Month: April 2026
Judge orders Trump, DOJ to justify why president’s $10B IRS lawsuit should proceed
President Trump Signs Executive Order At The White House (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge is raising concerns about whether Donald Trump’s attempt to sue the IRS for $10 billion can [Read More…]
Appeals court says Trump’s order suspending asylum claims at the border is unlawful
A Border Patrol Vehicle Stands Watch at the Mexican American Border Wall Outside of El Paso Texas. (Photo by Joey Ingelhart/E+) (WASHINGTON) — An appeals court on Friday affirmed a district court’s ruling that an [Read More…]
How Prince Jackson tried to honor his father’s legacy through biopic ‘Michael’
Prince Jackson and Jaafar Jackson attend Lionsgate’s “Michael” Los Angeles premiere at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Savion Washington/Getty Images for Lionsgate) Prince Jackson, son of the late pop music [Read More…]
Rising fuel and diesel costs are impacting every segment of the cattle industry, making risk management more critical than ever
A livestock economist says the volatility in fuel prices highlights the need to have a solid risk management plan in place. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Some of the uncertainty with respect to [Read More…]
Illinois Women in Conservation forms
The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says a new group catering specifically to female landowners and farmers has formed in Illinois. Crystal Siltman says Illinois Women in Conservation (IWIC) aims to provide [Read More…]
Could the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz trigger a global recession? Economists weigh in
Ships are anchored along the shoreline of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, April 22, 2026 in Bandar Abbas, Iran. (Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Thousands of canceled flights in Europe over a spike [Read More…]
Andy Cohen on leaked audio from ‘Summer House’ season 10 reunion: ‘It’s disgusting and illegal’
Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula and West Wilson from ‘Summer House.’ (Bravo) Andy Cohen is addressing the Summer House fandom after audio from the season 10 reunion leaked online. The Bravo producer took to Threads on [Read More…]
‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ live-action Netflix series gets official title, starts production
The cast of ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins.’ (Netflix) It’s time to solve that mystery. Netflix has announced that production has started in Atlanta, Georgia, on its upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action series. The streaming service has also revealed that the [Read More…]
Wheat mixed Friday, closing out week with gains on weather, fertilizer concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still closing modestly lower on the week. Beans were watching U.S. planting, expecting good progress, and waiting for any news on U.S./China trade talks. The [Read More…]
Michigan deer debate: Farm Bureau says policy changes could worsen overpopulation
Michigan Farm Bureau says some of the deer management policies under consideration by the state’s Natural Resources Commission would be a rollback of current efforts to control overpopulation. Justin Tomei tells Brownfield the organization opposes three [Read More…]
More dairy products are in cold storage
The USDA says more butter and cheese products are in cold storage than before. The amount of butter inventory at the end of March was 288.8 million pounds, compared to 256.2 million pounds in February. [Read More…]
1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate in custody: Sheriff
In these photos released by the University of South Florida Police Department, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy are shown. (University of South Florida Police Department) (TAMPA, Fla.) — The remains of one of the two [Read More…]
Trump says the world’s become a ‘casino’ after US soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event on advancing health care affordability in the Oval Office of the White House on April 23. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump, responding to the [Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on state vs. federal pesticide labeling
The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says next week’s Supreme Court hearing could impact glyphosate availability. Elizabeth Burns- Thompson says U.S. farmers need pesticide label certainty. “It really puts a risk on the [Read More…]
Insurance expert urges theft prevention during busy spring
An insurance expert says the busy planting season can put more farm machinery at risk for theft. Zachary Hinthorn with Country Financial tells Brownfield that more tractors and implements get left in fields overnight, which [Read More…]
Soldier who made $400K betting on Maduro’s removal makes 1st court appearance
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives at the Wall Street heliport ahead of his appearance in federal court in New York, US, on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (RALEIGH, N.C.) — [Read More…]
DOJ dropping criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid pressure from senators
: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell listens to a question during a Principles of Economics class at Harvard University on March 30, 2026 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Sophie Park/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Department [Read More…]
Missing USF students deemed ‘endangered’ by officials as search continues
In these photos released by the University of South Florida Police Department, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy are shown. (University of South Florida Police Department) (TAMPA, Fla.) — Investigators have listed that two University of [Read More…]
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says his recent actions have not met his ‘standard’
: Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) [Read More…]
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Jake Reiner speaks out in heartbreaking statement: ‘My living nightmare’
Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Jake Reiner, the [Read More…]