A brutal crime, the state of EVs and flu deaths on the rise

Good morning, and happy new year. It’s the first full week of 2026, and if you’re like me, you found yourself wondering what day it was — every day.

Biffle memorial set, Panthers pride and a big-name stadium shows

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All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The ...
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Derrick Brown on 34-31 loss to Rams: 'It hurts'

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Los Angeles Rams 34-31 in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. Derrick Brown spoke ...
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Rico Dowdle: 'We got to come back'

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle looked ahead to what the Panthers could do in the offseason after the team's 34-31 loss to ...