Month: April 2025
George Santos insists he’s ‘accepted full responsibility’ for crimes days before of sentencing
Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., insists he has “accepted full responsibility” for a series of fraudulent schemes despite a “social media blitz” that federal prosecutors said suggested otherwise. [Read More…]
Dakota State names Kevin Williamson as new head men’s basketball coach
MADISON, S.D. – Dakota State University is proud to welcome Kevin Williamson as the new men’s basketball head coach. He comes from Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) for one season where he guided his team to the NAIA [Read More…]
HHS, FDA move to phase out 8 artificial food dyes in the US
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from [Read More…]
Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tesla’s profits fell 71% over the first three months of this year, a company earnings release on Tuesday showed. The company’s performance fell short of analysts’ expectations. [Read More…]
Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant to star in ‘Holes’ Disney+ series pilot
Jill Greenberg, Alexa Viscius, Dana Patrick A new generation is about to go dig those holes. Disney+ has revealed new details about the pilot for the TV adaptation of Holes, ABC Audio has learned. The [Read More…]
Millie Bobby Brown begins production on ‘Enola Holmes 3’
Alex Bailey/Netflix Enola Holmes is back on the case. Netflix has announced that the third installment in the film series about Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant younger sister has started production in the U.K. Millie Bobby Brown [Read More…]
USDA announces disaster assistance
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced more than $340 million in assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities impacted by natural disasters. The Secretary made the announcement at a stop in North Dakota on Tuesday. [Read More…]
SNAP a farm bill sticking point
Two Democratic members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee say Republican proposals that would cut funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are a hurdle for a new farm bill. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13th) tells [Read More…]
NPB highlights sustainability commitments during Earth Month
The National Pork Board says it’s working with supply chain partners to help them achieve their sustainability commitments. Jamie Burr, NPB’s chief sustainability officer, says their We Care Ethical Principles give partners real on-farm data [Read More…]
What’s behind this year’s honey bee losses?
Commercial beekeepers estimate they’ve lost more than 70 percent of their colonies nationwide. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “Beekeepers are usually able to split surviving colonies to recuperate losses, but the last [Read More…]
Cattle futures higher following a sluggish start to the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on the rally in the Dow, the higher boxed beef during the session, and ahead of widespread direct business. June live cattle closed $2.52 [Read More…]
Judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to remove noncitizens in Colorado
Salvadoran Government via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration’s attempt to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua hit another legal roadblock Tuesday with a [Read More…]
Michigan Senate race heats up as 3 major Democrats enter the fray
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the battleground state’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Three major Democrats have already entered the contest, while [Read More…]
3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won’t admit to ‘wrongdoing’
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Three federal prosecutors who worked on the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Tuesday — while they were on administrative leave — instead of [Read More…]
Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A panel of appeals judges expressed skepticism with elements of the Trump administration’s transgender service member ban, peppering a Department of Justice lawyer with questions Tuesday morning about the [Read More…]
Texas measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases with most among children, teens
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — The measles outbreak in western Texas has now reached 624 cases, with 27 new infections confirmed over the last five days. Nearly all of the cases are among unvaccinated [Read More…]
Demi Moore on her relationship with Bruce Willis, becoming a grandma
Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Demi Moore is opening up about her relationship with Bruce Willis. The Oscar nominee has been named People magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful person of 2025. In the corresponding cover story, Moore opened [Read More…]
Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt star in ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ sequel trailer
Brook Rushton The trailer for the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel has arrived. Sony Pictures released the official trailer for the horror film on Tuesday. Madelyn Cline stars with some familiar faces [Read More…]
Looking at the broader impact of tariffs
A livestock economist says the continued tariff conversations can have long-term impacts on all sectors of agriculture. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says it will largely depend on the trading partner. “You’ve got [Read More…]
Nebraska Senators, Farm Bureau push for tax cuts to be made permanent
The U.S. Senators from Nebraska want to see provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made permanent. Mark McHargue is the president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau and tells Brownfield changes to current [Read More…]
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