Month: July 2022
Inflation runs hotter in June as US faces recession risk
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As U.S. policymakers walk a tightrope in an attempt to dial back sky-high prices while averting an economic recession, new inflation data on Wednesday showed a significant acceleration of [Read More…]
Signs the housing market is turning more buyer-friendly
Courtesy Jarvis Claiborne (NEW YORK) — When Jarvis Claiborne and his wife Renada were pre-approved for a mortgage in February, they were excited to start shopping for their first home in Houston, Texas. But that [Read More…]
Auto manufacturers adapting to keep car batteries cool as temperatures rise
The battery to a Tesla Model s Plaid on display. – Munro Live, Munro & Associates (NEW YORK) — The intense heat hitting most of the nation is already invoking warnings about power outages and [Read More…]
What is generational wealth and how do you build it?
IronHeart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As economists continue to predict the coming of a recession, many are left wondering what they can do to secure and potentially grow their wallets amid the chaos. For some, [Read More…]
Agencies weigh second COVID booster for more people; admin urges shots for those over 50
SDI Productions/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Scientists at the nation’s top health agencies are looking into expanding vaccine eligibility so that more Americans can get a second booster shot during the latest COVID-19 wave, White House [Read More…]
As Democrats sour on Biden, Gavin Newsom sparks presidential-run chatter with attack on Ron De
Francine Orr/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Gavin Newsom has never been afraid to throw an elbow. During the surge of the delta variant, California’s Democratic governor sat on the glossy sound [Read More…]
Seven things to watch for on Biden’s trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday touched down in the Middle East for the first time as president, for a visit to Israel, the occupied West Bank [Read More…]
Damaging storm reports across the East as extreme heat grips the Heartland
john finney photography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 300 damaging storm reports came from Maine to Arkansas, as severe storms moved through. More than 100,000 people in Virginia and Maryland were left without power [Read More…]
Five people fatally shot in four hours in New York City
tzahiV/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Five men were killed in separate shootings that erupted on the streets of New York City during a violent four-hour streak, police said. The slayings occurred between 9 p.m. Tuesday [Read More…]
Jayland Walker’s funeral held as Akron acknowledges day of mourning
Angelo Merendino/Getty Images (AKRON, Ohio) — Jayland Walker’s funeral took place Wednesday, as Akron, Ohio, recognizes an official citywide day of mourning for the police shooting victim declared by city officials days earlier. Services began [Read More…]
NYC bar to pay $500K over sexual harassment, discrimination claims
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Manhattan bar agreed Wednesday to pay $500,000 to current and former employees who said managers called them “cows,” remarked on their underwear and used racial slurs to [Read More…]
Police arrest man in connection with stabbings of homeless people in New York City
New York Police Department (NEW YORK) — Treyvon Murphy, a 40-year-old homeless man, was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of stabbings targeting homeless people in Manhattan, according to the New York City Police [Read More…]
Three arrested in mysterious deaths of 21 teenagers at South African nightclub, police say
PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images (PRETORIA, South Africa) — Three people have been arrested in connection with the mysterious deaths of 21 teenagers at a popular nightclub in South Africa, authorities said Wednesday. According to [Read More…]
Manufacturers, dealers get creative to bring displays to farm shows
The organizers of a large Wisconsin farm show found creative ways to get more new machinery to the show. Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days are underway now, and host farm operator Dennis Roehl tells Brownfield the [Read More…]
Safely grilling this summer
Grilling is always a great option. But for those who may only grill in the summer months, there are a few reminders to make sure the food you’re serving is as safe as possible. Meredith [Read More…]
Disease affecting cattle detected in Tennessee
Theileria orientalis has been detected in a cattle herd in Middle Tennessee. State veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty says the tickborne parasite infects red and white blood cells and causes severe anemia in cattle and is [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued July 13 at 9:43AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. James River at Huron affecting Beadle County. Little [Read More…]
Miranda HR gives Twins walk-off, 4-1 win against Brewers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Miranda hit a game-ending, three-run homer against Milwaukee’s Josh Hader as the Minnesota Twins finally got a timely hit to beat the Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday. Miranda’s third hit of the [Read More…]
Minnesota man accused of falsely selling crops as organic
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota farmer is accused of making $46 million by passing off chemically treated corn and soybeans as organically grown. James Clayton Wolf was charged July 7 in federal court with felony [Read More…]
Brewers top Twins 6-3, as McCutchen, Adames hit 2-run homers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers sure weren’t deterred by the storms in Minnesota. With the pitching they have waiting in the late innings, there’s not a lot to worry about. Andrew McCutchen and Willy Adames [Read More…]
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