Month: August 2019
Woman accused of large Capital One hack could get 25 years in prison
Heather Shimmin/iStock(SEATTLE) — The woman accused of a massive hack that affected 106 million Capital One customers and more than 30 other companies has been indicted on two charges that could result in a 25-year [Read More…]
Tesla launches its own insurance, claims Autopilot will allow for cheaper rates
jazz42/iStock(NEW YORK) — Automaker Tesla announced the launch of its own insurance service on Wednesday, according to a blog post on the company’s site. Tesla claimed its new offering will provide customers with 20% to [Read More…]
Reebok launches ‘Crystal Coated’ sneakers inspired by Cardi B’s nails
Reebok (NEW YORK) — Reebok has launched one of their blingiest sneaker looks yet. The latest release was inspired by the brand’s collaboration with Cardi B in her new “Nails” commercial that features a funny [Read More…]
Man caught in failed ISIS-inspired attack on DC charged with supporting terrorists
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A Maryland man who allegedly pledged himself to ISIS and planned to run over pedestrians in the nation’s capital was stopped before he could carry out the attack and has been charged with [Read More…]
Man caught in failed ISIS-inspired attack on DC charged with supporting terrorists
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A Maryland man who allegedly pledged himself to ISIS and planned to run over pedestrians in the nation’s capital was stopped before he could carry out the attack and has been charged with [Read More…]
Police searching for couple wanted on murder charges who escaped custody
Tuscon Police Department via Facebook(TUCSON, Ariz.) — A couple that was being extradited from New York to Tucson, Arizona, is now on the run after allegedly breaking free from a private security company, according to [Read More…]
Police searching for couple wanted on murder charges who escaped custody
Tuscon Police Department via Facebook(TUCSON, Ariz.) — A couple that was being extradited from New York to Tucson, Arizona, is now on the run after allegedly breaking free from a private security company, according to [Read More…]
North Carolina student was planning mass shooting at university, police say
High Point Police Department (HIGH POINT, N.C.) — Police arrested a North Carolina university student who admitted to planning a mass shooting at his school, authorities said Wednesday. Officers charged Paul Steber, a 19-year-old freshman [Read More…]
Farmer estimates yields will be 5-10% lower this year
A central Illinois farmer says the 2019 growing season has been a learning opportunity. Brad Wade says he had a brief window in March to plant soybeans and then wrapped up soybean planting in April [Read More…]
Perdue says farmer support for Trump policies isn’t waning
In recent weeks farmers have expressed increasing frustration with some of President Trump’s policies on trade and renewable fuels. But, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue doesn’t think farmer support is waning. “What I really find is [Read More…]
Perdue says support for Trump policies aren’t waning
In recent weeks farmers have expressed increasing frustration with some of President Trump’s policies on trade and renewable fuels. But, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue doesn’t think farmer support is waning. “What I really find is [Read More…]
Iowa ag secretary says beef producers deserve answers following fire
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has directed the USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division to investigate the recent beef pricing margins following the fire at the Tyson beef plant in Holcomb, Kansas. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike [Read More…]
After initial denial, mom of 14-year-old girl with leukemia granted waiver to enter US from Mexico
iStock/peterspiro(NEW YORK) — A 14-year-old girl battling leukemia will soon be reunited with her mom after a group of strangers fought to get her mother into the U.S. from Mexico to be with her during [Read More…]
Professional driver and TV host dies attempting to break land speed record
katifcam/iStock(HARNEY COUNTY, Ore.) — Professional driver and TV host Jessica “Jessi” Combs died in a jet car while attempting to break a land speed record in Oregon, officials said. Combs, 36, who held the title [Read More…]
FEMA staffing stretched thin as Atlantic storm season intensifies
danielfela/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As Puerto Rico prepares for a major test of its still-damaged infrastructure almost two years after Hurricane Maria, questions remain about FEMA’s ability to deal with Dorian and other new storms given record [Read More…]
Photos show North Korea closer to building submarine that can launch missiles
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(WASHINGTON) — New satellite imagery seems to confirm North Korea’s recent claim that it has built a new submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles that could carry nuclear warheads. According to analysis by a [Read More…]
Dorian strengthens to hurricane as it slams Caribbean, may hit Florida as Category 3
ABC New(NEW YORK) — Dorian strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday, lashing the U.S. and British Virgin Islands with heavy rain. The entire British Virgin Islands lost power at the height of the storm, [Read More…]
US, Taliban closing in on agreement as top US envoy heads to Afghanistan
Golden_Brown/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. and Taliban remained engaged in talks in Qatar on Wednesday, even as chief U.S. negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad prepared to head to Kabul, Afghanistan, to brief the Afghan government on a nearly [Read More…]
Roundtable with McKinney, Walorski, and Hoosier ag leaders will cover trade
USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney will join Representative Jackie Walorski and Indiana ag leaders for a roundtable discussion in South Bend Thursday morning. Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will be [Read More…]
How to pack safe and healthy lunches
School is back in session around the country and the USDA has some tips for packing lunches for kids that are safe and nutritious. Maribel Alonso with the USDA meat and poultry hotline, says kids [Read More…]