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‘Godparent proposals’ are a thing now, Pinterest search trends show
Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Sigh. As if giving birth, recovering, learning how to be a parent and keeping a human alive wasn’t enough, now the pressure is on to get cute and [Read More…]
What is a bear market? Everything you need to know about the current economic volatility
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — If you followed the U.S. stock markets in December, it might’ve felt like your financial future was on a roller coaster ride. Since October, the markets have dipped several times, [Read More…]
Alleged dragging, shoving of children in migrant centers under investigation: Sheriff’s department
John Moore/Getty Images(PHOENIX) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating footage of unaccompanied children allegedly being dragged and shoved inside a shelter in Arizona. The videos, first published by The Arizona Republic, appear to [Read More…]
Russia detains US citizen on suspicion of spying
ronniechua/iStock(MOSCOW) — Russian authorities have detained an American citizen over accusations of spying, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). In a short statement, the agency noted that the FSB detained a U.S. citizen named [Read More…]
New Year’s Eve stocks higher in early trading
lucky-photographer/iStock(NEW YORK) — The major stock indexes were broadly higher after Monday’s opening bell on growing optimism about U.S.-China trade talks as investors end a volatile year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was ahead 150 [Read More…]
China and North Korea ring in the new year with fireworks
ThomasVogel/iStock(BEIJING) — It’s 2019 already in China, and the country welcomed the new year with an elaborate fireworks display seen in the video below. In North Korea, citizens of Pyongyang also rang in the [Read More…]
Russia detains US citizen on suspicion of spying
ronniechua/iStock(MOSCOW) — Russian authorities have detained an American citizen over accusations of spying, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). In a short statement, the agency noted that the FSB detained a U.S. citizen named [Read More…]
Precision Planting Winter Conference
On January 15, 2019, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Meghan Grebner will cover the Precision Planting Winter Conference, Tremont, Ill. Continue reading Precision Planting Winter Conference at Brownfield Ag News.
Trump says progress is being made between U.S. and China
President Trump says progress is being made in trade talks between the U.S. and China. In a tweet Saturday, Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi and if a trade deal is made, it [Read More…]
Reports: Trump still considering NAFTA withdrawal to force USMCA approval
President Trump is reportedly still mulling whether to cancel the existing NAFTA agreement as a tactic to force Congress to approve the new USMCA agreement. A formal withdrawal from NAFTA would create a hard deadline [Read More…]
Conservation Awards luncheon for Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground to present a Brownfield-sponsored award at the Conservation Awards luncheon for Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts January 15 in Indianapolis, IN. [Read More…]
American Girl’s 2019 girl of the year: Blaire Wilson, a chef-in-training
American Girl(NEW YORK) — American Girl’s 2019 girl of the year is focused on a 20th century challenge: Finding balance between the real world and the digital world. The doll, Blaire Wilson, is described by [Read More…]
Ohio Farm Bureau priorities for 2019
Water quality will continue to be a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau in 2019. Yvonne Lesicko, vice president of public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau, says farmers are focused on combating algal blooms in the [Read More…]
Goodin looks for truth in labeling in Indiana
Indiana Representative Terry Goodin has introduced a “Truth in Labeling” bill to be considered in the 2019 legislative session. The bill would prevent lab-produced meat from being labeled the same as meat or poultry products [Read More…]
Now could be the best time to buy a car, some experts say
martin-dm/iStock(NEW YORK) — Are you in the market for a new set of wheels? If so, now through Jan. 2 may be the best time to save money and get the car you want, according [Read More…]
Kim Jong Un reaffirms commitment to denuclearization in letter to South Korean president
Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to denuclearization in a letter sent to South Korean President Moon Jae-in over the weekend. The move raises hopes [Read More…]
Fast-moving storm will bring rain to Northeast on New Year’s Eve
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Two different systems will combine Monday to produce a significant storm system affecting New Year’s Eve plans from the Central Plains to the Northeast. Temperatures will be mild, but revelers in [Read More…]
Police: Armed Texas man arrested while heading to church to fulfill ‘a prophecy’
rustythedog/iStock(SEGUIN, Texas) — Police arrested an armed Texas man on Sunday who allegedly said he was on his way to a nearby church to fulfill “a prophecy,” authorities said. Tony Albert, 33, was arrested in [Read More…]
Russia detains US citizen on suspicion of spying
ronniechua/iStock(MOSCOW) — Russian authorities have detained an American citizen over accusations of spying, according to Russia’s Interfax news agency. In a short statement, the agency notes Russia’s Federal Security Service detained a U.S. citizen named [Read More…]
Firefighter killed in Christmas car crash while responding to call laid to rest
Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company 18-2(NEW YORK) — A firefighter who was killed in a Christmas Day car crash while heading to an emergency call was laid to rest Sunday. Natalie Dempsey, a 21-year-old volunteer firefighter [Read More…]