Month: October 2019
Wealthy tech executive kidnapped, killed: Sheriff
iStock(SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) — A wealthy tech executive has been found dead after he was kidnapped from his Northern California home, authorities said. Tushar Atre, 50, was taken from his Santa Cruz home around 3 [Read More…]
Early soybean yields point to smaller crop than USDA is forecasting
A market analyst suspects early soybean yields are indicative of a crop that’s going to be smaller than USDA is anticipating. Global Commodity Analytics president Mike Zuzolo says that’s even with a recently reduced national [Read More…]
Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law who was trying to surprise him for his birthday: Sheriff
iStock(NEW YORK) — A man shot and killed his son-in-law who jumped out of the bushes to surprise him for his birthday, in what the local sheriff called a “horrible accident.” The father-in-law, Richard Dennis, [Read More…]
19-year-old charged in massacre of up to 20 kangaroos in Australia: Police
iStock(NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia) — Australian police have arrested a 19-year-old man they say is responsible for the deaths of up to 20 kangaroos in one night. The massacre occurred on Saturday after the suspect [Read More…]
FBI will monitor violent online threats in light of ‘Joker’ premiere
iStock(NEW YORK) — The FBI has received tips of threatening posts on social media calling for “unspecific mass shootings” linked to the release of the new psychological thriller, “Joker,” starring Oscar-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix that [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued October 03 at 10:00AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota…and Iowa… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield
$800 million settlement announced with victims of Las Vegas massacre
alfexe/iStock(LAS VEGAS) — A massive settlement of up to $800 million to resolve claims against MGM Resorts stemming from the October 2017 Las Vegas massacre that left 58 people dead was announced on Thursday. Officials [Read More…]
At least 4 people killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters
anouchka/iStock(PARIS) — A Paris police department employee killed three officers with a knife at police headquarters in the heart of the French capital on Thursday, before being shot dead at the scene, authorities said. The [Read More…]
Newly released footage shows police on horseback walking a handcuffed man by rope
Galveston Police Department(GALVESTON, Texas) — The body camera footage of a pair of white police officers on horseback walking a handcuffed black man by rope through the streets of a Texas town, has been released. [Read More…]
History buff fulfilling his bucket list among 7 killed in World War II plane crash at Connecticut airport
Dave Colavecchio/Twitter(WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.) — A man fulfilling his bucket list was one of the seven people killed when a World War II plane crashed at Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Connecticut. The vintage Boeing [Read More…]
For trans women of color facing ‘epidemic’ of violence, each day is a fight for survival
ABC(NEW YORK) — Those who knew Muhlaysia Booker say she’s the type of person who can instantly brighten your day. “She’s very infectious,” said Jessica Anderson, one of Booker’s best friends. “I don’t care if [Read More…]
Cousins who survived the Holocaust reunite 75 years later during emotional meeting
Leetal Ofer(LONDON) — Cousins Morris Sana and Simon Mairowitz lost each other while fleeing from the Nazis in World War II and 75 years later, the Holocaust survivors have finally been reunited. “We were an [Read More…]
US adds tariffs to EU ag goods, EU expected to retaliate
The Trump administration announced they will impose a 25% tariff on some European ag goods later this month. The World Trade Organization approved the annual $7.5 billion worth of tariffs to make up for damages [Read More…]
USDA: China buys U.S. pork, soybeans
The USDA says China did buy U.S. pork during the week ending September 26th. Beijing purchased 3,500 tons for 2020 delivery, less than what many analysts were expecting heading into the weekly numbers. China was [Read More…]
The battle with tough to control weeds
As farmers are making their decisions for the 2020 growing season, there are some considerations they need to make. In this Managing for Profit, Scott Jungman, Enlist field specialist talks about what farmers need to [Read More…]
Massive settlement with victims of Las Vegas massacre set to be announced: Sources
alfexe/iStock(LAS VEGAS) — A massive settlement to resolve claims against MGM Resorts stemming from the October 2017 Las Vegas massacre is expected to be announced Thursday, people briefed on the plans told ABC News. The [Read More…]
Historic heat in Southern, Eastern US as major fall cool down begins
ABC News(NEW YORK) — There were nearly 100 cities from Texas to Connecticut that had their hottest October temperature ever Wednesday. Some of the historic numbers include Newark, New Jersey which hit 96 Fahrenheit; Washington, [Read More…]
Wealthy tech executive found dead after he was kidnapped from his home: Sheriff
carlballou/iStock(SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) — A wealthy tech executive has been found dead after he was kidnapped from his Northern California home, authorities said. Tushar Atre, 50, was taken from his Santa Cruz home around 3 [Read More…]
At least four officers killed in knife attack at Paris police headquarters
anouchka/iStock(PARIS) — A knife-wielding man attacked officers inside police headquarters in the heart of Paris on Thursday afternoon. According to local media reports, at least four police officers died in the midday attack. Paris Mayor [Read More…]