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New campaign advertisements in Iowa's US Senate race are attacking candidates over their ties to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the Justice Department records connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender. The New York Times reports the ads mark a fresh attempt to weaponize the issue in a competitive race, showing the Epstein controversy continues to shadow American politics well after the documents' release.
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Iowa State takes on Baylor in a college football matchup drawing heavy search interest in the US. Baylor's injury report received attention after cornerback Kyler Beaty was cleared to play against the Cyclones, a notable boost for the Bears' secondary as both programs look for an early edge in conference play.
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Iowa basketball is a trending search topic in the United States, with coverage including a game preview ahead of an upcoming matchup against Idaho. Details beyond the fixture are limited, and it is not yet clear what specifically has driven the surge of interest in the Hawkeyes program at this time.
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Reports describe a dangerous virus spreading rapidly across Europe that has already claimed around 130 lives. Separately, health officials in Iowa are investigating an unknown virus leaving some patients ill for weeks, and scientists report a poxvirus-stolen human gene showing never-before-seen behavior. Together the stories are fueling concern about viral outbreaks and unusual viral behavior making headlines worldwide.
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Iowa State basketball is a top US search topic, with coverage focused on the Cyclones' upcoming game against Memphis. The Des Moines Register published viewing details for the Monday matchup, including TV and streaming options. Iowa State and Memphis are set to meet on the court as part of the college basketball season.
- 6BioWare co-founder says game executives have never made a game●BioWare co-founder: game execs "have never made a game" and don't get it
Greg Zeschuk, who co-founded BioWare before leaving the studio in 2012, says most video game industry executives have never actually made a game and therefore don't understand how development works. His comments fuel ongoing debate about layoff-driven corporate management and the disconnect between studio creators and publishers.
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College football's top division returns to the spotlight with a full schedule of games this weekend. Matchups drawing attention include Alabama hosting Mississippi State and Ohio State facing Iowa, with fans looking for scores and viewing information. The games carry conference and playoff implications as the season progresses.
- 8Iowa hospital expands colon cancer screening with AI●Iowa hospital expands colon cancer screening with AI technology
A hospital in Iowa is expanding its colon cancer screening program using artificial intelligence technology. The development, highlighted by the American Hospital Association, reflects a broader trend of US hospitals adopting AI tools to improve cancer detection rates during colonoscopy procedures and catch polyps that might otherwise be missed.
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The University of Iowa is presenting a theatre production titled '16 Winters, or the Bear's Tale'. No further details about the play's plot, cast, run dates, or reception are available, and no audience reactions or reviews have been recorded so far.
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Rob Sand has won in Iowa, according to live election coverage, with Josh Turek also declared a winner in the state. Sand, the Iowa State Auditor who ran as a Democrat, secured the state's top office in a closely watched race. The result is drawing attention across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom as voters track outcomes in key American elections.
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Iowa senator Chuck Grassley is drawing attention as Democrats score a major upset in the state, with Rob Sand flipping control of the Iowa governorship from Republicans. The result is being read as a significant shift in a state Grassley has represented for decades, and it is fueling wider debate about the political direction of Iowa and the Republican Party nationally.
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Iowa's women's basketball team is in action against Maryville, with live score updates and highlights drawing attention from fans across the United States. Sports outlets, including Yahoo Sports, are providing ongoing coverage of the game as it unfolds, keeping the Hawkeyes' season in the spotlight.