Month: June 2026
ABC National News
Central bank faces political ‘stress test’ that threatens economy, ex-Fed Chair Powell says
Jerome Powell speaks after receiving the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award on May 31, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Federal Reserve is weathering a political “stress [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
What to know about horror film ‘Backrooms’ after record-breaking opening weekend
Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘Backrooms.’ (A24) Backrooms, the psychological horror film from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, has marked a new bright spot for the horror genre. The film, which stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark [Read More…]
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Anna Kendrick to direct ‘The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo’ film for Netflix
Anna Kendrick attends the Tiffany & Co. celebration of Amanda Seyfried’s Golden Globe nomination for ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ at Chateau Marmont on Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for [Read More…]
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To streaming and beyond: New Taylor Swift song for ‘Toy Story 5’ is coming Friday
Taylor Swift, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ from ‘Toy Story 5’ (Walt Disney Records) It’s official: Taylor Swift is joining Woody, Buzz and the gang in Toy Story 5. She’s written and recorded a [Read More…]
Ag News
Nebraska corn and soybean planting nearly finished for 2026
Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska could continue to help improve drought conditions. The USDA says 97 percent of the corn crop is planted, 79 percent has emerged, and is rated 58 percent good to excellent. [Read More…]
Ag News
Kansas corn progresses to 85 percent planted, 75 percent of soybeans are planted
Warmer weather in parts of Kansas over the past week has helped corn and soybean planting progress. The USDA says winter wheat condition is rated 15 percent good-to-excellent with nearly all of the crop headed. [Read More…]
Ag News
Inconsistent weather creates minimal planting windows this spring
A north-central Ohio farmer says wet weather this spring has created inconsistent planting windows. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “We were hopeful early on that we were going to have an early season,” she says. “We got [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of first national crop ratings of 2026
Soybeans were mixed. U.S. planting and development conditions look favorable in many areas. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 1% under the first rating for 2025, with 87% [Read More…]
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Northwest Indiana farmer says planting conditions have turned dry
A northwest Indiana farmer says it’s been a long spring planting season. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “We actually were really wet at the beginning of the spring, and we have turned off to be extremely [Read More…]
Latest News
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 100 Years In Prison For Attempted First Degree Murder of Law Enforcement Officers
A 26 year old man from Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison after earlier being convicted by a Union County jury on seven felony counts, including three counts of Attempted [Read More…]
Ag News
High prices, higher stakes: CattleFax warns of market uncertainty
The CEO of CattleFax says today’s cattle market presents both tremendous opportunity and unprecedented uncertainty. “We’re in a time period of potentiality the greatest risk we’ve ever seen.” Randy Blach says there’s been plenty of [Read More…]
Ag News
‘To replant or not to replant?’ Farmers face difficult decisions
The decision to replant can often be one of the most difficult for row crop farmers. Stine Seed agronomist Tom Larson calls it an emotional process. “To replant or not to replant? I’ve seen where [Read More…]
ABC National News
US cruise passenger quarantining for hantavirus says he will remain in Nebraska for full 42 days
Jake Rosmarin, one of the American passengers who was on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship, is speaking out while quarantining. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — An American cruise ship passenger who has been quarantining [Read More…]
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Drone helps capture man suspected of shooting of 2 Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing 1
Fugitive Michael Puckett, the suspect in a Virginia shooting that left a sheriff’s deputy dead and another injured, is pictured here following his capture, May 31, 2026, in Surry County, N.C. (Carroll County Sheriff’s Office) [Read More…]
ABC National News
Usha Vance unveils 2nd annual summer reading challenge for children grades K-8
: Usha Vance talks reading challenge in exclusive interview (ABCNews.com) (NEW YORK) — Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, is rolling out her annual summer reading challenge for its second year in [Read More…]
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Multiple victims dead, officer shot in ‘traumatic’ domestic violence incident: Police
Nighttime shot of unfurled police tape next to flashing lights from a police car. (halbergman/Getty Images) (SANDY, Ore) — Multiple people were killed and an officer was shot and wounded in a domestic violence situation [Read More…]
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Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial to get underway over a Texas track meet stabbing
The booking photo for Karmelo Anthony. (Frisco Police Department) (FRISCO, Texas) — The murder trial of a Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing another student at a high school track meet is set to get [Read More…]
Latest News
Multi-county vehicle chase ends near Watertown
A stolen pickup led to a pursuit across multiple counties involving numerous law enforcement agencies. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office reported shortly before 3am Monday, Moody County Sheriff’s deputies asked for help pursuing an F-550 [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘A Different World’ gets Netflix release date and more
A Different World has received a Netflix release date. The series debuts to the streamer on Sept. 24. It stars Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Whitley and Dwayne. A new [Read More…]
Ag News
Lower expectations for ARC/PLC payments
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says recent commodity price improvements are going to have an impact on farm program payments this fall. Dr. Gary Schnitkey tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen some significant [Read More…]