Month: February 2024
Trump met with boos and chants while selling sneakers in Philadelphia
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA, Penn.)– The day after a New York judge fined him $355 million in the wake of a lengthy fraud trial, former President Donald Trump spent his Saturday in two battleground states, [Read More…]
NASCAR delays Daytona 500 race by a day due to heavy rain
James Gilbert/Getty Images (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.)– Steady rain and gusty winds in Florida prompted NASCAR to delay the start of the iconic Daytona 500 race until Monday, officials said. The race at the Daytona International [Read More…]
Statewide Safety Tip-Line up and running
Safe2Say South Dakota is a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff, and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety, or the safety of others, including [Read More…]
2 police officers, 1 firefighter killed after responding to a domestic call in Minnesota: Officials
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images, STOCK (BURNSVILLE, Minn.)– Two police officers and one firefighter were shot and killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Sunday after responding to a “call of a family in danger,” according to Gov. Tim [Read More…]
37 million California residents on flood watch amid back-to-back storms
ABC News (NEW YORK)– An already drenched California is bracing for a second storm as a multiday atmospheric river is projected to bring rainfall, wind and snowfall to the Golden state Sunday and extend through [Read More…]
Trump was fined $355 million and barred from his NY business temporarily. What happens now?
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With a 92-page order issued late Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron dealt Donald Trump a legal and financial blow that could permanently damage the business empire that propelled him to the [Read More…]
OpenAI video-generator Sora risks fueling propaganda and bias, experts say
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A sunbathed Dalmatian tiptoes across a windowsill, a Chinese New Year parade engulfs a city street, an archeologist digs up a chair from desert sand. Videos posted online display these [Read More…]
OpenAI video-generator Sora risks fueling propaganda and bias, experts say
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A sunbathed Dalmatian tiptoes across a windowsill, a Chinese New Year parade engulfs a city street, an archeologist digs up a chair from desert sand. Videos posted online display these [Read More…]
Alexei Navalny’s allies accuse Russian authorities of deliberately withholding his body
Alex McBride/Getty Images (MOSCOW) — Allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are demanding that Russian authorities release his body to his mother and lawyer, claiming it is being deliberately withheld. Russian authorities announced Navalny died [Read More…]
1st Ukrainian city falls since the US became deadlocked in sending more military aid
Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images (AVDIIVKA, Ukraine) — On the same day Alexey Navalny was declared dead in a Russian prison, Vladimir Putin was able to rack up another victory of sorts as Ukraine’s military announced it has [Read More…]
One firefighter killed, 10 more injured in ‘catastrophic’ house explosion in Virginia: Officials
Courtesy Loudoun Fire Rescue on X (STERLING, Va.) — A firefighter was killed and 10 others injured when a house in Virginia exploded while they were responding to a gas leak, authorities said. Firefighters responded to [Read More…]
Alleged Maine gunman told police he was ‘capable’ of doing ‘something’ 3 months before shooting
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (LEWISTON, Maine) — Three months before the alleged Maine mass shooter would open fire at a bar and a bowling alley, killing 18 people and injuring 13 more, Robert Card told police in [Read More…]
Facing warmest winter on record, Minnesota forced to pivot on recreation offerings
Scott Olson/Getty Images (SAINT PAUL, Minn.) — Each year, winter sport enthusiasts flock to cold weather states where higher levels of ice and snow create the ideal environment for activities like skiing, skating, ice fishing and [Read More…]
Charlamagne tha God says White House pushes back on his Biden criticism: ‘This Week’
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Influential comedian, co-host of “The Breakfast Club” radio show and New York Times bestselling author Charlamagne tha God sat down with ABC “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl for an exclusive interview [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Roll Past Kansas City
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State rolled to its 13th consecutive win Thursday – a 74-53 victory over Kansas City at Frost Arena. Brooklyn Meyer led four Jackrabbits in double figures with a 25-point night. Meyer’s total contribution [Read More…]
SDSU Falls on the Road to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – South Dakota State stuck with Kansas City for nearly the entire contest, but the Roos made multiple clutch plays down the stretch to earn a 72-67 victory over the Jackrabbits in the [Read More…]
Dakota Access Pipeline protest costs debated during federal trial
BISMARCK — A trial expected to shed new light on a federal agency’s management — and potential mismanagement — of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests kicked off Thursday in federal court. North Dakota is seeking [Read More…]
Pace of Medicaid enrollment remains slower than expected
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Fewer people than expected are signing up for Medicaid through an expansion backed by voters in 2022, and the state Department of Social Services is adjusting its budget to reflect the [Read More…]
Yankton Man Sentenced to 85 Years in Prison for Manslaughter Plea
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Yankton man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison after he had earlier pled guilty to First Degree Manslaughter in connection to [Read More…]
Not taking care of business: Congress on winter vacation, leaving long list of challenges behind
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House has embarked on a 12-day winter recess, joining the Senate’s two-week recess and leaving a long list of critical unfinished business on Capitol Hill. Navigating a three-vote majority, [Read More…]
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