Month: June 2026
‘Icebreaker’ hockey romance series coming to Netflix
‘Icebreaker’ by Hannah Grace. (Atria Books) Netflix is getting in on the hockey romance action. The streaming service is set to air an adaptation of Hannah Grace’s popular college hockey love story, Icebreaker. The story [Read More…]
Southern Ohio grower thankful for just-in-time rains
A south-central Ohio farmer says last week’s storms brought much-needed moisture to some areas of his farm. Greg Corcoran tells Brownfield, “It was not consistent as we’d like to see across all of our acres, [Read More…]
AAA Urges Drivers to Practice “100 Days of Safe Driving” This Summer
The summer driving season is in full swing. Shawn Steward says AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor Day. “It’s a particularly dangerous time during the summer, you know, [Read More…]
Jury selection reaches pivotal moment in federal trial of Buffalo racist mass shooter
Payton Gendron (C) is escorted back into the courtroom by deputies after a disruption during sentencing in Buffalo, New York, Feb. 15, 2023. (Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images) (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — More than four [Read More…]
Child killed after officer fires upon car following reported shoplifting at a Walmart in Mississippi: Police
(SENATOBIA, Miss.) — A child was killed after an officer fired upon a vehicle following a reported shoplifting at a Walmart in Mississippi, authorities said. An adult was also critically injured in the shooting, which [Read More…]
Vance says Iran agreement has been digitally signed, but remains vague on its key elements
Vice President JD Vance appears on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” on Monday, June 15, 2026. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Vice President JD Vance on Monday spoke about the settlement that would extend the U.S.-Iran [Read More…]
David Tennant, Nicola Coughlin joining ‘Only Murders in the Building’ cast
Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez in season 5 of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ (Disney/Patrick Harbron) Only Murders in the Building could fill a building with the guest stars for season 6. Even [Read More…]
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over portrayal in ‘America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries
Promo art for new Netflix series, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.’ (Netflix) Tyra Banks is taking legal action against Netflix, alleging that the streaming giant misrepresented her in its recent docuseries examining the [Read More…]
Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states
An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the parasitic pest an important [Read More…]
Ag appraiser: borrowing costs remain biggest obstacle to building projects
An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the conflict in the Middle East [Read More…]
Climbing organic grain markets sparking farmer interest
A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields domestically and abroad have sent [Read More…]
MO Soybeans Tour Highlights Pollinator Habitat Benefits
At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally [Read More…]
New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations
Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary. “We probably [Read More…]
Russia bombards Kyiv with drones and missiles, sets fire to historic cathedral
A policeman stands guard as smoke and flames rise from the building adjacent to the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a large scale attack overnight on June 15, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. [Read More…]
Dangerous flooding ongoing in Texas, with flash flood risks across the region
An ABC News graphic shows the weather forecast on Monday, June 15, 2025. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Areas in Texas are seeing from 3″ to more than 5″ of rainfall within hours, leading to [Read More…]
Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump [Read More…]
Obama says ‘doubtful’ that any Iran deal will be different than past
Former President Barack Obama speaks with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts in an interview at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 13, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama [Read More…]
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby talk NBA Championship win: ‘Once in a lifetime event’
Knicks star players Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson joined “Good Morning America,” June 15, 2026, after their NBA Championship win. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — The Knicks have [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan University to host Starry Saturday
Dakota Wesleyan University will bring another unique astronomy experience to campus with multiple showings of “Summer Constellations.” Three showings will be presented Saturday, June 20, in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center at 2, 4 and [Read More…]
Oil prices fall to lowest level since March after US announces Iran deal
A pumpjack stands idle in the Huntington Beach oil field on April 23, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Oil prices on Monday fell to their lowest level since March after [Read More…]