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13 hours 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.
13 hours ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the Italian Open on Friday because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
1 day ago in Sports
Average game time drops 1 minute to 2:36 in second season of MLB pitch clock
The average time of a nine-inning game is 2 hours, 36 minutes through the first full month of the major league season, down 1 minute from 2023 in the second year of the pitch clock.
1 day ago in Sports
Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason
With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like.
2 days ago in Sports
Brewers’ Uribe suspended 6 games for brawl, Peralta 5 and Murphy 2 while Rays’ Siri penalized 2
Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five on Wednesday for their roles in a brawl during a Brewers' game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Lifestyle
13 hours 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.
2 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.
2 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.
3 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.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Texting ex-partners, flirting online, staying on dating apps: Survey reveals most common infidelity habits—and why cheaters do them
Spokeo surveyed 1,158 Americans in October 2023 about topics relating to relationships and infidelity.
National
13 hours 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.
13 hours 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.
1 day ago in National
Senators want limits on the government’s use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.
1 day ago in National
Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday.
1 day ago in National
‘What do we got to pay for this?’ Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call
Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a plan to purchase the silence of a Playboy model who has said she had an affair with the former president.
News
17 hours 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…
17 hours 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…
17 hours 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.
17 hours ago in Agriculture
Farm Bill Steps
There’s work being done on the Crafting of a New Farm Bill. Today, I get comments from some of the…
17 hours ago in Agriculture
New Opportunity in the Midwest
There’s a New Opportunity in the Midwest to get some quality meat. Here’s some more delicious details.
2 days ago in Local
May 2, 2024 News Round-Up
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – There were big developments regarding the future of South Dakota’s abortion laws that happened Wednesday in…
2 days ago in Agriculture
It’s a new venture, Member’s Cut
Farmers Coop Society has announced the successful groundbreaking ceremony for its newest venture, Member’s Cut. Here’s more details.
2 days ago in Agriculture
An update on our Aviation Fuel Market
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced a limit on our corn-based ethanol contribution to the aviation fuel section, effecting the…
2 days ago in Agriculture
Reviewing the New USDA Rules
The USDA put into place, some new Rules and Regulations that went into effect this week, mainly dealing with our…
