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Tornadoes strike communities near Chicago as millions faced severe weather threats across the Midwest and East Coast

At least three tornadoes tore through communities outside Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes, ripping down trees and power poles, as severe storms grounded flights and cut power to hundreds of thousands across the Midwest and Northeast.

The Independent UK

Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights

Damaging storms are sweeping through the Midwest, disrupting flights at Chicago airports and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Recover as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday rose +0.045 (+1.43%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and settled higher as short covering emerged following forecasts for hotter US weather later this month. Forecaster Vaisala on Wednesday said forecasts shifted warmer in the Midwest and above-normal for...

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Psychic Medium Goes Thrifting and Buys a Haunted Doll. She Pulled Tarot Cards for It and the Death Card Came Out.

Although thrifting has become a trend, some vintage items like dolls and plushies often get stigmatized for being haunted. It seems that the fear isn’t conjured out of nowhere, as Kalei (@kaleiseesdeadpeople), a paranormal investigator in the Midwest, claims to have found a haunted doll during one of her trips…

The Mary Sue

My First $1 Million: Public Affairs Director and Farmer, 53, the Midwest

"I feel like I got a lot better at investing when I started listening to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger."

Kiplinger

From war to World Cup: Bosnian fans set to deliver home-away-from home atmosphere in US Midwest

Bosnia and Herzegovina will have plenty of support at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters

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?

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Can-Am's All-Electric Outlander ATV Is The Perfect Midwest and Eastern Hunting Partner. Silent And Reliable

The 2026 Can-Am Outlander EV ATV isn't just quiet, it's damn-near silent, which will make every Midwest and East Coast hunter able to wake up a little later before heading to the whitetail stand.

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Illinois Shoppers Are Watching Meat Prices More Closely This Month—and Many Are Changing What They Buy

Grocery aisles across Illinois feel noticeably different this month as meat prices continue to shape what lands in shopping carts. Beef, chicken, and pork costs have shifted enough that many households now pause longer in front of the refrigerated section before choosing dinner plans. Families that once grabbed the same…

Everybody Loves Your Money

How Much You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In 49 Major US Cities: First-Time Buyers Are In For A Shock

The challenge of homeownership in the US is that rising wages lag behind soaring property prices. Discover which Midwest cities offer affordable options amid the national crisis.

International Business Times UK

“I made an S out of it because it sucked”: Raven Slaughter was a ’70s Cleveland rock icon who sawed up a Gibson into his own custom guitar – now a hospice patient, he has visited his “old friend” at the Rock Hall

Slaughter made a name for himself across the Midwest in the ’70s and ’80s, playing iconic venues like the Beachland Ballroom with his signature S-shaped guitar

Guitar World

Why Midwestern Kitchens Always Feel Warmer Than Modern Designs – and How to Recreate the Look No Matter Where You Live

From timeless materials, inviting palettes, and subtle vintage flair, these Midwestern kitchens offer appealing style for all

Homes & Gardens

The Midwest is leading America's spring housing rebound because of 'buyers who are actually showing up,' Realtor.com says

Kansas City, Louisville, and Indianapolis are powering the strongest spring housing market since 2022 as buyers chase affordability in the Midwest away from a cooling Sun Belt.

Fortune

Flash Flood Warning: Severe Rain Has Ended in Collin and Denton Counties, But Flooding of Low-Lying Areas Still Persist

Severe rainfall has ended in parts of North Texas, but flooding persists in low-lying areas. Flash flood warnings remain active across Texas and Midwest regions due to ongoing storm systems.

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The Midwest Is A Unique Place, And These 68 Posts Should Clue You In About What The Deal Is

Many non-Americans planning to visit the United States for the first time will likely want to first check out the big cities they saw on TV. Their list would likely include New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Las Vegas. The Midwest may not be an immediate priority, but as…

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Kevin Morby: Little Wide Open review – midwestern elegist mulls over the mystery of life’s big questions

With help from Aaron Dessner, Bon Iver and Lucinda Williams, the Americana artist shares his uncertainties around his roots and relationships in unhurried, subtly melancholic songs

The Independent UK

Midwest is bearing the brunt of gas price hikes from Trump’s Iran war including 72% jump in Ohio

The national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.52 Monday, up from the $2.98 average in late February before Iran conflict began

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Illinois Seniors Could Miss This Overlooked Program That Helps Pay for Groceries

Managing a fixed retirement income is a serious challenge for older residents living in the Midwest. The cost of daily household necessities like bread and milk continues to fluctuate unpredictably every month. Many seniors are unaware that a specific state initiative offers significant financial relief for their grocery bills. This…

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The American Dream is moving to the Midwest—Michigan and Wisconsin beat the coasts for the hottest housing markets, Redfin finds

Wisconsin landed three of the top 10 spots on Redfin's 2026 ranking, as buyers priced out of coastal markets chase Midwest affordability.

Fortune

Here are the best hiring hotspots for recent graduates—and cities in the Midwest and South are even outpacing career hubs like New York City

Metropolitan areas in Alabama, Tennessee, and Ohio are competing with New York and San Francisco as the top hubs for new grads—and Gen Zers are flocking to the smaller cities.

The Guardian - US

Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists

Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges

Kiplinger

My First $1 Million: Director in Higher Ed/Consulting, 48, the Midwest

The best part: "Not losing any sleep over how to pay for retirement and then knowing I have enough time for compound interest to (make me) a multimillionaire."

The Independent UK

Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Authorities say fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain, flooding streets and leading to stranded commuters who needed to be rescued from their vehicles

Fortune

The 10 best cities for college grads: Omaha ranks higher than New York and L.A. because Gen Z ‘actually have a shot at purchasing a house’ for under $300K

“With a lot of homes selling for under $300,000, young grads actually have a shot at purchasing a house,” one Omaha real estate agent said.

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"People turned on us. It was as if they resented their big secret band suddenly being the property of the mainstream." After a decade's hard slog, a sublime ballad made stars of REO Speedwagon - and their die-hard fans didn't like it one bit

In the 1970s, REO Speedwagon were the Midwest rock band everyone was rooting for - until they actually had a hit

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