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9 hours ago in Sports
Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo
The Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential.
9 hours ago in Sports
Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team.
21 hours ago in Sports
Panthers, Bruins set to meet again in playoff rematch, this time in Round 2
A second-round series between the Panthers and Bruins starts Monday night in South Florida, the two best teams in the Atlantic Division squaring off with a trip to the NHL's final four on the line.
21 hours ago in Sports
Lando Norris earns 1st career F1 victory by ending Verstappen’s dominance at Miami
Lando Norris should take a lesson from his last big party and perhaps tone down the celebration for his first career Formula 1 victory.
4 days ago in Sports
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him the ball from the left wing before Hart realized the 76ers weren't playing any D on him.
Lifestyle
9 hours ago in Lifestyle
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer’s may cause some cases
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer's disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says
About 680 women died last year during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, according to provisional CDC data. That's down from 817 deaths in 2022 and 1,205 in 2021, when it was the highest level in more than 50 years.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down. Nowadays, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are increasingly popular because they make brushing easier and more effective, but they are a headache when they stop working properly.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group said.
National
9 hours ago in National
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as ex-employee recounts reimbursements
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday and, in his sternest warning yet, told the former president that future gag order violations could send him to jail.
21 hours ago in National
Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations
Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were stranded on rooftops.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Commencement ceremonies are being held at colleges and universities across the U.S. As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement activities.
4 days ago in National
Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others
Clarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and heard the person on the other end say they were calling from the White House.
4 days ago in National
Police clear encampments as US campus arrests exceed 2,300 amid pro-Palestinian protests
Police ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to clear out of a tent encampment at New York University early Friday, a move that follows weeks of demonstrations and police confrontations at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in more than 2,300 arrests.
News
12 hours ago in Agriculture
Nebraska Lead Program
Ever wonder what the Nebraska Lead Program is all about?
20 hours ago in Local
May 6, 2024 News Round-Up
CHARLES MIX COUNTY, S.D.- An 89-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on…
21 hours ago in Agriculture
The Nebraska LEAD Program
Today we find out a little more about the Nebraska LEAD Program.
21 hours ago in Agriculture
Movement at our Ports
There’s some barge traffic movement going on in the Port of Baltimore.
21 hours ago in Agriculture
Work on a Farm Bill?
Last week, we heard that the Senate Ag Committee and the House Ag Committee have presented some ideas on a…
21 hours ago in Agriculture
An update from the NRCS Office
Today, we get an update from the USDA’s NRCS Office.
4 days ago in Local
May 3, 2024 News Round-Up
FLORENCE, S.D. – A significant operation led by the Codington County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the discovery and safe disposal…
4 days ago in Agriculture
Fuel Tax Credits
The latest news regarding our possible Fuel Tax Credits is gaining a lot of attention from not only our farm…
4 days ago in Agriculture
Reaction to Fuel Tax Credits
Reaction is still coming in when it comes to the information released regarding our possible Fuel Tax Credits.
