Month: June 2023
Iowa Supreme Court prevents 6-week abortion ban from going into effect
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (DES MOINES, Iowa) — The Iowa Supreme Court prevented a six-week abortion ban that was signed into law several years ago from going into effect. The court was split in a 3-3 [Read More…]
Negan and Maggie take Manhattan: Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan on their ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff
AMC On Sunday, June 18, AMC unveils The Walking Dead: Dead City. The spinoff stars, and is executive produced by, TWD veterans Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan reprising, respectively, as Negan and Maggie. The series has the pair teaming up to try [Read More…]
Markets rally on drought concerns
Dry weather has sparked a rally in the grain markets. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says December Corn has gained a dollar the past month. “With just this week the market able to push [Read More…]
Heat to expand into the western Corn Belt by early next week
Scorching heat will continue into next week across Texas and neighboring areas, including the western Gulf Coast region. By early next week, high temperatures could reach 110 to 115°F or higher in parts of western [Read More…]
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting: Verdict reached in federal death penalty trial
Mint Images/Getty Images (PITTSBURGH) — A verdict has been reached in the federal death penalty trial of Robert Bowers, who is accused of killing 11 worshippers in a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Bowers [Read More…]
Pattern of discriminatory, unlawful policing in Minneapolis made George Floyd murder ‘possible,’ DOJ finds
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — The Minneapolis Police Department for years engaged in a pattern of discriminatory law enforcement practices against Black and Native American people, using unnecessary excessive force and violating the rights of [Read More…]
‘Lottery lawyer’ sentenced to 13 years in prison for defrauding clients of $107 million
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — “Lottery lawyer” Jason Kurland promised his clients protection from swindlers but he ended up swindling them himself, a federal judge said Thursday as he sentenced Kurland to 13 years [Read More…]
At least four dead, more than 50 injured after tornadoes tear through Texas, Florida
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Tornadoes tore through parts of the United States on Thursday night, killing at least four people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. Three of the deaths occurred in Perryton, [Read More…]
Trump again argues Manhattan criminal trial should be moved to federal court
Creativeye99/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump tried again in a new court filing to get his criminal prosecution in New York moved to federal court, arguing the alleged crimes “took place while [Read More…]
Meet the inspiring US athletes in Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games
Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Olympic torch was lit in Athens and arrived in Berlin for the nation’s first-ever hosting of the Special Olympics World Games where exceptional, inspiring athletes [Read More…]
Flip-flops can increase injuries. Here’s how to prevent summer foot pain
Ken Gilbert/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With summer on the horizon, many are breaking out their flip-flops and summer shoes. But these popular options can lead to more injuries and foot pain in the warmer [Read More…]
Reality roundup: Khloé Kardashian changes son’s name, ’Bachelor”s Kelley Flanagan debuts new beau, and more
Have no fear, your reality roundup is here! Here’s a look at what’s happened in the world of reality television this week. The Kardashians (Hulu) -Khloé Kardashian initially gave her son Tatum the last name Kardashian instead [Read More…]
‘The Incredible Hulk’ coming to Disney+ Friday
Universal’s 2008 film, The Incredible Hulk, will finally air on Disney+ now that the rights, held by Universal for 15 years, have reverted to Marvel Studios. “Smashing news. Marvel Studios’ The Incredible #Hulk arrives tomorrow on #DisneyPlus,” the [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘Billions’ ending with season 7, and more
Billions will officially end with season 7, Showtime announced on Thursday. The 12 episode season is set to launch on Paramount+ August 11, before making its cable TV debut on Showtime August 13. In season 7, [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 7:47AM MDT until June 17 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Mitchell affecting Davison and Hanson Counties. James River at Huron affecting Beadle County. …FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW [Read More…]
As Blinken departs for Beijing, US officials ‘clear-eyed’ about China
Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. officials are emphasizing the importance of face-to-face diplomacy as the nation’s top diplomat prepares to embark on the first visit to China by a sitting secretary [Read More…]
Trump rejected his lawyer’s effort to propose settlement in classified documents case: Sources
Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump last fall rejected a proposal from one of his attorneys who was attempting to keep charges off the table in special counsel Jack Smith’s [Read More…]
How the Ukrainian Special Olympics team found hope through training
Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the war rages around them, the Ukrainian Special Olympics team is showcasing their indomitable spirit, staying incredibly focused on the opportunity to compete at the [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 6/15/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE LA Dodgers 5, Chi White Sox 4 (11) Washington 4, Houston 1 Cleveland 8, San Diego 6 AMERICAN LEAGUE [Read More…]
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin make their engagement Instagram official
Taylor Hill/Getty Images Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin took to their respective Instagrams on Thursday, June 15 to confirm their engagement after five years of dating. “With the power invested in V I am a Sprouse to [Read More…]