Year: 2025
ABC Entertainment News
Robert Pattinson on those who think ‘Twilight’ ruined the vampire genre: ‘Are you still stuck on that?’
iMBC/Imazins via Getty Images Robert Pattinson is over the Twi-haters. In a new interview with GQ Spain, the actor, who starred as Edward Cullen in the Twilight film franchise, said he’s tired of people telling [Read More…]
Ag News
Biofuels integral to soybean profitability
A member of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s board of directors says biofuels are vital to his farm’s profitability. Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing at least a 13% or greater of the value [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DHS could request up to 10,000 troops for the border, internal memo shows
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — An internal Border Patrol memo obtained by ABC News indicates that the Department of Homeland Security could request up to 10,000 U.S. military troops to help with efforts along the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Seven governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive
Jim Vondruska/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler’s run for Democratic National Committee chair. Four of them are eligible to vote in the party’s [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump signs order to declassify JFK, MLK and RFK assassination files
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. “That’s a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump continues to defend Jan 6 pardons, suggests Biden should have pardoned himself
Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has continued to defend his controversial pardons of the Jan. 6 rioters during a Fox News interview, claiming that most were “absolutely innocent” despite being convicted. Trump told [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Bachelor”s Grant Ellis teases the ‘love story’ fans will see on his season
ABC Grant Ellis is sharing what fans can expect from his upcoming season of The Bachelor. The new bachelor, who is a day trader and former pro basketball player from New Jersey, sat down with [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures up ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.05 [Read More…]
Ag News
Effort to get more milk in the military renewed
A Wisconsin Congressman has renewed his efforts to get more milk on the military menu. Former Navy Seal and 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden’s first bill of the 119th Congress is the Strengthening Service [Read More…]
Ag News
RFA says Farm to Fly Act is a win for farmers
The director of government affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association says the re-introduction of the bipartisan Farm to Fly Act is a win for farmers. Jared Mullendore says expanding the use of ethanol in sustainable [Read More…]
Ag News
Tariff protections for farmers top concern during nomination hearing
U.S. Senate Ag Committee members are urging President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture nominee to protect farmers from tariff retaliation. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin encouraged Brooke Rollins to use her relationship with the president to find [Read More…]
Ag News
HPAI hits commercial turkey and egg laying facilities in Missouri
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Missouri. According to the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the virus has hit four commercial turkey farms in Jasper, Lawrence, and Newton counties, and more [Read More…]
ABC World News
Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed party
(LONDON) — A teenager has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls at a children’s Taylor Swift-themed event in the United Kingdom last year. Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to all charges, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday on advancing his nomination. The vote will occur after lawmakers [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Buffalo Bills fans unite to raise money for charity supported by Baltimore Ravens player
Al Bello/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Buffalo Bills fans are coming together to show their support for a Baltimore Ravens player following Sunday’s divisional matchup between the two teams. During Sunday’s playoff game, Ravens tight [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Cynthia Erivo could earn EGOT with ‘Wicked’ nomination at 2025 Oscars
Universal Pictures Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to the coveted EGOT status with her 2025 Oscars nomination. Erivo was nominated for best actress for her role as Elphaba in Wicked on Thursday, giving her [Read More…]
Ag News
December red meat production down slightly on year
U.S. commercial red meat production during December 2024 was 4.545 billion pounds. The USDA says that was slightly less than during December 2023, with the cattle and hog slaughters both posting year-to-year declines, canceling out [Read More…]
Ag News
Where are farmers cutting expenses?
Two Ohio farmers are taking a hard look at where they can cut costs ahead of the upcoming growing season. Northeast Ohio farmer Owen Niese says one of the biggest costs for his farm is [Read More…]
Ag News
Walz announces 2025 infrastructure plan
Governor Walz has introduced his 2025 infrastructure plan. Walz says his bonding bill expands on last year’s significant work and makes strategic investments to keep Minnesotans safe and healthy. “Heavily focused on maintaining what we [Read More…]
Ag News
Keeping hogs comfortable during cold spells
Pictured: Brownfield’s Brent Barnett (left) interviews southeast Iowa farmer Matt Gent at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines A southeast Iowa hog farmer says advancements in on-farm technology have helped producers manage bitter [Read More…]