As the weather warms up and the days get longer, summer is here. That also means college football is right around the corner.
It's now less than three months until Iowa returns to Kinnick Stadium for the 2026 season. And with the season fast approaching, preseason award and accolade predictions are being released.
The first major list to drop came from Phil Steele on Monday. The longtime college football writer released his annual preseason All-Conference and All-American teams, and plenty of Hawkeyes were littered throughout.
In total, five Hawkeyes were listed across Steele's four All-Big Ten preseason teams. Junior offensive lineman Kade Pieper was on the first team; junior offensive lineman Trevor Lauck and junior defensive back Zach Lutmer were on the second team; junior kicker Eli Ozick was on the third team; and sophomore tight end DJ Vonnahme was on the fourth team.
Two Hawkeyes were named to Steele's All-American teams. Pieper was a preseason first-team All-American, while Lutmer slotted in as a third-team preseason All-American.

Michigan is one of the best golf states in the country, especially when it comes to public access.
While the playing season may not be as long as some other states, when the weather is right, few states can compete with Michigan when it comes to public courses available to play.
There are more than 650 public-access courses in Michigan, and Golfweek − part of the USA TODAY Network along with the Detroit Free Press −has been taking on the challenge of narrowing those down to just 20 top courses for years now.
On Monday, June 15, Golfweek unveiled its full public course rankings for not just Michigan, but all 50 states.
It's tough competition in the Mitten State.

Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)
Real Salt Lake are leading the chase for Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin and the Major League Soccer club's wages outweigh the amount on offer to the 28-year-old Australian international to re-sign for the Edinburgh outfit. (Daily Record)

Head coach Danny Rohl's exit from Rangers, to be replaced with Heart of Midlothian's Derek McInnes, appears to move closer as Barney Stewart is reportedly poised to be sold by Falkirk to West Bromwich Albion.
Contracts have been agreed for head coach Danny Rohl's switch from Rangers to RB Salzburg and for Hearts' Derek McInnes to arrive at Ibrox as his replacement, but talks are continuing about the German's desire to take his backroom team with him. (Scottish Sun)
Rangers are set to receive a £2m compensation fee when head coach Danny Rohl's switch to RB Salzburg is completed. (The National)
Senior Hearts officials will interview candidates this week as they prepare for head coach Derek McInnes' departure for Rangers after compiling a shortlist and hope to make an appointment within 10 days. (Edinburgh Evening News)
Hearts officials have already held informal talks with head coach candidates from Britain and abroad as they prepare to appoint a new head coach ahead of the first-team reporting back to the Oriam on 25 June before flying out to Spain for a warm-weather training camp. (Hearts Standard)

Travis Kelce signed baseballs for fans outside Progressive Field after his planned first pitch was postponed due to weather
The NFL star recently became a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians, his hometown MLB team
Kelce previously called the opportunity to invest in the Guardians a "dream come true" for a Cleveland native
Travis Kelce is showing love to the fans.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, took the time to sign baseballs for fans who were waiting outside of Progressive Field ahead of his ceremonial first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians game, despite the matchup getting postponed due to inclement weather.

One person was killed and 11 others were taken to hospitals after a large tent at a Virginia church event collapsed during a storm and high winds Friday, authorities said. The massive system is now headed east with millions under risk of severe weather. NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.

SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees, sent letters Monday to the National Science Foundation asking it to reverse course on its plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network, with House lawmakers going further and accusing the agency of acting illegally.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative is a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386 million. Over the last decade it has tracked ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather, producing data freely available to the public and informing more than 500 scientific publications. The project was slated to run another 15 to 20 years.
The National Science Foundation had directed the removal of most of the system's instruments from waters off Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina and Greenland by 2027 — a decision scientists said came with no warning and no scientific review. The independent federal agency, which was established by Congress, described the move not as a cancellation but as a "descoping" aligned with a strategy to prioritize "evolving scientific priorities and emerging technologies." The Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget had included a 55% cut to the agency.
"It just seems like this is supreme stupidity and a violation of the fundamental distribution of powers in our Constitution," Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon told The ****** ociated Press. "This program is authorized, it's funded, and for the administration to shut it down without direction from Congress violates that vision in which the people's representatives decide what's done and funded, and the executive branch executes that vision."
Merkley and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska co-led the letter, which was also signed by Democratic Sens. Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell of Washington, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Ron Wyden of Oregon. It urged the National Science Foundation, or NSF, to halt the dismantling of the Ocean Observatories Initiative and conduct a thorough review, including consultation with the marine science community, before any further action is taken.

The historic UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House is in the books, after a wild night of fights. All seven fights throughout the night ended with a finish, with only a brief weather delay before the start of the event because of looming thunderstorms.
Once the first fight kicked off, the event went on without any further delays, but there was one moment that left viewers raising their eyebrows.
After a knockout win over Derrick Lewis, rising star Josh Hokit delivered another unhinged post-fight interview where he tried to add some shock value. Hokit ended his interview with “Lastly, Michele Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”
MORE: UFC Freedom 250 results, full list of winners from epic White House event
The comment was met by mixed reactions from the crowd in attendance and at home, and UFC boss Dana White later shared his thoughts on the comment, which he admitted he was not a fan of.

By Nick Said
HOUSTON, June 15 (Reuters) - Local organisers have closed the popular Fan ‌Festival in Houston on Monday amid ‌a flood warning that runs through to Wednesday, the day of the World Cup Group K game between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Houston Stadium has a roof and ‌it is not ⁠expected that the weather will affect the fixture.
The Fan Festival has ⁠been popular in Houston though and reached its 7,500 capacity on the opening two days of the tournament.
“Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions and ‌the guidance of public safety officials, FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed on Monday, June 15,” a statement from the Houston Host Committee said.

The sooner Texas Tech stops attempting to defend itself, the better.
By now, you probably know that Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled eligible to play after the first two games of 2026 by a Texas judge even though he placed thousands of sports bets as a college athlete and even bet on his own team when he was a redshirt freshman at Indiana.
It's a decision that has angered coaches and administrators at universities across the country. Schools are threatening to not play Texas Tech in any sports. Tech's compatriots in the Big 12 are upset too.
But instead of simply letting emotions subside and quietly weathering the hyperbolic fire, Tech has decided its strategy is to publicly dig deeper. And deeper. And deeper.
Thursday morning, just as the World Cup was getting started, the school inexplicably released a 20-plus-minute video including school president Lawrence Schovanec, athletic director Kirby Hocutt and coach Joey McGuire talking about Sorsby and the the ruling.

UFC Freedom 250, staged on Sunday night on the South Lawn of the White House, was mostly an impressive show. The main event, which pitted the second-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Ilia Topuria—the German-born lightweight champion who represents Georgia—against American underdog Justin Gaethje, lived up to its billing. Military personnel on hand chanted “USA! USA! USA!” Gaethje, 37, bloodied Topuria’s face and delivered a wicked knee to his ribs. Meanwhile Topuria, 29, continued to connect on his punches. But after the fourth of five rounds, Topuria’s corner stopped the fight, producing a storybook ending to an event that has roused widespread discussion about the appropriateness of using White House grounds for bloodsport.
The American, in the last stage of his career, prevailed against a younger fighter, in his prime, at the White House, in a celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. “Hey, I’m from America,” said Gaethje afterwards, a ****** le belt draped over his shoulder. “250 years ago, we were way bigger than 6-to-1 [under]dogs.” UFC commentator Joe Rogan, the popular podcaster who has been calling bouts since 2002, called Gaethje’s victory “one of the great upsets” and “one of the greatest fights” in the history of the sport.
The main event wasn’t the only highlight. President Donald Trump, a longtime fight fan and friend of UFC president and CEO Dana White, sat cageside the day the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement, to be signed on Friday, to end the war that started Feb. 28. Trump saw exciting action in each fight that night. All seven, in fact, ended in a knockout or technical knockout, the first time all fights on a main card ended in knockouts in the nearly 33-year history of the UFC.
On a day that the Weather Channel forecast “rain, 30 mph winds and mosquitos on the White House lawn,” the weather broke the UFC’s way. After a 30-minute delay, the card went forward uninterrupted. The United States Marine Band played catchy live tunes, putting its spin on ditties like “The Boys Are Back In Town” and “YMCA.” Military heroes and first responders from all over the country accompanied fighters to the Octagon.
The White House backdrop, fighters walking out of the Oval Office and down the West Wing for their introductions, the shots of the Washington monument, the massive crowd watching the fight together on the Ellipse, the fireworks: it all made for a compelling sports production.

Fighter Jos Hokit made a crude remark about former First Lady Michelle Obama while being interviewed after winning his bout during the controversial UFC Freedom 250 event held on the White House lawn on Sunday night, which saw several high-profile attendees, including celebrities, athletes, billionaires and political leaders.
Josh Hokit speaks to Joe Rogan following his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event.
The show began after a short weather delay and saw seven bouts on the card and ended with American fighter Justin Gaethje pulling off an upset win in the main event against Georgian Ilia Topuria to claim the Lightweight Championship.
One of the most controversial events took place after a mid-card fight, when Jos Hokit was interviewed in the octagon by UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan following his win over Derrick Lewis.
Hokit ended the interview by blurting out a right-wing conspiracy theory, “Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?”

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live TONIGHT (Sun., June 14, 2026) with UFC Freedom 250, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event goes down on the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C., with a revised start time of 8 p.m. ET 9 p.m. ET (details here).
*** For the latest weather-related updates (and delays) click here. ***
Well, it’s finally here.
After all the talking, speculation and controversy, UFC’s latest chapter as a U.S. government contractor plays out in the nation’s capital (pending a last ditch lawsuit or lightning storm).
Headlining UFC Freedom 250 is Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the undisputed UFC Lightweight ******* le. Topuria holds the belt, which he won from Charles Oliveira last year (re-live that here), despite a short divorce-related hiatus. Gaethje won the interim ******* le by bashing Paddy Pimblett to open up the Paramount+ era.

The sooner Texas Tech stops attempting to defend itself, the better.
By now, you probably know that Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled eligible to play after the first two games of 2026 by a Texas judge even though he placed thousands of sports bets as a college athlete and even bet on his own team when he was a redshirt freshman at Indiana.
It's a decision that has angered coaches and administrators at universities across the country. Schools are threatening to not play Texas Tech in any sports. Tech's compatriots in the Big 12 are upset too.
But instead of simply letting emotions subside and quietly weathering the hyperbolic fire, Tech has decided its strategy is to publicly dig deeper. And deeper. And deeper.
Thursday morning, just as the World Cup was getting started, the school inexplicably released a 20-plus-minute video including school president Lawrence Schovanec, athletic director Kirby Hocutt and coach Joey McGuire talking about Sorsby and the the ruling.

Houston's first FIFA World Cup match is now officially in the books.
Germany beat Curacao seven to one at NRG Stadium, also known as Houston Stadium, during the three-week-long tournament.
Even with the game over, World Cup festivities continued at the FIFA Fan Festival for much of the day.
However, there were two weather delays. One was around noon and lasted an hour, and another was around 7:30 pm and lasted less than an hour, according to officials.
"We're just watching the game, and the screens went off, and weather warnings popped on the screen," guest Dan Brown said.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the White House on Sunday is the first-ever professional sporting event at the US presidential residence, but hot weather and thunderstorms expected to sweep across the city are causing delays.
About 4,300 people are expected at the invite-only mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn, with another 85,000 expected at a nearby fan zone.
A weather forecast that includes the air thickening to humidity exceeding 70%, temperatures hovering around 80F (27C), and winds gusting through the area, meant the action was put off for an hour. Its original start time was 20:00 EDT (midnight GMT, 01:00 BST).
The National Weather Service has warned "damaging thunderstorms" may shake the region in the evening, and it forecasts a 70% chance of rain that could drop as much as half an inch of water on Washington.
The event coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, which is also Flag Day, and is part of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.

The UFC appears to have borrowed the informal motto of the U.S. Postal Service as its President and CEO Dana White dismissed concerns about the weather leading up to UFC Freedom 250, set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14.
"Listen, the show goes on on Sunday, no matter what happens. We're going. I don't care if it rains, snows," White said. "I'm sick and tired of hearing about all the weather now."
"We are fighting on Sunday night on the White House lawn,” White said, adding, "no matter what!"
The National Weather Service forecast for June 14 in Washington, DC, includes a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. ET, with the chance of scattered showers and wind gusts up to 22 miles per hour.
The event was scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET, but the UFC later announced that it will delay the start of the fights to 9 p.m. ET.

Why Zac Brown is performing the national anthem at UFC Freedom 250 White House card originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on Sunday is a unique sporting event, so Dana White landed a notable country star to perform the national anthem. Zac Brown, lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, is set to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" in Washington, D.C. ahead of the seven-fight card.
Brown is no stranger to lending ******* istance to big sporting events. The Zac Brown Band sings the opening song to NBC's Sunday Night Baseball coverage every week, and he has sung the national anthem at a few sporting events in his life.
Brown's decision to be a part of the proceedings was somewhat controversial, but the singer believes this represents a huge honor. Here's why Brown will sing the national anthem tonight.
MORE: Live weather updates from the UFC White House event

Here's what happens if it rains at UFC's White House Freedom 250 card originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The octagon is ready, the fighters have weighed in and the stage is set for the UFC's Freedom 250 card at the White House.
While the logistics have come together smoothly to this point, the threat of rain on Sunday night in Washington D.C. risks putting a damper on the festivities.
Thunderstorms are nothing out of the ordinary in the nation's capital this time of year, but dangerous ones could throw a wrench into the grand plans of Dana White and U.S. president Donald Trump.
Here's what you need to know about what might happen if weather impacts the Freedom 250 card at the White House.

When the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads to the White House on Sunday for the first-ever professional sporting event at the US presidential residence, many of those in attendance will be keeping their eyes on the sky.
About 4,300 people are expected at the invite-only mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn, with another 85,000 expected at a nearby fan zone.
A lawsuit failed to halt the event, but hot weather and thunderstorms expected to sweep across the city on Sunday could dampen the spectacle, or send some of those thousands rushing for cover.
The action is set to start at 20:00 EDT (midnight GMT, 01:00 BST), during a window when the National Weather Service expects the air to thicken with humidity exceeding 70% and the temperature to hover around 80F (27C).
The agency has warned "damaging thunderstorms" may shake the region in the evening, and it forecasts a 70% chance of rain that could drop as much as half an inch of water on Washington.

(AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Forecasters with The Weather Channel warned of rain, wind, and mosquitoes on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday as crowds planned to pack the makeshift arena for President Donald Trump’s birthday UFC fights.
More than 4,000 spectators were expected for UFC Freedom 250, with an additional 85,000-plus people expected for the viewing party at the nearby Ellipse.
But The Weather Channel painted a “chaotic” weather scene for the fights that are scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T.
“UFC Freedom 250 is facing a chaotic weather setup on the White House South Lawn, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and wind gusts up to 34 mph threatening to delay the outdoor fights,” The Weather Channel posted to X.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mother Nature wrecked havoc on Travis Kelce's scheduled first pitch before Sunday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.
The final game of the weekend series was postponed because of the threat of inclement weather, 40 minutes before the scheduled first pitch
The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sept. 4. The rescheduled game will start at 2:10 p.m. EDT with the regular game at 7:10 p.m. EDT.
It was sunny when the teams and umpire crew met, but weather radar showed a large cell of rain and thunderstorms coming in from the West and lasting for at least five hours.
Kelce was scheduled to throw out the first pitch after it was announced on May 27 that he had purchased a minority stake in the Guardians. The Cleveland native — a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-Pro and fiancé of music superstar Taylor Swift — bought a small share of David Blitzer’s 35% stake. Blitzer can become the controlling owner after the 2027 season or he can wait to exercise that option later.

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26) on Monday fell -0.082 (-2.54%).
Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1-week low on Monday and settled sharply lower. Prices fell Monday as shifting US weather forecasts to milder conditions in the second half of June could reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to generate power for air-conditioning. On Monday, forecaster Vaisala said forecasts shifted cooler in the eastern two-thirds of the US for June 13-17, and forecasts also trended cooler for June 18-22.
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The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for the final phase of their offseason program with mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, where they conducted the first of three practices this week.
The Bears were in mid-training camp form amid humid weather conditions that are expected to continue for the duration of minicamp. It's good practice for the summer. Overall, the day belonged to the defense, where cornerback Jaylon Johnson and defensive end Montez Sweat made their presence known, but the offense still made plays.
Let's recap what went down during the first day of Bears minicamp. From Jaylon Johnson returning to form to newcomers making plays to injury updates, here's what we learned from Tuesday's practice.
Perhaps the most important takeaway of this three-day minicamp is not to get too concerned with what's happening during these non-padded practices in June. Case in point, Tuesday's session was all defense and therefore a rough go for quarterback Caleb Williams, according to Clay Harbor, who had a "tougher" but "not terrible" day. Williams "made some nice throws" but also missed Colston Loveland for a "potential explosive" play.
Williams also threw two interceptions (both to cornerback Jaylon Johnson). According to Zack Pearson, one of those came during the two-minute drill on what appeared to be a miscommunication with free-agent addition Kalif Raymond, who admitted he's still getting used to this new Ben Johnson offense. Just another reason not to overreact to practices when game action is still months away.

Most homeowners know they'll eventually need to replace at least some of the major components of their home. Roofs wear out over time, especially in areas with severe weather, and water heaters fail. HVAC systems don't last forever, either, nor do large appliances or flooring. But while many of those expenses can be anticipated at least a few years in advance, it's often difficult to know exactly when a central air conditioning system will need to be replaced — or how much that replacement will cost.
That cost question is becoming an increasingly important one as homeowners hold onto their properties longer and look for ways to manage their ongoing maintenance expenses. A central AC system is one of the most expensive household systems to repair or replace, after all, yet many homeowners don't begin researching costs until performance starts to decline or a contractor recommends a replacement. That's when many discover that the price of a new system can vary significantly.
Factors like the size of the home, the efficiency of the unit and the complexity of the installation can all influence the final bill, after all. So, before moving forward with a purchase, it's important to understand both the average costs and what specific factors drive the price of a central air conditioning unit.
Learn how ARS can help you keep your central AC costs down now.
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Colman Domingo was spotted arriving at ABC Studios in New York on Monday as he continued promotions for Disclosure Day, the upcoming film co-starring Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor.
When I saw the actor in this dunhill Spring 2026 look, I genuinely swooned.
Colman has delivered countless Best Dressed of the Week and Best Dressed of the Year contenders over the years, but I can't remember the last time I was quite this enamoured. A large part of that comes down to his style charisma. Look at how completely he inhabits this outfit. Rather than simply wearing what came off the runway, he absorbs it into his own fashion language and gives it a different life.
Then there is the question of seasonality. Why are so many men reluctant to dress for the weather in front of them? Lightweight tailoring, breathable fabrics and softer colour palettes exist for a reason. Colman consistently embraces them, and the result always feels fresh.
The shades of blue alone would have been enough to hold my attention, but then we get the pattern play. Gingham, vertical stripes and asymmetrical stripes shouldn't necessarily coexist this comfortably, yet somehow they do. The look feels layered and considered without ever appearing busy.

Alabama baseball had to wait for it. But the Crimson Tide is officially heading back to Omaha, Nebraska.
With a 7-2 win against St. John's Sunday, June 7, Alabama earned its first trip back to the College World Series since 1999 and its sixth College World Series berth in school history.
Here's what you need to know.
Alabama will face the winner of the NCAA Super Regional between Oklahoma and Kansas. The Sooners beat the Jayhawks 8-1 in Game 1. Oklahoma holds an 8-1 lead against Kansas in the third inning before the game was suspended due to weather. The game will resume at 12:02 p.m. CT Monday.
Alabama will face either Kansas or Oklahoma at 2 p.m. CT Saturday, June 13.

Leggett & Platt Inc (NYSE:LEG) is one of the best land and timber-adjacent stocks to buy now. While the company is not a timberland owner or lumber producer, it has exposure to wood-related end markets through its furniture, bedding, and residential furnishings components,
Leggett & Platt Inc (NYSE:LEG) reported its Q1 2026 results on May 7. The results showed revenue decreased 10% YoY to $918 million, and adjusted EPS dropped to $0.15 from $0.24 a year ago. The quarter was hurt by weak demand across the company’s businesses, adverse weather conditions that resulted in closures, and higher operating costs.
For now, the company is mitigating these pressures through various actions, including passing through price increases. But in the long term, the management sees the planned merger with Somnigroup as the future.
Leggett & Platt agreed to be acquired by Somnigroup in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, and Leggett & Platt shareholders would own roughly 9% of the combined company.
According to Leggett & Platt’s management, the merger would give the company’s shareholders an opportunity to participate in the future growth of a leading global company. Once the merger has been completed, Leggett & Platt will operate as a separate business unit of Somnigroup.

UFP Industries Inc (NASDAQ:UFPI) is one of the best land and timber stocks to buy now. ******* ysts expect the stock to jump more than 29% from its current level.
UFP Industries Inc (NASDAQ:UFPI)’s Q1 2026 results, released on April 29, showed revenue slipped 8% YoY to $1.46 billion due to weak prices and unit sales. EPS of $0.89 declined from $1.30 a year ago. Earnings were impacted by higher fuel costs, adverse weather, and other factors. The company said rising input costs accounted for more than half of the decline in profit in the quarter.
While Q1 2026 did not go well for UFP Industries, the management believes the current headwinds will be temporary. The management further noted progress in managing costs and executing on strategies to position the company for long-term success.
On cost controls, the company says it is on track to deliver at least $25 million in cost outs by the end of 2026. At the same time, it is structurally lowering its cost base. On growth strategies, the management mentioned combining organic expansions with disciplined acquisitions, strengthening core businesses, and launching innovative products.
Michigan-based UFP Industries Inc (NASDAQ:UFPI) converts lumber into various value-added products. It manufactures, distributes, and sells a variety of products used in construction, packaging, and other industrial applications. The company operates three main business segments.

Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) is one of the best land and timber stocks to buy now. ******* ysts see at least a 29% upside in the Boise Cascade stock from the current level. Boise Cascade reported its Q1 2026 results on May 4. It said total revenue fell 2% YoY to $1.5 billion. Net income slipped to $17.8 million, or $0.50 per share, compared with $40.3 million, or $1.06 per share, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $66.6 million.
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At the segment level, the Building Materials Distribution business reported a 1% decline in sales to $1.39 billion. The segment’s EBITDA dropped 23% to $48.2 million. This segment was weighed down by a decrease in sales price and increases in selling and distribution expenses.
The Wood Products segment recorded a 4% drop in sales to $398.2 million. The segment’s EBITDA declined 20% to just under $32 million. Lower sales prices and higher costs affected this segment’s performance.
Boise Cascade CEO Jeff Strom said the results were impressive considering the company operated in a difficult demand environment. Strom noted that demand during the quarter was influenced by factors such as adverse weather, geopolitical events, and volatile mortgage rates. Looking ahead, Boise Cascade anticipates adjusted EBITDA in the band of $83 million to $115 million.