Month: August 2024
FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements blocked by federal judge
Getty Images – STOCK/Glowimages (WASHINGTON) — A sweeping federal ban on noncompete agreements — which was set to take effect for tens of millions of Americans nationwide on Sept. 4 — is now permanently on [Read More…]
Democratic energy ‘very high’ but ‘that does not mean we let up’: Jennifer Granholm
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Former Michigan Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm praised the party’s energy at its national convention in Chicago as Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to formally accept its presidential nomination. “It is very [Read More…]
RFK Jr. considering ending campaign and endorsing Trump, running mate says
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s running mate Nicole Shanahan said this week that the pair are considering ending their independent campaign to endorse former President Donald Trump. “So you know, there’s [Read More…]
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck on Tuesday after two years of marriage, according to legal documents obtained by ABC News. The Hollywood power couple married in July 2022 in Las [Read More…]
Light direct cattle trade develops at lower prices
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were sharply lower with weaker demand and external market pressure from the economy. October Live Cattle closed $3.42 lower at $175.60. September Feeder Cattle were down $4.77 at $234.50. [Read More…]
American Soybean Association disappointed in final ESA herbicide strategy
The president of the American Soybean Association says the EPA’s final Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy could have long-term impacts on the ag industry. Josh Gackle of North Dakota says there were some improvements from [Read More…]
MSU develops low-cost irrigation system
Researchers at Michigan State University are developing cost-effective technology to help farmers better manage irrigation needs. The Low-Cost Monitoring System (LOCOMOS) uses in-field sensors that measure soil moisture, leaf wetness, and other factors which are [Read More…]
Mitchell Boys Golf Jump Four Spots at Season Opening Warrior/Lynx Invite
Mitchell boys golf shaved 12 shots off their first round score to finish eighth out of 17 teams in the season opening Warrior/Lynx Invite with a +74 (638). After shooting a 325 on Monday in [Read More…]
Massachusetts man goes missing while on vacation in South Carolina
Getty Images – STOCK/ilbusca (BEAUFORD, S.C.) — A Massachusetts man vacationing with his family in South Carolina has been missing since Friday and is endangered, authorities said. Stanley Kotowski, 60, was last seen Friday morning [Read More…]
Driver charged with murder in killing of innocent bystander while allegedly targeting partner
KTRK-TV (HOUSTON) — A murder charge has been filed against a 35-year-old driver police allege struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston over the weekend while attempting to mow down his [Read More…]
FEMA representatives coming to Mitchell starting Wednesday
Individual Assistance-Approximately 16 FEMA Representatives will be in Davison County starting Wednesday to assess damage for Individual Assistance. Please note, the damage reported into Crisis Track in June does not count as a FEMA application [Read More…]
‘Emily In Paris’ debuts at #1 on Netflix; Mark Wahlberg + Halle Berry’s ‘The Union’ tops movies
Netflix Emily In Paris had a magnifique debut on Netflix: According to the streaming service, the show starring Lily Collins and Ashley Park kicked off its fourth season with 19.9 million viewers; the first five [Read More…]
Netflix drops a tease for Ryan Murphy’s next ‘Monster’ anthology: ‘The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’
Netflix Netflix has debuted a teaser to Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, producer Ryan Murphy‘s follow-up to his Emmy-winning DAHMER Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. The tease starts with a simple title card [Read More…]
‘Suits’ star Patrick J. Adams and more joining Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘Yellowstone’ sequel series
Paramount Network/MTV Entertainment Studios/101 Studios Patrick J. Adams, who played Mike Ross on the streaming smash Suits, is suiting up to join the Yellowstone universe. Adams has joined The Madison, the spin-off from series creator Taylor [Read More…]
Farm Credit Illinois CEO says members are feeling ag downturn
The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) says the cooperative’s members are already feeling the impact of the ag economy slowdown. Aaron Johnson tells Brownfield… “I believe the squeeze is going to show up more [Read More…]
US citizens among Sicily superyacht missing as search continues
Italian Coast Guard Command teams and firefighters are carrying out search and rescue operations with helicopters and ships to find missing people after after a yacht sank on Monday due to a storm 20 kilometers [Read More…]
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ director reveals more about film’s Lady Gaga/Joaquin Phoenix musical performances
Warner Bros. Pictures The upcoming sequel Joker: Folie à Deux has been described as a musical that will feature Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix‘s characters singing, but now we have more details on how that plays [Read More…]
Ryan Reynolds explains memorial tribute to Rob Delaney’s late son in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ credits
Getty Images for Disney Ryan Reynolds paid tribute to his Deadpool franchise co-star Rob Delaney and memorialized Delaney’s late son, Henry, in an emotional Instagram post Monday. Delaney played Peter, initially the only non-superpowered member of Deadpool’s very short-lived [Read More…]
Invest in Our Land crop installation promotes climate-smart ag
Farmers continue to make investments in conservation that both improve on-farm resilience and mitigate climate change. Lindsey Shapiro is the farm bill campaign organizer with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. “A lot of them are very traditional [Read More…]
Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member says research investments needed
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says that without investments in research and technology, American agriculture risks losing its advantage over the rest of the world. Arkansas’ John Boozman tells Brownfield, “In [Read More…]
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