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Michigan’s weather can shift fast, and that fact hit home for Tabby Eldredge when a group of teens she led were caught in a sudden tornado warning while hiking. She used her scouting training to calm the kids and guide them back to safety, showing how quick action can save lives. The National Weath

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

NCAA Blocks DraftKings From Using Basketball‑Buzz Words

The NCAA has pushed a federal court for an urgent order to keep DraftKings from using its famous tournament names. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Indiana, claims that DraftKings’ online betting site is infringing on trademarks such as “March Madness, ” “Final Four, ” “Elite Eight, ”

politics

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

health

A Close Look at Chicken Pox in Winnetka Schools

Health officials confirmed a chicken pox case at Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois. The announcement came in a letter sent home to parents. Most kids already have protection thanks to vaccines or past infections. But if a child hasn’t been vaccinated or caught chicken pox before, they might s

business

Beachwood Place Faces a New Future After Saks Leaves

The loss of its flagship luxury shop has shaken Beachwood Place, a mall that opened in 1978 with a single high‑end anchor: Saks Fifth Avenue. That store had defined the mall’s style, giving shoppers a reason to dress up just for a visit. Now, with only 13 Saks stores left in the country, Northeast O

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

health

Health‑Insurance Costs Push 1 in 10 Americans Uninsured

A recent survey found that nine percent of people who signed up for Affordable Care Act plans last year had to drop their coverage because premiums were climbing too fast. The same study shows that about eighty percent of respondents feel every medical bill is higher than it was a year ago. Mo

opinion

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to