Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign soon and recently made a stop in Iowa to attend a conservative picnic fundraiser. During his speech, he decried a Republican "culture of losing" and hinted at his upcoming candidacy. He also made an unannounced stop at a Des Moines barbecue joint, where he spoke to roughly 100 supporters and highlighted his eagerness to embrace conservative cultural fights. DeSantis is one of many potential candidates vying for the Republican nomination in 2024, and the competition is sure to heat up in the coming months.
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Arkansas' eighth-seeded Razorbacks pulled off a stunning upset of top seed and defending national champion Kansas on Saturday, with Ricky Council IV's five free throws in the closing seconds sealing the 72-71 victory. Coach Eric Musselman celebrated in style, jumping onto the press table and ripping off his shirt, while his players rushed across the floor to join in the jubilation. The win follows No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson's historic upset of No. 1 Purdue on Friday night, setting the stage for more thrilling upsets in the NCAA Tournament.
Key takeaways: Governor Ron DeSantis made his first stop in Iowa, speaking to an audience of more than 1,000 DeSantis’ speech focused on his opposition…
Two students were tragically killed and a teacher was injured in a targeted shooting at a Des Moines non-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made yet. The community is mourning the loss of the two students and sending their thoughts and prayers to the teacher who was injured.