Month: June 2024
Five takeaways from striking Biden-Trump presidential debate
Former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Ga on Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post [Read More…]
Biden falters in high-stakes debate, Trump spews falsehoods
Getty Images – STOCK (ATLANTA) — In a historic clash of personality and policy, Joe Biden and Donald Trump took the stage for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. The showdown provided a [Read More…]
Fecal soup’ could be lurking in Iowa floodwaters, health experts warn
Feldhaar Christian / EyeEm/Getty Images (DES MOINES, Iowa) — Health experts are warning of the possibility of floodwaters containing “fecal soup” after an agriculture-heavy region in Iowa was inundated with an unprecedented amount of precipitation. [Read More…]
The uncertain future of a historic LGBTQ+ safe space: New York City’s People’s Beach
The historic bathhouse on Jacob Riis Beach is undergoing $50 million renovations that have stoked concerns about gentrification on the working class, queer beach. — ABC News (NEW YORK) — The summer season in New [Read More…]
Pentagon and USAID watchdogs launch reviews of US pier and humanitarian aid flow into Gaza
Palestinians are climbing onto trucks to grab aid that is being delivered into Gaza through a U.S.-built pier, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from central Gaza [Read More…]
June 28 – Today in Mitchell History
1911 – Slackers Arrested 1917 – Weird Story Scares Patrons of Peddler 1929 – Ask Cooperation of S.D. Drivers 1953 – Mitchell City Council Approves Beer Licenses 1962 – Mitchell [Read More…]
Pulse Moves onto Semifinals at U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore.— South Dakota senior Jacy Pulse extended her season on Thursday evening by advancing to the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials held at Hayward Field. Pulse clocked a time [Read More…]
Byron Buxton hits 3-run homer, helps power the Twins to a 13-6 win over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Byron Buxton had a three-run homer among his three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-6 Thursday. Twins shortstop Carlos Correa left the game in the seventh inning after [Read More…]
South Dakota State Claims Interstate Series Title
For the second season in a row, South Dakota State has come out on top of in-state rival South Dakota in the head-to-head Interstate Series athletics competition. The Jackrabbits won the 2023-24 edition by a [Read More…]
US sends USS Wasp assault ship and Marines to eastern Mediterranean
Getty Images – STOCK (EUROPE) — The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Wasp and the Marines aboard are being sent to the eastern Mediterranean to serve as a deterrent and provide the U.S. military [Read More…]
Former Uvalde school police chief among 2 people indicted in Robb Elementary shooting
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (UVALDE, Texas.) — Two people have been indicted in connection with the investigation into the 2022 mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, ABC Austin affiliate KVUE reported Thursday. Former Uvalde School District [Read More…]
Biden-Trump presidential debate live updates: Counting down to 1st clash
Getty Images – STOCK (WASHINGTON) — In what is set to be a historic clash of personality and policy, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will soon take the stage for the first presidential debate of [Read More…]
What do swing state voters want to hear from Biden and Trump at the presidential debate?
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to take the debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday night, voters across the key swing states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and [Read More…]
Bronny James selected by Los Angeles Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft
David Becker/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — After going unselected in the first round of the NBA Draft, Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick on Thursday. The oldest son [Read More…]
How much is Jamaal Bowman’s loss a warning for progressives?
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Progressive Democrats undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his New York 16th Congressional District’s Democratic primary. What it means [Read More…]
Supreme Court blocks Purdue Pharma opioid settlement that shields Sackler family of liability
Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A narrowly divided Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision struck down a hard-fought bankruptcy plan for OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma that would have awarded $6 billion to state and local [Read More…]
Austin Butler reveals he auditioned for Peeta in ‘The Hunger Games’
Murray Close/Getty Images, Mike Marsland/WireImage via Getty Images In another world, Austin Butler could have been the boy with the bread. We’ll just have to settle for him as Elvis Presley instead. In a video [Read More…]
Analyst remains concerned about nitrogen fertilizer market
An analyst is concerned about the future of the nitrogen fertilizer market. Josh Linville from StoneX tells Brownfield he’s watching four areas that will greatly influence the price and availability of nitrogen, starting with Europe. [Read More…]
Studies support greater biofuel usage to reduce transportation emissions
Recent independent studies support a greater reliance on biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says one study looked at the impact of electric vehicles on both liquid fuel [Read More…]
Russia wheat struggles could spark market volatility
Global wheat supplies are expected to tighten because of Russian production challenges. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke says weather problems are going to limit the size of this year’s crop. “The estimates on [Read More…]
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