SUMMARY: Heather Colley, a single mother in rural Tennessee, benefited from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which provided $272,000 to build an affordable home. This federal grant program has helped build or repair over 1.3 million affordable homes nationwide, especially in rural and Appalachian areas. However, President Trump and House Republicans propose eliminating its funding, risking future affordable housing developments. HOME has been crucial for low-income families and rural nonprofits coping with rising construction costs and limited investment. While Senate Republicans oppose the cuts, budget negotiations continue. Experts warn cutting HOME funding would severely hinder affordable housing supply, hurting vulnerable rural communities reliant on the program.

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SUMMARY: Ohio State, Penn State, and LSU remain the top three in the AP Top 25 college football poll. Oregon re-enters the top five, while South Florida is ranked for the first time in seven years after notable wins. Georgia slipped to No. 6 following a lackluster win, with Miami moving up. Texas, Notre Dame, Illinois, and Florida State complete the top 10, with Illinois and Florida State reaching the top 10 for the first time this season. Oklahoma rose to No. 13 after beating Michigan. Auburn and Missouri rejoined the rankings. The SEC leads with 11 teams in the Top 25, followed by the Big Ten with six.

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SUMMARY: After a rainy Saturday, East Tennessee is clearing up with lingering fog this morning under an advisory until 10 a.m. Temperatures are about 10° cooler than yesterday but will warm into the mid to upper 70s by afternoon. A cold front has passed, bringing dry, pleasant weather and lower humidity for the week ahead. Overnight lows will be cooler, in the 50s, below the average low of 64°. The 7-day forecast shows highs rising from the upper 70s to mid-80s by Thursday and Friday. Next weekend promises sunny, comfortable weather for the Vols’ home game against Georgia.

Temperature trends upward through the week ahead.

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