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• The affected fruit was distributed in Canada and four U.S. states and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

• The FDA's Class I designation means consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Listeria is hitting a large batch of frozenblueberries—nearly 60,000 pounds, to be exact. Oregon Potato Company LLC voluntarilyrecalled55,689 pounds of individually quick-frozenblueberriesfor possible contamination withListeria monocytogenes. The affected fruit was distributed in four states: Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as throughout Canada.

While theblueberrieswere produced by Oregon Potato Company LLC, the recalled fruit was packed and distributed under the Willamette Valley Fruit Company brand. The FDA's Class I recall designation is the most serious type of recall and indicates a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious adverse health consequences, including death.

The recalledfruitwas packaged in 30-pound corrugated cases with polyethylene liners and 1,400-pound totes, but it was not sold directly to consumers in retail stores. The recall was initiated on February 12, but it wasn't given a Class I designation until February 24.

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The affected fruit includes the following lot codes and expiration dates:

• Lot codes on 30-pound cases:

  • 2055 B2; best-by or expiration date of August 23, 2027

  • 2065 B1; best-by or expiration date of August 24, 2027

  • 2065 B3; best-by or expiration date of August 24, 2027

• Lot codes on 1,400-pound totes:

  • 3305 A1; best-by or expiration date of November 25, 2027

  • 3305 B1; best-by or expiration date of November 25, 2027

The FDA does not provide specific instructions for consumers who may encounter these blueberries, but, out of caution, they should not be consumed.

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Massachussetts House Explosion

Emergency workers responded to the fire at the three-family home about 9:50 a.m., fire officials said. Two injured residents, a 25-year-old mother with severe burns and a 2-year-old child with serious injuries, were transported to hospitals, officials said.

"The situation is now under control, but this was a very serious incident," fire Chief Steven Lavigne said. "The weather conditions present unique challenges, but we plan for these situations."

The home was a total loss and eight residents were displaced, fire officials said. Two adjacent homes were also seriously burned, they said. The city opened a warming center for displaced residents Wednesday.

Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell told reporters on a street lined with piles of snow and emergency vehicles that she didn't immediately know whether those injured were inside the house when it exploded.

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Homes on the street are close together and O'Connell said she thought residents next door had to leave their homes. Nearby residents, including some who live several blocks away, reported hearing a loud noise at the time of explosion.

William James Shivers Jr., who lives nearby, said he responded to the house to help people get out.

"Neighbors helping neighbors, as it should be," Shivers said. "Taunton police and fire are amazing and I'm blessed to be a part of this community."

Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the state Department of Fire Services, said he understood that multiple people were injured. The agency was urging people to avoid the area and to allow emergency personnel access to the scene.

State police fire investigators and the state fire marshal's office were both responding to support Taunton fire authorities to determine the origin and cause of the explosion, Wark said.

Taunton and much of the northeastern U.S. was digging out from amajor snowstormearlier in the week. The storm left more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow in Taunton, which is a city of about 60,000 people about 38 miles (61 kilometers) south of Boston.

Summers will retire at the end of the academic year but will remain on leave until then, a Harvard spokesperson said in a statement.

Summers stepped back from his public commitments in November after the release of messages between him and the late convicted sex offender. He also resigned from the board of AI companyOpenAIand numerous other positions at such places as Bloomberg News, The New York Times, and the Center for American Progress.

"I have made the difficult decision to retire from my Harvard professorship at the end of this academic year," Summers said in a statement Wednesday. "I will always be grateful to the thousands of students and colleagues I have been privileged to teach and work with since coming to Harvard as a graduate student 50 years ago."

Since 2006, when Summers stepped down as Harvard's president, he held what the university described as one of its most distinguished professorial positions, theCharles W. Eliot University Professor. He was also co-director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard's Kennedy School.

"Free of formal responsibility, as President Emeritus and a retired professor, I look forward in time to engaging in research, analysis, and commentary on a range of global economic issues," Summers said.

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Summers was Harvard's president from 2001 to 2006 after serving as treasury secretary for then-President Bill Clinton between 1999 and 2001. He was director of the National Economic Council in the Obama administration from 2009 to 2011.

Dozens of messages between Summers and Epstein were among documents from Epstein's estate that were released by the House Oversight Committee in November. Summers has not been accused of wrongdoing, but the emails showed that the two communicated on a regular basis, even after Epstein pleaded guilty to prostitution charges in Florida, but before he was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in 2019.

Epsteindied by suicideat a federal jail in New York City in 2019. In recent months, the Justice Department has released millions of documents from itsEpstein files. In the U.K., the files have led to the arrest of formerPrince Andrewas well as the country's former ambassador to the U.S.,Peter Mandelson, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein, and Mandelson's law firm Mishcon de Raya said he wants to cooperate with police and clear his name.

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Since our last update, plenty of drama has surrounded the 2026 NBA Draft. First, on the professional side, thetanking crisissurrounding teams punting on the season for better draft odds looms large. Meanwhile, in college basketball, pundits continue to debatewhat exactly is going onwith Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson.

With that in mind, as the college basketball regular season nears its end before conference tournaments and March Madness begins, let's take a look at our latest mock draft.

Our draft order is based onESPN's projected recordsand factors in trades, including swaps and protections.

1.Sacramento Kings: AJ Dybantsa

• TEAM: BYU

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Massachusetts

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 19

The Kings have theworst offense in the Western Conferenceand could instantly inject life into their offense by selecting BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa. The forward currently leads the nation in unassisted points scored (548) this season,per CBB Analytics. The emerging star became the youngest player in NCAA history with a 30-point triple-double against Eastern Washington on Dec. 22. Highlighted by his 43-point performance against in-state rival Utah, he has averaged 29.7 points per game over his last 10 appearances.

2.Washington Wizards: Darryn Peterson

• TEAM: Kansas

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Ohio

• HEIGHT: 6-5

• DRAFT AGE: 19

While he isno longer perceivedas the near-certain No. 1 overall pick that he once was due to relativeinconsistency and injury issues, many scouts and evaluators feel that Darryn Peterson is the most talented player in this class. The Wizards would put the scoring guard in a strong position to begin his career alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis. It's incredibly rare to find a prospect who is able to score as efficiently as Peterson while holding a usage rate as high as his has been this season.

3.Brooklyn Nets: Cameron Boozer

• TEAM: Duke

• POSITION: Forward

• BORN: Florida

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 18

After the Nets took five bites at the apple in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft last season, they could fill in the rest of the puzzle of their roster by adding an incredibly tantalizing prospect with Duke freshman standout Cameron Boozer. He isn't a human highlight reel but his statistical profile jumps off the page by virtually any metric and he is nothing short of a dominant paint scorer. Boozer offers consistency and a diverse, impactful skill set.

4.Indiana Pacers: Caleb Wilson

• TEAM: North Carolina

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Georgia

• HEIGHT: 6-10

• DRAFT AGE: 19

Based on projectionsfrom ESPN Analytics, the Pacers are projected to keep their pickrather than owe itto the Clippers. They could have a very complicated decision if it falls at No. 4 overall. Their backcourt is set with Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard and so is their frontcourt with Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac. Even if the fit is clunky, though, the best player on the board here is North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson. Although he is currently recovering from a hand fracture, his two-way upside is too high to pass up.

5. Utah Jazz: Kingston Flemings

• TEAM: Houston

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Texas

• HEIGHT: 6-4

• DRAFT AGE: 19

The Jazz currently have theworst defensive rating in the leaguebut could potentially improve that by selecting Houston freshman Kingston Flemings. The guard has multiple games when he has recorded at least five steals, notching eight against Arizona State earlier this season. While he scored 42 points against No. 11 Texas Tech on Jan. 24, he has since fallen into a bit of a slump, shooting less than 40.0 percent from the field over his last eight games. But with highs as high as his thus far, it will not take long for him to hear his name called on draft night.

6. Atlanta Hawks (via Pelicans): Darius Acuff Jr.

• TEAM: Arkansas

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Michigan

• HEIGHT: 6-3

• DRAFT AGE: 19

Aftertrading away Trae Young, the Hawks could find their point guard of the future in Arkansas standout Darius Acuff Jr. using a first-round pick they received from the Pelicans. The freshman guard is excellently efficient at operating ball screens or in isolation, ranking third in the nation for points created (997) either by himself or through an assist,per CBB Analytics. He can score well from either side of the court and leads all freshmen in both alley-oop assists (15) and field goals made in transition (58) this season.

7. Dallas Mavericks: Mikel Brown Jr.

• TEAM: Louisville

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Florida

• HEIGHT: 6-5

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Now led by Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks need to find players who can space the floor for him as they have the second-fewest 3-pointers made per gamein the NBAand the third-lowest 3-point percentagein the West. They should have Louisville floor general Mikel Brown Jr. highlighted on their big board. He has deep shooting range and leads all freshmen in 3-pointers made from beyond 25 feet (27) this year,per CBB Analytics. Brown is also averaging 29.2 points per game over his last five appearances, including 45 points against NC State on Feb. 9 while hitting 10 shots from beyond the arc.

8. Chicago Bulls: Nate Ament

• TEAM: Tennessee

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Virginia

• HEIGHT: 6-10

• DRAFT AGE: 19

After a relatively slow and inefficient start to the season, Tennessee freshman Nate Ament is starting to realize some of his lofty expectations. The freshman is averaging 21.6 points per game over his last eleven appearances, shooting 38.9 percent on 3-pointers during that span. Although he has struggled to finish at the rim, he shoots fairly well off the dribble for someone with his height. He is also adept when shooting using off-ball screens. It will only take one team to fall in love with Ament and given so much of what he brings to the table cannot be taught, it's probably a team picking fairly early.

9. Memphis Grizzlies: Keaton Wagler

• TEAM: Illinois

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Kansas

• HEIGHT: 6-6

• DRAFT AGE: 19

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler shines when studying analytical models and advanced metrics. As the Grizzlies look to reload aftertrading away Jaren Jackson Jr.and potentially even moving on from Ja Morant, they could find a solid contributor to add to their rotation. The 19-year-old guard scored 46 points while shooting 9-of-11 on 3-pointers against No. 12 Purdue on Jan. 24. He projects as one of the best 3-point shooters in this class, shooting 42.0 percent from beyond the arc as a freshman this year. Wagler is a cerebral basketball player who is also averaging 5.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game this season.

10. Milwaukee Bucks: Labaron Philon

• TEAM: Alabama

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Alabama

• HEIGHT: 6-4

• DRAFT AGE: 20

The Bucks could still use more reliable players in the backcourt and could find a fairly compelling player in Alabama sophomore Labaron Philon. The guard is now averaging 21.3 points per game and has improved his 3-point shooting from 31.5 percent as a freshman to 38.7 percent as a sophomore, also managing 5.0 assists per game in the process. He also has one of the most productive one-footed floaters in college basketball.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Brayden Burries

• TEAM: Arizona

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: California

• HEIGHT: 6-4

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Arizona freshman Brayden Burries had two breakout games in January: He recorded 28 points with nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block against Kansas State on Jan. 7, and then he had 29 points with five rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks against BYU on Jan. 26. He then scored 24 points with five rebounds and four assists on efficient shooting in a game against Baylor on Feb. 24. Burries has proven productivity and that he is able to defend, relocate, move the ball and make 3-pointers off the dribble.

12.San Antonio Spurs(via Hawks): Yaxel Lendeborg

• TEAM: Michigan

• POSITION: Forward

• BORN: New Jersey

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 23

If the Spurs are going to continue to contend with Victor Wembanyama, they can add the top win-now contributor available, Michigan senior Yaxel Lendeborg, to their core. His team has outscored opponents by 491 points with him on the court this season,per CBB Analytics, which is the most of any player in the nation. He is a versatile, do-it-all player who is older than many of his collegiate peers but is probably the best player in college basketball this season.

13. Charlotte Hornets: Jayden Quaintance

• TEAM: Kentucky

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Ohio

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 18

Jayden Quaintance had a late start to his sophomore campaign and may not even return to the court again this season as he recovers from a torn ACL, meniscus and fractured knee. But the sophomore big man showed immediate flashes once he debuted for Kentucky. Despite it all, though, he is arguably the most talented defender in this draft class and could help a team that desperately needs frontcourt help, like the Hornets.

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14.Oklahoma City Thunder(via Clippers): Hannes Steinbach

• TEAM: Washington

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Germany

• HEIGHT: 6-11

• DRAFT AGE: 20

After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are projected to somehow add even more lottery talent in the 2026 NBA Draft. They could use it to potentially replace Isaiah Hartenstein by drafting a younger German big man: Hannes Steinbach. He is an instinctive rebounder with great hands, especially on the offensive glass. The big man is one of the more prolific pick and roll finishers in college basketball. He shined during the FIBA U19 World Cup and scouts love that he is a smart basketball player who can make great reads.

15. Golden State Warriors: Cameron Carr

• TEAM: Baylor

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Minnesota

• HEIGHT: 6-5

• DRAFT AGE: 21

One of the players who has improved his draft stock the most since the season began is Baylor junior Cameron Carr. He is able to dunk and shoot from beyond the arc at a high clip and,per Bart Torvik, is currently the only high-major player to reach 40 field goals that were dunks and 40 3-pointers so far this season. Baylor has outscored opponents by an additional 34.8 points per 100 possessions when he is on the floor relative to when he is not,via CBB Analytics, which is the second-most of any high-major player in the NCAA.

16.Miami Heat: Koa Peat

• TEAM: Arizona

• POSITION: Forwrard

• BORN: Arizona

• HEIGHT: 6-8

• DRAFT AGE: 19

The Miami Heat have drafted several prospects known for their athleticism, which means a player like Arizona forward Koa Peat will probably have some appeal to their organization. Peat is an ideal match for this franchise given his versatility as a playmaking forward. He just needs a jumper to carve out regular minutes as a high-impact pro. Arizona plays at a significantly faster pace when Peat is on the floor relative to when he is not,per CBB Analytics, which would fit very well withMiami's fastest-paced offensein the NBA.

17. Memphis Grizzlies (via Magic): Joshua Jefferson

• TEAM: Iowa State

• POSITION: Forward

• BORN: Nevada

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 22

A few years ago,research indicatedthat the Grizzlies tend to value a few statistical similarities in their draftees: Efficient shot selection, added value beyond scoring and defensive playmaking. For the second year in a row, Iowa State do-it-all standout Joshua Jefferson is an impactful dribble-pass-shoot forward who meetsmany of the qualificationsthat led Memphis to find players who spent many years on their roster. He is someone who looks destined to have a sustainable NBA career.

18. Oklahoma City Thunder (via 76ers): Karim López

• TEAM: International (Australia)

• POSITION: Forward

• BORN: Mexico

• HEIGHT: 6-8

• DRAFT AGE: 19

The Thunder have drafted several players from Australia's NBL, including Josh Giddey. They could dip into this well again by selecting Karim López with their pick from the Philadelphia 76ers. While the Mexican-born forward still needs some development, the physically gifted forward is widely seen as the top prospect from this class currently playing overseas. Even if he is a draft-and-stash player, that is ideal for a team with a rotation as crowded as the Thunder.

19. Charlotte Hornets (via Suns): Braylon Mullins

• TEAM: Connecticut

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Indiana

• HEIGHT: 6-6

• DRAFT AGE: 19

Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit and former McDonald's All-American, missed the start of the season due to an ankle injury. But he has returned to action for the Huskies and has shown what makes him such an appealing player. He is a useful off-ball threat, which gives him an immediately practical role at the next level. Mullins is already shooting over 40 percent on 3-pointers since moving into the starting lineup.

20. Toronto Raptors: Bennett Stirtz

• TEAM: Iowa

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Missouri

• HEIGHT: 6-4

• DRAFT AGE: 22

The Raptors could use another guard and should have Bennett Stirtz on their priority list. Despite transferring from Division II to a mid-major and then to a high-major program, he is at the top of the class in creating his own shot off the dribble in isolation or the pick and roll. He can also finish plays from dribble handoffs. Stirtz, however, occasionally struggled against highly ranked teams like Iowa State, Illinois and Michigan State. But the Raptors play at a slow pace, which would translate well for Stirtz, who is doing the same at Iowa.

21. Los Angeles Lakers: Patrick Ngongba II

• TEAM: Duke

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Virginia

• HEIGHT: 6-11

• DRAFT AGE: 20

The Lakers could use a big man like Patrick Ngongba II, who is an above-average passer for his position. His assist rate is the highest among underclassmen listed at 6-foot-11 or taller,per Bart Torvik, and he is at the top of his game when passing to a driving perimeter player. Ngongba is a big-bodied prospect who can carve out space as one of the most prolific cutters in college basketball. He is on an encouraging development track, displaying year-over-year improvement from his freshman to sophomore campaign.

22. Detroit Pistons (via Timberwolves): Christian Anderson

• TEAM: Texas Tech

• POSITION: Guard

• BORN: Georgia

• HEIGHT: 6-3

• DRAFT AGE: 20

While they are one of the best teams in the league this season, the Pistons are still struggling from the perimeter and could use more talented 3-point shooters on their roster. A simple fix would be drafting Texas Tech sophomore Christian Anderson, who has the second-most unassisted 3-pointers (51) in the NCAA,per CBB Analytics. Now playing at point guard, Anderson is recording more than twice as many assists per 100 possessions as a sophomore now compared to when he was a freshman.

23. Denver Nuggets: Morez Johnson Jr.

• TEAM: Michigan

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Illinois

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Morez Johnson Jr. is one of the best, most underrated two-way players in the NCAA. He is a crucial part of the Michigan identity this season and has thrived since transferring to the Wolverines from Illinois. Johnson's shooting form at the free throw line looks good, and he scores well near the rim, especially when cutting to the basket. The former FIBA U-19 Team USA standout is a trustworthy defensive playmaker, too, and should find minutes at the next level.

24. Philadelphia 76ers (via Rockets): Tounde Yessoufou

• TEAM: Baylor

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Benin

• HEIGHT: 6-5

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Baylor freshman Tounde Yessoufou is a force of nature in transition and does not have that same polish in a half-court offense. Still raw but with a respected work ethic, there are a lot of traits to admire about what he might blossom into as he continues his development. Already, however, his athleticism and his defensive playmaking will at least intrigue teams looking to improve their wing depth like the 76ers.

25. New York Knicks: Henri Veesaar

• TEAM: North Carolina

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Estonia

• HEIGHT: 7-0

• DRAFT AGE: 22

After transferring from Arizona to North Carolina, we have seen a remarkable improvement from Henri Veesaar. The 7-foot big man from Estonia has an excellent shot diet on offense. He is scoring efficiently at the rim (especially when cutting or rolling) and on 3-pointers, while also holding his own as a rebounder and passer. Any team looking for a big man who can provide NBA minutes on an expedited timeline, like the Knicks, will have him high on their priority list.

26. Atlanta Hawks (via Cavaliers): Thomas Haugh

• TEAM: Florida

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Pennsylvania

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 22

After winning a national championship with Florida last season, Thomas Haugh was instantly regarded as one of the most interesting players who elected to return to college. Haugh has one of the top motors in the NCAA and he is an incredibly skilled basketball player. He does not need the ball in his hands very often to make a difference on the floor for his team, and he can serve as a glue guy for a team looking to compete sooner than later like the Hawks.

27. Boston Celtics: Aday Mara

• TEAM: Michigan

• POSITION: Big

• BORN: Spain

• HEIGHT: 7-3

• DRAFT AGE: 21

As the Celtics continue to exceed expectations, they do have some holes to fill in their frontcourt after losing both Kristaps Porziņģis and Al Horford. After selecting Hugo González from Spain in the draft last season, they could potentially target his former FIBA U18 European Championship tournament teammate Aday Mara. The 7-foot-3 big man who transferred from UCLA is a fantastic rim protector. Opponents only attempt 18.3 percent of their field goals at the rim when Mara is on the court,per CBB Analytics, the second-lowest among high-major players. He can also pass well, finding some awesome outlet looks in transition.

28. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Spurs): Amari Allen

• TEAM: Alabama

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Wisconsin

• HEIGHT: 6-7

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Alabama freshman Amari Allen is a 6-foot-7 freshman who averaged 13.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists with 1.9 "stocks" (combined steals and blocks) per game for the Crimson Tide during SEC conference play. He also shot 38.3 percent on 3-pointers while attempting 4.0 shots per game beyond the arc. Allen is a good connective piece who plays hard and knows how to make the right play.

29. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Pistons): Allen Graves

• TEAM: Santa Clara

• POSITION: Forward

• BORN: Louisiana

• HEIGHT: 6-9

• DRAFT AGE: 20

Perhaps the most enticing, under-the-radar prospect in all of college basketball is Santa Clara freshman Allen Graves. It was hard not to notice Graves after he scored 30 points with 13 rebounds, four assists and two steals on Feb. 7 against Washington State. All-in-one metrics are high on him,per CBB Analytics: He ranks 99th percentile in Win Shares per 40 minutes, Wins Above Replacement Player and Player Efficiency Rating. The only players under 21 years old who hold a higher box plus-minus are Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson,via Bart Torvik.

30. Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder): Dailyn Swain

• TEAM: Texas

• POSITION: Wing

• BORN: Ohio

• HEIGHT: 6-8

• DRAFT AGE: 21

After transferring from Xavier to Texas during the offseason, Dailyn Swain has become one of the more intriguing breakout players in college basketball. He is versatile and contributes a little bit of everything for the Longhorns on both sides of the ball, particularly impressive scoring well both in the paint and on fastbreaks. One element that is particularly compelling is that Swain is particularly efficient one-on-one in isolation against his defenders.

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Edmunds became a two-time Pro Bowler with the Buffalo Bills, who drafted him 16th overall out of Virginia Tech in 2018. He's spent the past three seasons with the Bears.

Even though Edmunds missed four games during the 2025 campaign with a groin injury that he sustained late in a Week 11 win over the Minnesota Vikings, he still finished the regular season with a team-leading 112 total tackles. He's gone over the century mark in that department in each of his eight NFL seasons.

The Bears have Edmunds under contract for the 2026 season at $15 million,according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. He will turn 28 in May.

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Chicago brought him aboard in 2023. It made a splash in free agency,signing not only Edmunds but also fellow linebacker T.J. Edwards.

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At the time, the Bears inked Edmunds to a four-year deal reportedly worth $72 million, with $50 million of that money guaranteed.

Since, Edmunds has remained productive. He's not just a tackle vacuum, either. Over the years, he's proven he has a knack for intercepting passes. He picked off four of them this past season. Edmunds did that in 2023, too, his first year with the Bears, even recording a 45-yard pick 6 in Week 15 of that season.

That's not to say he doesn't have his lapses in coverage, but he does have a track record of making game-changing plays.

He was especially good against the run this past season. No Bears player piled up more run stops than Edmunds (25), per Pro Football Focus, which defines those as "tackles that constitute a 'failure' for the offense."

Yet, as Bears head coach Ben Johnson has emphasized, every season is a new season.

Given the reports that surfaced Wednesday, Chicago could very well enter the 2026 campaign without one of its standouts from a breakout 2025.

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Raleigh, who had an MLB-leading 60 homers last year,hit a 427-foot homeragainst the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game Tuesday. His first spring homer came in his third game.

"I think the elephant in the room is 60 home runs. That's not something I'm setting out to do," Raleigh told Seattle Sports this week. "To me, I'm just trying to be as consistent as possible, trying to do what I did last year."

His 60 homers last season were the most for a player who was primarily a catcher, having started 119 games behind the plate and another 38 at designated hitter. The 29-year-old Raleigh,nicknamed "Big Dumper,"also had a career-high 125 RBIs and finished second in theAmerican League MVPvoting behind New York Yankees slugger and third-time winner Aaron Judge.

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Judgeand Raleigh are both set to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which begins pool play next week. Judge set theAL record with 62 home runsin 2022.

They are among only seven players with a 60-homer season, andMark McGwireand Sammy Sosa are the only ones to do so in consecutive seasons (1998 and 1999). McGwire and Sosa are the only players with multiple 60-homer seasons, and Sosa had a third in 2001.

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Chapin, who played Kathy "Kitten" Anderson during the latter half of the 1950s, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, according toa Facebook postfrom her son, Matthew Chapin. He cited cancer as her cause of death.

"After a long hard fought battle over the past 5 years, the time has come. My mother Lauren Chapin passed away from her battle with cancer tonight," he wrote. "I'm at a complete loss for words right now. Please keep my sister and family in your thoughts and prayers as we go through this incredibly tough time."

Chapin, who left acting in her teens, appeared in nearly all of the over 200 episodes that aired of "Father Knows Best," winning five juniorEmmysduring her stint.

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Off the screen, Chapin's life was far from the picture-perfect family fun that defined the sitcoms of the time. The actress said her mother was an alcoholic who abandoned her to live with her father, whom she claims molested her, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.

"Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire" actor Robert Carradine died Monday, Feb. 23, by suicide after living for two decades with bipolar disorder, his brother Keith Carradine confirmed to Deadline. He was 71. "In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon [of] light to everyone around him," the family said in a statement.

Carradine starred as Bob Younger in "The Long Riders" alongside his actor brothers Keith and David, as Private Zab in "The Big Red One," and dorky underdog Lewis Skolnick in his breakout role, 1984's "Revenge of the Nerds," as well as its three sequels. Two decades later, he would go on to play Sam McGuire, dad to Hilary Duff in Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane died 10 months after he revealed his ALS diagnosis. He was 53.

Dane's representative, Melissa Bank, confirmed the news in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Feb. 19. "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world," the statement read. "Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."

Dane was best known for playing the charismatic and flirtatious Dr. Mark Sloan – aka "McSteamy" – on "Grey's Anatomy" from 2006 to 2012. He continued working in Hollywood after he went public with his diagnosis, playing a firefighter with ALS on NBC's "Brilliant Minds," and reprised his role of Cal Jacobs on HBO's "Euphoria" in the upcoming third season, due April 12, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Tom Noonan, the character actor known for roles in "Heat," "Manhunter" and "The Monster Squad," has died at 74, according to a social media post from Fred Dekker, Noonan's "Monster Squad" director.

Noonan became accustomed to playing antagonists on camera after his breakout role in "Manhunter," which was based on Thomas Harris' "Red Dragon," the first of his Hannibal Lecter novels. Noonan also played the main villain, Cain, in 1990's "Robocop 2" and the Ripper in 1993's "Last Action Hero."

Off-screen, Noonan was also a playwright and director who adapted his stage production, "What Happened Was…," into a 1994 indie film costarring Karen Sillas, which received acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival that year.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Frederick Wiseman, the prolific documentary filmmaker behind the controversial 1967 film "Titicut Follies" and 2017's "Ex Libris," has died. He was 96.

The director "passed away peacefully at his home" in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the morning of Feb. 16, a representative for his film distribution company Zipporah Films confirmed to USA TODAY.

Wiseman was well into his 30s when he started his filmmaking career, which kicked off with his directorial debut "Titicut Follies" and continued into his 90s. Wiseman's most recent project was 2023's "Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Robert Duvall, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Hollywood classics such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now," has died at 95.

Duvall died "peacefully" at home on Feb. 15 in Middleburg, Virginia, a representative for the actor confirmed. He was with his wife, Luciana Duvall.

During a seven-decade stage, TV and screen acting career, Duvall disappeared into a stunning range of strong-willed characters, leading to seven Oscar nominations and a best actor win for his role as a down-and-out country singer in 1983's "Tender Mercies."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Drummer Timothy Very, who performed with the Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra since 2011, has died, his bandmates shared on social media Feb. 14.

"The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very. The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We've all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief," the band's post read.

"The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You'd be pressed to find a more joyful dad. We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> James Van Der Beek, the actor known best for embodying those formative, angsty teenage years in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.

"He met his final days with courage, faith and grace," read a post on the actor's official Instagram page. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Catherine O'Hara, the legendary actress known for "Home Alone," "Best in Show" and "Schitt's Creek," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71, O'Hara's manager confirmed to People magazine. A cause of death was not given.

A veteran in the entertainment industry, O'Hara has been one of the most lauded and respected actors of her generation, winner of two career Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and two Actor Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards). She was nominated for two Emmys at the 2025 ceremony. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Chuck Negron, founding member of "One" and "Til the World Ends" rockers Three Dog Night, has died. He was 83.

The singer died Feb. 2 at his home in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complications, publicist Zach Farnum confirmed to USA TODAY.

Singers Danny Hutton and Cory Wells invited the New York City native to found Three Dog Night in 1967, going on to lead a successful run through the early '70s. Their 21 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit singles include "Til the World Ends" and "Joy to the World." But the band is perhaps best known for their covers, popularizing Leo Sayer's "The Show Must Go On," Eric Burdon's "Mama Told Me," "Easy to Be Hard" from the musical "Hair" and Harry Nilsson's "One."

Negron embarked on a solo career, releasing the albums "Am I Still in Your Heart?," "Long Road Back" and the Christmas record "Joy to the World."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rafael Pineda, known to countless viewers as the familiar face of Univision 1, has died. He was 88.

Univision 41 announced the news with a story on its website, confirming Pineda died Jan. 25, in Florida.

Pineda anchored WXTV, or Univision 1, in New York for more than 40 years from 1972 to 2013, when he retired. When he left the network, he was the longest-serving news anchor in the New York market and a pioneering Spanish-language voice.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Kim Vō, the celebrity hair colorist behind the blond tresses of stars such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson and Goldie Hawn, has died.

Vō died following a seven-year battle with colorectal cancer that saw him "exceeding all medical expectations," his husband, Adeel Vo-Khan, wrote in a Jan. 24 social media post.

Aside from working with celebrity clients, Vō also appeared on shows like Bravo's "Shear Genius" and the 2022 Paramount+ show "Blowing LA," which featured his flagship salon in West Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Rob Hirst, the Australian rock drummer best known for cofounding the band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hirst's bandmates revealed on social media on Jan. 20. Hirst had been diagnosed in 2023.

The musician released 13 studio albums with Midnight Oil from 1978-2022, including 1987's platinum-selling "Diesel and Dust." He was also a member of the bands Ghostwriters and Backsliders.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer to the stars, died at 93.

A post shared Jan. 19 on Instagram by his foundation and his own @realmrvalentino account reads, "Our founder, Valentino Garavani, passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones." His cause of death was not given.

The founder of the eponymous brand Valentino retired from designing in 2008 after a storied career in fashion that included dressing notable figures, such as Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, Joan Collins, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and Sharon Stone. He also introduced a signature shade of crimson, with a hit of orange, known as "Valentino Red."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Roger Allers, the Oscar-nominated animated filmmaker who co-directed Disney's 1994 blockbuster hit "The Lion King," died on Jan. 17, the company's CEO announced. He was 76.

Allers died following "a short illness," a Walt Disney Animation Studios spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter and Animation Magazine. USA TODAY reached out to the studio and his family for additional information.

Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke about Allers' death in a Jan. 18 social media post, calling the director a "creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the long-running "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. Adams shared his cancer diagnosis in May 2025. In 2023, numerous newspapers dropped his comic strip after he made racist comments saying that white people should "get the hell away from Black people."

Adams' ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced his death during a Jan. 13 livestream. She also read a message from Adams, which he authored at the start of the year. "I had an amazing life," Adams wrote in his New Year's Day letter. "I gave it everything I had. If I got any benefits from my work, I'm asking that you pay it forward as best as you can. That's the legacy I want: be useful. And please know, I loved you all to the very end."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died on Jan. 10 at age 78. Weir's death was announced in a post on Instagram, which said the cause was "underlying lung issues."

"For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music," the post said. "His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Actor T.K. Carter died on Jan. 9 at age 69, representatives confirmed to USA TODAY.

Born Thomas Kent Carter, the actor was known for his roles in films like "The Thing" and TV shows like "Punky Brewster." "T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres," his publicist, Tony Freeman, said. "He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Grammy-nominated country songwriter Jim McBride, known for cowriting over a dozen Alan Jackson records, including "Chattahoochee," has died. He was 78.

Jackson confirmed McBride's death in an Instagram tribute on Jan. 8.

"Jim and I wrote some of my favorite songs together and I don't know if my career would have ended up quite the same without his help," Jackson wrote, "inspiration, and encouragement in my early years. Thank you Jim, rest in peace." The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer is also credited with helping write Conway Twitty's "A Bridge That Just Won't Burn," among other songs.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hungarian director Béla Tarr, best known for dark dramas such as "Damnation," "Satantango" and "The Turin Horse," died on Jan. 6 following a "long and serious illness," the European Film Academy announced in a tribute to the late filmmaker.

2011's "The Turin Horse," Tarr's final feature film, won best foreign language film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, as well as the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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Passages 2026 – Eric Dane, Robert Carradine, more stars we lost

"Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire" actor Robert Carradine died Monday, Feb. 23, by suicide after living for two decades with bipolar disorder, his brother Keith Carradine confirmed toDeadline. He was 71. "In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon [of] light to everyone around him," the family said in a statement.Carradine starred as Bob Younger in "The Long Riders" alongside his actor brothers Keith and David, as Private Zab in "The Big Red One," and dorky underdog Lewis Skolnick in his breakout role, 1984's "Revenge of the Nerds," as well as its three sequels. Two decades later, he would go on to play Sam McGuire, dad toHilary Duffin Disney Channel's "Lizzie McGuire."

In later years, she struggled with substance abuse and lost several children due to miscarriage, according to THR. She was married several times, and became entangled after high school with a man who turned her into a call girl and introduced her to heroine, the outlet reported. She got sober in 1970, and became a minister.

"Lauren's life was marked by both triumph and hardship. Like many child stars, she faced personal struggles after early fame. Yet her later years reflected remarkable resilience,"a post to her websitesays. "She embraced faith, shared her testimony openly, and dedicated herself to helping others overcome addiction and adversity."

Chapin's other credits include "A Star is Born" (1954), "The Bob Hope Show" (1954) and "The Ed Sullivan Show" (1958). Her two older brothers, Billy and Michael, were also child actors.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Lauren Chapin dead – 'Father Knows Best' star dies at 80