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MLB/ Ohtani may return to mound Saturday in Kansas City, manager Dave Roberts keeps option open-ended
The Asahi Shimbun
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DENVER--The National League manager for the All-Star Game already has ruled out one potential pitcher — Shohei Ohtani. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts kiddingly shut down the thought of using Ohtani in the Midsummer Classic with a quick, “no,” before...
Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals Odds, Spread, and Totals
ESPN Southwest Florida
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June 24, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will travel to the Midwest to take on the Kansas City Royals in a series opener tonight. The Rays have had a surprisingly strong start, going 43-35 and sitting second in the AL East behind the Yankees. The Royals, meanwhile, are...
Summer 2025 travel tips: Worst bed bug cities in Florida, the U.S.
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Seven Florida cities are ranked among the top 50 U.S. cities with the worst bed bug infestations, according to Terminix. Terminix suggests regional trends in infestations are likely tied to climate, housing trends and travel hubs. The company...
Oregon confirms first measles case of 2025, linked to international travel
OregonLive.com
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June 24, 2025
Oregon health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated adult from Multnomah County who recently returned from a trip overseas. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the patient began experiencing...
Can you get a US tourist visa in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s the wait time in your city
The Economic Times
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June 24, 2025
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin on June 11 across the United States, many Indian football fans are starting to make their travel plans. The biggest question is: Will it be possible to secure a US tourist visa in time? The answer depends...
Four Rays On Hitting Streaks As Team Travels To Kansas City, Baltimore
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their winning ways after an impressive run, fueled by red-hot bats and dominant pitching. TAMPA, Fla. – At 28, the Rays have played the fewest road games in the majors, a total they will add to this week. Following...
Tens of thousands of women traveled for abortion care again last year as state policies continue to shift
CNN
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June 24, 2025
CNN — For 2½ hours in February 2024, Gracie Ladd and her husband sat in heavy silence as they drove from their home in southern Wisconsin to Chicago. Their spirits were as cold and gray as the Midwestern winter passing by the car windows; Ladd was...
Combine Cab Connections: South American Millers Forge Deeper Connections With Kansas Wheat Producers
Grainnet
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June 23, 2025
The best trade relationships start in the cab of a combine during the Kansas wheat harvest, at least according to a team of South American millers who stopped by the field as part of a jam-packed trade team mission to Kansas on June 13. “The...
Kansas Profile: Seed producer advocates for young people to return to the farm
The Manhattan Mercury - Kansas
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“We need to fight so that it is possible for future generations to come back to the farm.” That statement came from a fifth-generation rural Kansas farmer who is working to make it possible for future generations to farm successfully.Jim Sipes...
Good news for travelers: El Paso International Airport among most punctual
El Paso Times - Texas
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When you're ready to travel, nothing is more upsetting than a delayed flight. Last year, travelers experienced 2% more delays than the year before, according to Kayak.com Fortunately, for travelers flying out of the El Paso International Airport,...
Kansas State women's basketball to face rivals KU and Iowa State twice
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Kansas State women's basketball will again face traditional rivals Kansas and Iowa State twice in 2025-26, according to a conference scheduling matrix announced Thursday by the Big 12. The formula remains unchanged from last year, the first for...
Phil Mickelson reacts to Keegan Bradley winning the Travelers Championship with a five-word message
Sportskeeda
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June 23, 2025
Phil Mickelson recently reacted to Keegan Bradley's impressive victory at the 2025 Travelers Championship. The 2025 US Ryder Cup captain won his eighth PGA Tour title on Sunday, June 22. He registered a one-stroke win in the game after carding the...
Kansas City area soccer facilities scouted for 2026 World Cup practice sites
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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June 12, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Many people believed the competition was over when Kansas City beat out other towns across the United States to be one of 16 host cities for the World Cup. However, it was just the beginning. Anyone who has a soccer...
GALLERY: Former Arkansas Travelers eligible for voting to 2025 MLB All-Star Game
KLRT - Arkansas
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June 21, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At the beginning of June, Major League Baseball opened Phase 1 of voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star game, allowing fans to pick who they want to see in the Midsummer Classic. Though players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are...
GUEST OPINION: Families: Take action against measles before summer travel
The Gazette - Colorado
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As your family prepares for summer travel, I strongly recommend ensuring you and your children are up to date on your measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. As a pediatric infectious disease expert at Children’s Hospital Colorado and a parent of a...
Was Prince Harry and Meghan’s Portugal Vacation Home One Big Lie?
Celebrating The Soaps
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June 22, 2025
Some things just aren’t making sense here. Of course, we are talking about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as it wasn’t too long ago that they had revealed that they bought a vacation home in Portugal. Was The Portugal Vacation Home One Big Lie?...
Watch: Cameron Young’s club smash after missed putt at the 2025 Travelers Championship
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
Cameron Young smashed his club at the 2025 Travelers Championship after missing a putt in the third round of the event. The American golfer had a decent start to his game this week, but in the third round, held on Saturday, June 21, he had a tough...
How did Rory McIlroy perform in the 2025 Travelers Championship, Round 3?
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
29-time PGA Tour winner Rory McIlroy is chasing his 30th victory at the 2025 Travelers Championship. He performed great on moving day, moving one spot up the leaderboard to land at T8. McIlroy opened his third round going bogey-free on the front...
Keegan Bradley eyes a big 'Ryder Cup' call anniversary celebration at Travelers Championship: "Special day tomorrow, could be even better"
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
Sunday marks one year since Keegan Bradley was named Team US Ryder Cup captain. After his third round at the Travelers Championship, he reflected on the anniversary of the appointment, saying that it's going to be a “special day.” Bradley made his...
How did Scottie Scheffler perform in the 2025 Travelers Championship, Round 3?
Sportskeeda
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June 22, 2025
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is attempting to claim his 17th PGA Tour title at the 2025 Travelers Championship. Despite taking an early lead in his second round, he fell down the leaderboard on moving day and landed at T8. Scheffler opened...