Year: 2023

Students speak out after some colleges ban TikTok from campuses
Mario Tama/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When Grace Featherston, a senior theatre education major at the University of Texas at Austin, received an email Tuesday notifying her that TikTok was being restricted at the university, [Read More…]

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ film shooting
Jason Marz/Getty Images (SANTA FE, N.M.) — Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of the [Read More…]

Biden breaks silence on classified documents: ‘I have no regrets’
ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he has “no regrets” as the investigation continues into the classified documents found at his home and office. Biden broke his silence on [Read More…]

Supreme Court says it failed to identify who leaked draft abortion opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade
joe daniel price/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court said it has been unable to determine who leaked Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case last May. After a [Read More…]

Starz renews ‘Outlander’ for eighth and final season, greenlights prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’
Starz Starz announced on Thursday that it has renewed its time-spanning romantic drama Outlander for an eighth and final season. “For nearly a decade, Outlander has won the hearts of audiences worldwide and we’re pleased [Read More…]

Attorneys for armorer, assistant director speak out after charges announced in ‘Rust’ shooting case
As reported, New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb announced charges Thursday in relation to the Rust shooting case. Alec Baldwin and set armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will each be [Read More…]

Adam Sandler to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Good Morning America Adam Sandler is following in the footsteps of fellow Saturday Night Live veteran comedy legends, including Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy, as the next recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American [Read More…]

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen introduce third child, daughter Esti Maxine Stephens
Trae Patton/NBC When news broke that John Legend and Chrissy Teigen had welcomed their third child, it was through the singer’s update at a private show. Now, they’re making the announcement Instagram official with a new post introducing their child to the [Read More…]

USDA Under Secretary working on biotech corn ban
In her first three weeks on the job, USDA Under Secretary for Trade Alexis Taylor says she has been spending time on Mexico’s biotech corn ban. She tells Brownfield the Biden administration is still not [Read More…]

Frost: boosting domestic production of oil and gas, reducing trade barriers
Former Congressman Martin Frost, on behalf of Council for a Secure America, says the ongoing energy crisis in Europe is a cautionary tale for the U.S. “There’s been an effort to increase alternative energy sources [Read More…]


SDSU’s John Stiegelmeier announces retirement
After 199 victories, 12 postseason appearances and a national championship, South Dakota State’s John Stiegelmeier is hanging up his whistle. Stiegelmeier announced his retirement Thursday afternoon, ending a 26-year run leading the football program at [Read More…]

Lesion removed from Jill Biden’s left eyelid was noncancerous, doctor says
Official White House Photo by Erin Scott (WASHINGTON) — A small lesion removed from first lady Jill Biden’s left eyelid last week has been found to be noncancerous, White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor said [Read More…]

Playboy launches podcast series featuring stars recreating its most famous interviews
Getty Images In spite of the old joke, people did read Playboy for the articles back in the day, and now some of the magazine’s most famous interviews are living again. Playboy announced it has [Read More…]

Amanda Bynes set to reunite with ‘All That’ co-stars for 90s Con
GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Amanda Bynes will reunite with her former All That co-stars Kel Mitchell, Danny Tamberelli and Lori Beth Denberg at the upcoming ’90s Con. “I’m really excited to reunite with my castmates and meet [Read More…]

George Clooney, Snoop to return for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ 20th anniversary special
ABC/Randy Holmes To celebrate his second decade as the host of ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the funnyman has tapped his very first guests: Variety reports George Clooney and Snoop Dogg will return for a special [Read More…]

Farm Bureau economist concerned about short and long-term impact of inflation
American Farm Bureau’s chief economist is concerned about inflation limiting the ability of farmers to borrow money. Roger Cryan says consumer prices have risen nearly 20 percent the past four years and he expects [Read More…]

Family of 6-year-old who shot teacher speaks out for first time
Jay Paul/Getty Images (NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) — The family of the 6-year-old boy accused of shooting a teacher at his Virginia elementary school is speaking out for the first time. The family said the “firearm [Read More…]

Suspect in hate crime stabbing of Indiana University student set to appear in court
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (BLOOMINGTON, Ind.) — A white woman charged with stabbing an Asian Indiana University student seven times in the head on a public bus in Bloomington, Indiana, is scheduled to appear in court [Read More…]

Flint residents urged to filter water as bottled water donations end amid ongoing water crisis
Tim Graham/Getty Images (FLINT, Mich.) — While weekly bottled water donations have ended for citizens of Flint, Michigan, according to city officials, the water crisis there is ongoing. Health officials are urging residents to continue [Read More…]
You must be logged in to post a comment.