
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FBC–AP All-SEC
AP All-SEC: QB Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea land top honors for surprising Vanderbilt
SUMMARY: Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, his coach Clark Lea and Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 Southeastern Conference season. The AP named Pavia the conference’s offensive player of the year, Lea the coach of the year and Howell the defensive player of the year. Pavia, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Commodores tight end Eli Stowers were unanimous selections for the All-SEC team that was voted on by media members who regularly cover the league.
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BBO–Braves-Yastrzemski
Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski agrees to $23 million, 2-year deal with the Braves
SUMMARY: Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $23 million, two-year contract that includes a 2028 club option with the potential to make the deal worth $26 million over three seasons. The 35-year-old hit .233 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 146 games last year for San Francisco and Kansas City. Yastrzemski, who spent the first six-plus seasons of his career with the Giants before being traded to the Royals in July, has salaries of $9 million next year and $10 million in 2027. Atlanta holds a $7 million option for 2028 with a $4 million buyout.
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BBO–Frick Award-Buck
Joe Buck gets Hall of Fame’s Frick Award, joins Jack to become first father-son duo to earn honor
SUMMARY: Joe Buck has been awarded the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by baseball’s Hall of Fame. He joins his father, Jack Buck, as the only father-son duo to receive this honor. Buck will receive the award during the Hall’s July 25 awards presentation. At 56, he becomes the second-youngest winner, behind Vin Scully. Buck’s career includes calling World Series games from 1996 to 2021, working with Fox. The award requires 10 years of continuous experience, and the ballot is selected by a committee of past winners and historians.
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BKC–T25–WIsconsin-Nebraska
No. 23 Nebraska matches best start in school history at 10-0, beats Wisconsin 90-60
SUMMARY: Rienk Mast had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 23 Nebraska took over the game midway through the first half and cruised to a 90-60 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday night. Ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2018, Nebraska (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) matched its best start in school history. Nebraska also opened the 1977-78 season with 10 straight wins. Wisconsin (7-3, 1-1) lost its second straight road game, scoring its fewest points of the season.
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OKLAHOMA
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FBC–T25-Indiana-Daley Out
Indiana’s Stephen Daley likely to miss playoffs after celebration injury that was captured on video
SUMMARY: Defensive end Stephen Daley is expected to miss the College Football Playoff after getting injured during No. 1 Indiana’s Big Ten championship celebration. Coach Curt Cignetti made the announcement Wednesday. A social media video showed Daley appearing to land awkwardly on his right leg while high-fiving fans moments after the Hoosiers completed a 13-10 victory over Ohio State to capture their first Big Ten title since 1967. Daley had 38 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 5 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass breakup this season, earning all-Big Ten honorable mention honors.
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FBC–AP All-SEC
AP All-SEC: QB Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea land top honors for surprising Vanderbilt
SUMMARY: Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, his coach Clark Lea and Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 Southeastern Conference season. The AP named Pavia the conference’s offensive player of the year, Lea the coach of the year and Howell the defensive player of the year. Pavia, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Commodores tight end Eli Stowers were unanimous selections for the All-SEC team that was voted on by media members who regularly cover the league.
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BKN–Thunder-The Numbers
Inside the Thunder numbers, as the champs get off to 24-1 start
SUMMARY: The Oklahoma City Thunder have tied the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history, with a record of 24-1. On Wednesday, they routed the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. This season, the Thunder are even more dominant, boasting a scoring differential of 17.5 points per game, the largest ever through 25 games. Wednesday’s win marked their 17th victory by 10 or more points, tying for the second-most in NBA history. Chris Youngblood’s 3-pointer gave them a 50-point lead, the first such lead in the NBA this season.
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BKN–Suns-Allen Ejected
Suns’ Grayson Allen ejected after shoving Thunder’s Holmgren to the floor in NBA Cup quarterfinal
SUMMARY: Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against Oklahoma City. Allen fouled Holmgren when the two collided and Allen extended both arms, knocking Holmgren to the floor. The Thunder led 94-58 with 5:18 left in the third quarter when Allen set the screen. After the foul, the teams came together and had a skirmish near where the play occurred. The play was reviewed, and Allen was called for a Flagrant 2, drawing a roar from the crowd.
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BKN–Suns-Thunder
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 as Thunder tie NBA record for best start with 138-89 blowout of Suns
SUMMARY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns 138-89 in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. The Thunder’s 24-1 start ties the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start to an NBA season. Oklahoma City set a franchise record with their 16th straight win. They advanced to the semifinal on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers or San Antonio. Phoenix star Devin Booker missed his third straight game. The Suns shot 39.3% from the field and scored a season-low point total. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 16 points.
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FBC–T25-Michigan-Moore Fired
Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest
SUMMARY: Sherrone Moore is being held in jail while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities have yet to release details on Moore’s arrest, other than to say he has been held since Wednesday night in the Washtenaw County Jail and remains under investigation. Moore was fired by Michigan, college football’s winningest program that has been mired in scandal, after the school verified evidence of his relationship with the staffer.
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