Month: April 2025
Ag News
Ag groups concerned over H-2A slowdown
The executive director of the Organic Farmers Association says farmers across the country are facing increased labor shortages due to issues with the H-2A temporary visa program. Kate Mendenhall tells Brownfield, “We have farmers who [Read More…]
Ag News
Light cash cattle trade reported Thursday
Live and feeder cattle futures were higher, watching direct business develop at higher prices, while getting ready for the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. There was also support from [Read More…]
ABC National News
FSU shooting latest: At least 1 dead, 6 injured; suspect in custody
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, multiple law enforcement [Read More…]
ABC National News
Elderly man with dementia rescued after dangling from second-story window: Police
Canton Township Public Safety (CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.) — An elderly man with dementia was rescued by officials after his foot got stuck in a window and he ended up dangling from the second-story of his [Read More…]
ABC National News
Menendez brothers’ long-awaited resentencing hearing moving forward despite DA’s ‘Hail Mary,’ defense says
Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s long-awaited resentencing hearing will move forward on Thursday despite a new filing from Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who wants to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Supreme Court to hear arguments over injunctions on Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear expedited oral arguments next month over President Donald Trump’s emergency request to rollback nationwide injunctions against his executive order to end [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Attorneys for Venezuelan man imprisoned in El Salvador say his detention is ‘lawless’
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for a Venezuelan man who is currently imprisoned in a notorious Salvadoran prison filed a habeas petition on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to order the immediate release of [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democratic senator denied access to El Salvador prison holding Maryland resident
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he was blocked Thursday from entering the El Salvador prison that is holding the Maryland resident who the courts say was erroneously deported from [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
McConnell to face constituents as GOP lawmakers face contentious crowds
Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell will face constituents Thursday in his home state of Kentucky as Republican lawmakers continue to face hostile crowds raising issues with President Donald [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Google is monopolist in online advertising tech, judge rules
Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Alphabet’s Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, according to a federal judge. Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Sheryl Lee Ralph honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images Sheryl Lee Ralph‘s contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized Wednesday when she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Loretta Devine and Quinta Brunson spoke on her behalf, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Pedro Pascal stars in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ official trailer
Marvel Studios We have our first look at the Silver Surfer in the official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The trailer, which was released Thursday, shows off new details about the superhero film [Read More…]
Ag News
After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt
Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing a ton right now, but [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois ag groups stress export importance
Several Illinois ag groups say their members are concerned about ongoing trade disruptions and tariff declarations. Andrew Larson, director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association, says the state’s soybean growers rely on exports. [Read More…]
Ag News
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.4825. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.4775 to $0.4825. Forty-pound cheese blocks were [Read More…]
Ag News
Brazil poised to develop domestic potash production
A major competitor to the U.S. for corn and soybean exports is poised to expand its domestic fertilizer production. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says the bulk of global potash production comes from Canada [Read More…]
ABC World News
Pope Francis visits Roman prison after delegating some Holy Week duties
Marco Iacobucci/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (ROME and LONDON) — Pope Francis arrived on Thursday for a meet-and-greet with inmates at a prison in Rome amid the Catholic Holy Week, making a public appearance for [Read More…]
ABC National News
Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive
Indiana State Police (Grant County, Ind.) — Over 50 years after a mom was killed and her daughter was left abandoned with her body, the young mom’s cold case murder has been solved, Indiana authorities [Read More…]
ABC National News
6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest
ABC News (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings Thursday as strong winds and warm temperatures are forecast to increase wildfire threats. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Schumer calls on Bondi to investigate attack on Shapiro’s residence as possible antisemitic hate crime
Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence / Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images (HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the arson attack [Read More…]