Month: April 2026
FAA investigating after large chunk of ice crashes through California house and lands on couch
Officials say an ice block crashed through the roof of a home in Whittier, California, on April 10, 2026. (Los Angeles County Supervisor) (LOS ANGELES) — Federal authorities are investigating after a California resident reported [Read More…]
Molotov cocktail apparently used to start fire at Tesla sales office: ATF
A suspected Molotov cocktail incendiary device was used to start a fire at the front door of a Tesla sales office in Louisiana, April 14, 2026, according to officials. (ATF New Orleans Field Division) (NEW [Read More…]
DOJ prosecutors turned away after unannounced visit to Fed construction site: sources
Construction on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Pete Kiehart/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Prosecutors from the U.S. attorneys office in Washington were turned [Read More…]
‘The White Lotus’ season 4 starts production, story will focus on Cannes Film Festival
A behind-the-scenes photo as production starts on ‘The White Lotus’ season 4. (Fabio Lovino/HBO) Cameras have started rolling on season 4 of The White Lotus. The Emmy-winning HBO series has started production on the French [Read More…]
Zach Cregger to direct ‘Weapons’ prequel ‘Gladys,’ original sci-fi thriller ‘The Flood’
Amy Madigan as Aunt Gladys in ‘Weapons.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) Two new Zach Cregger movies are on the way. The Weapons helmer will direct two new movies for Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio has announced. [Read More…]
Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and more cast in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’
The official cast list for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) The cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been revealed. Warner Bros. Pictures [Read More…]
Central Illinois farmer finished with beans, waiting to plant corn
A central Illinois farmer says he’s done with soybean planting. “No, that’s never happened. To have it done by the 14th of April.” Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… [Read More…]
Cadaver dogs helping with search for American woman missing in Bahamas, police say
The Hookers’ boat, “Soulmate,” is seen in Marsh Harbor on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, April 8, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Cadaver dogs are heading to help with the search for Lynette [Read More…]
Average tax refund is $3,400, an 11% increase from last year: Treasury Dept
The US Treasury building in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Wednesday is Tax Day, the last day of this year’s tax season, and the average [Read More…]
In brief: ‘The Madison’ renewed for season 3 and more
Dan Stevens has joined the cast of Dexter: Resurrection season 2. The actor will take on a series regular role in the second season as he plays The Five Borough Killer, a serial killer who [Read More…]
Limited markets challenge Corn Belt diversity
A researcher with the Diverse Corn Belt project says limited market access is a primary challenge for farmers attempting to diversify. Brennan Radulski, postdoctoral researcher with the University of Vermont and co-lead of a new [Read More…]
Electric tractor startup Monarch closes doors, selling off technology
The start-up tractor company Monarch says a large global equipment manufacturer is acquiring its core technology. After seven years of developing the first autonomous electric tractor, the company says unforeseen challenges have caused it to [Read More…]
Early summer-like warmth, humidity for most; an active pattern centered on the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, active weather is slowing early-season fieldwork but replenishing soil moisture in areas still recovering from drought. However, rain has become excessive in portions of the Great Lakes States, leading to pockets [Read More…]
$4 million for gunsmithing program is latest economic development grant from governor amid campaign
Seth Tupper-SD Searchlight RAPID CITY — South Dakota’s governor, who’s in the midst of an election campaign, awarded another grant Tuesday from an economic development fund he controls. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a $4 [Read More…]
‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ gets Netflix premiere date
Colin Jost hosts ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ (Netflix) Answer: This date marks the premiere of Pop Culture Jeopardy! on Netflix. Question: What is May 11? A brand-new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! is set to premiere [Read More…]
What’s going on with beef demand
There has been an infographic floating around that says the average price for a pound of ground beef is higher than the federal minimum wage. Despite the higher prices, demand has been relatively strong. But [Read More…]
SBA loan guarantee expansion aims to boost meat processing competition
A leader with the U.S. Small Business Administration says a new SBA loan guarantee initiative could give the meat processing industry a boost. Former Iowa State Senator Brad Zaun currently serves as SBA’s Great Plains [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: April 15, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling 4-0 to O’Gorman in Sioux Falls. Lincoln Bottum and Ian Weber recorded Mitchell’s only hits, [Read More…]
Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit
PHOENIX (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to [Read More…]
LaMelo Ball’s layup, Miles Bridges’ block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a [Read More…]
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