Steve Nedved

Author's posts

Self-driving sports cars, 210 mph SUVs: What insiders think about the latest trends

RistoArnaudov/iStock(GENEVA) — What do some of the smartest people in the automotive industry think about the future of driving? From electric vehicles and self-driving technology to the next generation of SUVs, ABC News sat down with industry leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, to get their take on the most-pressing issues facing consumers and automakers alike. Here’s …

Continue reading

Man accused of abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs to enter a plea

Marilyn Nieves/iStock(BARRON, Wis.) — Jake Patterson, the man accused of abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and holding her captive until she escaped months later, is expected to enter a plea at his arraignment Wednesday. Patterson, 21, allegedly shot and killed Closs’ parents on Oct. 15 and kidnapped the 13-year-old from her home in rural Barron, Wisconsin. …

Continue reading

Chicago mayor says dropped Jussie Smollett charges are making ‘a fool of all of us’

ABC News(CHICAGO) — Still fuming from the decision by prosecutors to drop charges in the “hoax” attack case against Empire actor Jussie Smollett, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasted the move Wednesday, saying all the evidence police collected against the TV star should be unsealed. “He’s saying he’s innocent and his words aren’t true,” Emanuel told …

Continue reading

China to buy 300 Airbus planes in a huge blow to Boeing

huettenhoelscher/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Chinese aviation industry is investing in 300 Airbus planes, delivering a blow to Boeing as the American company continues to deal with the fallout from the safety issues related to two recently downed 737 jets. China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS), a Chinese leasing company, will buy a total of 300 …

Continue reading

Whole Foods celebrates Beauty Week with big sale

jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) — Whole Foods is kicking off its annual Beauty Week sale. From March 27 through April 2, the grocery chain will be offering 25 percent off on makeup, facial care, nail polish, perfume and makeup brushes. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you get an additional 10 percent off. From skin saviours …

Continue reading

Local Sports for Wednesday March 27th

Spring weather and field conditions have forced the Dakota Wesleyan University baseball and softball teams to change their schedules this week.  The Tiger baseball team will host Presentation College at 4:00pm today on Drake Field in a nine-inning game and will see how that goes.  The Tigers were originally slated to travel to Jamestown for …

Continue reading

US border officials: Number of migrants stopped at southern border could reach 1M this year

Phototreat/iStock(NEW YORK) —  U.S. border authorities are predicting the number of undocumented migrants stopped at the southern border could reach as high as 1 million by the end of the year, potentially doubling last year’s level, federal officials told ABC News on Tuesday. The estimate, which includes illegal crossings and people arriving at ports of …

Continue reading

Florida spring breakers fight off gas station gunman, foiling robbery

Broward County Sheriff’s Office(SOUTH BEACH, Fla.) — A group of brothers and cousins from Indiana said their instincts took over last weekend when they fought off a gunman who tried to rob them at a Florida gas station during spring break. Brothers Alec and Jacob Tanoos and their cousins — Alex and Aric Wisbey — …

Continue reading

Former cop due in court for accidentally shooting suspect with gun

Kuzma/iStock(LAWRENCE, Kan.) — A now former Lawrence, Kansas, police officer is expected in court on Wednesday to face a charge for shooting a suspect during a struggle after allegedly mistaking her gun for a stun gun. Officer Brindley Blood was responding to a traffic stop call on May 29, 2018, when she encountered Officer Ian …

Continue reading

Mother charged after 3-year-old son nearly drowns in Florida hot tub

Daytona Beach Shores Dept. of Public Safety(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) — A woman in Florida is facing charges including neglect after her 3-year-old son nearly drowned in a Daytona Beach resort hot tub while she was allegedly intoxicated, according to authorities. Apryl Connolly, 36, of Deltona, Florida, was with the boy and his twin brother and …

Continue reading