Month: July 2023

L-R: Wu, Park, Cola, Hsu — Lionsgate/Ed Araquel Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood studios have commonly used virtual interviews to give journalists access to stars — and comedian and actress Amy Schumer took full advantage of [Read More…]

A ‘Good Place’ to be: Ted Danson hosts sleepover with former cast members of NBC show

L-R: Jacinto, Jamil, Danson — Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Former The Good Place co-star Jameela Jamil posted to her Instagram a snap that’s likely to warm the hearts of fans of the [Read More…]

Crop conditions decline despite recent rains parts of in Kentucky

Row crop conditions have declined week over week despite recent rains in parts of Kentucky. The USDA reports as of Sunday corn is rated 53% good to excellent, down 7 percentage points on the week [Read More…]

Tennessee crops progressing mostly ahead of average

Most crops in Tennessee are progressing quicker than average to start July. The USDA reports as of Sunday 51% of corn is silking, ahead of the five-year average of 46%, with 4% in the dough [Read More…]

Cash cattle trade quiet heading into Independence Day holiday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were modestly lower and feeders were modestly higher, getting ready for the week’s direct business. August live was down $.35 at $176.82 and October was $.22 lower at $179.32. [Read More…]

Rains improve Illinois crop conditions

USDA crop condition ratings in Illinois have improved for the first time in several weeks, thanks to recent rains. The agency reports as of Sunday corn is rated 36% good to excellent, up from 26% [Read More…]

South Dakota corn starts to silk

Corn has started silking in South Dakota. USDA says 1% of the crop is at that stage and corn condition is rated 49% good to excellent. Soybean conditions are rated 48% good to excellent with [Read More…]

Legacy college admissions under scrutiny following SCOTUS ruling

Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — College admissions have come under scrutiny following the Supreme Court’s decision to curtail affirmative action in higher education. On Monday, several civil rights and advocacy groups including the Chica [Read More…]

Michael Imperioli spars with followers after “bigots and homophobes” post about Supreme Court ruling

Imperioli in ‘The White Lotus’ – HBO/Fabio Lovino Michael Imperioli got fired up after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a company could refuse service to an LBGTQ+ customer. “I’ve decided to forbid bigots [Read More…]

See Lizzo geek out over Grogu on the set of ‘The Mandalorian’ in Disney+’s latest ‘Gallery’ documentary

Lucasfilm Disney+ has dropped the latest edition of its ongoing Gallery series, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Mandalorian, and it features Star Wars superfan Lizzo. As previously reported, the recording artist [Read More…]

Heartland Summit encourages global engagement, U.S. funding

More than 500 farmers and agriculture leaders are stressing the importance of federal investment in international trade promotion. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Heartland Summit took place in Iowa and Michigan Thursday focusing on the [Read More…]

Soybean markets move higher on supply scares

A market analyst says soybean markets are moving higher, responding to USDA’s report that says fewer acres were planted in the United States this year. Richard Brock with Brock Associates says soybean supplies will need [Read More…]

Florida takes 1st public step toward a $400M-plus renovation to its aging and iconic Swamp

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is getting a makeover, a significant overhaul that’s expected to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigeneration solution” for an aging and iconic stadium in the heart [Read More…]

Shane van Gisbergen wins his NASCAR Cup Series debut in memorable finish to series’ 1st street race

CHICAGO (AP) — When Shane van Gisbergen got the call from Justin Marks, it reignited his interest in the NASCAR Cup Series. He studied the races, the drivers and the cars. Turns out he is [Read More…]

Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff on Sunday, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the [Read More…]

North Dakota university leaders fear ‘catastrophic implications’ of Minnesota’s new free tuition plan