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Trends shaping future farm machinery purchases
A new research report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) looks at key trends that its members will have to contend with over the next 25 years. Two of those trends are less emphasis on brand loyalty [Read More…]
Nelson Mandela’s prison letters reveal his heartache behind bars
Jacques M. Chenet/Getty Images(PRETORIA, South Africa) — As South Africa – and the world – marks the centennial birth of anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, a book containing his prison letters was officially launched in Johannesburg [Read More…]
Secret Service rolls out new ways to identify and stop student attackers
Robert Alexander/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Secret Service – known for protecting the president – is now using their expertise to protect schools in the wake of a spate of deadly mass shootings. The new guidelines [Read More…]
Adult film star Stormy Daniels arrested at Ohio strip club, attorney says
ABC News(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Adult film star Stormy Daniels was arrested on Wednesday while performing at a strip club in Ohio, according to her lawyer, who called the arrest a “politically motivated” setup. Daniels, who [Read More…]
Papa John’s founder resigns as chairman after apologizing for racial slur
John Raedel/Getty Images (LOUISVILLE, Kentucky) — The founder of Papa John’s resigned from his position as chairman of the pizza chain’s board of directors, just hours after he apologized for using a racial slur during [Read More…]
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 4:39AM MDT until July 12 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * TEMPERATURES…Temperatures to quickly climb into the 90s again today. Heat index values this afternoon will be near 100 to 105 degrees. * IMPACTS…The [Read More…]
Once an assassination survivor, now a Nobel winner, Malala Yousafzai turns 21
William Volcov/Brazil Photo Press/LatinContent/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — She was an ordinary teenage girl and lived a normal life, not known to many outside her family and school. She woke up in the morning, went to [Read More…]
Treasury IG says suspicious activity reports tied to Michael Cohen aren’t missing
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — An investigation into the leak of sensitive financial records related to a shell company tied to Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s then-personal attorney, has found that they were handled correctly, [Read More…]
After Pompeo visit, Vietnam to put American beaten and held on trial
Victoria Nguyen(WASHINGTON) — Vietnam has ordered that an American man beaten by police and now detained for a month to stand trial, even after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brought up his case during a [Read More…]
Flash Flood Watch issued July 12 at 3:47AM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Flash Flood Watch for portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and South [Read More…]
CME milk futures up, cash dairy mostly down Wednesday
Milk futures made small gains and most cash dairy prices were down on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. July Class Three milk was up $.03 at $14.21. August was up $.05 to $14.65. September was [Read More…]
Alaska plane crash survivor describes ‘terrifying’ experience
U.S. Coast Guard(ANCHORAGE) — A woman who was among the 11 survivors of a plane that crashed in Alaska, described the “terrifying” experience and praised the first responders for their efforts in rescuing them. On [Read More…]
Trump: NATO allies should double their defense spending goals
Kayhan Ozer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump again blasted NATO allies on Wednesday for not spending enough on defense and asked them to increase their spending from two to four percent of their gross [Read More…]
Thai journalist says the cave rescue mission ‘united’ the country
Royal Thai Navy(CHIANG RAI, Thailand) — For Thai journalist Nattha Komolvadhin, the heart-pounding, 18-day rescue mission of 12 boys and their coach from the depths of a flooded cave in Thailand not only brought the [Read More…]
Disruptive passenger forced to reimburse Delta for emergency landing
iStock/Thinkstock(TULSA, Okla.) — Before causing a disruption on a flight, remember that there could be a hefty price to pay. Delta Air Lines passenger Bolutife Olorunda was screaming and acting erratically recently on a flight, [Read More…]
Trump administration misses court deadline to reunite separated children with their parents
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration on Tuesday missed its first court-ordered deadline to reunify families separated at the border as it rushes to confirm the identities of parents and match records of the disparate agencies [Read More…]
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 6:57PM MDT until July 12 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THURSDAY… * TEMPERATURES…Temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s will persist into the mid evening hours, with heat index values between 90 and 100 degrees. [Read More…]
Bradley has moved on from debating dicamba volatility
Missouri’s leading weed scientist says his team’s focus has changed when it comes to dicamba damage. Dr. Kevin Bradley says his team has moved away from the question – Is there volatility in the dicamba herbicides? [Read More…]
Judge allows glyphosate lawsuit to go to trial
A federal judge in northern California will let a class-action lawsuit go to trial against Monsanto even though he calls the evidence “shaky.” The plaintiffs claim Monsanto’s glyphosate product, RoundUp, causes cancer. Evidence was presented [Read More…]
Ag economist says tariffs will hurt pork producers
An ag economist with Purdue University says the U.S. pork industry appears to be headed for a period of large losses because of retaliatory tariffs from China and Mexico. “And those will be especially large [Read More…]