Year: 2024
ABC Politics News
Without seeing all border deal details, Speaker Mike Johnson says it is a ‘nonstarter’
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As Senate negotiators neared an agreement on a long-awaited bipartisan border deal, House Speaker Mike Johnson told ABC News Tuesday that while he hasn’t seen the bill yet, the agreement is [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Oregon officials declare state of emergency to address fentanyl crisis in Portland
Tetra Images/Getty Images (OREGON) — Oregon government officials have declared a 90-day state of emergency to address Portland’s growing fentanyl crisis. Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, delaying anticipated rate cuts
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged on Wednesday, delaying highly anticipated rate cuts that the central bank expects to make sometime this year. The fed funds rate remains between 5.25% and [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis
Atlantide Phototravel/Getty Images (ORLANDO, Fla.) — A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Disney against Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state legislature’s decision to alter the governing structure of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Mean Girls’ reboot spikes searches for fetch retro fashion
“Mean Girls” — Photo by CBS via Getty Images The hit musical reboot of Mean Girls apparently has some young fans searching online — and probably their moms’ closets — for the fashions that were [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Mean Girls’ reboot spikes searches for fetch retro fashion
“Mean Girls” — Photo by CBS via Getty Images The hit musical reboot of Mean Girls apparently has some young fans searching online — and probably their moms’ closets — for the fashions that were [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Elmo’s simple social media post reveals volumes about our mental health
Craig Barritt/Getty Images, FILE When Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street Muppet, took to social media to ask a seemingly simple question, the responses came flooding in. “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?” [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Elmo’s simple social media post reveals volumes about our mental health
Craig Barritt/Getty Images, FILE When Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street Muppet, took to social media to ask a seemingly simple question, the responses came flooding in. “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?” [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Kris Jenner spoofs her decision to take on reality TV in Oreo Super Bowl spot
Courtesy Oreo The Super Bowl is on Sunday, February 11, but Oreo has just released its big game spot, which puts a twist on flipping a coin. The ad shows how people throughout the ages [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA price indices fractionally lower in December
The USDA’s indices of prices received and paid by farmers were both down in December. The USDA says the index of prices received was 0.4% lower than in November as losses in cattle, hogs, milk, [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle inventory down, contraction likely to continue
There were fewer cattle in the U.S. at the start of 2024 than 2023 and it looks like that contraction will continue. That’s mostly in line with pre-report expectations and due to several factors, including [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA price indices fractionally lower in December
The USDA’s indices of prices received and paid by farmers were both down in December. The USDA says the index of prices received was 0.4% lower than in November as losses in cattle, hogs, milk, [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle inventory down, contraction likely to continue
There were fewer cattle in the U.S. at the start of 2024 than 2023 and it looks like that contraction will continue. That’s mostly in line with pre-report expectations and due to several factors, including [Read More…]
Ag News
Higher food costs here to stay, increases moderating
An ag economist says increases in food costs at home are starting to return to somewhat normal levels. Aimpoint Research’s Executive Advisor on Economics and Trade Dave Juday (jU-day) tells Brownfield price shifts following the [Read More…]
Ag News
Higher food costs here to stay, increases moderating
An ag economist says increases in food costs at home are starting to return to somewhat normal levels. Aimpoint Research’s Executive Advisor on Economics and Trade Dave Juday (jU-day) tells Brownfield price shifts following the [Read More…]
Ag News
Agriculture needs affordable broadband access, CFRA says
The Center for Rural Affairs says access to high-speed internet continues to be a challenge in some agricultural areas. Jillian Linster, interim policy director, says the Biden administration’s ReConnect Program funding should help jumpstart projects [Read More…]
Ag News
Agriculture needs affordable broadband access, CFRA says
The Center for Rural Affairs says access to high-speed internet continues to be a challenge in some agricultural areas. Jillian Linster, interim policy director, says the Biden administration’s ReConnect Program funding should help jumpstart projects [Read More…]
Ag News
NEFB assessing ongoing ag labor situation
The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says ag labor reform needs to be a priority this year. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield workers from other countries have provided crucial support to American agriculture. “You just can’t [Read More…]
Ag News
NEFB assessing ongoing ag labor situation
The president of Nebraska Farm Bureau says ag labor reform needs to be a priority this year. Mark McHargue tells Brownfield workers from other countries have provided crucial support to American agriculture. “You just can’t [Read More…]
News
Governor Kristi Noem set to release her second book
Governor Kristi Noem will release her second book later this year. “No Going Back,” slated to come out in May – will offer Gov. Kristi Noem’s perspective on “what’s wrong with politics and how we [Read More…]