Year: 2022
Illinois set to become first state to eliminate cash bail
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, has advocated for the elimination of cash bail in his state, calling it a “step toward dismantling systemic racism.” – ABC News (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — On Jan. 1, Illinois [Read More…]
Girl undergoes life-changing surgery that allows her to smile
Carolina Gonzalez (NEW YORK) — A Virginia girl will be able to celebrate the holidays this year with a bright smile on her face thanks to a life-changing surgery that she is believed to be [Read More…]
Epic Games agrees to pay $520 million over FTC investigation into Fortnite privacy violations
BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, agreed to pay about $520 million over allegations that it violated children’s privacy laws and used misleading gaming features that tricked [Read More…]
Twitter users tell Elon Musk to step down after CEO asks in poll
DKart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The results are in: Twitter users told CEO Elon Musk he should step down. Musk polled Twitter users Sunday night on whether he should step down as head of the [Read More…]
Sharon Osbourne “now home” following medical scare
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage The Osbournes matriarch Sharon Osbourne is on the mend at home, after being hospitalized for a medical emergency she suffered Friday in Los Angeles. Jack Osbourne posted a now-vanished Instagram Story on Saturday [Read More…]
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Jen Shah requests reduced sentence in fraud case
2022 Bravo Media, LLC Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah is requesting a reduced sentence for her role in a long-term telemarketing scheme, defense lawyers said in a sentencing memorandum filed Friday [Read More…]
In Brief: Star-studded ‘Oppenheimer’ trailer debuts online, and more
The first online trailer for filmmaker Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer dropped Sunday. Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy plays the title role of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, director of the laboratory that developed the first atomic bombs [Read More…]
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ tops the box office with $134 million debut
20th Century Studios Avatar: The Way of Water made a splash in theaters this weekend, opening with an estimated $134 million domestically — impressive, but below the predicted $150 million-dollar debut. Still, it tied The [Read More…]
An omnibus spending bill wish list
The National Farmers Union would like to see key priorities cross the finish line before Congress leaves Washington D.C. President Rob Larew says there are easy, bipartisan items Congress could include in the end of [Read More…]
A farm inside a shipping container, how does it work?
In this Managing for Profit, we’ll learn more about controlled environment agriculture, how it’s lowering barriers to becoming a farmer, and where it may fit in our food system. Freight Farms CEO Rick Vanzura explains. [Read More…]
Taking care of cattle in extreme cold
With the extremely cold temperatures in the north following last week’s blizzard, South Dakota State University Extension Specialist Warren Rusche says producers will need to protect cattle from the elements. “Wind protection, keeping cattle dry [Read More…]
Be prepared with chlorpyrifos alternatives
The EPA banned the use of the insecticide on food last year and the ban will still be in effect in 2023. Ag Retailers Association CEO Daren Coppock says the EPA means business. Product registrants [Read More…]
What’s going on with retail prices
Groceries are more expensive. But when you break down the prices of what you’re buying there are a few interesting that stick out. Steak prices are nearly 11% below where they were a year ago, [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 12/18/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Orlando 95, Boston 92 New York 109, Indiana 106 Brooklyn 124, Detroit 121 Golden State 126, Toronto 110 Minnesota 150, [Read More…]
Cecily Strong exits ‘SNL’ after 11 seasons
Will Heath/NBC Saturday Night Live cast member Cecily Strong said goodbye to the show after 11 seasons in a Weekend Update appearance where she reprised her popular character Cathy Anne one last time. “I’m a little emo tonight, because I’m [Read More…]
Wind Chill Advisory issued December 19 at 1:49AM MST until December 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY… …WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… * WHAT…For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills [Read More…]
Wind Chill Watch issued December 19 at 1:49AM MST until December 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM CST TUESDAY… …WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… * WHAT…For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills [Read More…]
Sam Bankman-Fried, former FTX CEO, expected to waive extradition from Bahamas: Sources
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing charges in the United States following the collapse of his cryptocurrency company, FTX, is prepared to waive extradition from the Bahamas during a court appearance [Read More…]