Steve Nedved
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Jan 23
Olivia Ambrose found crying with ‘horrified’ look next to alleged kidnapper: Documents
imaginima/iStock(BOSTON) — A 23-year-old woman allegedly held against her will was crying and had “a horrified look on her face” when police found her at her suspected kidnapper’s Boston home, according to court documents. Victor Pena, the 38-year-old charged in the kidnapping of Olivia Ambrose, was arrested after authorities say he was found at his …
Jan 23
Love Wins: Carrie Underwood welcomes new son Jacob Bryan Fisher
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicIt’s official: the newest member of the Underwood/Fisher family has arrived! Carrie Underwood made the announcement on Instagram around 2 p.m. CT on Wednesday, along with photos of the whole family posing with the new addition. “Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday…” Carrie shared. “His mom, dad and big brother …
Jan 23
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches rocket into space, again
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Jeff Bezos’ space company successfully launched its 10th rocket into space from its West Texas facility Wednesday morning, inching the company further toward its goal of commercial space flight. Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission — named after Alan Shepard, the first American in space — brought eight NASA payloads into …
Jan 23
Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified
scyther5/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon identified U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class Joshua “Zach” Beale as the U.S. service member who was killed in combat in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Green Beret was killed in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province while conducting combat operations. Beale was the second U.S. military death in Afghanistan in a week …
Jan 23
In escalation of tensions, Trump to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader as head of government
YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a sharp escalation of tensions, the Trump administration on Wednesday recognized the leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly as the head of government after he declared himself acting president in a rally with supporters. The move is a strong rebuke of strongman Nicolas Maduro, the socialist president of Venezuela who …
Jan 23
Blake Shelton to play surprise pop-up show tonight in Nashville ahead of Friends and Heroes Tour
ABC/Mark Levine Blake Shelton is warming up for his Friends and Heroes Tour by playing a pop-up show tonight at Ole Red Nashville. “Let’s party y’all,” Blake tweeted around noon, revealing details for tonight’s concert. The line forms at 1 p.m. CT to get a wristband for tonight’s show, and the only downside may be that it’s a rainy …
Jan 23
“I Could Use a…” video: Maren Morris to visit with fans on YouTube as she premieres the “GIRL” visual
Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris’s video for “GIRL” will premiere Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on YouTube. Moments before, the Texas native will start chatting with her fans on her YouTube Channel, and continue interacting with them through the premiere. The “GIRL” clip is the first country video by director Dave Meyers, who’s worked with pop superstars like Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Pink, …
Jan 23
Horseweed an emerging problem in Southern Illinois
Photo credit: University of Illinois An extension ag educator says Marestail or Horseweed is an emerging issue in southern Illinois because of the resistance it has developed. Talon Becker says it has been confirmed that Horseweed is glyphosate and ALS inhibitor resistant in some populations and farmers are either spraying too late or not using …
Jan 23
Study: Eggs might reduce diabetes risk
An egg a day could protect you from type two diabetes, according to research. Dr. Mickey Rubin, director of the Egg Nutrition Center says some of the nutrients in eggs could be be responsible for a reduced risk of diabetes. Continue reading Study: Eggs might reduce diabetes risk at Brownfield Ag News.
Jan 23
Channel your emotions
I am currently re-reading a book given to me by a dear friend many years ago. There are readings for every day of the year covering such topics as gratitude, harmony and finding joy in the simple happenings in our daily lives. It’s easy to get worked up about all that we perceive to be …