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MYSTERIOUS: Midwest - What They Never Told You

Red Alert in the U.S. Central Corridor: Historic Droughts and Floods Threaten from Texas to Chicago

From a 46-day Texas drought to a 113-year flood record in Indiana and Chicago's maxed reservoirs — why this corridor can't stop flooding.

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Affordable Midwest College Towns, $1 Trump Coins and More of Today’s Top Money News

Welcome to "GO in the Know," our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there.

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Michigan’s AQI hit 616 after Ontario wildfire smoke crossed into the US; scientists warn a warming climate could make such pollution more common

Smoke from Canadian wildfires can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, turning a distant fire into a serious air-quality emergency. That danger was starkly illustrated when wildfire smoke from Ontario moved into the United States and contributed to exceptionally poor air quality across parts of the Midwest. In Michigan,…

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USDA field pilots replaced most woodchips with corn cobs in nitrate bioreactors; the 75% corn-cob beds removed nitrate up to 10 times faster

Field pilots have demonstrated that corn cobs are highly effective in removing nitrates from farm drainage water. These innovative bioreactors not only accelerate the cleaning process but also do so at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional woodchip systems. Research indicates that a mixture containing 75 percent corn…

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In 2022, researchers found just nine Poweshiek skipperlings in the US; three years later, more than 1,300 were released, and hundreds are now being seen at recovery sites

The Poweshiek skipperling, a small prairie butterfly once widespread across the American Midwest and parts of Canada, came dangerously close to disappearing from the United States. After populations began collapsing in the early 2000s, the species was reduced to just a handful of known wild individuals. By 2022, surveys found…

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Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

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Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare

In the span of a week in August 2026, powerful storms and deadly flooding knocked out power to a half-million people across the Midwest; Tropical Storm Lala cut power to thousands more in Hawaii amid dangerous wind and flooding; wildfires forced evacuations in the western U.S.; and a powerful earthquake…

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Why Is This Monday Morning Different in the Commodity Complex?

The usual Monday morning headlines mixed with the annual Midwest Crop Tour garnered most of the attention early Monday morning.

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Quote of the day by Langston Hughes: ‘I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost…’ – American poet on dreams, determination and finding a way forward

Langston Hughes became a defining voice of the Harlem Renaissance in New York. He wrote poetry, fiction, and essays about everyday Black life. Hughes believed in finding ways to achieve goals through genuine commitment and persistence. His work captured the hopes and frustrations of ordinary people. The poet's journey spanned…

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US Midwest storms leave over 360,000 without power; Indiana hardest hit

Severe storms have left over 360,000 homes and businesses without power. Indiana experienced the most significant impact, with over 215,000 customers losing electricity. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. expects most restorations by August 18. Illinois also faced substantial outages, with Commonwealth Edison Company working on repairs. Duke Energy reported significant…

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In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activity

Midwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites than nearby farms. This pattern occurred while agricultural fields were being prepared for planting. Different bat species responded with varying levels of increased activity. The findings highlight the ecological…

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Indiana Flood Warning: Midwest braces for more dangerous flooding and storms

New storms threaten additional flooding across the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Eastern Indiana experienced catastrophic rainfall, causing widespread damage and evacuations. Rivers are forecast to reach major flood stages, worsening existing conditions. Hundreds of thousands remain without power following a destructive derecho event. The region's punishing weather stretch is expected…

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Nat-Gas Prices Close Higher on Warm Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.037 (+1.34%). Nat-gas prices closed higher on Wednesday as forecasts remain warm. Vaisala forecasts continued hotter-than-average temperatures for the Midwest and South for Aug 17-21, and above-normal temperatures for the West for Aug 22-26. On the bearish side, the US...

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Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power

The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist over the coming days throughout the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the central Appalachians

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Powerful storms sweep US midwest, leave 3 dead and nearly 800,000 without power

Three people were killed as powerful storms swept across the US Midwest, triggering flooding and tornadoes and knocking out electricity for nearly 800,000 customers across four states. Winds reached up to 99mph in parts of Indiana, tearing down trees, power lines and buildings.

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Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

A series of vicious storms ravaged the Midwest, unleashing tornadoes and heavy rainfall. The storm's fury left hundreds of thousands without power, as fallen trees and wires littered the area. Sadly, several lives were lost due to the unforgiving weather. In response, emergency teams executed water rescues as flooding affected…

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Chicago hit by severe storms as 500,000+ lose power, flights halted

Chicago and parts of the wider Midwest were hit by severe storms on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power, grounding flights and causing widespread damage across Illinois and north-western Indiana.

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US mosquito numbers have crashed during a historic drought, but scientists say fewer mosquitoes can still mean a higher risk of West Nile virus

Mosquitoes have all but vanished from parts of the United States this summer, and residents in states like Minnesota say they cannot remember a season this quiet. A historic drought sweeping through the West and Midwest has cut mosquito populations by as much as 50 to 70 per cent in…

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Where have all the mosquitoes gone? Parts of the US are seeing a huge drop — and that has experts worried

Mosquito levels are down 50 percent across some western and Midwest states - but the West Nile virus caseload has hit a 22-year high

The Economic Times

FAA airport ground stops trigger flight chaos across 10 US states — what happened?

A Federal Aviation Administration technical outage caused widespread flight delays and diversions across the American Midwest. Critical radar and air traffic control systems temporarily went offline, impacting ten states. The disruption originated at a regional control center, not Minneapolis airport itself. Airlines adjusted schedules and passengers faced lengthy waits throughout…

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Democrats have a working-class voter problem that progressives like Abdul El-Sayed are still struggling to solve

Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class?

The Independent UK

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

The Independent UK

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won in Michigan. Here’s what that could mean for progressives in future elections

ANALYSIS: Abdul El-Sayed just won by the skin of his teeth. His victory proves that the Bernie brand is far from unpopular in the Midwest, but that progressives will still have to climb mountains to win, writes John Bowden

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What Caused Wheat to Spike? Will it Pull Corn and Soybeans Along for the Ride?

In today's interview on Markets Now, I discussed how Black Sea export disruptions, Midwest weather forecasts, macroeconomic uncertainty around the Federal Reserve, and resilient cattle fundamentals are driving current agricultural and financial markets.

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Nicolet Law Provides Help in Midwest Injury Cases for Working People and Families

Firm honors include Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and recognition as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine.

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