Year: 2021

hartfordphoto/iStock (NEW YORK) — Letitia James, the attorney general of New York whose sexual harassment investigation led to the resignation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, announced a run for governor Friday, mounting a formidable primary challenge [Read More…]

Biden admin makes another attempt to end ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

Douglas Rissing/iStock (WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration on Friday said it would make another attempt to end the “Remain in Mexico” protocols, a Trump administration initiative that forced tens of thousands of asylum seekers back into [Read More…]

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, outspoken Trump critic, announces he won’t seek reelection

rarrarorro/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of two Republicans serving on the House Jan. 6 select committee, and one of the most vocal critics of the GOP’s embrace of former President Donald Trump and the [Read More…]

Virginia police departments increase presence at malls over potential threats

kali9/iStock (ARLINGTON, Va.) — Numerous police departments in Northern Virginia say the public can expect to see expanded police presence at shopping malls, public centers and gatherings over the Halloween weekend in response to a [Read More…]

Victim’s husband speaks on settlement in 2015 Charleston Church shooting

Jeff Gentner/Getty Images for SiriusXM (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — The relatives of those killed in the 2015 Charleston Church shooting are speaking out after they came to an $88 million settlement with the federal government over [Read More…]

COVID-19 live updates: COVID-19 live updates: Being vaccinated offers better protection than being infected: Study

Lubo Ivanko/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 4.9 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 743,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]

New York firefighters suspended after threatening state senator’s staff over vaccine mandate while on duty

Matt277/iStock (NEW YORK) — Four New York City firefighters have been suspended after driving their truck to a state senator’s office while on duty, asking for the politician’s home address and telling him the city would [Read More…]

FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

baona/iStock (NEW YORK) — Another 28 million Americans are one step closer to getting vaccinated against COVID-19 after the Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the Pfizer shot for 5-11-year-olds. Children will be one of [Read More…]

Joe Biden, second Catholic president, meets with Pope Francis amid US bishops’ criticism

Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — As President Joe Biden embarked on only his second overseas trip, he started with a personally poignant audience with Pope Francis on Friday, the [Read More…]

Facing court deadline, Prince Andrew set to respond to sexual assault complaint

Dan Kitwood/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Britain’s Prince Andrew faces a deadline Friday to file a response to a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him in New York by an alleged victim of deceased sex [Read More…]

Ag News

Farmers are more focused on livestock pain management

A veterinarian says pain management in livestock has become a higher priority for farmers. Brownfield’s Larry Lee has more. Dr. Scott Pertzborn with Lodi Veterinary Care in Wisconsin tells Brownfield there’s more of an emphasis [Read More…]

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Mackenzie – Grain Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Mackenzie Henning, a member of the Jackson County Central FFA Chapter in Minnesota, works for an independent seed corn business in her community. Starting as an intern before becoming an employee, she was responsible for [Read More…]

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USB study pinpoints rural broadband recommendations

A study commissioned by the United Soybean Board shows 15 steps needed for U.S. farmers to have critical access to fast, affordable, reliable broadband. USB Treasurer Meagan Kaiser of Missouri says it’s necessary for sustainability. [Read More…]

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USDA ARS conducting a lot of tar spot research

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is working on multiple research projects to better understand tar spot, a growing problem in U.S. corn. Steve Goodwin, ARS researcher in West Lafayette, Indiana says they’re screening corn varieties [Read More…]

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Cattle futures lower, hogs higher to end the week

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower, pressured by the modestly higher move in corn and follow through technical selling. December live was down $1.05 at $129.27 and February was $1.52 lower [Read More…]

Nothing compares to ewe: Studio comes up with ‘Lamb’ giveaway as weird as the movie is

A24 It took some doing, but independent studio A24 has come up with a giveaway to promote its thriller Lamb that’s as weird as the Icelandic import itself. While the gag gives away a spoiler the movie holds onto [Read More…]

Matthew Perry to release “unflinchingly honest” memoir in 2022

Perry in 2017 – Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival Flatiron Books has announced it will release Matthew Perry‘s first book, a memoir from the Friends veteran that not only dishes on his time on the beloved [Read More…]

Ryan Reynolds named 2021 Entertainment & Entrepreneurship Innovator by ‘WSJ. Magazine’

Dan Jackson for WSJ. Magazine. Ryan Reynolds covers the November issue of WSJ. Magazine, which named him the publication’s 2021 Entertainment & Entrepreneurship Innovator. The actor and producer was hailed for his efforts as a marketing guru, [Read More…]

Kristen Stewart says it was “spooky” to film a ‘Spencer’ scene wearing a replica of Princess Diana’s wedding gown

NEON As Kristen Stewart committed to transforming into the late Princess Diana for the movie Spencer, the actress recalled one fleeting scene that gave her goosebumps. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, the 31-year-old admitted it felt “so spooky” to wear a replica of the late royal’s wedding [Read More…]

Michelle Obama to appear on final season of ‘black-ish’; Taye Diggs, Ne-yo to host variety specials at The CW