Year: 2024
California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images (SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) — A powerful storm pummeling the West Coast churned up waves as high as 60 feet, killing one man, sweeping another out to sea and prompting multiple [Read More…]
Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after 1-day stay
Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. “He and his family are deeply grateful [Read More…]
Starbucks strike expands to 300 stores on Christmas Eve
John Keeble/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Thousands of Starbucks baristas are set to walk off the job on Tuesday, expanding the dayslong holiday strike to 300 stores in dozens of cities and towns nationwide, according to the union Starbucks [Read More…]
Christopher Nolan’s next film: ‘The Odyssey’, with a star-studded cast
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Christopher Nolan will be drawing on a Greek epic for his next project. The Oppenheimer director will use IMAX to tell the more than 2,000-year-old story of Homer’s Odyssey, Universal [Read More…]
Michigan confirms second case of HPAI in Ottawa County
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural has confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan this month. The affected commercial poultry flock in Ottawa County is currently under quarantine and [Read More…]
OFB grant is helping young professionals get their start in the industry
Photo provided by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The executive director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says a new grant program is helping young professionals get their start in the industry. Kelly Burns says [Read More…]
White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected
(NEW YORK) — Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions. A white Christmas? The National [Read More…]
American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide ‘technical issue’
ABC News (NEW YORK) —A “technical issue” briefly disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said, at the start of a busy Christmas Eve for travelers around the country. The Federal Aviation Administration said [Read More…]
New FFA event designed for members with disabilities
Indiana FFA is creating a new career development event to reach more FFA members. Amanda Mullins, the assistant director of leadership and development says the Unified Horticulture CDE is designed for members with disabilities. “Students with [Read More…]
Fertilizer prices vulnerable to potential tariffs
An agronomy salesman says he’s nervous about the potential threat tariffs could have on fertilizer prices during the next administration. Phil Tuggle with Michigan Agricultural Commodities says there could be major price impacts. “We [Read More…]
Milder air expanding across much of the Heartland; wet weather on the southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow and freezing rain—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region, especially across Michigan and Wisconsin. Elsewhere, mild air is replacing previously frigid conditions, which led to a [Read More…]
An unseasonably mild, wet pattern to continue across the Heartland into next week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, with the Midwest having the greatest likelihood of experiencing above-normal temperatures. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from southern California to the southern Plains [Read More…]
Record, near-record warmth to expand across the Heartland for Christmas Week; unseasonably wet
Mild weather will dominate the country during this Christmas holiday week, except for some lingering cold weather in the Northeast. In fact, temperatures at times will attain record-high levels for this time of year in [Read More…]
‘Catalyst’: Luigi Mangione’s supporters brave 11-degree arctic blast to air healthcare grievances
ABC News As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning, protesters from all walks of life assembled outside the courthouse to show their support for the alleged killer. [Read More…]
1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) One person died and at least five were hospitalized after a boat explosion and dock fire at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The explosion occurred in direct view of [Read More…]
Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
CDC and NIAID Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced. In a statement released on [Read More…]
Is the Teamsters protest at Amazon disrupting holiday deliveries?
ABC News Amazon delivery drivers and third-party workers for the nation’s predominant shopping platform have walked off the job in the past week, seeking what they consider a fair labor agreement — and triggering widespread [Read More…]
The Year in Entertainment 2024: Top movies at the domestic box office
Animated movies and summer blockbusters dominated the film landscape of 2024. This year, the silver screen took us everywhere from the island of Motunui to the Emerald City of Oz. Here’s a look at the [Read More…]
Nebraska governor recovering from serious injuries after being bucked off a horse
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (NEBRASKA) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being bucked off a horse, his office said Monday. The incident happened when the [Read More…]
Soybeans mostly lower to start the week
Soybeans were mostly lower on fund and technical selling, following a couple of days with higher business last week. The trade continues to monitor crop development weather in South America, which has been largely supportive [Read More…]