Month: July 2018
Polar bear’s death raises questions about sustainable tourism in the Arctic
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — When a polar bear was killed by a tour operator on the remote island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway this weekend, it put the spotlight on balancing tourism growth with [Read More…]
Paris police hunting for alleged sexual harasser caught on tape punching a woman in the face
Youtube(PARIS) — Authorities in Paris are pouring over neighborhood surveillance video, interviewing witnesses and seeking the public’s help in finding an alleged sexual harasser who was caught on camera punching a woman in the face [Read More…]
Manafort trial opens with fiery charges from both sides
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Lawyers in the case of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort offered opening arguments on Tuesday in the first major trial brought by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, and both sides told jurors [Read More…]
85 injured, 2 critically, after Aeromexico plane crashes at airport, officials say
Durango Civil Protection(NEW YORK) — Eighty-five people have been injured after an Aeromexico flight crashed while en route to Mexico City, according to government officials. Flight 2431 was taking off at the General Guadalupe Victoria [Read More…]
Aeromexico plane involved in an ‘accident’ in Mexico, airline says
Durango Civil Protection(NEW YORK) — An accident has occurred aboard a Aeromexico flight in Mexico, according to the airline. Aeromexico wrote on Twitter Wednesday just after 5 p.m. ET that it was aware of an [Read More…]
Los Angeles DA could not pursue case against Les Moonves due to statute of limitations
Jason Merritt/Getty Images for CW(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday it declined to pursue a sexual assault allegation against Les Moonves, the CEO and president of CBS, saying the [Read More…]
Los Angeles DA could not pursue case against Lesley Moonves due to statute of limitations
Jason Merritt/Getty Images for CW(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday it declined to pursue a sexual assault allegation against Les Moonves, the CEO and president of CBS, saying the [Read More…]
Climate change can make wildfires spread, but it’s not the only factor
Rob Anderson/Instagram (SACRAMENTO) — Two major wildfires in California have burned more than 150,000 acres so far this year and almost 100 large fires are burning across the country. Is climate change making wildfires worse? [Read More…]
CME milk futures fall, butter & powder up Tuesday
Milk futures fell while some cash dairy prices went up at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Tuesday. July Class Three milk was unchanged at $14.12. August was down $.18 at $14.76. September was down $.06 to [Read More…]
US red meat headed toward big disadvantage in Japan
A livestock economist says the US beef and pork sectors could lose their competitive advantage in Japan. Japan’s agreements with the EU and the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership are headed toward implementation giving those [Read More…]
Polar bear’s death raises questions about sustainable tourism in the Arctic
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — When a polar bear was killed by a tour operator on the remote island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway this weekend, it put the spotlight on balancing tourism growth with [Read More…]
Texas man who stole shark from aquarium had ‘floor-to-ceiling tanks’ in his house
ABCNews.com(SAN ANTONIO) — Floor-to-ceiling tanks filled with exotic marine animals greeted stunned police officers who stepped into the house of a man arrested for stealing a shark from a local aquarium — using a stroller. [Read More…]
Texas thieves disguised shark as baby to steal it from aquarium, video shows
ABCNews.com(SAN ANTONIO) — Floor-to-ceiling tanks filled with exotic marine animals greeted stunned police officers who stepped into the house of a man arrested for stealing a shark from a local aquarium — using a stroller. [Read More…]
Manafort jury pulled from region that voted heavily against Trump
Mark Wilson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge approved a jury of six men and six women selected to hear Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, and the panel that [Read More…]
Facebook identifies ongoing political influence campaign, bans 32 pages and accounts
ABC News(MENLO PARK, Calif.) — Facebook announced Tuesday that is has banned 32 pages and accounts because they were involved in “coordinated inauthentic behavior,” on the platform, but the company says it does not yet [Read More…]
Organic farmer not directly impacted by trade disputes
An organic crop and livestock farmer says ongoing trade disputes have not directly impacted his operation. Charlie Johnson of Madison, South Dakota, tells Brownfield he’s more concerned about organic fraud. “Countries like Turkey, Ukraine, (and) [Read More…]
U.S. trade officials outline Asia strategy
U.S. trade authorities are promoting stronger alliances with Asia Pacific countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry outlined an aggressive plan [Read More…]
Cooper County Health Board Meeting
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will cover the Cooper County Health Board Meeting in Boonville, Missouri on August 14, 2018. Continue reading Cooper County Health Board Meeting at Brownfield Ag News.
Rural County Commissioners Roundtable with Governor Parson
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will cover Governor Parson: Rural County Commissioners Roundtable on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Clinton County Courthouse, Clinton, MO. Continue reading Rural County Commissioners Roundtable with Governor Parson at Brownfield [Read More…]
Paris police hunting for alleged sexual harasser caught on tape punching a woman in the face
Youtube(PARIS) — Authorities in Paris are pouring over neighborhood surveillance video, interviewing witnesses and seeking the public’s help in finding an alleged sexual harasser who was caught on camera punching a woman in the face [Read More…]