Texas stakes its claim for No. 1 in AP Top 25; Oregon set for a big fall and Michigan could return. This item is based on reporting by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar), published September 13, 2026.
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By Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju Chocolate accounted for 51.7% of American confectionery spending last year, down from roughly two-thirds of the category a decade ago. The candy aisle heading into Halloween 2026 reflects that shift. Gummies and chews now occupy shelf space that chocol...
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Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds. The pace will be uneven and likely backloaded to the later s...
