Month: September 2023

Jason Marz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A group of prominent authors joined a proposed class action lawsuit filed against OpenAI over allegations that products like ChatGPT make illegal use of their copyrighted work, setting off [Read More…]

Neil deGrasse Tyson says Halle Berry’s ‘Moonfall’ dethroned ‘Armageddon’ as least scientifically accurate movie

Lionsgate Physicist — and arguably cinematic wet blanket — Neil deGrasse Tyson has traditionally been quick to point out scientific inaccuracies in films, but he’s giving Halle Berry‘s 2022 dud Moonfall a top honor. Well, [Read More…]

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ to return in October

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for “The Drew Barrymore Show” ABC Audio has confirmed that The Drew Barrymore Show is eyeing a return in October. The news comes a day after a tentative agreement for the Writers [Read More…]

Ag News

South Dakota corn, soybean harvest underway

Most of South Dakota’s crops are doing well with adequate soil moisture reported in just over half of the state. USDA reporters say 36% of the corn is in good condition and 9% is excellent, [Read More…]

Ag News

Arkansas farmers kick off peanut harvest

Peanut harvest began in Arkansas last week. The USDA reports as of Sunday, 1% of peanuts are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 5%. 21% are dug and the crop is rated 81% good [Read More…]

Ag News

Minnesota farmers maintain solid harvest pace

Harvest remains ahead of normal in Minnesota. USDA’s latest weekly crop report shows corn harvest at 11 percent compared to one percent complete last year and the five-year average of three percent. Soybeans are 19 [Read More…]

Ag News

Kentucky crops: corn 34%, soybeans 14% harvested

The lack of precipitation in the state has paved the way for farmers to push full-speed ahead with harvest. Corn harvest is 34% complete and 74% mature with 67% rated good to excellent. Soybean harvest [Read More…]

Ag News

Illinois harvest falls slightly behind average as crop conditions improve

Illinois farmers made progress on corn and soybean harvest last week, but both are progressing slightly behind the 5-year average. The USDA reports as of Sunday 10% of corn is harvested compared to 13% on [Read More…]

Former South Dakota Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Charles Reambonanza, a 33-year-old former South Dakota teacher, has entered a guilty plea for possessing child pornography. On Monday, he admitted to purchasing illicit images via PayPal and an app from an individual in the [Read More…]

Johnson says members who ‘love chaos’ could hurt Republicans in shutdown fight

(Joshua Haiar/SD Searchlight) – South Dakota’s lone U.S. representative said Monday that a handful of his fellow Republicans with extreme positions could hurt the party’s position in negotiations on a potential government shutdown. Congress does [Read More…]

22-Year-Old Pierre Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit

A 22-year-old man from Pierre was captured by law enforcement after leading them on a high-speed pursuit through Pierre on a Saturday night around 11 p.m. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a trooper [Read More…]

Sioux Falls Police Seek Identity of Casino Wallet Thief

Sioux Falls police are in the process of identifying a man who stole a woman’s wallet from a casino over the weekend. The incident unfolded as the victim had her wallet beside her while seated [Read More…]

Aberdeen Police Offer $1,000 Reward for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured Children on Bicycles

The Aberdeen Police Department has announced a $1,000 reward for anyone providing information leading to the arrest of a hit-and-run driver responsible for injuring two children on bicycles. The incident occurred at approximately 8:27 p.m. [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Football Media Polls, September 25

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Sept. 25 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Polls, September 25

Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 25, 2023. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (13) 13-0 [Read More…]

3rd person arrested in Bronx fentanyl day care case, search continues for owner’s husband

Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A third person has been arrested in connection with the New York City day care drug operation that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old boy. Renny Antonio [Read More…]

First Black female NYPD police surgeon sworn in

Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Dr. Lynn O’Connor is now the first Black female police surgeon for the New York Police Department (NYPD) after being sworn in on Monday. “This is [Read More…]

Millions of women, children risk losing WIC’s nutrition assistance if government shuts down

Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Nearly 7 million mothers and their children could lose the nutrition assistance they receive from the federal government if Congress fails to reach a deal this week to avert a [Read More…]

DeSantis and Newsom to debate in Georgia, discussing ‘everyday issues’

Brandon Bell/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom — ideological rivals in two of the country’s biggest states — will debate each other on Fox News on Nov. 30 [Read More…]

Maury Povich offers to “come out of retirement” to see if Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey are related