Steve Nedved
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Mar 15
After 49 killed in mass shootings at 2 New Zealand mosques, prime minister vows, ‘our gun laws will change’
Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — After 49 people were gunned down in terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, the prime minister is vowing to change gun laws. At least one gunman carried out what is now the deadliest shooting in New Zealand history. Forty-two others were injured, …
Mar 15
Kubota partners with Buhler for new large tractor series
Kubota Corporation has announced it will work with Buhler Industries Inc. to develop a new line of large tractors. Kubota product marketing director of ag equipment Martin Carrier tells Brownfield they will be customizing the tractor to the needs of livestock producers with crossover into crop farming. “Talking large square baler, larger mower conditioner, maybe …
Mar 15
Short covering supports grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade is waiting for more fresh news on talks with and demand from China. No date has been announced for the resumption of trade discussions between the U.S. and China. Crop weather looks non-threatening for most of South America. The USDA’s attaché for Canada pegs …
Mar 15
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 15, 2019
May corn closed at $3.73 and 1/4, up 3 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.09 and 1/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $310.80, up $4.90May soybean oil closed at 29.43, down 14 pointsMay wheat closed at $4.62 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $129.10, up $1.70Apr. lean …
Mar 15
“21st Century Honky Tonk American Band” Midland reveals their new single, “Mr. Lonely,” is coming soon
ABC/Image Group LAMidland debuted their new single “Mr. Lonely” during a performance this week at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, according to Billboard. Mark Wystrach expects the follow-up to their #2 hit, “Burn Out,” will be out “in a couple of weeks,” ahead of the release of their sophomore album, which will likely arrive in …
Mar 15
Darius Rucker does some “Thinking Out Loud” with pop star Ed Sheeran
ABC/Image Group LAYou can add Darius Rucker to the list of the country artists who’ve recently done some collaborating with pop superstar Ed Sheeran. “Had a blast writing with these boys! Too much fun!!!” Darius shared on Instagram, along with a snapshot of him working with Sheeran, and another posing with the pop star and three other co-writers. The …
Mar 15
Northern California special education teacher faces allegations of allowing a fight club in his classroom
iStock/Ridofranz(CLOVERDALE, Calif.) — A California special education teacher is facing multiple charges for allegedly creating and refereeing a “fight club” inside his classroom, according to a statement released by the Cloverdale Police Department. On March 7, police officials were informed by Cloverdale High School administrators that Federico Vargas was using his classroom to secretly have …
Mar 15
The murder of reputed Gambino mob boss, Francesco ‘Franky Boy’ Cali, was no quick hit: Sources
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Moments before a reputed mob boss was gunned down in front of his Staten Island, New York, home on Wednesday night, the alleged killer lured the unsuspecting man outside by crashing into his parked car, multiple police sources told ABC News. The unidentified hit man drove to Francesco “Franky Boy” …
Mar 15
Cesar Sayoc, man accused of mailing bombs targeting prominent Democrats, to plead guilty: Court records
Johnny Louis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Cesar Sayoc, the suspect behind a campaign of letter bombs targeting prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, is expected to plead guilty next week, according to a federal court docket in New York. Sayoc, of Aventura, Florida, was arrested in October after allegedly mass-mailing explosive devices to top Democrats, CNN …
Mar 15
After New Zealand massacre, US authorities search for copycats and links to America
Win McNamee/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — U.S. authorities and international partners were scrubbing their databases on Friday to determine whether the man now in custody in New Zealand for allegedly launching the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand’s history has any links to their own countries. Police in New Zealand say the alleged gunman, described as …