Month: July 2019
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University of Texas at Austin to offer free tuition to students from families that make less than $65K
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(AUSTIN, TX.) — At a time when college tuition costs — along with student loan debt — are soaring across the country, the University of Texas at Austin announced Tuesday that it will [Read More…]
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Family of police shooting victim says Buttigieg should suspend officer without pay
Scott Olson/Getty Images(SOUTH BEND, Ind.) — The family of a black man who was fatally shot by a white police officer in South Bend, Indiana, said they delivered a petition on Tuesday to the city’s [Read More…]
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WISHH building long-term soybean demand
The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health – WISHH – is improving agricultural value chains in emerging markets. Tom Steever spoke with Liz Hare, Executive Director, WISSH, who says that creates long-term demand for [Read More…]
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Horseweed resistant to certain herbicides
A University of Missouri plant science research assistant says glyphosate and cloransulam, known as Roundup and First Rate, are not effective killers of horseweed. Eric Oseland tells Brownfield horseweed has built up a resistance to [Read More…]
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Australian device kills up to 99 percent of weed seeds
The biggest topic at the University of Missouri Pest Management Field Day was weeds. One of the tour stops included information on a new method of control. University of Missouri researchers are working with an [Read More…]
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Passenger describes hearing ‘boom’ before Delta flight makes emergency landing due to engine failure
csfotoimages/iStock(BALTIMORE, Md.) — Travelers aboard a Delta plane flying from Atlanta, Georgia, to Baltimore, Maryland, had a frightening midair moment when their flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Raleigh due to a [Read More…]
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Minnesota Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike next week
jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) — Amazon workers in a suburban Minneapolis are planning to mark the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event — with a strike. On Prime Day, a two-day sales bonanza this year kicking off [Read More…]
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Rise in corn prices squeezing cattle producers
An ag economist says higher corn prices are squeezing cattle producers’ profitability. Michael Langemeier is with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “Each $.10 per bushel increase in corn prices increases feeding cost of gain [Read More…]
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Domestic demand supporting red meat prices
A livestock economist says the strength in the US economy has helped to keep beef and pork prices relatively strong. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says the economy added 224,000 jobs in June and that’s [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 9, 2019
Sep. corn closed at $4.32 and 1/2, down 7 centsAug. soybeans closed at $8.86, up 7 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $309.20, up $3.40Aug. soybean oil closed at 28.01, up 2 pointsSep. wheat closed at [Read More…]
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Corn gives back part of recent gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, recovering some of the recent losses. The USDA says planting and emergence are still slow, but nearing completion, and while just 53% of the crop is [Read More…]
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Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories beauty brand officially launches with Amazon
Gotham/GC Images(NEW YORK) — Lady Gaga has officially announced the launch of her debut beauty brand Haus Laboratories. On Tuesday, she posted a video on Instagram starring herself alongside other models wearing vibrant splashes of [Read More…]
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Naked man apprehended after allegedly stabbing 3 in unprovoked attack on Seattle sidewalk: Police
Fedorovekb/iStock(SEATTLE) — A naked man was apprehended after he allegedly stabbed three people on a Seattle sidewalk on Tuesday morning, according to police. A 75-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and a 77-year-old man [Read More…]
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Police officer who shot California teen Hannah Linn Williams to be interviewed by investigators
Courtesy Williams Family(LOS ANGELES) — The family of a 17-year-old girl who was shot to death by a police officer on a Southern California freeway is demanding answers, but officials said Tuesday that the officer [Read More…]
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Trump ramps up attacks on UK ambassador, calls him ‘wacky,’ foreign minister calls his comments ‘disrespectful’
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday dialed up his criticism of the U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch, calling him “wacky” and “a very stupid guy.” The president’s latest criticism, [Read More…]
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Duchess Meghan faces backlash for Wimbledon security, empty seats
GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images(LONDON) — A visit to Wimbledon to support her friend, Serena Williams, has turned into a controversy for the Duchess of Sussex. Duchess Meghan is facing backlash for the tight security that appeared [Read More…]
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‘Forky’ plush toy recalled over choking hazard
iStock(NEW YORK) — A plush toy of a character from “Toy Story 4” is being pulled from shelves because a piece of the toy poses as a choking hazard for young children. Disney has recalled [Read More…]
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Trump ramps up attacks on UK ambassador, calling him ‘wacky’ and ‘stupid’
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday dialed up his criticism of the U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch, calling him “wacky” and “a very stupid guy.” The president’s latest criticism, [Read More…]
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Victoria Beckham drops a few clues about her new beauty line
Ian Lawrence/GC Images(NEW YORK) — Victoria Beckham has finally started dropping more hints about her upcoming beauty line. In February, the former Spice Girl member announced that “Victoria Beckham Beauty” was on the way, and [Read More…]