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World Cup 2026 - what we're hearing: Cristiano Ronaldo in line for U.S. return
Cristiano Ronaldo is in line to play in the United States for the first time in more than a decade, with the U.S. men’s national team in advanced discussions with Portugal to host an exhibition match in March 2026. According to sources close to...

(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim oversees test of new missile engine for ICBMs
(ATTN: ADDS details; RECASTS headline, lead para) By Park Boram SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine test using composite carbon fiber material for intercontinental...

Charlie Berens set to bring Midwest comedy to Rozsa Center
Nationally recognized comedian and entertainer Charlie Berens is returning to Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, for two shows. The show “Working It All Out” will center around Charlie’s unique midwestern flavor of stand-up comedy...

Idyllic Midwest town is torn apart as mystery tech giant plots $1.6B takeover
A peaceful Wisconsin city has been thrown into a frenzy as a mysterious company plans to build a $1.6billion data center on hundreds of acres of farmland. Menomonie is facing the largest development plans the historic city has ever seen - and its...

U.S. Billion-Dollar Storms Now Average 22 Per Year Highest Ever Recorded
Weather Robin Zeigler / iStock Editorial via Getty Images In the 1980s, there were 33 weather events that caused at least $1 billion in damages (inflation adjusted) — or 3.3 per year. With each decade passing, the yearly average of such events...

La Belle and Curry Earn MSFA Midwest Player of the Week Accolades
INDIANAPOLIS - Coming off the team's first victory of the 2025 season, the Marian football team was honored by the Mid-States Football Association with the MSFA Midwest Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Keagan La Belle picked...

Five Upper Midwest Regional Emmy nominations for WDIO
WDIO is honored to have received five nominations for an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy. Categories include Evening Newscast, Light Feature, Societal Concerns, and Sports. This year’s award ceremony is on October 18. Evening Newscast – Markets 121+:...

Midwest On the Scene: September 2025
Chicago broke ground Aug. 18 on Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport with the AECOM Hunt Clayco Bowa joint venture serving as the construction manager at-risk for the $1.3-billion project that includes $300 million in infrastructure work....

Best places to raise a family in the Midwest
Frederick Reese Best places to raise a family in the Midwest Family-friendly and affordable are the two qualities drawing more and more people to the Midwest. Although the West and South continue to boom in population, nearly one in five...

Post names Paine Field as one of the best U.S. airports
EVERETT — Paine Field may not have a large flight schedule, but that didn’t stop it from receiving one of the highest rankings in a list of the top airports in the U.S. In its recently published list of the best airports in U.S., The Washington...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Coming to North America: Here’s Your Guide to Tickets, Games, and Travel
Few world events can conjure the kind of widespread kinetic energy that the FIFA World Cup does. It’s not just a soccer tournament; it’s a temporary, beautiful, and utterly chaotic multicultural phenomenon. Flags are draped from balconies, people...

(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust, solid-fuel carbon fiber missile engine: KCNA
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES photos) By Park Boram SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine test using composite carbon fiber material, saying it heralds "a significant...

America’s Best Restaurants 2025
What does it mean to be a “best restaurant”? And what to make of a list as wide-ranging as this one? Can a storefront barbecue spot in Kansas specializing in turkey legs sit next to a tiny jewel box of a restaurant with a tasting menu in the Bay...
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COLUMN: Erosion from wind and water annually robs nation’s farms of billions of tons of soil
During early European and American exploration of American and Canadian prairies (semi-arid), this region was thought unsuitable for European-style agriculture. The beginning of 20th century’s return of unusually wet weather seemingly confirmed...
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These 25 U.S. States Will Have a 'Spectacular' Fall Foliage Season, According to AccuWeather
The weather is changing and that means one thing: fall foliage. And luckily for a majority of the United States, the forecast is vibrant. Travelers intent on leaf peeping in places like New England can expect surges of oranges and reds, while...

Mark Patton: UCSB Needs to Follow UC San Diego’s Lead into West Coast Conference
UC Santa Barbara is one of those mid-major sports schools that must keep its eye on the ball. And not just the ones made of rubber or horsehide. A soothsaying crystal ball is now the most important sphere of influence for the Gauchos. Athletic...

Oregon, West Coast states form health alliance after CDC changes
Oregon will partner with California, Washington and Hawaii in a new West Coast Health Alliance to coordinate vaccine guidelines in response to Trump administration changes to the CDC. "President Donald Trump’s mass firing of CDC doctors and...
Here's why GasBuddy thinks pump prices could start falling
(GasBuddy) The nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 0.3 cents over the last week and stands at $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations...

SCL Study Shows Savannah Beats West Coast on Cost, Reliability for Atlanta Cargo
Newswise — A newly released study confirms what many shippers have suspected: Atlanta-bound cargo through Savannah offers shippers lower costs, greater reliability, and similar transit times compared to West Coast ports. According to independent...

Boutique Hotels Are Booming in South Carolina. Here’s Why You Should Consider Them for Meetings.
Unique, local experiences are a rising trend in meetings, which means many smaller, independent and boutique hotels might be receiving a closer look from planners. Though they may not come with the big brand names, staffing and large room numbers,...