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Friday, July 11, 2025

State/Regional

Should Kansas and Missouri prioritize the Royals over the Chiefs?
7/10/25 The Beacon
Nathaniel Birkhead, an associate professor of political science at Kansas State University, said choosing between the Chiefs and Royals shouldn’t be a financial decision because the finances aren’t great. He said if lawmakers had to choose, they should choose based on which team is more important to constituents and the fabric of the community. “Frankly, if I were to give advice,” Birkhead said, “I would give advice to not actually pay anything for the stadiums.”

Local

K-State master's student harnesses the power of AI to simplify travel
7/10/25 The Manhattan Mercury
Exploring new places can bring immense satisfaction, but travelers know that planning for an amazing trip can be stressful. There's a lot to coordinate, from getting to your destination to figuring out the best spots to explore and eat to finding the best place to lay your head at night, not to mention making sure it's all within your budget. Enter Kansas State University student Raksa Ma, who has developed an award-winning solution that has drawn national acclaim: an AI Travel Concierge System.