Month: February 2025

Russia, Ukraine exchange major drone attacks on invasion anniversary
Roman Pilipey/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Russia launched 185 attack drones into Ukraine in an overnight attack coinciding with the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor, as allied leaders gathered in [Read More…]

Germany to move toward ‘independence’ from US, new leader says
Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Before the final votes in Germany’s election were even counted, Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union party, who is set to become the next [Read More…]

After clashes with AG’s top aide, a White House liaison pushing ‘loyalty’ to Trump at DOJ is reassigned: Sources
Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As the Trump administration continues to vet potential candidates for top posts within the Justice Department, a powerful White House intermediary has been pushing to hire candidates that [Read More…]

More rain on the way after flash flooding slams Pacific Northwest
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A series of storm systems fueled by an atmospheric river brought flash flooding to the Pacific Northwest this weekend — and more rain is on the way. The new system [Read More…]

In brief: Michelle Williams, Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in new thriller and more
Michelle Williams and Daisy Edgar-Jones are set to star in A Place in Hell, the new film from director Chloe Domont. Deadline reports that Domont will write and direct the film, which is described as [Read More…]

Spring Essentials
Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about all the spring must-haves. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Jon Stoffer, tells Brownfield one of those is nitrogen applications, especially on [Read More…]

Road to the Oscars 2025: Where to watch the nominated films
It’s time to roll out the red carpet and butter the popcorn. If you can believe it, the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday. Perhaps the awards season has flown by and you’ve found yourself [Read More…]

‘Captain America’ stays on top as ‘The Monkey’ drums up $14 million for #2 slot
Eli Adé/Marvel It’s still Captain America‘s Brave New World at the box office. The latest installment in the MCU, starring Anthony Mackie as Captain America and Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, topped the domestic box [Read More…]

Trump-Putin pressure puts Zelenskyy in focus on Russia war anniversary, insiders say
Oleksi Liskonih/Getty Images (LONDON) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law early on Feb. 24, 2022, under Kyiv skies still tinged black by the smoke from Russian missile strikes. Three years later, the ravaged nation is [Read More…]

Zelenskyy ‘proud’ of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russia’s war
Mert Gokhankoc/ dia images via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the “absolute heroism” of Ukrainians over three years defending against Russia’s invasion, of which Monday marked the third [Read More…]

Pope Francis ‘resting’ after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says
Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Image (ROME and LONDON) — Pope Francis is “resting” on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said. “The night passed well, the [Read More…]

SAG Awards 2025: ‘Conclave,’ Timothée Chalamet, ‘Shōgun’ among winners
Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards streamed live on Netflix on Sunday, February 23, in Los Angeles. Among the big winners were Timothée Chalamet and Demi Moore, [Read More…]

Pope Francis rested overnight in hospital, Vatican says in short update
ABC News ROME and LONDON — Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday. “The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested,” the Holy See said in a short statement. The 88-year-old [Read More…]

Democratic Sen. Reed: Trump’s Pentagon purge is attempt to politicize the military
ABC News Sen. Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, said Sunday that President Donald Trump’s Friday night purge of senior Pentagon leaders is a threat to the nonpartisan nature of the [Read More…]

Trump is ‘surrendering to the Russians,’ Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says
ABC News In an interview Sunday on ABC News’ “This Week,” Democratic Sen. Jack Reed decried President Donald Trump’s recent verbal attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and increased alignment with Russia. “Essentially, this is [Read More…]

International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage
Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch STEPHAN, S.D. – “Three, two, one. OK, in your seats.” Just as she did as a teacher in her native Philippines, Madgelie Camba uses a countdown method to gain [Read More…]

Republican SD lawmakers pursue a multifaceted crackdown on citizen-backed ballot measures
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight Some Republicans, many of them aligned with anti-abortion groups, are tired of South Dakotans petitioning their ideas onto the ballot. “There are things being put on the ballot that they [Read More…]

House shoots down prison money, but new vote looms
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A legislative maneuver meant to secure funding and continue discussion on an $825 million men’s prison failed by two votes Friday in the South Dakota House of Representatives. [Read More…]

Late rally not enough, Yotes falls to Mavericks 93-85
OMAHA, Neb. — The South Dakota basketball team nearly completed a double-digit comeback over the Omaha Mavericks for the second time this season but fell short in a 93-85 defeat to the Mavs. Chase Forte scored a [Read More…]

Brooklyn Meyer Scores Career-High 34 Points at Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Powered by a career-high 34 points from Brooklyn Meyer, South Dakota State top Kansas City 80-60 Saturday afternoon at the Swinney Center. South Dakota State improves to 24-3 on the season and 14-0 [Read More…]
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