Month: August 2023

Win McNamee/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has raised over $1 million since the first GOP presidential primary debate, according to his campaign, as the Florida governor works to build momentum off [Read More…]

Georgia election case live updates: Five more defendants surrender to authorities

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (ATLANTA) — Former President Donald Trump, one of 19 defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election [Read More…]

Updated COVID shot likely to be available mid-September

Евгения Матвеец/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The updated COVID vaccine should become available in mid-September, along with a likely recommendation that everyone should get the booster shot, U.S. health officials said this week. The timeline [Read More…]

What to expect with COVID, RSV, flu shots set to be available this fall

Images By Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Health officials are urging the public to plan ahead when it comes to scheduling their vaccinations, as this year may look a little different than previous [Read More…]

‘Gran Turismo’ stars on the film’s inspirational message

Clive Rose – Gran Turismo/Gran Turismo via Getty Images The new film Gran Turismo, out this weekend, is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a guy who was so good at the car racing video [Read More…]

Judge rejects argument by abortion pill maker that state ban violates Constitution

Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (CHARLESTON, W.V.) — West Virginia has the right to block the sale of the abortion drug mifepristone, even though federal regulators have decided the medication is safe, a federal judge ruled on [Read More…]

School board approves accreditation of Tulsa Public Schools after superintendent’s resignation

Trevor Williams/Getty Images (TULAS, Okla.) — The Oklahoma state school board voted unanimously on Thursday to upgrade the status of Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) to “accredited with deficiencies” amid fears the largest school district in [Read More…]

Georgia election case live updates: Trump booked and released from Fulton County Jail

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (ATLANTA) — The 19 defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia are in the [Read More…]

US will help train Ukrainian F-16 pilots after all

Stocktrek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The United States will be training Ukrainian pilots how to operate F-16 fighter aircraft after all, but only in support of the Netherlands and Denmark that will take the lead in [Read More…]

Anti-abortion group praises some candidates, criticizes others for GOP debate answers

Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Anti-abortion advocates blasted individual candidates including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for refusing to commit to a national ban on abortions after [Read More…]

Frozen vegetables recalled due to possible listeria contamination

FDA (NEW YORK) — Kroger and Food Lion shoppers who have purchased frozen veggies should check their freezer for products that have been recalled over potential listeria contamination. Twin City Foods, Inc. issued a voluntary [Read More…]

Several people fall ill with mysterious rashes, fever after Tough Mudder event

tzahiV/Getty Images, STOCK (SONOMA, Calif.) — California health officials have issued an advisory after several people who competed in a Tough Mudder run and obstacle course competition last weekend fell ill with as-yet unexplained symptoms. [Read More…]

Certain eye drops should be thrown out due to bacterial and fungal contamination, FDA warns

LightEyez and Dr. Berne’s (NEW YORK) — Consumers should not purchase and immediately stop using certain eye drops due to potential bacterial or fungal contamination, according to a warning issued by the Food and Drug [Read More…]

SpaceX sued by Justice Department over alleged asylee, refugee discrimination

CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice is suing SpaceX, the aerospace company owned by Elon Musk, over alleged discriminatory practices against people living in the country under asylum and refugees. [Read More…]

Padma Lakshmi says wanting a personal life was partially behind the “not easy” decision to leave ‘Top Chef’

Bravo/Fred Jagueneau Padma Lakshmi is opening up about her decision to push her seat away from the judges table after 19 years on Bravo’s hit Top Chef. The chef, author, model and TV personality recently [Read More…]

‘Barbie’ jumps over ‘Mario’ to take 2023’s domestic box office crown

© 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. It didn’t take a magic mushroom for Barbie to hop over The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the title of the biggest movie in North America [Read More…]

Ag News

Margins tight for NW Minnesota soybean and spring wheat grower

Margins are tight for a soybean and spring wheat grower in northwest Minnesota. Theresia Gillie tells Brownfield crops have suffered from dry conditions and markets are weaker than a year ago. “It would be really [Read More…]

Ag News

Soybean gall midge a tough pest to manage

Soybean gall midge is proving to be a very difficult pest for farmers to manage. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says that’s mainly because the larvae that feed on the plant are inside [Read More…]

Ag News

Feeder cattle find support as corn moves lower

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct business develop. Feeders had additional support on the mostly lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $2.05 higher at $180.72 and [Read More…]

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An update on the Summit Carbon Pipeline