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USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football offers one of Sacramento State's class of 2027 commits
Wisconsin football extended an offer to class of 2027 wide receiver Chance McPike Jr. on Monday. Notably, McPike committed to Sacramento State on July 4. His offer sheet has grown since that date, with Wisconsin, Purdue and Eastern Kentucky all joining his recruitment. The Paducah, Kentucky, native also holds offers from Kentucky, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Tennessee and others. 247Sports has yet to assign a star rating or position ranking to the 6-foot-1 wide receiver. Despite his commitment to Sacramento State, On3/Rivals lists Missouri as the current favorite in his recruitment at 50%, with Ole Miss (22.9%) and Tennessee (19.6%) also top contenders. McPike Jr. joins Wisconsin's loaded group of wide receiver offers in the class of 2027. That list also includes five-star prospects Monshun Sales and Lawrence Britt, as well as top-ranked four-stars Myles McAfee, Quentin Burrell, Kesean Bowman (Oregon commit), Dakota Guerrant and Damani Warren. Wisconsin has yet to land a commitment in the 2027 cycle. Its primary focus remains on 2026, where the program's class of 14 commitments ranks just No. 60 nationally and No. 16 in the Big Ten. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Boeing's 2Q loss narrows and revenue rises, topping Wall Street's expectations
Boeing's second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue improved as the aircraft manufacturer delivered more commercial planes in the period. Boeing Co. lost $611 million, or 92 cents per share, for the three months ended June 30. A year earlier it lost $1.44 billion, or $2.33 per share. Adjusting for one-time gains, Boeing lost $1.24 per share. This was better than the loss of $1.54 per share that analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research expected. Shares rose more than 2% before the market open on Tuesday. Revenue climbed to $22.75 billion from $16.87 billion, mostly due to 150 commercial deliveries compared with 92 deliveries in the prior-year period. The performance topped Wall Street's estimate of $21.86 billion. Boeing has been dealing with a variety of issues over the past few years. On Sunday Boeing said that it expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract that included a 20% wage increase over four years. The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11:59 p.m. Central time Sunday, but the union said that a 'cooling off' period would keep a strike from beginning for another week, until Aug. 4. Last fall, Boeing offered a general wage increase of 38% over four years to end a 53-day strike by 33,000 aircraft workers producing passenger aircraft. In June the National Transportation Safety Board said that its 17-month long investigation found that lapses in Boeing's manufacturing and safety oversight, combined with ineffective inspections and audits by the Federal Aviation Administration, led to a door plug panel flying off Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which was a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, last year. Boeing said in a statement at the time that it will review the NTSB report and will continue working on strengthening safety and quality across its operations. The Max version of Boeing's bestselling 737 airplane has been the source of persistent troubles for the company since two of the jets crashed, one in Indonesia in 2018 and another in Ethiopia in 2019, killing a combined 346 people. In May the Justice Department reached a deal allowing Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the Max before the two crashes. Boeing was also in the news last month when a 787 flown by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff and killed at least 270 people. Investigators have not determined what caused that crash, but so far they have not found any flaws with the model, which has a strong safety record.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stunning NFL reporters who holidayed with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift give precious insight on offseason vacation
NFL reporters Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson have revealed the truth behind their vacation with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Fans of the power couple were sent into a frenzy last week after the Chiefs star went Instagram official with Swift by sharing a photo dump of their 'offseason adventures '. Among the pictures shared by Kelce, NFL reporters Andrews and Thompson were seen on vacation with the couple and their own respective partners. Now, in a recent episode of their podcast 'Calm Down with Erin and Charissa' the duo offered an insight into the trip and showered praise upon the global pop star. Thompson said: 'I will say this: she's everything that I'd ever hoped and dreamed that she could've been and more. 'For those of you who have listened to this podcast for the five years that we have had it, you'll know our great affinity for Taylor, pre-Travis. We advocated for her to give him a chance - that clearly worked out! They are so happy and adorable. 'So when the opportunity came about for all of us to spend time together and go on vacation, we were elated to have time with them. But also, in general, to see what she was all about. 'Their lives are so public so it was very important for Erin and I not to say anything. It's important for us to let them dictate the narrative on things they do in their personal life. 'I'm not going to elaborate too much on it other than saying that she is a dream and I adore her and I'm so happy that they make each other happy. Andrews chimed in and said: 'We're so protective of them and their privacy and what they deserve, so that's why we never said anything or planned on saying anything. 'That's one of my favorite photos from the trip that we all took together. And I'll echo it! She's a 20 out of 20. She is so much fun. 'We love them, we are happy for them and we are happy to report back that, yes, the long awaited meeting did happen and it exceeded expectations because she is as advertised and a whole lot more'. Kelce and Swift, who have dominated headlines since their romance became public knowledge back in September 2023, look smitten in a number of the photos the NFL star shared on Thursday. In one photo, the couple posed alongside Thompson, Andrews and their partners in the snow - with the whole group wrapped up as they braced the cold. Though Thompson and Andrews only featured once in the photo dump, Kelce and Swift were pictured in the exact same outfit that they wore for the picture with the NFL reporters in two other pictures. One photo showed Kelce and Swift full of laughter in the snow, while another showed the power couple skating around on an ice rink. One of the pictures even sparked engagement rumors after eagle-eyed Swifties spotted that Travis has an image of him and Taylor as the lock screen on his phone. In a photo that shows them out for dinner together, Kelce's phone is lying on the table with his loved-up screensaver clearly visible. And Swift's die-hard legion of fans pointed out how their beloved singer appeared to be holding both hands up to the camera with a ring on her finger. Yet according to TMZ, the pop megastar is actually wearing Kelce's three Super Bowl rings in the picture he saved as his phone background.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
MO Republicans ‘kicked a hornet's nest': Repeal of voter-approved laws inspires backlash
Republican lawmakers' decision to overturn a voter-approved expansion of paid sick leave means benefits Missouri workers accrued in recent months will disappear on Aug. 28. They also placed a question on the 2026 ballot rolling back abortion rights that voters enshrined in the state constitution in November. It's not the first time the GOP-dominated legislature overturned voter-approved laws in recent years. But this time, the backlash could have long-lasting consequences. In the short term, proponents of the paid sick leave law are eyeing a new initiative petition to reinstate the benefit in the state constitution, while abortion-rights supporters expect to raise millions to fend off a new ban. But another coalition hopes to go even further. Respect Missouri Voters, a bipartisan constellation of organizations, this month submitted 38 versions of a new initiative petition seeking to undermine the legislature's ability to overturn voter-approved measures. Most would require 80% of the legislature to agree before a law or constitutional amendment enacted by initiative petition could be revised or repealed. They also would prohibit the legislature from making the initiative and referendum process more difficult. The group's PAC reported $200,000 cash on hand on July 1, with another $170,000 in large donations since then. That includes $10,000 from former Republican U.S. Sen. John Danforth. 'This is our one shot,' said Benjamin Singer, CEO of one of the coalition's members, Show Me Integrity. 'If we don't act now, they'll succeed in silencing us forever.' Republicans have taken notice, with some pondering a preemptive strike to change the initiative petition process before any campaign gets off the ground. But others worry it may already be too late and wonder if the GOP overplayed its hand with its recent moves. 'The legislature doesn't really seem to understand, they've kicked the hornet's nest,' said James Harris, a veteran Republican consultant in Missouri. 'We may be about to cross the Rubicon … where the legislature loses a lot of its power.' The showdown is decades in the making. After Missourians approved a constitutional amendment to limit taxes in the 1980s, the Democratic-led legislature tried to make changes to the initiative petition process that were criticized at the time by GOP Gov. John Ashcroft as an attempt to silence voters. He ultimately vetoed the bill. In 1999, Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed concealed carry of firearms. Despite the defeat, the legislature revisited the issue after Republicans took the majority and ultimately passed a concealed carry bill in 2003. Voters passed a ballot measure in 2010 called the 'Puppy Mill Cruelty and Prevention Act' that specified appropriate living conditions for breeding operations with at least 10 female breeding dogs. It also capped the number of animals that a business could use for breeding at 50. Soon after, lawmakers passed a bill that peeled back key parts of the new law, including the cap on the number of breeding dogs. The puppy mill vote inspired advocates to forgo changes to state law and instead put their focus on putting policy changes in the state constitution — making it much harder for lawmakers to make changes because it would require another statewide vote. In subsequent years, voters approved constitutional amendments legalizing marijuana, expanding Medicaid eligibility, creating a nonpartisan redistricting plan and repealing a ban on abortion. More: Jurisdiction issues emerge in Missouri AG's appeal of ruling legalizing abortion But the GOP supermajority wasn't ready to quit without a fight. Lawmakers refused to fund Medicaid expansion until the Missouri Supreme Court said they had no choice. They pushed through a ballot measure of their own, approved by voters, that repealed the nonpartisan redistricting plan. Next year, voters will weigh in on an amendment passed by the legislature putting the state's abortion ban back in place. The paid sick leave expansion was not a constitutional amendment, allowing lawmakers to repeal it without a new statewide vote. 'I don't understand the legislature's strategy at all,' said Sean Nicholson, a progressive strategist who has worked on numerous initiative petition campaigns in Missouri. 'A very pro-Trump electorate spoke very clearly on abortion rights and paid sick leave in November. And now we head into a midterm, and we've seen in Missouri and other states that shenanigans from politicians become part of the story. The legislature has given voters plenty of motivation to double down on what they've already said.' Republicans, who held legislative supermajorities as these progressive ballot measures have been approved by voters, have long complained that out-of-state money from anonymous sources have largely fueled these initiative petition campaigns. They've vowed for years to make it harder to change the constitution through the initiative petition process, but the push always fizzled amidst GOP infighting or other legislative priorities. The threat of an initiative petition that would weaken the legislature's hand in the process has reignited calls for Republicans to take action quickly. The Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of right-wing legislators who regularly quarrel with GOP leadership, is calling on Gov. Mike Kehoe to convene a special legislative session to change the initiative petition process. 'Missouri's Constitution should not be up for sale to the highest left-wing bidder,' the group said in a statement July 25. 'Without immediate reform, left-wing activists will continue to use this loophole to force their unpopular agenda on Missouri citizens with a mere 51% of the vote.' Whether Missourians will get another chance to vote on paid sick leave is still up in the air. Missouri's law allowed employees to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, starting May 1. By the time it's officially repealed, 17 weeks will have elapsed. That means someone working 40 hours a week could have earned 22 hours of paid sick leave. If workers don't use their paid sick leave before Aug. 28, there's no legal guarantee they can do so afterward. The sick leave expansion was a 'job killer,' said Kara Corches, president and CEO of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, adding that 'one-size-fits-all mandates threaten growth.' Richard Von Glahn, policy director of Missouri Jobs with Justice, which advocated for the paid sick leave ballot measure, noted 58% of voters approved the proposal. It was also upheld unanimously by the Missouri Supreme Court. 'Now workers may again face the reality of having no paid sick time to take care of their families without losing out on a check,' Von Glahn said shortly after the governor signed the paid sick leave repeal earlier this month. 'This move by the Missouri legislature sets a dangerous precedent for democratic processes in our state.' This story was first published at This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Missouri GOP repeal of voter-approved laws inspires new petitions
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series
Atlanta Braves (45-60, fourth in the NL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (52-55, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Erick Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Royals: Seth Lugo (7-5, 2.95 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -127, Braves +106; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead. Kansas City has gone 26-28 at home and 52-55 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Atlanta has gone 19-34 on the road and 45-60 overall. The Braves have a 13-25 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 36 doubles, three triples and 15 home runs while hitting .289 for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 13 for 36 with three doubles and five home runs over the past 10 games. Austin Riley leads the Braves with a .268 batting average, and has 20 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 27 walks and 52 RBIs. Michael Harris II is 14 for 38 with three home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 5-5, .238 batting average, 4.14 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs Braves: 3-7, .229 batting average, 6.95 ERA, outscored by 22 runs INJURIES: Royals: Salvador Perez: day-to-day (elbow), Kris Bubic: 15-Day IL (rotator cuff), Jac Caglianone: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Nick Loftin: 7-Day IL (concussion), Michael Lorenzen: 15-Day IL (oblique), Cole Ragans: 60-Day IL (rotator cuff), Mark Canha: 10-Day IL (elbow), Daniel Lynch: 15-Day IL (elbow), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow) Braves: Grant Holmes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60-Day IL (elbow), Chris Sale: 60-Day IL (rib), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
