Month: July 2023
In Brief: Nathan Fillion cast as Green Lantern in ‘Superman: Legacy’, and more
Warner Bros. Pictures on Tuesday dropped the final trailer to its upcoming DC Comics-based movie Blue Beetle, the studio’s first Latino-led superhero movie. Cobra Kai‘s Xolo Maridueña [SHOW-low Mar-i-DWANE-ya] plays Jamie Reyes, an everyday teenager [Read More…]
First mapping of corn genome improves corn could have monumental impacts on breeding
Scientists at the University of Nebraska have mapped the first complete corn genome, an achievement that would advance crop health and agronomic decision making. James Schnable, Professor of Agronomy with UNL, tells Brownfield the breakthrough [Read More…]
Private property rights a concern in SD
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says private property rights for farmers and ranchers continue to be challenged across the country. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield using eminent domain to build carbon pipelines or [Read More…]
Vilsack announces $300M climate-smart ag investment
The Biden administration has announced $300 million to more accurately measure greenhouse gas emissions from the ag and forestry sectors. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the investment is part of a broader federal strategy to [Read More…]
Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement On Mitchell Baseball Investigation
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issues the following statement regarding the investigation into allegations involving the Mitchell American Legion Baseball Program: “Based upon the serious nature of the allegations that have [Read More…]
Mitchell’s Goodwill to hold 100 Year & Customer Appreciation Celebration
Mitchell, S.D. – To celebrate 100 years of creating dignity and compassion through the power of work, Goodwill of the Great Plains is hosting a customer appreciation celebration, featuring a ribbon cutting ceremony by the [Read More…]
Vermont grapples with historic flooding as more rainstorms head for Northeast
Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Flood-ravaged areas in the northeastern United States could see even more rainfall on Thursday as communities try to recover from a historic deluge. A [Read More…]
Civil rights activists unanimously vote to present reparations resolution to Maryland officials
Joseph Sohm/Getty Images (ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — The Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) voted unanimously Tuesday evening to present a reparations resolution to Maryland officials, seeking programs to address the damage of slavery among Black [Read More…]
Colorado woman dies after falling 500 feet at Rocky Mountain National Park: NPS
Lightvision, LLC/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 26-year-old Boulder, Colorado, woman died after falling 500 feet while climbing a ridge at the Rocky Mountain National Park, park officials said Monday. The woman was doing a [Read More…]
FBI director set to field questions about politicization on Capitol Hill
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — FBI Director Christopher Wray is set for a grilling when he appears before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning. The committee, chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, [Read More…]
Iowa House, Senate pass six-week abortion ban, sending bill to governor’s desk
Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images (DES MOINES, Iowa) — The Iowa Legislature on Tuesday night passed legislation that would restrict abortion, now sending the bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds after 14 hours of committee meetings and testimony [Read More…]
Democrats blast PGA Tour-LIV Golf framework agreement while Republicans defend deal
Laurence Mouton/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks watching from just feet away, two top executives from the PGA Tour faced blistering criticism from Senate Democrats over [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 7/11/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE National League 3, American League 2 WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Washington 93, Seattle 86 Las Vegas 98, Phoenix 72 [Read More…]
Formerly conjoined twins go home after 6-hour surgery to separate them
Texas Children’s Hospital (NEW YORK) — Twin sisters who were born conjoined at the abdomen are now home, one month after a successful surgery to separate them. Ella Grace and Eliza Faith Fuller were discharged [Read More…]
July has the highest number of drowning deaths. Here’s how to prevent them
Owaki/Kulla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The month of July has seen the highest number of unintentional drowning deaths since 2018, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional data shows that [Read More…]
Regulators examine reports of self-harm, suicidal thoughts among people taking Ozempic, Saxenda
Lock Stock/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Regulators in Europe have launched a review after three people in Iceland experienced thoughts of suicide or self-harm after taking popular diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Saxenda. [Read More…]
Inflation data expected to show significant slowdown of price increases
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Inflation data to be released on Wednesday will show whether the U.S. economy extended a monthslong cooldown of price increases in June, offering further relief for consumers and welcome news [Read More…]
‘The Afterparty’ returns with a bigger and better season 2
Apple TV+ Another party, another murder! Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed comedy The Afterparty returns Wednesday, July 12 for season 2, and there’s another murder mystery to figure out. Several of the original cast members are back, including Tiffany [Read More…]
‘White Lotus’ and ‘Dahmer,’ ‘The Bear,’ oh my: Who will be among Wednesday’s Emmy nominees?
Netflix On Wednesday, July 12, the nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards will be announced live at 11:30 a.m. ET. Community co-star Yvette Nicole Brown will do the honors, alongside Television Academy chair Frank Scherma, at the event streaming live on Emmys.com/nominations. But which [Read More…]
Six-year-old Miami girl escapes alleged kidnapper after biting his arm: Police
Miami Dade County – Corrections and Rehabilitation (MIAMI) — A 6-year-old girl in Miami thwarted her own kidnapping outside her home after she bit the attacker, according to the Miami Police Department. Police arrested Leonardo [Read More…]
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