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3 days ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career
It's Shohei Ohtani Day in Los Angeles. The Japanese two-way superstar was honored at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday and presented with a city council resolution that declared May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day for the duration of his Dodgers career.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship, then returns and climbs leaderboard
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America
Brazil will host the 2027 Women's World Cup after a vote of FIFA's full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
3 days ago in Sports
NFL distances itself from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s comments during commencement speech
The NFL is distancing itself from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, saying "his views are not those of the NFL as an organization."
3 days ago in Sports
Bad Bunny sports agency sues baseball players’ union over ban, announces Ronald Acuña Jr. as client
Bad Bunny's sports representation firm sued the baseball players' association Thursday, asking for a restraining order against the union that would allow it to keep working with the company's clients — a roster it says now includes NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr.
Lifestyle
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
The Mirage casino, which ushered in an era of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts in the ’90s, is closing
The iconic Mirage hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip will shut its doors this summer, the end of an era for a property credited with helping transform Sin City into an ultra-luxury resort destination.
5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States' most prestigious canine event.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
There’s bird flu in US dairy cows. Raw milk drinkers aren’t deterred
Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite years of warnings about the health risks of drinking the unpasteurized products — and an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion
For all the pooch pageantry of Westminster — the coiffed poodles, the top-knotted toy dogs, the formality of dogs trotting around a ring — it's also an illustration of the bond people form with dogs, and what each will do for the other.
National
3 days ago in National
Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday, after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city, knocking out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region, blowing out windows on downtown high rises and flipping vehicles.
3 days ago in National
Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer sentenced to 30 years
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison.
3 days ago in National
Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe
The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
3 days ago in National, Trending
US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil
Early estimates indicate up to 2,000 gallons of oil may have spilled into surrounding waters when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and slammed into a bridge near Galveston, Texas, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday.
News
3 days ago in Agriculture
Market Minute with Jeremey Frost
Join us on this Friday, 5-17-24, Market Minute with Jeremey Frost. Today we discuss planting conditions around the Onida, SD,…
3 days ago in Agriculture
Economic Development
Announcements on investments for rural infrastructure and economic development. USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this will impact communities…
3 days ago in Agriculture
Using More Meat Products
There is a market out there for Beef products that are not necessarily popular or used to often in the…
3 days ago in Agriculture
Increasing Trade with Canada
Working to improve and increase trade with our Canadian trading partners. Hear from Doug Mckalip on this update who is…
3 days ago in Agriculture
Wheat & Corn Outlook
A look at the projected expectations for corn and wheat crops with USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.
3 days ago in Local
May 17, 2024 News Round-Up
PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight) – A state office said Thursday that a petition seeking to reinstate abortion rights…
4 days ago in Agriculture
Soybean & Sugarbeet’s
Soybean carryout surprises in the recent WASDE report and an update on Sugarbeet planting progress.
4 days ago in Agriculture
Improving our Trade
The goal of the USDA is working to improve and increase our trade with our partners.
4 days ago in Agriculture
Farm Legislation
Today we are talking about farm legislation that is affecting our producers with Brent Swart who is the president-elect of…
