Month: April 2026
Ag News
HPAI control zones lifting in Michigan, leaders say lack of vaccine progress is concerning
The Michigan Allied Poultry Industry says control zones on turkey farms impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state have been lifted. Nancy Barr tells Brownfield it’s about a two-month process after an outbreak [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man accused of killing USF doctoral students allegedly asked ChatGPT about disposing of body: Court filing
In this booking photo released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hisham Abugharbieh is shown. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office) (FLORIDA) — The man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students allegedly asked ChatGPT about [Read More…]
ABC National News
Strained US-UK alliance in spotlight as King Charles makes state visit
United States President Donald Trump, right, speaks to Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the the NATO summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. (Photo by [Read More…]
ABC National News
FBI searching for truck driver who went missing in possible hijacking
Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez is seen circa October 2024 in a photo released by the FBI. (FBI) (FLORIDA) — A truck driver went missing while transporting vehicles from Georgia to Florida in a possible hijacking, according [Read More…]
ABC National News
Secret Service security review underway to examine possible lapses following White House Correspondents’ dinner
Armed Secret Service agents stand on stage during a shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, April 25, 2026, in Washington. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) – A Secret [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils proposed congressional map that could let GOP flip up to 4 seats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends the Boom Belt: A Return to First Principles in Public Markets conference on April 7, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Johnny Knoxville stars in ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ official trailer
The poster for ‘Jackass: Best and Last.’ (Paramount Pictures) The official trailer for Jackass: Best and Last has arrived. This fifth installment in the stunt comedy film series will also be the final one in [Read More…]
Ag News
Favorable start pushes Minnesota planting progress forward
A southeast Minnesota farmer says the planting season is off to a good start. Rob Tate grows corn and soybeans near Cannon Falls. “We started planting a little bit earlier than we did last year. [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa corn planting surges to 22% after busy week
Planting progress made a big jump in Iowa last week. USDA’s latest crop progress report says corn went from 2 percent to 22 percent planted, matching the five-year average. North central Iowa farmer Chris Edgington [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn start week on higher notes, wheat steady to up solidly
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There was also likely some commercial interest as crush margins are solid, which supported soybean meal and oil futures Monday. Soybeans are monitoring early U.S. planting [Read More…]
Ag News
Planting slightly behind usual pace in Wisconsin
Planting is off to a slow start in Wisconsin. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows corn at 3 percent planted, compared to 1 percent a week ago and the five-year average of 4 percent. [Read More…]
ABC National News
White House correspondents’ dinner latest: Cole Allen charged with attempted assassination of the president
FBI personnel walk towards the house connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in Torrance, CA on Saturday night, April 25, 2026. (Robbin Goddard / Los Angeles Times [Read More…]
ABC Health News
As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study
Stock image of doctor and patient. (Westend61/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a person’s risk of developing several cancers also rises sharply, a new study [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Enola Holmes 3’ gets release date, first-look photos tease big wedding
Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in ‘Enola Holmes 3.’ (Netflix) Enola Holmes is back, and this time it seems she’s ready to walk down the aisle. Netflix has shared new images and details about [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 gets release date, new teaser trailer
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3. (Ollie Upton/HBO) House of the Dragon season 3 officially has a release date. HBO has announced that the third season of the Game [Read More…]
Ag News
Report highlights healthy liquidity ratios on many Minnesota farms
A farm business management instructor suggests many Minnesota grain farms are holding up financially despite a challenging ag economy. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says the 2025 Minnesota Farm Finance Report showed [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers say crop protection availability at stake in SCOTUS glyphosate case
A Supreme Court case being argued this week could impact the future availability of key crop protection products. Iowa farmer Bill Couser says the ag industry needs pesticide label certainty. “We have to stay on [Read More…]
Ag News
Turkey industry sees opportunity as consumers feel beef price pressure
The turkey industry is paying close attention to competition from other proteins. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says beef demand is strong despite high retail prices. “If you are a beef producer [Read More…]
ABC National News
White House correspondents’ dinner shooting latest: Suspect Cole Allen to be arraigned Monday
FBI personnel walk towards the house connected to Cole Tomas Allen, the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, in Torrance, CA on Saturday night, April 25, 2026. (Robbin Goddard / Los Angeles Times [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Wuthering Heights’ gets HBO Max release date and more
Wuthering Heights is headed to HBO Max. The Emerald Fennell film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel will make its streaming debut May 1 on HBO Max before debuting to HBO linear on May 2. [Read More…]