Month: July 2025
Texas Republicans propose new congressional maps that could allow GOP gains
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, FILE (TEXAS) — New congressional maps were proposed by Republican state legislators in Texas on Wednesday, following a push by President Donald Trump for maps more favorable to Republicans to help the GOP keep [Read More…]
Senate Democrats try to force DOJ to release Epstein files using little-known law
Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senate Democrats on Wednesday said they are attempting to force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files through a little-known, decades-old law. All seven Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee [Read More…]
Hegseth aide berates ‘sham’ review by IG office of secretary’s Signal chat
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A top aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is berating independent auditors at the Pentagon for their ongoing review into the secretary’s use of the Signal messaging app, calling the [Read More…]
Kamala Harris says she won’t run for governor of California in 2026
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor in 2026, after months of considering the prospect of being the chief executive of her home state. [Read More…]
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump’s pressure
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut. The central [Read More…]
Grace Van Patten stars in ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ trailer
Hulu The official trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox has arrived. Hulu released the trailer for the upcoming limited series on Wednesday. The show is inspired by the story of Amanda Knox‘s wrongful [Read More…]
Father accused of killing 9-year-old daughter he falsely claimed was kidnapped pleads not guilty
Essex County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK ) — A father accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter in upstate New York and then falsely claiming she was kidnapped pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Luciano Frattolin, of [Read More…]
Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police
ABC News (DANVILLE, Va.) — A Virginia councilman was set on fire in an apparent personal attack at his office on Wednesday, authorities said. The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly confronted Danville City Councilman [Read More…]
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ
Cooper Neill/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling business out of a California mansion, where “high-stakes poker games” were played, the Department of Justice [Read More…]
Defense Department will continue providing critical weather satellite data to NOAA
NOAA via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A little over a month since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it and the National Weather Service (NWS) would no longer be receiving critical satellite [Read More…]
Helicopter pilots never heard command to pass behind jet, NTSB says in DC crash hearing
Bryan Olin Dozier/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The pilots of a Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Washington Reagan National Airport in January never heard an air traffic controller’s instruction [Read More…]
Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here’s what to know
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monarez was confirmed by a vote of 51-47 along party lines on Tuesday evening. [Read More…]
Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen to receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 77th Emmys
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for the Hammer Museum Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are set to receive the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from the Television Academy. The married actors will be awarded the honor during [Read More…]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports up on week
U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise [Read More…]
Lack of farmer surveys could impact forecasts from USDA reports
An economist says the lack of farmer participation in USDA surveys may have unintended consequences for the ag industry. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the decline over the last 10 years [Read More…]
Nitrogen study looks at variability and availability
Researchers continue to study factors that impact the variability and availability of nitrogen throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota nutrient and water management specialist Dr. Lindsay Pease says she’s trying to answer several questions. [Read More…]
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in ‘Zootopia 2’ trailer: Watch here
Disney The trailer for Zootopia 2 is here. The trailer for the Disney sequel arrived on Wednesday and features the return of Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman). The film follows Judy [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 51 premiere date and more
Saturday Night Live has set its return date. The long-running NBC late-night comedy sketch series will debut its 51st season on Oct. 4. The host and musical guest for the premiere have yet to be [Read More…]
US economy grew more than expected as Trump’s tariffs took hold
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (R) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer (L) held a press briefing on the outcome of weekend trade talks with China in Geneva, Switzerland on May 12, 2025. (Photo by [Read More…]
Families of DC plane crash victims break down in hearing as new video is released
Bryan Olin Dozier/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The National Transportation Safety Board began its three days of investigative hearings on Wednesday into January’s midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter near [Read More…]
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