Month: September 2024
DOJ task force, formed in 2021 to fight election threats, has brought only 20 cases
adamkaz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a stern warning to those who would seek to harm election officials. “I will reiterate again today, these cases are a warning if you [Read More…]
Trump takes shots at Harris’ personality and policies at friendly Pennsylvania town hall
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) takes part in a town hall moderated by Fox News broadcaster Sean Hannity at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 2024. [Read More…]
After long delay, proceedings set to resume in Trump’s election interference case
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — After months of delays, a federal judge [Read More…]
How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come home
ATU Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As two NASA astronauts gear up for a months-long unplanned stay on the International Space Station (ISS), they may also be increasing their risk of radiation exposure. Barry “Butch” [Read More…]
Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy
With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some [Read More…]
K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers
A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the [Read More…]
What to know as jury selection begins in Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 03, 2024 in Wilmington, Del. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — More than a year after a plea [Read More…]
Why there have been so few hurricanes this year as peak season approaches
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The time of year that typically sees the most tropical systems forming in the Atlantic Basin is almost here. The past three weeks in the Atlantic Basin have been notably [Read More…]
Man who evaded cops for weeks after hit and run death of 7-year-old boy arrested
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 32-year-old suspect who has evaded authorities for nearly three weeks following the alleged hit-and-run death of a skateboarding 7-year-old boy has been arrested, according to authorities. Donald Mynatt, [Read More…]
Attack on trans teen being investigated as ‘possible hate crime’
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A trans teenager was allegedly assaulted by a large group of teens in Massachusetts, and police are investigating it as a possible hate crime. Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, had been [Read More…]
New York grand jury convened for possible new charges against Harvey Weinstein
Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Manhattan district attorney’s office has begun presenting evidence to a grand jury that could return a new indictment against Harvey Weinstein — as soon as Friday — over [Read More…]
Julianne Hough shares her dream ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestant
Disney/Andrew Eccles It’s time to go back to the ballroom. Dancing with the Stars announced the star-studded cast of season 33 of the reality competition series on Wednesday. Among the contestants are Olympian and pommel [Read More…]
‘Only Murders in the Building’ renewed for season 5
Disney/Eric McCandless The show’s fourth season just got underway, but Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a fifth. Hulu announced on Wednesday that Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez will all [Read More…]
Winona Ryder enthuses about special “husband” Keanu Reeves
Amanda Edwards/WireImage Back in 2018, Winona Ryder revealed that she just might be married to Keanu Reeves, thanks to Francis Ford Coppola‘s hiring real Romanian priests while filming their onscreen wedding in his 1992 film [Read More…]
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Friends’ by visiting the characters’ favorite haunts
Warner Bros. Television While the show Friends was shot in Los Angeles, it was set in New York City, and in an effort to help fans celebrate the show turning 30, On Location Tours is [Read More…]
Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard and more in ‘The Boroughs’, from the Duffer Bros.
The Duffer Bros. – Netflix Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have lined up some impressive names for the forthcoming sci-fi series they’re producing called The Boroughs. Netflix has tapped Oscar winner Geena Davis [Read More…]
Safety regulators call for investigation into Shein, Temu
Shein and Temu icons are seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Federal safety regulators are [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 9/4/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUELA Dodgers 1, LA Angels 10 Detroit Tigers 5, San Diego Padres 6 Cincinnati Reds 12, Houston Astros 5NY Mets 8, Boston [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 9/3/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUENew York Mets 7, Boston Red Sox 2Philadelphia Phillies 10, Toronto Blue Jays 9Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Los Angeles Angels [Read More…]
Johnson to tie avoiding government shutdown to voter eligibility measure
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — When Congress returns to Washington on Monday after summer recess, lawmakers will be staring down a looming government shutdown on Sept. 30 when funding is set to run out. But [Read More…]