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The Hill
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Benson raises over $3.5M in Michigan governor's bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's (D) gubernatorial campaign said it has raised over $3.5 million since its launch in January, according to figures first shared with The Hill on Thursday. Benson's campaign reported receiving over 27,000 individual contributions from the state's 83 counties during the period, with over 95 percent of them under $100. According to her campaign, Benson has over $2.4 million cash-on-hand. The fundraising haul is more than double the $1.5 million Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), raised at this point in 2017 after announcing her first gubernatorial bid in January of that year. The haul also puts Benson ahead of her opponents in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist's (D) campaign said he raised over $750,000, while former Genesee County, Mich. Sheriff Chris Swanson (D) said his campaign has raised over $1 million. Gilchrist jumped into the primary in March, while Swanson announced his bid in February. 'The numbers make it clear: Jocelyn Benson is the best person to take on any candidate, Republican or Independent, in November 2026,' Benson's campaign manager Nikki Goldschein said in a statement. 'This record-breaking haul not only showcases the strength of this campaign, it tells the story of the movement we are building.' A poll commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber and released in May showed Benson leading the Democratic primary field with 59.3 percent support from registered Democratic voters. Gilchrist and Swanson trailed at 6.9 percent and 8.1 percent respective. Nearly 26 percent of registered Democrats said they were undecided. 2024 Election Coverage Republicans are also facing a crowded gubernatorial primary in the state. Rep. John James (R-Mich.), state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R ), former state House Speaker Tom Leonard (R ), and former state Attorney General Mike Cox (R ) are vying for the party's nomination. Cox, who jumped into the race in April, said his campaign has raised $2.4 million and has $1.9 million in the bank. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced earlier this year that he is running for governor as an Independent. Michigan's governor's race is slated to be one of the most competitive races in 2026. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a 'toss-up.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne paramedics on helicopter battled for two hours trying to save star
Air ambulance paramedics spent hours attempting to save Ozzy Osbourne's life after the music icon took ill. It was announced on Tuesday night that the Prince of Darkness had died aged 76, having battled ill health for several years. The sad news was announced by the Osbourne family in a statement shared from Birmingham, Ozzy's hometown. They said: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Now, reports claim that an air ambulance landed in a field close to Ozzy's home in the UK at around 10:30am on Tuesday, in order to treat Ozzy, but they failed to resuscitate the musician. A local resident said they became alarmed after noticing the helicopter in the quiet village and saw it landing close to Ozzy and Sharon's mansion. They told the MailOnline: "All of us were talking about it and wondering what had happened. We immediately feared it may be for him as he was known to be in fragile health. When we heard later that night that he had died it confirmed our worst fears." A spokesperson for Thames Valley Air Ambulance said: "We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday." The chopper took off from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, close to Ozzy's home, which is located in Valfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. It's believed that the medics were in the air for just 15 minutes before they reached Ozzy, and spent around two hours attempting to save his life. Thames Valley Air Ambulance cover Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and often reaches the location of the patient in just 15 minutes. The bright red chopper is often used for patients requiring the most urgent care, ranging from heart attacks, strokes and traffic accidents. Ozzy's death came just days after the Black Sabbath legend performed his final concert at Back To The Beginning in his beloved hometown. The news of his death left the entertainment industry heartbroken, with fans also sharing the heartache. Meanwhile, his sisters received the news via phone call hours before the Osbourne family issued their statement. Speaking from her sister Gillian's house, Ozzy's sister, Jean, told the Mirror that the last time she saw her brother, she found it "upsetting." She said: "We saw him in Birmingham the other week when he and the rest of the band were given the freedom of the city. "It was upsetting because he could not stand up straight, but he was still our John, still cracking the jokes. To us, he was our brother, not a celebrity, so it's crazy to see the outpouring of love since his death was announced. We just can't believe he is gone, and we won't be getting another phone call or text from him. Every week without fail, he would get in touch, either by phone or text, to ask how we were all doing and what was going on."
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Indiana football getting starting offensive lineman back in time for fall camp
LAS VEGAS — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters at Big Ten media days Tuesday that starting left guard Drew Evans has been fully cleared for fall camp. Evans went down with an Achilles injury during a practice leading up to IU 's game against Michigan last season. The former Wisconsin walk-on followed his position coach Bob Bostad to Bloomington before the 2023 season. He went two full seasons without playing in any games before starting IU's 2024 opener against FIU and remained a fixture in the lineup until his injury. He was IU's highest-graded pass-blocker with a 81.7 grade, per PFF, and didn't allow a sack or quarterback hit on 282 pass blocking attempts over nine games. "He's full go, he's cleared," Cignetti said. "We'll manage him somewhat early in camp, I expect him to be out there." Redshirt freshman Adedamola Ajani spent the entire spring working with the first-team offense in place of Evans. He would give IU three returning starters from last year's line alongside left tackle Carter Smith and right guard Bray Lynch. The Hoosiers landed Notre Dame center Pat Coogan out of the transfer portal to replace Mike Katic and have an open competition at right tackle that includes Colorado transfer Kahlil Benson and Ohio State transfer Zen Michalski. Benson, who also missed camp with an unspecified injury, played mostly right guard last year for Colorado. Cignetti said there's ongoing discussions about where he best fits on line. "We're keeping all options open, you want to put the best five guys on the field," Cignetti said. "You have a good competition over there with Zen, Benson and some of those guys. Benson has played both, but played more right tackle with Bob more than anything. We'll let it play out in camp."
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson might have his breakout year in 2025
Trey Benson will enter his sophomore NFL season with optimism and recalibration. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson was a highlight reel in his collegiate days at Florida State University. For much of the 2023-24 NCAA football season, Benson was long argued to have been deserving of the Heisman Trophy. Yet, consistent lingering injuries kept Benson from maintaining his renown among NFL and college football analysts at the conclusion of the college season. Still, the Cardinals took a chance by drafting Benson in the 2024 NFL draft and fans were able to see some of his upside in his rookie NFL season. Benson had his reps in moderation, playing behind starting running back James Conner, but still, Benson finished his rookie season with 63 carries and 291 rushing yards and one touchdown. Benson, however, appeared to be running gingerly in his rookie season and rightfully so. An avoidant approach to football should have been expected for Benson given his recent injuries in college. However, it'll have been after two years of recalibration in the fall and fans should expect to see Benson turn it up a notch. The Cardinals have long needed a one-two punch at the running back position and soon Benson may have an opportunity to act as the successor to Conner. Benson's agility and downhill running style should help the Cardinals on early downs and allow for offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to open up the playbook the way he has been wanting to. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Boston Globe
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Why the Gen Z stare has every generation talking
Related : Advertisement Some Gen Zers have tried to defend their age group, arguing they glare when they're listening to Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up So what makes a stare a Gen Z stare? It's a blank look where a response is reasonably warranted. Think of the way Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady's characters in 'The White Lotus' silently looked from their pool chairs as Alexandra Daddario's character asked them questions. Advertisement 'Me personally, I would never give the Gen Z stare because I'm the type to ask really dumb questions unintentionally, whether I'd be super tired or the menu could be right there and I don't see it.' Related : At other points, Alarcon said she's gotten the glare when trying to order food with young workers. 'Sometimes, it gets to a point where I kind of feel uncomfortable, so I just leave,' she said. 'Or if there's a self-order thing, I prefer to do that.' Jarrod Benson, a 33-year-old Orlando content creator who makes videos poking fun at generational idiosyncrasies, believes a 'perfect storm' of Gen Z constantly being on social media and the physical isolation from the pandemic led to a socially awkward generation. Benson said he once had a waiter not say a word while his table ordered food, instead just looking at each person. 'It's like they're always watching a video, and they don't feel like the need to respond,' he said. 'Small talk is painful. We know this. But we do it because it's socially acceptable and almost socially required, right? But they won't do it.' Related : Benson says he's guilty of the millennial pause — when it takes a second or two to start talking at the beginning of a video — and sometimes forgets to edit it out after he's filmed a video on his phone. Then there's the comparison to Advertisement At the end of the day, it's all in good fun. Benson says he's gotten kind messages from people of all ages as he reenacts their signature quirks. As every cohort gets older, each takes on more habits the other generations can cringe and laugh about. Still, as more young people enter the workforce, he said, 'Gen Alpha is going to be terrible.'
