Trump-backed challengers top Indiana primaries after lawmakers opposed redistricting. Indiana: state in Midwest, home to Hoosiers.
Multiple tornadoes and severe storms swept across northern Illinois and Indiana on March 11, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive property damage. Recent updates confirm ongoing rescue efforts and widespread damage, with at least two deaths and dozens injured. The storms also caused power outages and disrupted transportation across the region.
A severe winter storm has caused heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions, and power outages across the Midwest and Great Lakes, prompting travel advisories, bridge closures, and emergency responses. Additional heavy snow and severe weather are forecast through Monday, impacting transportation and public safety nationwide.
The US is experiencing unprecedented weather extremes in March, including severe heatwaves on the west coast, snow in the south, and chaotic temperature swings across regions. Experts link these patterns to climate change, with jet stream shifts causing simultaneous extremes. These events highlight the intensifying impact of the climate crisis.
Isaiah Andrews, accused of a 2025 Seattle homicide, was mistakenly released from California jail in October. After over five months on the run, he was re-arrested in Missouri and will be extradited to Washington. The jail release error is under investigation.
Multiple US states have announced partnerships with Turning Point USA, promoting school chapters and religious content in public education. These moves have sparked debate over free speech, religious influence, and educational neutrality amid ongoing legal and political tensions. The story is current as of Saturday, 18 April 2026.
CBS News has been undergoing significant changes as new leadership attempts to shift the network's editorial and operational strategies. Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski are reportedly working with differing visions, leading to internal frustrations and ratings challenges. Meanwhile, other media outlets are adjusting their staffing and programming to adapt to industry shifts.
Chinese automakers are now producing leading electric vehicles with advanced powertrain technology and rapid charging capabilities. CATL has unveiled a third-generation lithium-iron phosphate battery that charges faster and performs well in cold weather, signaling significant progress in EV battery development.
The Raiders have positioned quarterback Fernando Mendoza as a potential franchise-altering pick after drafting him No. 1 overall, while surrounding him with veteran guidance and additional talent. Mendoza has led Indiana to a national championship and is entering a high-pressure environment with a veteran cohort and a mix of high-ceiling NFL-ready players in the draft.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has retained antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler as he faces an NCAA investigation into alleged gambling on college and pro sports. The case, tied to past wagers at Indiana and Cincinnati, could jeopardize his college eligibility and prompt a potential NFL supplemental draft if not resolved. Sorsby is currently undergoing treatment for a gambling addiction.
Republican primary voters in Indiana have backed at least five of seven state Senate challengers whom President Trump endorsed after they opposed his push to redraw congressional maps. The results have been decisive in low-turnout contests and have been powered by heavy outside spending and White House visibility for the challengers.
The American Football Coaches Association has publicly revealed its positions on season length and postseason structure, arguing for finishing on the second Monday in January and proposing changes such as eliminating conference title games, reducing bye weeks, and preserving the Army–Navy window while allowing other games to be played on that day.
The Republican effort to redraw congressional districts has intensified, with Trump backing challengers in Indiana, Louisiana and Kentucky as part of a broader strategy to reshape the party and defend his influence ahead of midterms.
The NBA draft lottery has delivered a fifth pick to the Clippers through a deal that sent Indiana’s top-4 pick and Myles Turner away; Indiana now misses the No. 5 selection it hoped for and must regroup with Ivica Zubac joining the Clippers, while Tyrese Haliburton is set to return from injury.
Jordin Sparks has been chosen to perform the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on May 24 as part of this year’s race celebrations. Reserved seating is sold out, with general admission tickets still available. Attendance figures are not released, but IMS estimates place the crowd around 350,000 across the infield and grandstands.
A Times/Siena survey shows strong Trump support within the GOP, but a growing cohort of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents want a new direction. Democrats remain popular within their coalition, yet face party-wide dissatisfaction. The war with Iran has influenced policy attitudes and costs.
In Indiana, competitive eater Chestnut has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and has been placed on 180 days of probation. A judge has granted travel outside Indiana, enabling him to defend his Nathan’s Famous Mustard Belt on Coney Island this summer. The incident stemmed from a late‑night bar altercation in March, with Chestnut claiming intoxication and memory loss. Major League Eating says the incident does not affect his eligibility.