Month: February 2023

Westend61/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Organizations across the globe may be largely flying blind in responding to cybersecurity threats, according to a new report from cyber intelligence experts. A survey of cybersecurity leaders from both public [Read More…]

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds welcome 4th child

20th Century Studios/Walt Disney Pictures Hello, party of six. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their fourth child, Page Six confirms. Lively seemingly confirmed the news on Sunday, sharing a carousel of photos which [Read More…]

In Brief: Vin Diesel back for new ‘Riddick’ film, and more

Vin Diesel is reuniting with his Riddick writer-director David Twohy for the fourth installment of the action franchise, Riddick: Furya, according to Deadline. The plot for the new film reads like this: “Riddick finally returns [Read More…]

Super Bowl commercials were a mix of big stars and a touch of nostalgia

Frito-Lay North America There was no shortage of A-list celebrities in this year’s Super Bowl commercials, which also featured a bit of nostalgia. Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper and Will Ferrell were just a few of [Read More…]

Super Bowl Superhero Trailers: Michael Keaton back as Batman in ‘The Flash’; ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ gang’s “last ride”

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/™ & © DC Comics Sure, the Super Bowl was a big night for football, but it was a huge night for superhero movie fans, with coming attractions for two of [Read More…]

Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Rhiannon Branch will be in Springfield for Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. …

South Dakota lawmakers consider foreign ag land bills

The South Dakota House is expected to vote on a bill that updates the current foreign ag land ownership law in the state this week. South Dakota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Matthew Bogue tells [Read More…]

Starting off strong

Farmers are firming up plans for the upcoming growing season and Enlist field specialist Steve Snyder says now is the time to take advantage of educational and training opportunities for growers who plan to use [Read More…]

Next generation concerned about high input costs

Rising input costs and inflation are top concerns for the next generation of Missouri producers. Northeastern Missouri farmer and Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chairman Andrew Boerding tells Brownfield while fertilizer costs have [Read More…]

Recovering Twins welcome Maeda back, seek healthier season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Kenta Maeda first takes the mound for Minnesota in the 2023 season, his wait between appearances will have passed 19 months. The Twins are more than eager to return the right-hander [Read More…]

South Dakota State men hold off USD 72-67

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Matt Dentlinger scored 20 points, Zeke Mayo added 19 and South Dakota State defeated South Dakota 72-67 on Saturday night. Dentlinger shot 6 of 8 from the field and 8 for [Read More…]

Transgender advocates sue South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A transgender advocacy group in South Dakota sued Republican Gov. Kristi Noem and the head of the state’s Department of Health on Friday over the state’s decision to terminate a contract [Read More…]

‘Everybody’s tired’: South Dakota tribe sues US over crime

Holly Wilson had just left to pick up soda for a steak dinner for her nine grandchildren last May, when a barrage of bullets was fired into her home on the largest Native American reservation [Read More…]

Chiefs beat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII comeback

Carmen Mandato/Getty Images (GLENDALE, Ariz.) — The Kansas City Chiefs are the Super Bowl LVII champs. The chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35, clenching the team’s second Super Bowl win in four years. Chiefs quarterback [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 2/12/23

iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Boston 119, Memphis 109 Toronto 119, Detroit 118 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Montreal 6, Edmonton 2 Seattle 4, Philadelphia 3 San [Read More…]

Rihanna performs greatest hits during Super Bowl 2023 halftime show

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation All of the lights and eyes were on Rihanna as she took over the field for the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show. The Barbadian singer descended on a platform from the [Read More…]

‘There’s plenty to do’: Rep. Pete Aguilar speaks on border crisis, being highest-ranking Latino in Congress

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — When Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., was sworn in for the 118th Congress in January, he became the highest-ranking Latino in Congress, serving as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, the [Read More…]

All 3 objects flying over US and Canada believed to be balloons, Schumer says: Congress must learn more

Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The downing of a third high-altitude object — this one over Canada, on Saturday — only increases the urgency for Congress to get to the bottom of what appears to [Read More…]

Republicans are ‘debating’ their budget proposal ahead of possible debt ceiling standoff: Comer

Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Sunday that Republicans will submit their own budget proposal as they push for spending cuts in exchange for agreeing to raise the $31.4 [Read More…]

New Mexico State men’s basketball program suspended after alleged hazing incident