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CNN — The Big Ten dominates the latest edition of the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings, with the conference taking four of the top five spots in the new rankings released Tuesday night. Unsurprisingly, undefeated Oregon State took the top spot for the second straight week over No. 2 Ohio State, another Big Ten powerhouse. Another pair of Big Ten contenders, Penn State and unscathed Indiana, finished in fourth and fifth place, respectively. However, there are still many decisions to be made in the final week of the regular season, and if everything falls into place, only the Big Ten…

Jonathan Owens, a versatile safety for the Houston Texans, has proven his athleticism and toughness to be a player to watch in the NFL. Owens played college football at Western State University in Missouri and worked hard to secure a spot in the league. Off the field, he is equally famous for his personal life and his beautiful marriage to world-famous Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in history, married Owens in 2022, creating a new power couple whose athletic success and personal chemistry are making hearts flutter.Jonathan Owens loves carsOutside of soccer, Jonathan Owens…

Owned by LVMH Luxury hospitality company Belmond is set to launch a luxury sleeper train that will travel across the countryside of England and Wales next year.The Britannic Explorer operates three itineraries. One to the south-west county of Cornwall, another north through the Cumbrian Lake District to the other side of England, and a third through the country of Wales. All trips depart from London and run for three nights. The England route operates on weekends (Friday to Monday) and the Wales route operates on weekdays (Monday to Thursday), allowing travelers to combine the two trips into one. Belmond operates…

Charter Communications has entered into a deal to acquire John Malone’s Liberty Broadband, in the latest media chess move by Malone. While far from the glamorous spotlight of Warner Bros. Discovery, F1 or other parts of Malone’s investment portfolio, the broadband deal has been closely followed in negotiations between the parties in recent months. Mr. Malone is also a major shareholder in Charter, the nation’s No. 1 pay-TV provider and major broadband distribution company. Over the decades, the billionaire has earned a reputation for executing dozens of spinoffs, M&A deals, and tracking stock launches to avoid taxes and benefit shareholders.…

With three games left in the regular season and Game 10 on the horizon, Franklin said it’s time for his practice time to be cut back this year. This includes reducing shaving time, number of repetitions (especially for beginners), and time on full pads. Franklin called it this “Gradually reduce” He added that it’s important that all staff members, from coordinators to position coaches to strength staff, are on the same page. “And as a head coach, what I have to make sure is that everyone is doing it.” he said. “Because the position coach doesn’t want to give up…

Volkswagen Group (VW) and Tesla rival Rivian have launched a joint venture, with the German auto giant increasing its investment in the partnership.The companies say the deal is worth $5.8 billion (£4.55 billion), more than the $5 billion originally promised by VW.Following the announcement, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker’s stock rose more than 9% in after-hours trading.The partnership will see the two companies share key technologies as global demand for electric vehicles slows and competition from Chinese rivals intensifies.The joint venture will provide loss-making Rivian with a key source of funding for next year’s launch of its R2 model,…

CNN — A massive explosion occurred at a commercial facility in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday afternoon, killing two workers, the factory owner announced. This was the same location where a deadly explosion occurred more than 20 years ago. “We are deeply saddened to share the news that two team members lost their lives in this accident. Several others were injured,” owner Givaudan said in a statement. “We grieve with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have died and been injured during this extremely difficult time.” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said one of the dead employees was found…

CHICAGO — Forty-two Chicago-area nursing homes rank among the nation’s best, according to a new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting a national nursing home talent shortage. I’m doing it.The 2025 Best Nursing Homes report ranks facilities that provide short-term or long-term care and assisted living services. Less than 20 percent of the approximately 15,000 nursing homes evaluated nationwide made the ranking, according to a U.S. News news release. There are 370 nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in the Chicago area. This metropolitan area includes Aurora, Evanston, Joliet, and Naperville. Of these, 45 received an…

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is offering airport workers bribes and furloughs to avoid what it calls “overstaffing in certain locations” that is causing a shortage of Boeing Co.’s new planes. What you need to know Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it will offer buyouts and furloughs to avoid so-called “overstaffing in certain locations.” The Dallas-based airline is receiving fewer new planes from Boeing than expected due to the manufacturer’s own problems. We want to reduce the number of baggage handlers, customer service representatives, and other ground-based employees. Southwest Airlines started this year with about 75,000 employees but hopes to…

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter. Get the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and other Fox News politics content.what’s happening here…- Mr. Thune wins by secret ballot and becomes the new Senate Republican leader, replacing Mr. McConnell.President Trump thanks Biden for “smooth transition of power” during White House meeting-President Trump nominates Stephen Miller and Dan Scavino to senior White House positionsWho will advise the new president? Since winning last week’s election, President-elect Donald Trump has begun evaluating and deploying candidates for Cabinet and other key positions. Here’s a summary of who President Trump has chosen for…