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‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ among new series ordered at Bravo
Griffin Nagel/Bravo The Bravo-verse is expanding. The network has announced a new expansion to its programming slate, which includes new and returning series, such as a brand-new addition to its Real Housewives franchise. The Real [Read More…]
ABC World News
Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave
Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commenced on Wednesday, bringing cardinals from all over the world [Read More…]
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Writers hired to pen Sam Mendes’ Beatles films
Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage) The writers of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles have just been revealed. Variety reports that three writers have been hired for the four films: Jez Butterworth, whose resume includes Ford v Ferrari, Edge of [Read More…]
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Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges
Eric Charbonneau/KCFEOLA PR via Getty Images Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The [Read More…]
Ag News
Sand management important to dairy farms
Sand management is an important consideration on many dairy farms. Renee Schrift with McLanahan Corporation says producers often source locally. “It’s going to do the job for their manure system setup. So if a dairy [Read More…]
Ag News
More cash cattle trade develops Wednesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed lower on technical selling, waiting for direct cash business to get established in the north. June live cattle were down $1.15 at $212.52 and August was [Read More…]
Ag News
Optimism about Ag Road funds as Wisconsin legislature begins work on budget details
The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance gets down to details on the next biennial budget Thursday. Farmer and Assembly Ag Committee Chair Travis Tranel tells Brownfield the state spends about 100-billion dollars over the [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.49 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.39 and 1/4, down 2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.00, up $2.00Jul. soybean oil closed at 47.33, down 102 [Read More…]
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Cheese prices up over last week
Cheese prices have gone up recently, and as of Monday, barrel prices exceeded block prices again. Market advisor Mike North with Ever.ag says barrel prices getting above block prices is becoming more common, but he [Read More…]
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Mount Vernon High School Student Wins $10,000 in Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD Program
A Mount Vernon High School freshman is the winner of a $10,000 prize – and another $10,000 for her school – by learning to be a safe driver. Payten Braun was announced the winner of [Read More…]
ABC National News
Accused Delta stowaway had prior airport security breaches, feds say
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — When Svetlana Dali snuck onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris in November it was not the first time she had successfully evaded airport security measures, federal prosecutors [Read More…]
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ICE targets businesses and restaurants across DC
Luke Barr/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids targeting businesses in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, sources confirmed to ABC News. A coalition of activists had warned delivery drivers and restaurants of [Read More…]
ABC National News
Woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip, husband tried to save her
Richard Heathcote/Getty Images (POLK COUNTY, Fla.) — A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoeing trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise attack, officials said. The husband [Read More…]
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’10 Things I Hate About You’ director has plans for a sequel trilogy
Buena Vista/Getty Images The director of 10 Things I Hate About You has plans for a sequel trilogy based on the original film. Gil Junger, who directed the 1999 teen romantic comedy, revealed he is [Read More…]
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Amy Poehler to reunite with ‘Parks and Recreation’ creator on new comedy ‘DIG’
Theo Wargo/NBC Amy Poehler is reuniting with Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur for a new comedy series. The duo are collaborating on the upcoming series DIG for Peacock. Schur and Poehler will executive produce [Read More…]
Ag News
“Million dollar” rain brings some relief to ranchers in Nebraska
A rancher in the Nebraska Sandhills says recent moisture has brought significant relief to drought conditions. “It was just about the perfect rain. I couldn’t have asked for a better rain.” Jaclyn Wilson of Lakeside [Read More…]
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Nebraska farmer eyeing the finish line for planting
An east central Nebraska farmer says it’s been an unusually quick planting season. Chris Clausen of Schuyler tells Brownfield it’s been warm and dry. “Corn is probably 80 to 85 percent finished in our area, [Read More…]
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On-farm poultry processing bill advancing in Illinois
The deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance says a proposal gaining momentum in the state legislature would expand on-farm processing exemptions for poultry producers. Liz Rupel tells Brownfield it would increase the state’s exemption [Read More…]
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Cash dairy prices higher except butter Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0250 at $0.55. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.82. [Read More…]
Ag News
Soil crust an issue as corn emerges across north Iowa
Soil crusting is a concern for farmers in north Iowa who planted corn ahead of Easter weekend. Josh Hitzhusen of rural Rockwell says it’s too early to tell if emergence is uneven. “We don’t know [Read More…]