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22 hours ago in Sports
Red Bull’s Horner ‘surprised’ that thwarted F1 bid by Andretti has become political
Red Bull boss Christian Horner expressed his surprise that Formula 1's decision to block Andretti Cadillac's attempt to join the series has reached the U.S. Congress.
22 hours ago in Sports
Pacers put unbeaten home playoff record on the line vs. Celtics road success in Game 3
The Indiana Pacers can read the numbers. They're down 2-0 in another best-of-seven series and are heading home, where they are a perfect 6-0 during this season's playoff run.
1 day ago in Sports
Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could surpass her record of 7 French Open titles
No less an authority on clay-court tennis than Chris Evert thinks her record of seven French Open championships could be surpassed by Iga Swiatek.
1 day ago in Sports
NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.
2 days ago in Sports
MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025
Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. "We still have some technical issues," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at a news conference following an owners meeting.
Lifestyle
22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Travelers cope with crowds and high prices on the busiest day of Memorial Day weekend
Travelers contended with big crowds and flight delays Friday, which was expected to be the busiest day of the Memorial Day weekend.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25. That's according to the new analysis of dispensing records from nearly 94% of U.S. retail pharmacies from 2020 to 2023.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer
Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
More companies offer on-site child care. Parents love the convenience, but is it a long-term fix?
They operate in places like an airport, a resort, and a distribution center, tucked away from the public eye but close enough for easy access. They often emit laughter — and the sound of tumbling blocks, bouncing balls, and meandering tricycles.
National
1 day ago in National
Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: ‘We had to get the encampment down’
The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities defended their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force, telling a House committee on Thursday that they defused the danger without ceding ground to protesters.
1 day ago in National
General Sherman passes health check but world’s largest trees face growing climate threats
High in the evergreen canopy of General Sherman, the world's largest tree, researchers searched for evidence of an emerging threat to giant sequoias: bark beetles.
2 days ago in National, Trending
5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Nina.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Louisiana Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances
Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana under a first-of-its-kind bill that received final legislative passage Thursday and is expected to be signed into law by the governor.
News
1 day ago in Agriculture
Friday’s Market Minute with Jeremey Frost
Here’s Friday’s Market Minute with Jeremey Frost.
1 day ago in Agriculture
Corn Diseases
As our weather patterns may shift to dryer climates that doesn’t mean we are safe from some of the most…
1 day ago in Agriculture
Biofuel Challenges
Renewable fuels month, and there are a lot of opportunities but also challenges, join Senator Chuck Grassley on this update.
1 day ago in Local
May 24, 2024 News Round-Up
MITCHELL, S.D. – A juvenile is in custody following a stabbing incident at the Hitchcock Park basketball court Wednesday evening.…
1 day ago in Agriculture
House Ag Committee Passes their Version of a Farm Bill
Members of the House Ag Committee spent yesterday Marking Up the Changes on a New Farm Bill. They went late…
1 day ago in Agriculture
Enacting a New Farm Bill
Yesterday the House Ag Committee worked on Marking Up a New Farm Bill. The USDA said it’s important to act…
2 days ago in Agriculture
Corn & Soybean Update
Despite storms farmers are making headway with corn & soybean planting.
2 days ago in Local
May 23, 2024 News Round-Up
LAKE ANDES, S.D. – The Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of one individual and the…
