Month: August 2025
‘Sesame Street’ sets season 56 Netflix release date
Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby in ‘Sesame Street.’ (Netflix) Can you tell me when to get, when to get Sesame Street on Netflix? The beloved children’s TV program will make its Netflix debut on Nov. [Read More…]
Firefighter dies battling 1 of multiple wildfires in the West
A firefighting helicopter crew drops water on the Flat Fire, Aug. 24, 2023, in Central Oregon. /Oregon Department of Forestry (NEW YORK) — A veteran firefighter has died while battling one of multiple major wildfires [Read More…]
Attorneys for former special counsel Jack Smith hit back at ‘unfounded’ watchdog probe
Former special counsel Jack Smith. Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Attorneys representing former special counsel Jack Smith hit back Tuesday at reports of a recently announced watchdog investigation into his prosecutions of President Donald Trump, describing the [Read More…]
U.S. Navy announces commissioning date and location for the future USS Pierre
The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Pierre, an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, in Panama City, Florida, Nov. 15. The naming of LCS 38 honors the legacy of the citizens of Pierre and the [Read More…]
Civilians jump into creek to rescue ride-share driver from sinking car: Police
Two good Samaritans are being hailed as heroes after they dove into a creek in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, to pull a rideshare driver from his vehicle when he drove into the water. Isle [Read More…]
Fall 2025 forecast: What to know as most of US set for a warmer fall
The U.S. Capitol is surrounded by colorful leaves on trees during a warm, fall day on November 7, 2023 in Washington DC. Kevin Carter/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The latest fall season outlook by the [Read More…]
Trump-appointed judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Maryland federal judiciary over deportations
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A Donald Trump-appointed federal judge has dismissed the case brought by the Department of Justice against the entire Maryland judiciary over a standing order that bars the government from deporting undocumented [Read More…]
Consumer confidence worsened slightly in August
Vegetables on display in a grocery store on August 15, 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer confidence worsened slightly in August, erasing some gains from the previous month and resuming [Read More…]
Devon Walker departs ‘Saturday Night Live’ ahead of season 51
Devon Walker walks the SNL50 red carpet on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Jamie McCarthy/NBC) Devon Walker is saying goodbye to Studio 8H. The comedian, who has been part of the Saturday Night Live cast for the past three [Read More…]
In brief: ‘The View’ season 29 premiere date and more
The premiere date for season 29 of The View has been revealed. ABC announced the daytime talk show will return on Sept. 8 in a video teaser shared to YouTube. “This is why you should always keep coming back [Read More…]
Grassley sees year-end spending package as most likely nationwide E15 vehicle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the best chance for passing nationwide year-round E15 legislation is in a year-end spending package. “We’re hearing rumors the petroleum industry would appreciate, like the biofuels industry would, if [Read More…]
August cool down good for soybeans, rain needed
A soybean specialist at the University of Missouri says an end of August cool down is good for the soybeans. Andre Reis says cool temps help keep whatever water is left in the soil available [Read More…]
Risk management critical for farmers especially at current prices
An ag economist says current price levels are creating tight margins for producers. “It’s an inhibitor to buy farm machinery. It’s probably an inhibitor in the land market and to go out and spend lots [Read More…]
Honing in Biologicals Research
Several years of on-farm research with Michigan State University have shown that biologicals have little impact on yields, but researchers are beginning to observe long-term changes in soil biology. In this Pods for Profit, MSU’s [Read More…]
Temps to stay on the cool-side of normal; moisture opportunities for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather in northern and central California, southern sections of Texas and Florida, and the nation’s [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: August 26, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 26, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys golf will compete at the Pierre Invite at Hillsview Golf Club on Tuesday at 10 am before competing at the Huron Invite on Thursday. [Read More…]
Scherzer wins 3rd straight start, Blue Jays use a big 1st inning for a 10-4 win over Twins
TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched six innings and won his third straight start, Alejandro Kirk and Andrés Giménez homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Monday night. Vladimir Guerrero [Read More…]
South Dakota Department of Revenue Reports 13% Increase in Tax Collections from 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates that tax collections from the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally totaled $1,581,736, marking a 13% increase over last year’s collections of $1,399,501. These figures include revenues from state sales [Read More…]
Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, says Iran’s ambassador will be expelled
Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images (LONDON) — Australian officials on Tuesday said they would expel Iran’s ambassador after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year. Australia’s intelligence agency, ASIO, said it determined [Read More…]
Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin as Russia’s strikes on Ukraine continue despite peace push
Pierre Crom/Getty Images (LONDON) — President Donald Trump again on Monday expressed frustration with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as Russian strikes on Ukraine continued despite White House efforts to broker a peace deal between the [Read More…]
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