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With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt


In a nail-biter Democratic senate primary in Michigan, progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment candidate Representative Haley Stevens, a four-term centrist congresswoman, in what could signal a further sign of change to the party’s direction. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her analysis of the race.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/08/06/all-eyes-are-on-michigan-for-a-must-win-senate-race-for-democrats-the-excerpt/91185995007/

Big 12 coach rankings 2026: Kalani Sitake makes dramatic rise as Deion Sanders’ stock falters


The Big 12 coaching landscape looks dramatically different than it did just one year ago. Last season, the conference was home to four of the 11 longest-tenured head coaches in the Power Four. Now, only one of those names remains.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-coach-rankings-2026-kalani-sitake-makes-deion-sanders/


London bus driver resigns as she hits out at Sadiq Khan’s claims drivers can refuse to work amid soaring temperatures


Antonia Pugh-Thomas, who claimed her cab had no air conditioning, allowing temperatures to reach 43C, has hit back at the London Mayor’s claim that buses with broken air conditioning are taken out of service.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/london-bus-driver-heat-weather-5HjdfSB_2/


IVF embryos may thrive when grown with less oxygen


Lowering the oxygen levels that embryos are exposed to during IVF improves fetal and placental development, according to a study in mice. This is thought to be due to low oxygen levels better mimicking the conditions of the reproductive tract.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2580792-ivf-embryos-may-thrive-when-grown-with-less-oxygen/


Alicia Silverstone set to return for ‘Clueless’ sequel series


A TV series based on the classic 1990s teen comedy “Clueless” is in the works at Paramount+, with Alicia Silverstone set to reprise her role of Cher Horowitz. A “Clueless” series was previously announced as being in the works at Peacock in 2025. But earlier this year, reports emerged that the streamer was no longer moving forward with the project, leaving its fate uncertain.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/07/30/clueless-alicia-silverstone-tv-series/91111107007/