Month: March 2023
ABC Entertainment News
Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and a galaxy of stars in trailer to Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’
Universal Pictures/Focus Features Wes Anderson has always managed to score impressive casts for his films, but the Moonrise Kingdom director may have outdone himself for his latest, Asteroid City. Tom Hanks stars as an ornery, pistol-packing grandfather in the movie, [Read More…]
Ag News
Georgia farmer says he has an improved outlook for 2023
A Georgia cotton producer says he’s optimistic for a better balance sheet in 2023. Matt Coley tells Brownfield input costs have dropped significantly from year-ago levels. “We’re probably going to end up spending $50 to [Read More…]
Ag News
Ethanol production improves slightly
U.S. ethanol production was up fractionally last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the average of 1.003 million barrels a day was up 6,000 on the week, but down 33,000 on the year. The [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois ag day celebrated at state capitol
The many facets of Illinois agriculture are represented at Illinois Ag Legislative Day. House Ag Committee Minority Leader and Okawville Farmer Charlie Meier tells Brownfield it’s about celebrating the state’s number one industry. “We’re here [Read More…]
Ag News
Food & ag drive U.S. economy
Commentary. The seventh annual Feeding the Economy report released by 25 food and ag groups last week contains some powerful information on jobs, wages and economic output pertaining to the U.S. food and agriculture industries [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers see some input price relief
Some input costs have softened for farmers across the Corn Belt this spring. Zach Townsend farms in the southeastern corner of Kansas. “Fertilizer has fallen here over the last couple of months,” he said. “That’s [Read More…]
ABC Health News
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday– a milestone decision that advocates said will make it easier to save [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 35 on mission to raise awareness
ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Candace Henley, 55, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 20 years ago, all she wanted was to see her youngest child turn 18. “I wouldn’t ask [God] anything, but in [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Woman diagnosed with MS at age 24 puts spotlight on underrepresentation of Hispanics
Angelina Cubero (NEW YORK) — Angelina Cubero said she spent nearly a decade of her life going to doctors, trying to find out why she experienced migraines, brain fog numbness and pain in her legs, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Bachelorette’ alum Rachel Recchia supports Gabi Elnicki following Zach Shallcross breakup
ABC/Craig Sjodin Rachel Recchia, who co-starred alongside Gabby Windey on season 19 of The Bachelorette, showed her support for Gabi Elnicki following her emotional breakup with Zach Shallcross on Monday’s season 27 Bachelor finale. “Showing [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Eva Marcille files for divorce
ABC/Lou Rocco Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Eva Marcille has filed for divorce from her husband of over four years, Michael Sterling. The former America’s Next Top Model winner, 38, filed for divorce on March [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jeremy Renner headlines Diane Sawyer special; will make first red carpet appearance after snowplow accident
ABC News Jeremy Renner‘s near-fatal snowplow accident and his subsequent recovery will take center stage in an April 6 ABC News special featuring an interview with the actor by Diane Sawyer. The special will take [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘X-Files’ reboot from ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler, and more
A day after The Bachelor season 27 ended with Zach Shallcross proposing to ER nurse Kaity Biggar, Entertainment Weekly reports creator Mike Fleiss is leaving the long-running ABC franchise after 21 years. Bachelor executive producers [Read More…]
ABC National News
Nashville school shooting updates: Tennessee governor calls for prayers
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called for prayers in the wake of Monday’s deadly mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school, while noting that “there will be [Read More…]
ABC National News
New Hampshire high court to rule on Pamela Smart’s challenge to life sentence
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court court on Wednesday is expected to rule on a petition that could set Pamela Smart on a path to freedom. Smart, who was convicted in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Mother of deceased cadet speaks out after Daytona Beach Police Department reopens case
Provided by family (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) — Alexander Bello-Ortiz’s mother spoke out Monday about the death of her son after the Daytona Beach Police Department reopened the case last year. “Alex was not only my [Read More…]
ABC National News
Irvo Otieno funeral to be held amid outrage over his death while in police custody
Courtesy of Ben Crump Law (CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Family, friends, and civil rights leaders are expected to gather in Chesterfield, Virginia, for the funeral of Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man who died in custody [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Cybercriminals targeting US on behalf of North Korea: Report
Westend61/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A group of alleged cybercriminals has been using several techniques to target U.S. companies and government agencies on behalf of the North Korean government, according to experts. Cyber intelligence analysts at [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 3/28/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING INTERLEAGUE Washington 3, NY Yankees 0 Philadelphia 6, Toronto 5 Minnesota 7, Pittsburgh 5 Atlanta 7, Boston 5 [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Starbucks’ former CEO set to face Bernie Sanders over employees’ unionization push
JohnFScott/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — When Starbucks’ most famous former CEO, Howard Schultz, appears Wednesday before a Senate committee to face questioning from Bernie Sanders over the company’s response to a unionization push — including what [Read More…]