Month: August 2025
Corn up, soybeans down to start the week
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. A recent major crop tour’s yield numbers were below the USDA due to disease issues, but just modestly, with further revisions likely in the coming months. [Read More…]
El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
(MEXICO CITY) — The co-founder of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that accused him of being one of the most prolific and powerful narcotraffickers in the world. Ismael Zambada, [Read More…]
Search for missing 7-month-old continues after parents arrested for murder: Sheriff
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SAN BERNADINO COUNTY, CA) — Officials in California continue to search for the remains of Emmanuel Haro, the 7-month-old child who has been missing for nearly two weeks, after his [Read More…]
Some FEMA staff warn that Trump cuts may weaken disaster response
Kevin Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees on Monday warned Congress that the Trump administration’s changes and leadership at the agency could harm the [Read More…]
17-year-old boy drowns during high surf conditions at New Hampshire beach: Officials
WMUR (HAMPTON BEACH, NH) — A 17-year-old boy drowned during high surf conditions in New Hampshire after lifeguards had left the beach for the day, according to local officials. The teenager was swimming with relatives [Read More…]
1st human case of flesh-eating parasite detected in US
Lidya Elfa Sari via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has confirmed the first case of a flesh-eating parasite in a human, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on Monday. New World [Read More…]
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24
Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan (Disney/Christopher Willard) The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC’s American Idol — the 24th overall of [Read More…]
‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus does not want to be involved in upcoming HBO series
Daniel Radcliffe stars in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.’ (Peter Mountain/WireImage via Getty Images) Chris Columbus is not interested in being involved in HBO’s Harry Potter series. The director, who launched the film franchise by directing the first [Read More…]
Kumail Nanjiani thought ‘Eternals’ would bring Marvel roles ‘for the next 10 years’
Kumail Nanjiani attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Kumail Nanjiani expected his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to lead to many more [Read More…]
South Dakota Highway Patrol introduces StarChase
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is turning to advanced technology to make dangerous vehicle pursuits safer for both the public and law enforcement. Troopers now have another key tool to track suspects without putting lives [Read More…]
In brief: ‘The Institute’ renewed for season 2 on MGM+ and more
Dexter: Original Sin is not continuing with a second season. Despite getting a season 2 renewal announcement in April, Paramount has decided not to go forward with more episodes of the prequel show, Variety reports. The show debuted [Read More…]
Fighting Fires with Soybeans
Did you know that soybeans can help fight fires? Missouri Soybean Director of Market Development Matt Amick has more about SoyFoam made by Cross Plains Solutions. The post Fighting Fires with Soybeans appeared first on [Read More…]
Soybean Challenges
As the 2025 soybean crop nears maturity, farmers are looking ahead to next year and putting a crop rotation and management plan together. Brevant Seeds retail sales agronomist Lewis Kuppler says soybean cyst nematode is [Read More…]
Pop-up farmers’ markets engage students
A community food systems educator says pop-up farm markets at schools can help better engage students with how and where food is produced. Michigan State University’s Garrett Ziegler tells Brownfield the concept has been expanding [Read More…]
Associated Press journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, agency confirms
Abdallah F.s. Alattar/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Four journalists were among at least 14 people killed in an Israeli airstrike at the Nasser Medical Complex in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on [Read More…]
Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained at ICE office in Maryland
Brett Carlsen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into immigration custody after checking in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement at its office in Baltimore on Monday morning, his attorney announced. Abrego Garcia was [Read More…]
14-year-old arrested in shooting that sparked panic at Kentucky high school football game
Jeremy Hogan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly sparked panic by opening fire near a high school football game in Kentucky, causing players to run off the field to [Read More…]
SpaceX scrubs 10th flight test of Starship moments before it was set to launch
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — SpaceX announced it was canceling the 10th launch of the Starship moments before the flight was set to begin. “Standing down from today’s tenth flight of Starship to allow [Read More…]
DC students head back to school amid Trump’s law enforcement surge
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Despite more than 2,000 National Guard troops authorized by President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said students in the nation’s capital will not be aided [Read More…]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tracks down #1 box office debut
Still from ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ Netflix KPop Demon Hunters has gone from streaming hit to box office success. The Netflix animated film, which, as its title suggests, follows a K-pop group that also hunts demons, [Read More…]
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