Month: September 2018
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As more patients zoom in on e-scooters, hospitals begin tracking injuries
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — The growing trend of electric scooter rentals popping up in cities all over the world is giving rise to another phenomenon: serious injuries. Now, citing concerns about a potential health care [Read More…]
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E-scooters are on the rise in big cities, and so are ER visits
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — The growing trend of electric scooter rentals popping up in cities all over the world is giving rise to another phenomenon: serious injuries. Now, citing concerns about a potential health care [Read More…]
Ag News
Forbes: tariffs are making it more difficult to feed the world
The agriculture industry is using technology and innovation to feed a growing population, but the leader of Forbes Media says there are barriers that need to be addressed. Steve Forbes, the chairman and editor in [Read More…]
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Managing soil fertility and why it matters
Margins are tight. Pioneer’s TC Huffman says high quality yield data will come in handy as producers work to better manage soil fertility with hopes of improving yields. In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn [Read More…]
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An active pattern across much of the Nation
Western states warmth will continue through much of the weekend. Early next week, however, the remnants of eastern Pacific Hurricane Rosa are expected to veer toward northwestern Mexico and the southwestern U.S., generating locally heavy [Read More…]
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Two killed after plane goes off airport runway and catches fire in South Carolina
iStock/Thinkstock(GREENVILLE, S.C.) — Two people were killed and two more were hospitalized after a small plane crashed at an airport in Greenville, South Carolina, according to authorities. “A Falcon 50 aircraft ran off the end [Read More…]
Ag News
Farm Bureau’s Newton travels to explain Dairy Revenue Protection
The designer of the new Dairy Revenue Protection insurance program says starting October 9th, dairy producers will have a very flexible new tool. American Farm Bureau Economist John Newton says, “It allows a farmer to cover [Read More…]
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Kavanaugh confirmation hearing captivates the nation, world
Ronnie Polidoro/ABC News(WASHINGTON) — There was only so much space for members of the public to attend Christine Blasey Ford’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee but her words resonated across the country and around [Read More…]
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New Jersey man performed dental work without license or training, authorities say
Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office(PASSAIC, N.J.) — A New Jersey man and his wife have been arrested after prosecutors said the husband illegally acted as a dentist at the practice his wife owns. Oscar Guevara, an [Read More…]
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Kavanaugh confirmation hearing captivates the nation, world
Ronnie Polidoro/ABC News(WASHINGTON) — There was only so much space for members of the public to attend Christine Blasey Ford’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee but her words resonated across the country and around [Read More…]
Ag News
Economist says hog inventory causes price concerns for 2019
The US pork industry has expanded to new record highs. According to the latest report, the total US inventory was 75.5 million head, up 3 percent on the year. University of Missouri livestock market analyst [Read More…]
Ag News
NCGA and AFIA support entry into trade talks with Japan
More ag groups are reacting positively to the Trump Administration’s announcement this week to enter into trade talks with Japan. National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says Japan is a top export market for [Read More…]
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Hog futures lower on demand uncertainties
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed lower ahead of widespread direct cash business. Cash trade has been quiet, but bids are softer. Wholesale beef values have also been lower. October live cattle closed [Read More…]
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Soybeans, corn up ahead of quarterly stocks data
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Weekly export sales were at the high end of estimates and quarterly stocks numbers are out Friday at Noon Eastern/11 Central. Stocks are expected to [Read More…]
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Boeing awarded $9.2 billion contract to build new Air Force trainer
Scott Olson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract worth up to $9.2 billion to build the Air Force’s new trainer aircraft, the Air Force announced on Thursday. The Air Force currently [Read More…]
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Man charged with DUI while operating scooter in Los Angeles, a first for the city
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — A man just became the first person to be charged for driving under the influence while on a motorized scooter in Los Angeles. His blood alcohol level was three times over the [Read More…]
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Hundreds of siblings separated in foster care reunite at Disneyland
ABCNews.com(LOS ANGELES) — About 350 siblings separated in foster care were reunited at Disneyland over the weekend. The “Disney Days” are organized by Together We Rise, a nonprofit “dedicated to transforming the way kids experience [Read More…]
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Lyft wants to pay users to give up their cars
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Ridesharing company Lyft announced a new initiative Wednesday that encourages drivers to give up their vehicles for a month. Car owners across the United States will have the opportunity to register for [Read More…]
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SEC sues Tesla CEO Elon Musk for ‘misleading’ tweet
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk for fraud on Thursday for making “false and misleading statements” to investors. On Aug. 2, Musk told his 22 [Read More…]
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Tesla shares plunge after SEC sues Elon Musk
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a suit filed in U.S. Federal Court in Manhattan. Tesla shares plunged more than 4 [Read More…]