Month: July 2023
US economic growth accelerated in second quarter, exceeding expectations and rebuking recession fears
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. economic growth accelerated over three months ending in June, blowing past economist expectations and rebuking concern about a possible recession. The U.S. gross domestic product grew by a [Read More…]
In an airline first, Braille coming to all United planes by 2026
United Airlines (NEW YORK) — United Airlines announced Thursday that it is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to its aircraft cabin interiors. The airline has about a dozen planes outfitted with Braille already, [Read More…]
Sylvester Stallone shares photo with longtime pal Henry Winkler
‘The Lords of Flatbush’ – FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images Sylvester Stallone and Henry Winkler had a sweet reunion in Beverly Hills, California this week. Stallone, who starred with Winkler in the 1974 film The Lords of Flatbush, [Read More…]
Man sentenced in overdose death of Michael K. Williams
ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua A man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his involvement in the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. According to WABC, federal prosecutors said Carlos Macci, 71, is among four people who sold [Read More…]
Ryan Reynolds wishes Sandra Bullock a Happy Birthday with famous naked scene from ‘The Proposal’
Reynolds and Bullock in 2010 – Jason Merritt/Getty Images for PCA Ryan Reynolds chose a very intimate way of celebrating his pal Sandra Bullock‘s 59th birthday, which was Wednesday, July 26. Ryan posted to Instagram [Read More…]
In Brief: Wayne Brady getting a family reality series for Hulu, and more
Hulu has given an eight-episode series order to an unscripted show about Wayne Brady and his family. The yet-to-be-titled series will follow Brady, who is still best friends with his ex-wife and business partner, Mandie Taketa. Together, they [Read More…]
The importance of engaging with consumers
John Butler has been in the ag industry for decades as a farmer and now as president of Agricenter International. He says there’s a lot of things in agriculture has done well, but talking with [Read More…]
Keeping cattle markets competitive for producers
Halfway through its pilot run, Don Close, chief research & analytics officer with Terrain says the USDA’s Cattle Contract Library, is providing producers with the transparency they wanted. “With 80 percent of the cattle in [Read More…]
Hot weather to linger for parts of the Heartland; seasonal rainfall pattern ahead
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the Northeast and portions of coastal [Read More…]
Excessive Heat Warning issued July 27 at 7:55AM MDT until July 27 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest [Read More…]
Brookings Man Sentenced to 10 Years in State Penitentiary for Fourth-Degree Rape
37-year-old Andrew Nieman of Brookings has been sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary with five years suspended after pleading no contest to a charge of fourth-degree rape. The offense, as per South Dakota [Read More…]
Former Henry, South Dakota Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Contact with a Minor
Shana Ries, a former teacher from Henry, South Dakota, entered a guilty plea for the charge of sexual contact with a child under 18 by a person in authority. The plea was entered on Wednesday, [Read More…]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on divisive judicial overhaul
ABC News (LONDON) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his plan to overhaul his country’s judicial system is “a minor correction” to an “activist” court. “It’s described as the end of Israeli [Read More…]
Delray Beach police release images after unidentified woman’s remains found in multiple suitcases
Delray Beach Police Department (NEW YORK) — Florida authorities have released images of luggage in which a woman’s body was found earlier this month as well as an artist’s rendering of the unknown victim. “Please [Read More…]
WNBA star Riquna Williams arrested in connection to domestic violence incident: Police
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — WNBA star Riquna Williams was arrested Tuesday for alleged domestic violence against her wife, according to a Las Vegas police report. Williams is being [Read More…]
SDHSAA Partners with Teall Properties Group for Corporate Sponsorship Growth
The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) has taken a significant step in expanding and managing its corporate partnerships. During a recent meeting, the SDHSAA board of directors approved a 10-year contract with Teall [Read More…]
Postpartum depression pill shows positive effects, new trial data shows
The Good Brigade/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A pill for postpartum depression led to meaningful improvements in depression symptoms, according to a late-stage study published Wednesday in The American Journal of Psychiatry. The pill, zuranolone, [Read More…]
US economy expected to have grown, dispelling recession fears
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Fears of a recession have cast a thundercloud over the economy for many months but forecasters sun-kissed by falling inflation and a robust jobs market have grown optimistic about [Read More…]
Anthony Mackie shifts gears for the post-apocalyptic thriller ‘Twisted Metal’
Skip Bolen/Peacock Anthony Mackie plays a post-apocalyptic delivery driver — think of DoorDash, but much more dangerous — in Peacock’s series adaptation of the video game Twisted Metal, debuting Thursday, July 27. Mackie’s character drives a beat-up [Read More…]
South Dakota Lawmakers Hear Updated Revenue Projections for 2024
The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature heard updated revenue projections for 2024 earlier this week at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. Derek Johnson with the Bureau of Finance [Read More…]
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