Month: August 2019
Jeffrey Epstein accuser files lawsuit naming female associate as his enabler
Marilyn Nieves/iStock(NEW YORK) — Jennifer Araoz, who claimed Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15, filed a lawsuit naming Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell as his enabler, as well as three unnamed employees and Epstein’s [Read More…]
USMCA top issue for Illinois lawmakers and ag groups
Moving forward with the US Mexico Canada Agreement is top priority for Illinois lawmakers and ag groups. Illinois Republican Congressman Rodney Davis says convincing Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the USMCA up for a vote [Read More…]
Near-seasonal pattern across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, near- or below-normal temperatures continue to benefit reproductive to filling corn and soybeans, although significant developmental delays remain a concern as the end of summer approaches. By August 11, more than [Read More…]
Managing corn disease pressures
This year’s wet, cool spring put the corn crop across the Midwest at risk for a higher incidence of corn plant diseases. In this Managing for Profit, Jeremy Lake – Dekalb product development manager shares [Read More…]
Seasonal warmth, rainfall for much of the Heartland
A cold front interacting with a warm, humid airmass will continue to produce scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms across the lower Southeast. Five-day rainfall totals could exceed 5 inches in parts of northern Florida. [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 8:58AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield
Man allegedly sexually assaults woman he met on dating app
Tero Vesalainen/iStock(CHICAGO) — An Illinois man allegedly posed as a ride share driver and sexually assaulted a woman he met on a dating app, according to police. Jason Taylor, a 28-year-old from Evanston, just outside [Read More…]
Hong Kong International Airport resumes flights after a night of violence
josephmok/iStock(HONG KONG) — Flights resumed at the Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday after two days of paralyzing protests that spiraled into violence and chaos. Although the airport was open, authorities limited access to the [Read More…]
How reframing your approach to finances can alleviate stress, help with self-care
Casper1774Studio/iStock(NEW YORK) — Money is a common cause of stress, but applying self-care to approach finances is a great way to alleviate stress and refocus your mind. As part of Good Morning America’s Self Care [Read More…]
ASAP Rocky found guilty of assault but will not face prison time: Swedish prosecutors
DNY59/iStock(STOCKHOLM) — Rapper A$AP Rocky was convicted of assault but will not face jail time, Swedish prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The hip-hop star was not present when the verdict was announced. He was facing up [Read More…]
Woman sues American Airlines, claims emotional support dog was locked in plane restroom
santirf/iStock(MIAMI) — A Miami woman is suing American Airlines, accusing a flight attendant of mistreating her and locking her emotional support dog in an airplane bathroom for an hour. Avigail Diveroli, who claims she suffers [Read More…]
Hundreds of lawsuits to be filed in NY for old alleged child sexual abuse cases
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hundreds of lawsuits are expected to be filed in New York as the state’s window allowing alleged child sexual abuse survivors to seek civil recourse opens. Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed [Read More…]
Stepmother arrested after 4-year-old girl dies from untreated burns
Navarro County Justice Center(CORSICANA, Texas) — A Texas woman was arrested this week after she failed to seek medical attention for a young girl who accidentally burned herself with scalding hot water and died, police [Read More…]
Texas teen arrested after posting threat to blow up plane on Snapchat
Harris County Sheriffs Office(HUMBLE, Texas) — Authorities have charged a 17-year-old from Texas with making a terroristic threat after he allegedly posted on Snapchat about blowing up a plane before flying from Houston to Guatemala. [Read More…]
Utah teen killed by falling rocks during family vacation at Glacier National Park
Joecho-16/iStock(KALISPELL, Mont.) — A Utah teenager died on Monday after being hit by falling rocks while vacationing with her family at Glacier National Park in northwest Montana. The family was riding in their vehicle at [Read More…]
Ohio teen threatens to shoot federal agents, Planned Parenthood: Police
Mahoning County Sheriffs Office(BOARDMAN, Ohio) — An Ohio teenager threatened to shoot federal agents, a Planned Parenthood and a gay bar and was found at a residence that had a gun vault and around 10,000 [Read More…]
Updated study shows dairy, agriculture economic impact on Wisconsin
An updated study shows Wisconsin’s total agricultural economic impact has grown. Patrick Geoghegan with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin says, “The overall impact of agriculture in Wisconsin has grown from 88 billion in 2012 to 104.8 [Read More…]
Chinn keeping eye on dryness, too
Missouri’s ag director is keeping an eye on changing weather conditions in the state. Speaking at the Farm Bureau building at the Missouri State Fair on Monday, Chris Chinn said she’s aware of the abnormally [Read More…]
Syngenta continues to invest in ‘the long view’
Seed and crop protection companies continue to invest in technology despite the difficulty caused by the 2019 growing season. Syngenta puts $1.4 billion annually into research and development, according to David Hollinrake, president of Syngenta [Read More…]
Cattle futures continue to slide
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures continued their sharp losses and ended the day mostly limit down. The reduction in slaughter capacity continues to add pressure to prices. Feeder cattle were lower on [Read More…]