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IOWA
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US–MED–Infant Botulism-Formula Recall
ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
SUMMARY: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday. The move comes days after some batches were recalled amid an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. According to state and federal health officials, at least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending. All the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula. Parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should immediately stop using it and dispose of the product. Babies with symptoms of infant botulism need immediate medical care.
WORDS: 615 – MOVED: 11/11/2025 8:17 a.m. CST
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MINNESOTA
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US–Wintry Weather
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
SUMMARY: The eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season. Arctic air is affecting millions, with record low temperatures expected in the Southeast, including Florida. On Monday, gusty winds and red flag warnings hit the Midwest, while the Great Lakes and Appalachian regions could see significant snowfall. In Florida, wind chills might cause iguanas to fall from trees. Local governments across the South have opened heated shelters. Hazardous road conditions are affecting travel in Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Gardeners in the Midwest and Northeast are advised to protect plants as the growing season ends.
WORDS: 830 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 8:30 a.m. CST
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US-MED–Infant Formula-Botulism Recall-Explainer
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, has recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. A California health official says the outbreak, which started in August, has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. No deaths have been reported. ByHeart officials say parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes stop using it immediately and dispose of the product. The most recent cases were confirmed in November. Botulism is a rare but serious disease that can cause paralysis and death. Symptoms can take weeks to develop.
WORDS: 909 – MOVED: 11/09/2025 2:46 p.m. CST
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MISSOURI
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US–Congressional Map-Utah
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
SUMMARY: A Utah judge has rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers. Judge Dianna Gibson adopted an alternate proposal giving Democrats a strong shot at flipping a seat in the 2026 midterm elections. Gibson ruled Monday that the map approved by the Legislature last month unduly favors Republicans and disfavors Democrats. She ultimately selected a map drawn by voting rights groups that keeps Democratic-heavy Salt Lake County almost entirely within one district. Republicans hold all four of Utah’s U.S. House seats. The newly approved map gives Democrats a much stronger chance to flip a seat. The state last had a Democrat in Congress in early 2021.
WORDS: 600 – MOVED: 11/11/2025 2:53 a.m. CST
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NEBRASKA
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US–Warren Buffett’s Message
Warren Buffett warns ‘Father Time’ is catching up but he trusts Berkshire Hathaway successor
SUMMARY: Billionaire Warren Buffett warned shareholders Monday that many companies will fare better than his Berkshire Hathaway in the decades ahead as Father Time catches up with the 95-year-old icon, but he reassured them that he remains confident in his successor. Buffett reflected on life in a new letter to shareholders where he announced $1.3 billion in new charitable gifts to the four family foundations run by his children. Buffett said that “through dumb luck, I drew a ridiculously long straw at birth” by being born in Omaha, Nebraska, where he met many lifelong friends. He said he has been fortunate to have his life saved three times by doctors who lived nearby while managing to avoid the kind of calamities that often cut life short.
WORDS: 647 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 1:47 p.m. CST
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US–Wintry Weather
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
SUMMARY: The eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season. Arctic air is affecting millions, with record low temperatures expected in the Southeast, including Florida. On Monday, gusty winds and red flag warnings hit the Midwest, while the Great Lakes and Appalachian regions could see significant snowfall. In Florida, wind chills might cause iguanas to fall from trees. Local governments across the South have opened heated shelters. Hazardous road conditions are affecting travel in Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Gardeners in the Midwest and Northeast are advised to protect plants as the growing season ends.
WORDS: 830 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 8:30 a.m. CST
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OKLAHOMA
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US–Philanthropy-Shutdown-Volunteers
Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
SUMMARY: Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Whether feeding hungry families or maintaining local museum tours, volunteers nationwide are strengthening social ties that they hope will continue making their neighbors whole in the face of persistent precarity. And the community engagement isn’t slowing down even as lawmakers approach a deal to reopen the government. Hale Morrissette, who co-founded a Pensacola Grocery Buddies program to fight food insecurity, finds that “everybody’s stepping up.” She says “they know that this is not something that’s like a partisan type of issue. It’s about service and it’s about taking care of each other.”
WORDS: 1237 – MOVED: 11/11/2025 7:01 a.m. CST
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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US–Wintry Weather
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
SUMMARY: The eastern two-thirds of the United States is experiencing some of the coldest weather of the autumn season. Arctic air is affecting millions, with record low temperatures expected in the Southeast, including Florida. On Monday, gusty winds and red flag warnings hit the Midwest, while the Great Lakes and Appalachian regions could see significant snowfall. In Florida, wind chills might cause iguanas to fall from trees. Local governments across the South have opened heated shelters. Hazardous road conditions are affecting travel in Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Gardeners in the Midwest and Northeast are advised to protect plants as the growing season ends.
WORDS: 830 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 8:30 a.m. CST
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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BKC–T25-Mississippi St-Iowa State
Lipsey’s 2nd-half scoring lifts No. 16 Iowa State past Mississippi State 96-80 at Sanford Pentagon
SUMMARY: Tamin Lipsey scored 14 of his 25 points in the second half to lead No. 16 Iowa State to a 96-80 win over Mississippi State on Monday night in a neutral-site game that was the 100th Division I basketball contest played at the Sanford Pentagon. Joshua Jefferson scored 18 points and Blake Buchanan had 13 points and six rebounds for the Cyclones (3-0). The game was a homecoming of sorts for Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger, who coached South Dakota State from 2016-19. Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs (1-1) with 25 points on 8-for-17 shooting, including 4-for-10 sniping from 3-point distance. Achor Achor finished with nine points and eight rebounds.
WORDS: 369 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 9:31 p.m. CST
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KANSAS
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FBN–Chiefs-Simmons
Chiefs’ Josh Simmons returns after family matter, but playing status remains uncertain
SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter. Coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday that Simmons will rejoin the offensive line mix as the team returns from its bye. The Chiefs are preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday. Simmons had been exceeding expectations early in the season but left the team before its Week 6 game. Jaylon Moore has been filling in during his absence. Reid also mentioned that right tackle Jawaan Taylor is recovering from an ankle injury.
WORDS: 646 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 1:05 p.m. CST
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BBO–Royals-Rays Trade
Kansas City Royals acquire outfielder Kameron Misner from Tampa Bay Rays
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Kameron Misner from the Tampa Bay Rays. The trade was announced on Monday and involves a player to be named later or cash considerations. The 27-year-old Misner started 57 games for Tampa Bay last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs. He was designated for assignment by the Rays last season. Raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Misner played college baseball at Missouri and was a first-round pick of the Marlins in 2019. He was voted MVP at Triple-A Durham after the 2024 season, hitting .248 with 17 homers and 30 steals.
WORDS: 143 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 3:24 p.m. CST
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FBC–Kansas St-Romaine
Kansas State leading tackler Austin Romaine out for season after opting for hand surgery
SUMMARY: Kansas State will be without linebacker Austin Romaine for the rest of the season. Romaine, the team’s leading tackler, hurt his hand a couple of weeks ago and decided to have surgery. Wildcats coach Chris Klieman announced the decision Monday. Romaine has made 66 stops this season, even while playing with his left hand heavily wrapped. His absence is a big blow to the Wildcats, who have struggled. They are 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the Big 12. They need to win at least two of their last three games to become eligible for a bowl game.
WORDS: 234 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 3:38 p.m. CST
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MINNESOTA
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FBN–Vikings Analysis
O’Connell, Vikings have found QB training on the fly with McCarthy to be as tricky as it sounds
SUMMARY: This season for Minnesota was bound to test Kevin O’Connell. The 2024 NFL Coach of the Year has tried to strike a balance between developing a starting quarterback in J.J. McCarthy who’d never played in the NFL and coaching a roster designed for the Vikings to contend. The Vikings’ offense was out of sync during a 27-19 defeat by Baltimore that dropped them to 4-5. O’Connell has tried to put McCarthy in uncomfortable situations, rather than relying on easy plays that could boost the young QB’s statistics. But McCarthy might benefit from more short, high-percentage throws.
WORDS: 1023 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 3:59 p.m. CST
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BKN–Timberwolves-Jazz
Anthony Edwards scores 35 points and leads Timberwolves to 2nd win over Jazz in 4 days
SUMMARY: Anthony Edwards had 35 points and six assists as the Timberwolves beat the Jazz 120-113 on Monday night for Minnesota’s second win over Utah in four days. Minnesota, which beat Utah 137-97 on Friday and topped Sacramento 144-117 on Sunday, has won three straight games and five of its last six. Edwards posted his ninth straight game of 30 or more points, marking the longest stretch of 30-point games against the Jazz for any NBA player. Julius Randle added 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for Minnesota. Rudy Gobert chipped in 14 points and 12 boards. Keyonte George scored 27 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 to lead the Jazz.
WORDS: 311 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 10:43 p.m. CST
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FBN–Behind the Call
NFL Week 10: Sloppy play, penalties, and drops reign
SUMMARY: The NFL season in 2025 is full of surprises and chaos. Week 10 games were marked by sloppy play and penalties. On Thursday, the Denver Broncos beat the Las Vegas Raiders despite more penalties than first downs. On Sunday, the Bears overcame a half dozen drops to beat the New York Giants. The Vikings lost to the Baltimore Ravens, committing eight false starts at home. The Broncos, Patriots, and Colts are tied for the best record at 8-2. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are outside the playoff picture. The week ended with a scoreless first half on Monday Night Football.
WORDS: 745 – MOVED: 11/11/2025 12:08 a.m. CST
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Chiefs-Simmons
Chiefs’ Josh Simmons returns after family matter, but playing status remains uncertain
SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter. Coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday that Simmons will rejoin the offensive line mix as the team returns from its bye. The Chiefs are preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Denver Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday. Simmons had been exceeding expectations early in the season but left the team before its Week 6 game. Jaylon Moore has been filling in during his absence. Reid also mentioned that right tackle Jawaan Taylor is recovering from an ankle injury.
WORDS: 646 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 1:05 p.m. CST
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BBO–Royals-Rays Trade
Kansas City Royals acquire outfielder Kameron Misner from Tampa Bay Rays
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Kameron Misner from the Tampa Bay Rays. The trade was announced on Monday and involves a player to be named later or cash considerations. The 27-year-old Misner started 57 games for Tampa Bay last season, hitting .213 with five homers and 22 RBIs. He was designated for assignment by the Rays last season. Raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Misner played college baseball at Missouri and was a first-round pick of the Marlins in 2019. He was voted MVP at Triple-A Durham after the 2024 season, hitting .248 with 17 homers and 30 steals.
WORDS: 143 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 3:24 p.m. CST
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NEBRASKA
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BKN–Around The NBA
Ryan Kalkbrenner’s historic NBA career start: 81% from the field through first 10 games
SUMMARY: Ryan Kalkbrenner is off to an impressive start in his NBA career. The Charlotte rookie is shooting 80.8% from the field over his first 10 games, making 42 of 52 shots. This accuracy is the best in NBA history for a player with at least 50 attempts in their first 10 games. Previously, Houston’s Yao Ming held the record at 72%. Kalkbrenner credits his teammates for finding him in easy scoring positions. Known for his efficiency in college, he continues to impress with his ability to finish at the rim. Despite his success, Kalkbrenner remains focused on team victories.
WORDS: 765 – MOVED: 11/11/2025 12:58 a.m. CST
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OKLAHOMA
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BKW–T25-Oklahoma-UCLA
Kneepkens scores 20 points as No. 3 UCLA beats sixth-ranked Oklahoma 73-59
SUMMARY: Gianna Kneepkens scored 20 points, and No. 3 UCLA used a big third quarter to pull away from sixth-ranked Oklahoma for a 73-59 victory in an early matchup of power programs. Bruins star Lauren Betts had nine points on 4-for-11 shooting, 10 rebounds, four blocked shots while committing seven of her team’s 16 turnovers. The Bruins (3-0) dominated on the boards, 59-43 in a game played at Golden1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
WORDS: 378 – MOVED: 11/10/2025 11:47 p.m. CST
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