Year: 2019
Ag News
Cattle futures higher ahead of cash trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed firm supported by wholesale values at midday and anticipated strength in the developing cash trade. Feeder cattle futures were oversold and due for a bounce. February live [Read More…]
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Extremist-related killings in 2018 ‘overwhelmingly linked to right-wing’ movements: ADL
ChiccoDodiFC/iStock(NEW YORK) — At least 50 people were killed at the hands of domestic extremists in 2018, an increase of 35 percent from the previous year, a new report from the Anti-Defamation League has found. [Read More…]
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At least 5 dead in shooting at Florida bank, suspect in custody: Police
Fedorovekb/iStock(SEBRING, Fla.) — At least five people wre killed when a gunman opened fire in a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida, on Wednesday, police said. The 21-year-old suspect barricaded himself inside before later surrendering to [Read More…]
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Suspect fires shots inside Florida bank, barricades himself, later surrenders: Police
Fedorovekb/iStock(SEBRING, Fla.) — A suspect fired gunshots at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida, on Wednesday and barricaded himself inside before later surrendering to authorities, local police said. The suspect had contacted authorities and told [Read More…]
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Meet Amazon Scout, a delivery robot with a human chaperone (for now)
Amazon(NEW YORK) — Amazon launched a sidewalk robot delivery service on Wednesday, but it comes with a human chaperone. “Amazon Scout,” a blue-colored, six-wheeled, self-driving cart “the size of a small cooler,” started delivering packages [Read More…]
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:27PM MST until January 24 at 3:00PM MST by NWS
.Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing and drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and very early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and whiteout conditions. The winds will [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued January 23 at 1:27PM MST until January 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
.Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing and drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and very early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and whiteout conditions. The winds will [Read More…]
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Ex-Theranos employees describe culture of secrecy at Elizabeth Holmes’ startup
Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — Not so long ago, Elizabeth Holmes was Silicon Valley’s rising star. Like so many of the most successful entrepreneurs before her, she dropped out of college to start a [Read More…]
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Striking LA teachers return to class as Denver teachers prepare to walk out
Ridofranz/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Teachers and students in Los Angeles returned to their classrooms on Wednesday after a deal was reached, ending the city’s landmark teacher strike. Though a deal was reached in Los Angeles, a [Read More…]
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Striking LA teachers return to class as Denver teachers prepare to walk out
Ridofranz/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Teachers and students in Los Angeles returned to their classrooms on Wednesday after a deal was reached, ending the city’s landmark teacher strike. Though a deal was reached in Los Angeles, a [Read More…]
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Olivia Ambrose found crying with ‘horrified’ look next to alleged kidnapper: Documents
imaginima/iStock(BOSTON) — A 23-year-old woman allegedly held against her will was crying and had “a horrified look on her face” when police found her at her suspected kidnapper’s Boston home, according to court documents. Victor [Read More…]
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Olivia Ambrose found crying with ‘horrified’ look next to alleged kidnapper: Documents
imaginima/iStock(BOSTON) — A 23-year-old woman allegedly held against her will was crying and had “a horrified look on her face” when police found her at her suspected kidnapper’s Boston home, according to court documents. Victor [Read More…]
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches rocket into space, again
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Jeff Bezos’ space company successfully launched its 10th rocket into space from its West Texas facility Wednesday morning, inching the company further toward its goal of commercial space flight. Blue [Read More…]
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Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified
scyther5/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon identified U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class Joshua “Zach” Beale as the U.S. service member who was killed in combat in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Green Beret was killed [Read More…]
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In escalation of tensions, Trump to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader as head of government
YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a sharp escalation of tensions, the Trump administration on Wednesday recognized the leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly as the head of government after he declared himself acting president in [Read More…]
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Horseweed an emerging problem in Southern Illinois
Photo credit: University of Illinois An extension ag educator says Marestail or Horseweed is an emerging issue in southern Illinois because of the resistance it has developed. Talon Becker says it has been confirmed that [Read More…]
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Study: Eggs might reduce diabetes risk
An egg a day could protect you from type two diabetes, according to research. Dr. Mickey Rubin, director of the Egg Nutrition Center says some of the nutrients in eggs could be be responsible for [Read More…]
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Channel your emotions
I am currently re-reading a book given to me by a dear friend many years ago. There are readings for every day of the year covering such topics as gratitude, harmony and finding joy in [Read More…]
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University of Illinois working to modernize extension outreach
Dr. Anthony Studer Digitizing the communication of data and relaying ideas between researchers, farmers and consumers are topics Dr. Anthony Studer at the University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences says need more attention. “The [Read More…]
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Students from Covington Catholic High School, under fire over confrontation with Native American protesters, head back to class
ogolne/iStock(PARK HILLS, Ky.) — Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School has reopened Wednesday after the school was closed in the wake of a controversy involving some students. The school and its pupils came under scrutiny over [Read More…]