Year: 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition, clearing path for transport to US
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Sam Bankman-Fried agreed to extradition in a Bahamian court on Wednesday, clearing the way for his transport to the U.S. to face federal charges. The disgraced former CEO is expected [Read More…]
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ eligible in five categories as Motion Picture Academy releases Oscars short list
Marvel Studios On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the eligible nominees in 10 categories for the 95th Academy Awards, and it looks like Wakanda may be going back to the [Read More…]
‘Wednesday’ has second-biggest week ever recorded by Nielsen
Netflix/Vlad Cioplea Wednesday Addams continues to work her magic. While Netflix has already reported its spooky series Wednesday is one of its biggest shows of all time, Nielsen has now weighed in, reporting the Jenna Ortega-starring show scored the [Read More…]
Farmland prices continue to rise
A farm real estate appraiser says buyers and sellers have been benefiting from historically high farmland prices. Jim Rothermich is the vice president of Iowa Appraisal. “There’s more opportunities to buy land, and the high [Read More…]
Producers locking record levels of crop insurance protection
A crop insurance officer says volatility in the ag sector is allowing farmers to lock in record levels of revenue protection. Josie Wolff is with Farm Credit Services of America. “We’re seeing some of the [Read More…]
CME milk futures, cash dairy down except cheese Wednesday
Milk futures and cash dairy prices were down except for cheese Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. January Class III milk was unchanged at $18.73. February was down $0.29 at $18.23. March was down $0.21 [Read More…]
Farm group sees Mexico’s GM-corn ban as an opportunity
A farm leader sees Mexico’s planned ban on genetically-modified corn as an opportunity. Joe Maxwell is the President of Farm Action and raises non-GM corn near Mexico, Missouri. Maxwell is critical of Ag Secretary Tom [Read More…]
Wisconsin soybean growers revisit in-state crush plant options
The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board would like to see a soybean crushing facility built in the state. Chairman Pat Mullooly tells Brownfield the board had a feasibility study done several years ago, and they want [Read More…]
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 12:57PM MST until December 23 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing [Read More…]
Wind Chill Warning issued December 21 at 12:57PM MST until December 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing [Read More…]
Coldest Christmas in decades possible for parts of US: What to expect Christmas Eve
ABC News (NEW YORK) — It’s time to bundle up: this could be the coldest Christmas in decades for parts of the country. Here’s the latest forecast: The bitter cold is first hitting Denver, where [Read More…]
Missing Ohio baby: New images of ‘person of interest’ released in search for twin infant taken in car theft
Nalah Jackson, a suspect in the disappearance of Kason Thomass, captured on video at a gas station in Huber Heights, Ohio. — Columbus Ohio Police (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — As a desperate search for a baby [Read More…]
Woman wins $175,000 lottery jackpot in her office’s holiday white elephant gift exchange
OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — A Kentucky woman is entering the holiday season $175,000 richer thanks to a lucky moment at her employer’s white elephant gift exchange. Lori Janes, an office manager [Read More…]
Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington being treated as ‘mini-state visit,” sources say
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington is being treated as a mini state visit – one with extraordinary security implications, according to multiple sources familiar with the [Read More…]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Washington live updates: Arrives in US for dramatic visit
Celal Günes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making a dramatic visit to Washington Wednesday — his first trip outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. He’s set [Read More…]
Trump’s tax returns show he paid no taxes in 2020, committee says
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted Tuesday to make public some documents related to former President Donald Trump’s tax returns — a move Trump has [Read More…]
How to stay safe in cold as frigid temperatures hit
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Break out the gloves and hats: bitter cold is moving in, bringing what could be the coldest Christmas in decades for parts of the U.S. On Friday morning, the wind [Read More…]
Rotten Tomatoes lists the 100 best Christmas movies
“A Christmas Story” — HBO Max It’s the time of year for Christmas movies, and to make bingeing easy, the ratings aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has listed 100 of the best holiday films, based partly on [Read More…]
A “very proud” Diego Luna on his “surprise” Best Actor nominations for ‘Andor’
Lucasfilm Andor star and executive producer Diego Luna was already over the moon with how well the Disney+ Star Wars series has fared with both fans and professional critics. The show has a 96% score [Read More…]
Clock is ticking on McKalip, Taylor nominations
US Senator Chuck Grassley says time is running out to get two key trade positions confirmed before the calendar turns to 2023. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s calling for swift confirmations of Doug McKalip [Read More…]