Month: July 2026
Former Wisconsin judge avoids prison time after being convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the Milwaukee Federal Courthouse on May 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) (MILWAUKEE) — Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge who was found guilty of obstructing [Read More…]
Manhattan streets begin to reopen as crews stabilize compromised high-rise building
Workers gather outside of the former Pfizer headquarters building on July 08, 2026, in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — New York City officials began reopening some streets and buildings in Midtown [Read More…]
Judge orders Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million judgment
E. Jean Carroll attends “Ask E. Jean” New York screening at IFC Center on May 21, 2026 in New York City. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — While President Donald Trump attends the NATO summit in [Read More…]
Nolan Wells latest: Sheriff asks for public’s help in mysterious death of Mississippi teen
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department released this photo during the search for Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, in Mississippi. (Jackson County Sheriff’s Department) (JACKSON COUNTY, Miss.) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they [Read More…]
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sends letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell asking for full update on health
Andy Beshear speaks at the 38th Annual Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus Legacy Luncheon on April 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter on Wednesday [Read More…]
Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000 in Michigan, health officials say
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. (CDC) (LANSING, Mich.) — Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, are nearing 1,000 in Michigan, local health [Read More…]
‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ top 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations
A view of the Emmy statue is seen during the 77th Primetime Emmys Press Preview at Peacock Theater on Sept. 11, 2025, in LA. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Nomination day is here for the 78th Primetime [Read More…]
Robert Irwin opens up about going from ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner to ‘Next Pro’ host
Wildlife conservationist and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ winner Robert Irwin is the host of ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.’ (ABC News) Robert Irwin is back in the Dancing with the Stars universe as [Read More…]
Latest EPA update on Gulf hypoxia zone shows mixed results
A member of the Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council (ANPC) says the latest U.S. EPA update on the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico is a mixed bag. Adam Herges, sustainability agronomist advisor with [Read More…]
Man from Iowa indicted regarding a fatal UTV crash near Pierre
Attorney General Marty Jackley says a man from Iowa man been indicted on eight charges, including Vehicular Homicide and Second Degree Manslaughter, in connection with a July 4 fatal crash that occurred in Hughes County. [Read More…]
Trump says MOU is ‘over’, calls Iranian leaders ‘scum’ following latest strikes
U.S. President Donald at the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (ANKARA and LONDON) — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday morning that he believes that the [Read More…]
Trump calls for US to cut off trade with Spain over NATO funding, Iran, again seeks control of Greenland at NATO summit
Pedro Sanchez, Spain’s prime minister attends the NATO summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. (Burak Kara/Getty Images) (ANKARA, Turkey) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to grow increasingly frustrated with NATO allies [Read More…]
Appeals court denies Trump’s request to halt removal of his name from Kennedy Center
Construction crews build scaffolding outside The Kennedy Center on June 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A panel of D.C. Circuit appeals court judges has rejected a request by President Donald [Read More…]
Nurses, home care clinicians launch large-scale strike in Boston
A sign points the way to Brigham and Women’s Hospital June 3, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Darren McCollester/Getty Images) (BOSTON) –Nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham home care clinicians took to [Read More…]
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on
President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (ANKARA, Turkey) — President [Read More…]
Oil prices climb and stocks fall after Trump says he thinks Iran agreement ‘over’
Shot of oil pumps (Olga Rolenko/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Oil prices climbed and stocks tumbled in early trading on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he believes an agreement with Iran is “over” amid [Read More…]
Do heat waves damage the economy? Experts explain
Melting street thermometer against bright summer sun.High temperature.Summer heat. (Dmitriy83/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A heat wave blanketed a vast swathe of the United States over the 4th of July weekend, threatening the health of [Read More…]
Officer involved shooting investigation in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department, is investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred Tuesday, July 7, at about 10 p.m. Sioux Falls Police officers [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Terminator 2: Judgement Day’ will return to theaters and more
Geena Davis is set to play a serial killer in a new HBO series. Variety reports the actress will star in Dorthea, a true crime drama series based on the story of ’80s serial killer Dorothea [Read More…]
NCGA calls for input price transparency as U.S. farmers pay more than Brazil
New analysis by the National Corn Growers Association finds U.S. farmers are paying significantly more for inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. Economist Krista Swanson tells Brownfield the results bring to light the need for increased [Read More…]