Year: 2025

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 100, Celtics 109Heat 112, Cavaliers 121Warriors 94, Rockets 109 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 1, Capitals 3Stars 2, Avalanche 1Oilers 2, Kings 6 [Read More…]

RFK Jr. is moving to phase out synthetic food dyes. Are they safe?

(Halfdark/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — During a press conference on Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes in the American food [Read More…]

‘Gilmore Girls’ team delves into the world of ballet with new series ‘Étoile’

Courtesy of Prime Video Gilmore Girls husband-and-wife team Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino are back with a new series, Étoile (ay-TWAHL). Set in the world of ballet, it’s a subject that is a personal one for [Read More…]

A mild to unseasonably warm pattern for many; still showery for parts of the Heartland

April 24, 2025 nedvedmedia

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Desert Southwest. Much of the eastern half of the U.S. will have a [Read More…]

Russia hits Kyiv with deadliest attack since 2024, Ukrainian officials say

(Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images) (LONDON) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight Russian attack on several districts and residential areas in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. “Overnight, [Read More…]

A dozen international students report visa cancellations in South Dakota

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight At least 10 international students at South Dakota’s public universities have reported their visas canceled this year, according to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Two other reported cancellations were for [Read More…]

South Dakota wins concessions for itself and for universities nationwide in settlement with NCAA

Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota won special terms for itself and financial concessions for universities across the country while settling a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association, according to a Wednesday announcement from [Read More…]

Governor appoints former ag secretary to lead economic development office

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is appointing a new economic development commissioner and moving the current commissioner into a deputy role. Joe Fiala, the current commissioner of the Governor’s Office of [Read More…]

South Dakota regulators deny carbon pipeline permit again, but company vows to reapply

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline route as proposed in its permit application is “not viable,” South Dakota regulators determined Tuesday in Pierre. The Public Utilities Commission voted 2-1 to deny the company’s [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds explains the race to develop artificial intelligence

April 23, 2025 J.P. Skelly

It’s a race we can’t afford to lose. That’s Senator Mike Rounds view of developing the use of artificial intelligence. “And so this is not going to go away, and we’ve got to be in [Read More…]

Gaza’s Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who ‘never forgot’ them during war

Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images (GAZA) — Gaza’s small Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who maintained daily contact with local church leaders throughout the ongoing conflict, the parish priest of the region’s only [Read More…]

‘The Age of Innocence’ limited series coming to Netflix

Columbia Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images The Age of Innocence is being adapted into a limited series for Netflix. The streaming platform announced the news Wednesday, which fittingly happened to be World Book Day. Edith [Read More…]

Dominic Sessa to star as Anthony Bourdain in biopic for A24

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Dominic Sessa will star as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic about the late chef’s life. A24 confirmed the casting news for the upcoming film, which will be called Tony, by reposting [Read More…]

Voters overwhelmingly approve proposed Hanson-Davison rural ambulance district

April 23, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Voters in rural Davison and Hanson counties made it clear Tuesday they want Emergency Medical Services to continue. 95% of voters approved forming a rural ambulance district with only 5% opposed. Amy Storm is an [Read More…]

Senator Mike Rounds shares his thoughts regarding Pope Francis

April 23, 2025 J.P. Skelly

Senator Mike Rounds called the late Pope Francis the one of the kindest and gentle souls to lead the Catholic Church in a long, long time. “Very humble, and what you saw was what he [Read More…]

Judge appears inclined to permanently block Trump order targeting law firm