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These LGBTQ+ families have a message for the Midwest: ‘We Live Here’ - Roll Call

Love is both “courageous” and “messy” in the new Hulu documentary directed by Melinda Maerker and co-produced by David Miller.

Roll Call

Weather experts in Midwest say climate change reporting brings burnout and threats

Talking about climate change can be a tough job, especially in places where audiences may be less likely to accept the science. Strong resistance has pushed some meteorologists out of the field.

WEKU

LGTBQIA+ sanctuary declarations help cities take a stand to defend rights -- but may not have much actual legal impact

Several cities and towns, mostly in the American Midwest and South, are responding to a surge of proposed and approved legislation that restricts gay and transgender people’s rights by declaring they are “sanctuaries” for people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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Michigan Democrats poised to test ambitious environmental goals in the industrial Midwest

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a clean energy package soon that will require energy providers to transition to 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040

The Independent UK

‘A sense of home’: Native American land rights grow in industrial midwest

After Unesco recognized Ohio’s Indigenous ceremonial grounds, Native communities hope to spark a land return movement

The Guardian - US

Thanksgiving weather: Travel warnings as winter storm hits central plains

While winter weather may be impacting some states, the East Coast is now enjoying milder weather – and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade has gone ahead as planned in New York City

The Independent UK

Thanksgiving travel - live: Thousands of flights delayed on busiest day of the year

The Midwest, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and the Northeast could see heavy rains, thunderstorms, and snow on Tuesday

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Thanksgiving weather forecast: Heavy rain and snow threaten to derail busiest travel week

East Texas, Louisiana, and western Mississippi will bear the brunt of the severe weather on Monday, before the Midwest, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and the North East are hit by possible heavy rains, thunderstorms, and snow on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Jewish protesters and allies block Israeli consulate in Chicago, demanding a cease-fire in Gaza

Hundreds of Jewish peace activists and allies from across the Midwest have called for a cease-fire in Gaza at a major Chicago train station

The Independent UK

Nebraska pipeline opponent, Indonesian environmentalist receive Climate Breakthrough awards

A key figure in thwarting planned oil and carbon-capture pipelines in the U.S. Midwest and an Indonesian environmentalist devoted to protecting forests have been named recipients of this year's Climate Breakthrough awards

The Independent UK

Home prices in 7 cities just reached all-time highs on the back of a blistering 7-month run for the housing market—and the Midwest is the big winner

It's good to own in Detroit and Chicago right now, but not so much in San Francisco and Seattle.

Fortune

Nat-Gas Prices Close Sharply Higher on Forecasts for Cold Temps

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ23 ) on Tuesday closed sharply higher by +0.223 (+6.65%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday rallied sharply on the outlook for colder temperatures, which will boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Maxar Technologies on Tuesday said forecasts have skewed colder for the Midwest and South from Nov 5-9....

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Evanston teen Natalie Raanan back in Chicago after being held hostage by Hamas

Natalie Raanan, 18, and her mother Judith Raanan, 59, were kidnapped Oct. 7 and taken hostage by Hamas. They were released nearly two weeks later. The Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Yinam Cohen announced Natalie Raanan’s return to Chicago but did not mention when Judith Raanan would return…

Chicago Sun-Times

Nat-Gas Prices Rally as Temps Expected to Cool

November Nymex natural gas (NGX23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.045 (+1.54%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday closed moderately higher. Nat-gas prices rose on forecasts for cooler U.S. temperatures that would boost heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said below-normal temperatures are seen for the Midwest and central U.S. from Oct-29-...

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Revenge of the Rust Belt: The surprising forces that have made the Midwest the hottest housing market around

According to American Enterprise Institute data, eight of the nine cities achieving the highest appreciation in housing prices for the 12 months ended Aug. 31 hail from the Midwest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing: Fall trout season opens Saturday as lakefront salmon fishing rolls on

The opening of Illinois’ fall trout season on Saturday leads this sprawlng raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; but salmon fishing on the lakefront keeps on going, too, and crappie fishing will soon kick in for real.

The Conversation

What is a strong El Niño? Meteorologists anticipate a big impact in winter 2023, but the forecasts don't all agree

Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a snowy winter ahead in the southern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. They anticipate more storms in the U.S. South and Northeast, and warmer, drier conditions across the already dry Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest.

The Independent UK

Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states

One of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest is being put on hold so the company can reevaluate the route

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A conversation with Chappell Roan, the yodeling, queer pop icon of tomorrow

The Missouri-bred pop superstar of the future Chappell Roan released her glittery debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” late last month

Chicago Sun-Times

Racist propaganda, antisemitic acts spiked in Illinois last year, report shows

“In some ways, we think that we live in Illinois and somehow we’re immune to this,” said David Goldenberg, the Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League that issued the “Hate in the Prairie State” report.

Zenger

US Existing Home Sales Decline In August Amid Rising Prices

Midwest Sees Improvement, South and West Sales Decline, Inventory Levels Drop

The Independent UK

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

WEKU

The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers

For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.

Zenger

Illinois Delegation’s Visit To Israel Signals Strengthening Of Midwest-Israel Partnership

House Speaker Welch reflected on the visit, highlighting learning opportunities and cultural complexities of the Middle East

WEKU

A heat wave, and lack of air conditioning, disrupt school districts nationwide

A heat wave along the East Coast and in the Midwest leads to closings, shorter school days.

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