Month: December 2022

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies landed Trea Turner on Monday, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop. The deal includes a no-trade clause, according to a person familiar with [Read More…]

Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday, reuniting the AL Cy Young Award winner with Max Scherzer and giving the team a [Read More…]

Health officials make urgent push for flu and COVID shots as hospitals feel the strain

Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Health officials are making another urgent push to encourage flu and COVID vaccinations, as multiple respiratory viruses swirl around the country inundating both pediatric [Read More…]

Online scammers don’t take a holiday, and neither should you

boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — ‘Tis the season for online scammers to steal your personal information. This year, scams are at an all-time high as more consumers turn to e-commerce for their holiday shopping. [Read More…]

Why a cap on Russian oil could send gas prices rising

Grace Cary/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Prices at the pump have plummeted over the past month but a dramatic move from the U.S. and allies meant to slash Russian oil revenue and cripple its war effort [Read More…]

Nike drops Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving over antisemitism

Mike Stobe/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Nike has severed ties with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving following criticism for antisemitism. “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete,” the company said in a statement to [Read More…]

Kirstie Alley dies at 71 after cancer battle, family announces

Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images Actress Kirstie Alley has died after battling cancer, her family announced Monday night. She was 71 years old. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has [Read More…]

Brendan Fraser credits fatherhood for his return to Hollywood

Taylor Hill/WireImage via Getty Images The Brenaissance is here and, according to Brendan Fraser, it’s all due to his journey with fatherhood. Fraser makes his return to Hollywood in Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming drama film The Whale, where he [Read More…]

Healthcare a priority for Missouri Farm Bureau

Access to healthcare remains a challenge for rural America. Missouri Farm Bureau is making it a priority for its members in the 2023 state legislative session. During his president address on Monday, Garrett Hawkins told members [Read More…]

Drought will remain a challenge for MO in 2023

Missouri’s drought isn’t letting up anytime soon. Governor Mike Parson told Missouri Farm Bureau members the winter will be a challenge, but the state is doing what it can to help. He tells Brownfield he’s [Read More…]

Farmers tackle climate change with conservation practices

The president of Solutions from the Land says more farmers are adopting conservation practices. Ernie Shea says climate-smart ag can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon, and limit disruptions to global food security progress. [Read More…]

Renewable energy headlines Illinois Farm Bureau delegate debate

Renewable energy policies took up much of the debate during the delegate session of the 2022 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago today. Executive Director of Governmental Affairs Mark Gebhards says when it comes [Read More…]

Feeder cattle supported by lower corn

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the week’s direct business to develop. Feeders were higher on the lower move in corn. February live cattle closed $.05 lower at $155.82 and [Read More…]

South Dakota Media Girls Basketball Preseason Poll

This is the first South Dakota Media girls basketball poll for the 2022-23 season. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses and points received. Girls Class AA 1. O’Gorman (17) 89 2. Jefferson [Read More…]

South Dakota Media Boys Basketball Preseason Poll

This is the first South Dakota Media boys basketball poll for the 2022-23 season. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses and points received. Boys Class AA 1. Jefferson (11) 75 2. Harrisburg [Read More…]

‘Dahmer’ becomes third series to pass 1 billion hours viewed on Netflix

Netflix There’s a new addition to the 1 billion hours viewed club over on Netflix. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is now the third series to have passed the milestone in its first 60 [Read More…]

Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy have mini ‘Breakfast Club’ reunion

Universal Pictures/Getty Images Molly Ringwald recently reunited with her “psychic sister” and former The Breakfast Club co-star Ally Sheedy. Ringwald, 54, shared a photo to Instagram of herself and Sheedy, 60, embracing during a dinner date on [Read More…]

Elliot Page reveals cover and release date for his memoir, ‘Pageboy’

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Elliot Page can now add author to his list of accomplishments. On Monday, the actor revealed that his previously announced memoir, Pageboy, will hit bookstore shelves everywhere on June 6. Page also posted the book’s [Read More…]

Gabourey Sidibe reveals she got married over a year ago

WABC Fans of Gabourey Sidibe may have been waiting for an update about a forthcoming wedding, but it turns out she’s already married. The actress spilled the beans to Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on Live with Kelly and Ryan Monday after being [Read More…]

Netflix drops ‘You People’ teaser for new comedy film starring Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy