Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers duel for key Michigan Senate seat

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers duel for key Michigan Senate seat


Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers are testing two sharply different theories for winning one of the nation’s premier swing states Tuesday in a white-knuckle contest that may determine control of the Senate.

Report: O's willing to listen on every player except Alonso in trade talks

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Report: O's willing to listen on every player except Alonso in trade talks
by Tom Ruminski
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The Baltimore Orioles are open for business this offseason.

The Orioles will be active on the trade market in hopes of improving their rotation and outfield, sources told The Baltimore Banner’s Andy Kostka.

Baltimore is reportedly willing to listen on every player except star first baseman Pete Alonso. The 31-year-old led the AL in homers (43) and RBIs (113) in his first season with the team.

A trade involving star shortstop Gunnar Henderson is unlikely and would require a big return coming back to the Orioles, sources told Kostka. However, the club is reportedly keeping all options open.

The Orioles’ current rotation projects to include Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Brandon Young, Cade Povich, and Trey Gibson. The outfield would have Dylan Beavers, Blaze Alexander, and Colton Cowser starting.

Baltimore missed the playoffs for a second straight year after back-to-back postseason trips in 2023 and 2024. The club looked poised for a long run of success after winning the AL East four years ago, but its young core and blue-chip prospects have yet to live up to expectations.

The Orioles hired Jared Banner as their new general manager in October. He’s working under president of baseball operations Mike Elias.

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2026 midterms: Key races to follow in Wisconsin on Election Day

2026 midterms: Key races to follow in Wisconsin on Election Day


One of the most competitive House races is in Wisconsin’s 3rd district and could show whether a close alliance with Trump helps or hurts Republican candidates.

13- and 15-year-old boys ID’d as 2 killed in shooting at state beach in Monterey County, California

13- and 15-year-old boys ID’d as 2 killed in shooting at state beach in Monterey County, California


A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy from Salinas have been identified as the two people who were killed in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says.

High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump’s presidency

High-stakes midterms are test for future of Congress and Trump’s presidency


Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.

Giants could go scorched earth with offseason trade frenzy — and no one on the team is safe

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Giants could go scorched earth with offseason trade frenzy — and no one on the team is safe

Top 7 candidates to be traded this MLB offseason, from Drew Rasmussen to Teoscar Hernandez

— Yahoo —
Top 7 candidates to be traded this MLB offseason, from Drew Rasmussen to Teoscar Hernandez
by Jake Mintz

Dolly Parton death: Nephew Bryan Seaver asks for estate’s lawsuit against him to be thrown out

Dolly Parton death: Nephew Bryan Seaver asks for estate’s lawsuit against him to be thrown out


After Dolly Parton’s death, her nephew, Bryan Seaver, is asking for the estate’s lawsuit against him to be thrown out.

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI tools


Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools

European grocery chains’ freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacks

European grocery chains’ freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacks


Temperature settings were increased, resulting in food spoilage, companies said.