Illinois News Roundup (7/9/25)

Nine rural hospitals at risk: U.S. senators warn that $1 trillion in Medicaid and ACA cuts, now law, could leave nine rural Illinois hospitals unpaid for required services and facing closure — learn what’s at stake. Missing money is on its way: The Illinois State...

Eugene, OR News Roundup (7/9/25)

Eugene’s lavender-infused treats: Local cafes and shops are folding floral notes into pies, ice cream, cider, kombucha and more during peak lavender season — find out where to savor the flavor. Boho vibes, DIY tie-dye: The Hippie Closet opens today at 1801 Willamette...

Tennessee News Roundup (7/9/25)

Record-breaking Volunteers’ season: Tennessee Athletics notched its first-ever third straight top-10 Directors’ Cup finish, advanced all 20 sports to postseason, and led the nation in attendance and GPA — find out how they did it. MTSU’s new esports concentrations:...

Traverse City, MI News Roundup (7/9/25)

Meijer’s Silverbrook Acres revival: City-led restoration on this 60-acre undeveloped park at a busy Traverse City intersection uses a new wetland, 30-foot riparian buffer and hundreds of native trees to shield Kids Creek under a $750,000 grant — find out how....

BaseLocal National News Roundup (7/9/25)

Forgotten 1938 fusion breakthrough: Los Alamos physicists have recreated Arthur Ruhlig’s original DT fusion experiment, proving his century-old insight still shapes modern fusion research — find out how past physics is powering tomorrow’s energy. Melting ice triggers...

Nebraska News Roundup (7/9/25)

Rethinking Nebraska’s school funding: A commission approved by 48 of 49 senators will revisit a funding formula unchanged since 1989 to explore alternatives to property taxes — find out what it could recommend. Nebraska sues GM, OnStar: Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers filed...