Month: April 2026
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Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on Iran
Ashley Murray/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — Spikes in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drove up inflation for Americans in March, according to the latest consumer price index figures released Friday. Costs jumped 0.9% in [Read More…]
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CDC’s 2025 data shows birth rates continuing to slide
Kelcie Moseley-Morris/Stateline New data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows fertility and birth rates continue to fall across the U.S., while cesarean section procedures increased and preterm birth rates remained flat. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Artemis II: Crew exits spacecraft after successful splashdown
The Artemis II crew floats in the Pacific Ocean of the coast of San Diego after splashing down, April 10, 2026. (NASA) (NEW YORK) — NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Artemis II: Crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean after historic mission
The Artemis II crew floats in the Pacific Ocean of the coast of San Diego after splashing down, April 10, 2026. (NASA) (NEW YORK) — NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off on April 1 at 6:35 p.m. [Read More…]
Ag News
Ethanol helps a Wisconsin farmer make up for low corn prices
A Wisconsin farmer says the low prices paid for corn are less painful thanks to ethanol production. Cal Dalton farms near Endeavor, Wisconsin, and tells Brownfield he’s one of more than 800 owners of United [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S.-Iran ceasefire does little for fertilizer availability, prices
A market specialist says the ceasefire in the Iran-U.S. conflict will not quickly change fertilizer availability or prices. Josh Linville with Stone X Group tells Brownfield it will take a long time to normalize trade [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man allegedly throws Molotov cocktail at home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, company says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit on March 11, 2026, in Washington, DC. The global investment management company held the summit consisting of leaders from government, business, and labor to address [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judges appear skeptical of legal challenge to Trump’s 10% tariff
Judge’s gavel (SimpleImages/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Across three hours of oral arguments on Friday, a panel of judges appeared skeptical of a legal challenge to the 10% global tariff imposed by President Donald Trump after the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Emily in Paris’ heads to Greece and Monaco in season 6
Lucien Laviscount as Alfie, Lily Collins as Emily and Ashley Park as Mindy in ‘Emily In Paris.’ (Giulia Parmigiani/Netflix) Emily in Paris will return for season 6, with new destinations on the horizon for the star of [Read More…]
Ag News
Greer: U.S. and China relationship is stable
The U.S. Trade Representative says the U.S. is working to strengthen bilateral trade with China. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says the relationship is holding steady. “We have to protect our national security, and we have to protect our economic security,” [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans up Friday, higher on week, with help from bean meal
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a higher weekly finish. Crush margins are solid, and there was spillover from bean meal, which was up on aggressive spread trade against bean oil. Bean [Read More…]
Ag News
Black vulture permits available to Illinois livestock producers
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says instances of black vulture predation of livestock are on the rise. Tasha Bunting says issues with the more aggressive relatives [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 10, 2026
May corn $4.41, down 3 centsMay soybeans $11.75 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $331.80, up $14.20May soybean oil 67.09, down 61 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.71, down 3 and 1/2 centsJun. live [Read More…]
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“Parking equipment”: Minnesota Ag Commissioner says farmers are sitting out 2026
Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture tells Brownfield some farmers are sitting out the 2026 crop year. Thom Petersen says negative margins are resulting in growers going idle. “Maybe some of those smaller grain farmers, if they [Read More…]
ABC World News
Husband of woman reported missing after going overboard in Bahamas being questioned following arrest: Attorney
The Hookers’ boat, “Soulmate,” is seen in Marsh Harbor on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, April 8, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — The husband of a woman who was reported missing in the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Melania Trump adviser speaks on what led to her surprise Epstein statement
U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers a statement at the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A senior adviser to first lady Melania [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Kamala Harris says she’s ‘thinking about’ running for president again: ‘I might’
Reverend Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, left, and former US Vice President Kamala Harris during the National Action Network (NAN) 35th Anniversary Convention in New York, US, on Friday, April [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac’s ’Welcome to Wrexham’ renewed for three more seasons
‘Welcome to Wrexham’ season 5 key art. (Courtesy of FX Networks) Welcome to Wrexham has netted three more seasons. FX has renewed the documentary series, which follows the Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC following its [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari and more reunite for ‘The Reunion: Laguna Beach’
Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari attend the Los Angeles Special Event for Roku Original’s ‘The Reunion: Laguna Beach’ at Shutters on the Beach on March 26, 2026 in Santa Monica, California. (Axelle/bauer-griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images) [Read More…]
Ag News
President Trump’s budget proposal cuts USDA funding by nearly 20%
An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers. Carl Zulauf with Ohio State University says the department’s funding would be cut by $4.9 [Read More…]