Year: 2026
ABC Politics News
Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Dr. Heidi Overton attend an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House, August 10, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jamie Foxx’s ‘Hularious’ special to premiere in October
Jamie Foxx in ‘Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself’ (Hulu) It’s Jamie Foxx’s turn to take on Hularious, Hulu’s original stand-up comedy series. His special, dubbed Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, is set to [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
David Krumholtz clarifies his comments about his break from acting
David Krumholtz attends the premiere of ‘Supergirl’ on June 22, 2026, in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) David Krumholtz is clarifying comments regarding his break from acting. The actor took to a since-deleted Threads [Read More…]
Ag News
Wisconsin farm fatalities report highlights need for suicide prevention, aging farmer resources
New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers are at significant risk, and [Read More…]
ABC World News
Trump announces temporary pause on Canada tariffs, citing new deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets U.S. President Donald Trump at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending lifespan in melanoma trial
Stock photo of a doctor examining a patient’s skin. (Lordhenrivoton/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Merck and Moderna announced Wednesday that a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine succeeded in a large, late-stage trial among high-risk patients [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police report
Hayden Panettiere attends the LA premiere of ‘Blonde’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on Sept. 13, 2022, in Hollywood, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, was present at the scene when she [Read More…]
ABC World News
Trump announces temporary pause on new Canada tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets U.S. President Donald Trump at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
ABC World News
US-South Korea military drills to end early after Trump order, Seoul says
South Korean soldiers participate in an anti-terrorism exercise, linked to the ongoing joint military drills known as Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), at Lotte Hotel World on Aug. 19, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-jun/Getty [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries: Trump endorsement only goes so far
Democratic Congressional candidate Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz speaks with voter Camille Edwards as she campaigns outside of the Kings Point Clubhouse polling station, August 18, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Several [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Olivia Colman joins ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ and more
Olivia Colman has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building. The Oscar winner has joined the season 6 cast of the comedy whodunnit series. The news was announced to Instagram on Tuesday. Selena [Read More…]
Ag News
Tyson’s Illinois plant closure renews consolidation concerns
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who [Read More…]
Ag News
Michigan launches drone pilot programs to strengthen rapid response, manufacturing
Several state agencies are analyzing how drones could improve operations in Michigan. Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson tells Brownfield five pilot programs have been announced as part of statewide Advanced Air Mobility challenges. “The next [Read More…]
Ag News
Planning for the 2027 crop year
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says risk management will be essential to a successful plan for 2027. The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Wednesday Sports: August 19, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 19, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell senior Asher Dannenbring placed first at the two-day Warrior-Lynx Invite, shooting a 2-under-par 139. Dannenbring shot a 1-under 69 on Tuesday at Willow Run Golf Course [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world’s first all-sports cable network with his son, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams
Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in The Associated Press Top 25 released Monday, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years and just the second time ever. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Bell’s home run, Jeffers’ two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. Bell hit his 17th home run of [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans mostly higher, but finish well off the day’s highs
Soybeans finished the day mostly higher, as the market held on late in the day. The trade continues to monitor crop development weather as 85 percent of the crop is in the pod setting stage. [Read More…]
Ag News
Farm Bureau calls for lower regulatory costs, reforms to strengthen produce sector
The American Farm Bureau says the 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010 is a direct reflection of challenges across the specialty crop sector. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “There’s sort of [Read More…]