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Michigan reopens kicking competition after another gameday mishap

Not that it would have made much difference Saturday, but freshman kicker Jacob Baggett doinked a 26-yard field goal off the left goal post four minutes into the second quarter against Michigan State, keeping the Michigan football team off the scoreboard until a touchdown in the game’s closing minutes. One missed field goal out of a true freshman isn’t usually a big deal, but this is far from the start of the Wolverines’ kicking woes. In the two games prior to the contest with the Spartans, sophomore kicker Trey Butkowski missed 4-of-6 field goal attempts, which led to the desperate switch to starting Baggett against the Spartans. Just as Baggett’s kick reverberated around the entire stadium Saturday, so did reminders of Michigan’s widespread special teams problem. With more urgency than ever to get the unit under control and points back on the Wolverines’ scoreboard, special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs is again reopening the kicking competition.

The Michigan Daily · Local

Michigan proves it won’t ‘dwell much’ on early loss with Marquette win

Up until Friday’s matchup against No. 4 Connecticut, the No. 20 Michigan men’s basketball team hadn’t lost a game in competitive play since its loss in the Big Ten Tournament championship. But despite losing for the first time in nearly eight months, Wolverines coach Mike Boynton Jr. isn’t perturbed. “I try not to dwell on it too much,” Boynton said Wednesday. “I don’t think about the loss any more than I think about the win.” Given the quality of said loss, it becomes clearer why Boynton isn’t ringing the alarm bells. The Huskies are among the top teams in college basketball, and they put that pedigree on full display against Michigan. The Wolverines were overwhelmed by Connecticut’s tenacity on defense in the first half, shooting just 35% from the field. On the other side of the ball, the Huskies outshot Michigan from behind the arc while also scoring 31 points from 36 attempts from the free-throw line compared to the Wolverines 18 points on 23 attempts.

The Michigan Daily · Local

‘Sky’s the limit’ for Cole McKinney with improvements this season

Last year as a freshman, forward Cole McKinney hit the runway on his career, scoring three goals across his first nine games. This year he’s taken off for the No. 2 Michigan hockey team, tallying six goals in the same amount of time, and the rest of his production keeps him soaring. Although McKinney played in every game last season, his numbers from then already pale in comparison to this year despite a smaller time frame. Not only has he doubled his early-season goal count — notching three-fourths of his total goal tally from last season — he’s also improved his plus-minus substantially and is on track to tie his total assists from last season. McKinney’s impact has already surged this season, and the Wolverines are only a quarter into the year. “He’s just taken major steps,” Michigan coach Brandon Naurato said Tuesday. “He’s in the right spots. He’s competitive. He can produce offense. He can check. He’s playing on the power play.

The Michigan Daily · Local

Cymarah Gordon indispensable in Michigan win over Ohio State

Through the first 25 points of the third set of Wednesday’s match against Ohio State, it looked like things could get complicated for the Michigan volleyball team. Despite a clear momentum shift in their favor going into what would be the deciding set, the Wolverines briefly found themselves in an intense deadlock. Each team traded blows back and forth, but Michigan ultimately came out on top, largely due to junior opposite hitter Cymarah Gordon’s explosive play in critical moments. Following the first two sets of the night, the Wolverines looked in control of the match. The team was occasionally met with some resistance from the Buckeyes, but Michigan managed to take the first set, 25-18. The second set saw the Wolverines surge, putting them in a position to sweep its rival and seal a decisive victory. “In the moment, going through our heads, we’re just thinking of staying calm, playing our game, playing how we know how to play,” Gordon said.

The Michigan Daily · Local

Michigan defense creates separation to defeat Ohio State

Wednesday night showcased where the real scoring opportunities are earned — it’s in the defense. The Michigan volleyball team controlled the pace of the game while serving, forcing Ohio State to struggle on the offensive end. Even though both teams were closely ranked, the outcome of the game didn’t reflect that. The Wolverines established a solid block in just the sixth point of the match, as senior opposite Lydia Johnson stopped Buckeyes outside hitter Naomy Govou, tying the first set 3-3. At that moment, the start of the game was sideout-heavy, yet Michigan gained ground by having four different service runs in which the team scored three or more points. “Our block did amazing today,” freshman libero Meredith Martin said.

Bluefield Daily Telegraph · Local

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Fallout from the Nvidia scandal may dampen the exuberance around the AI boomNvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s stunning resignation has sent ripples throughout the global technology industry, with competitors itching to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the chip giant. Others wonder if the downfall of one of AI’s biggest cheerleaders will dampen the mood around the civilization-altering technology. Some of Nvidia’s biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang’s departure, as investors predicted that its customers may be looking to diversify their suppliers.

The Current · Local

Skiers Are Poisoning The Snow (And You’ll Never Guess Why!)

Skiers Are Poisoning The Snow: Most winter sports enthusiasts believe they are leaving nothing but tracks behind them. However, a hidden chemical threat is lurking beneath the pristine white surface of the world’s most famous slopes. The secret to why some people glide faster than others is actually the same reason the environment is in trouble. This invisible substance is building up in the soil and water, creating a toxic legacy that lasts for centuries. While we often worry about carbon footprints and melting glaciers, the real danger might be attached to the bottom of your boots. It is time to look closer at what happens when speed comes at the cost of safety for our mountain ecosystems. The Hidden Danger of High-Speed Wax For decades, the pursuit of the perfect run has led skiers and snowboarders to use specialized waxes. These products are designed to reduce friction between the ski and the snow, allowing for maximum velocity and effortless turns on icy surfaces.

The Michigan Daily · Local

Michigan clinches postseason berth in 3-0 beatdown of Ohio State

Up 24-19 in the third set of the match, senior opposite hitter Lydia Johnson fired a missile to take down an already battered Ohio State, clinching a spot in this year’s Big Ten tournament. The Michigan volleyball team (16-10 overall, 7-8 Big Ten) welcomed the rival Buckeyes (11-14, 4-11) to Cliff Keen Arena Wednesday. The Wolverines displayed both offensive and defensive superiority throughout the match, sweeping Ohio State, 3-0. “It’s amazing to beat (a) rival,” Michigan coach Erin Virtue said, “You don’t need to hype anyone up for a home match for this part of the Big Ten, what we’re playing for, and then against Ohio State, it’s given. So it’s just a matter of making sure that we’re settled and playing our game, which we did well today.” In the beginning of the first set, the Buckeyes stayed within striking distance of the Wolverines.

Minot Daily News · Local

Voices of Note to hold fall concert

Voices of Note, a women’s chorus originating in 1989, will perform in concert Sunday, Nov. 15, at Bethany Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, though freewill donations will be accepted. The choir will perform songs of a variety of genres, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade” by Merrill/Styne, “Love is Like a Butterfly” by Dolly Parton and “America the Beautiful” arranged by Betty Bertaux. The group will be directed by Nadine Holmly and Sharon Strube.

Minot Daily News · Local

South Prairie-Max take close win for title

The Region 3 tournament was played at the Minot State University dome on Thursday, November 12th. The third place round at 5:30 p.m. followed by the title tilt. The top two seeds battled for the title slot while the upstart fifth seeded team faced the third seeds for the third place in the contest. (2) South Prairie-Max 3, (1) Des Lacs-Burlington 1 South Prairie-Max kickstarted the title tilt with tons of energy from the introductions on. The energy sustained the Lady Royals into an edge in lead that did not wane to give the Royals a 1-0 lead with the 25-23 and caused the top seeded Des Lacs-Burlington to play catchup for the rest of the evening. Game two picked up where the first game left off with the Lakers playing from behind to catch up while the Royals maintained the aggressive play to lead. By 14-14, game two belonged to either team.Great rallies swapped the lead back and forth for the duration of the game.

Minot Daily News · Local

Democrats float to top of dome

On a richly colored autumn afternoon, the Capitol was all abuzz, and I went forth expecting the breaking news of the day to be on the House side, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s impeachment vote. Pete escaped the scythe of impeachment 211-204, with the outgoing House Republican majority saving his neck. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and 10 other Democrats missed the vote. Few in the House are happy with the war in Iran, so he may face another date with fate in 2027, when a massive Democratic majority comes to town with close to 260 members, compared to 165 Republicans. (Some races are still undecided.) On the Senate side, Democrats looked ready to float to the top of the Capitol dome’s Italian fresco murals. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York could not stop smiling the whole day through, walking with several of the senators-elect that arrived for orientation. Count them: Eleven new faces graced the halls by the Ohio Clock, a symbol of the Senate.

Minot Daily News · Local

Midterm realities

In the 126 years since 1900, nearly 90 percent of the midterm elections have led to the party in the Oval Office losing House seats, and two-thirds of those same elections have led to it losing Senate seats. Given this history, midterm losses of some sort in 2026 were almost a sure bet. But what ensued in November went well beyond all normal expectations. When all the votes are tabulated, the current blue wave may match the massive midterm losses that buried Bill Clinton in 1994 and Barack Obama in 2010. First, what does this massive 2026 slapdown now portend? A second-term president in his final two years, facing a euphoric and frenzied opposition Congress, emboldened by a landslide, will have difficulty confirming federal judges or cabinet members. Most presidents in that dire situation try to rush through confirmations in the brief two remaining months of their lame-duck congressional majorities – not an easy task. Trump is, at this very moment, following in their footsteps.

Minot Daily News · Local

State rep of 30 years will lead ND House Republicans

BISMARCK – One of the toughest jobs in North Dakota’s Legislature has a longtime figure taking charge. Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, is the new House majority leader after House Republicans elected their leadership team Wednesday night. Senate Republicans reelected Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, as their majority leader. Both men ran unopposed. “It will be an outstanding relationship because it already is,” Hogue said of their roles together. They will lead the two Republican supermajorities as perhaps the most visible members of the Legislature. The majority leaders steer the biennial legislative session, meet frequently with the governor, talk to the media and keep tabs on the Legislature’s work between sessions. Weisz has been speaker of the House for nearly two years, presiding over the 94-member chamber during floor sessions. He will hold both jobs simultaneously until a new speaker is elected in early December.

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