Steve Nedved

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World’s largest bee photographed after vanishing for decades

Sushaaa/iStock(NEW YORK) — A photographer on a quest to capture an image of the elusive world’s largest bee found success while retracing the steps of famous anthropologist Alfred Russel Wallace, who jointly published some writings on evolution through natural selection with Charles Darwin in 1858. Clay Bolt’s search for the Megachile pluto began with picking …

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Vegas or bust: Is Kelly Clarkson making plans for this year’s ACM Awards?

Carter SmithCould Kelly Clarkson be planning on making a special appearance — or even performing — at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards? The original American Idol is nominated for Music Event of the Year at the 54th ACMs for “Keeping Score,” her collaboration with Dan + Shay from their current self-titled album. Responding to the news, Kelly tweeted, “YES!!!!! #Keeping …

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El Chapo conviction cast into doubt after juror says panelists repeatedly violated judge’s orders

STR/LatinContent/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Attorneys for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman say they are “deeply concerned” by an interview in which one of the jurors who convicted the notorious Mexican drug kingpin admitted to ignoring the judge’s orders not to read media reports about the case. The juror, who has not been identified, told VICE News …

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U.S. House members push FDA on hemp regulations

Some U.S. House Members have asked the FDA to quickly determine how it will regulate hemp-derived CBD in food products.  A letter has been sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb asking for clarification of the agency’s regulatory role for CBD products.  Congresswoman Chellie Pingree of Maine says the FDA recognized three hemp seed products as …

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Case IH unveils AFS Connect Magnum tractors

Case IH has unveiled its new AFS Connect Magnum series tractors. Chris Dempsey, market manager with Case IH says the new models give producers a more innovative and intuitive way to run their farming operation. The tractor has a new display, a new operating system, receiver, and a completely redesigned environment to allow for remote …

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Making up for lost time ahead of planting

An agronomist says planting won’t come without its challenges for farmers this spring.   Phil Krieg with Syngenta Crop Protection says fall weather conditions prevented many farmers across the Corn Belt from finishing up most of their field work.  He says they’ll have to work exceptionally hard to get a jump on weed control this …

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Watch now: Ellen DeGeneres reveals big baby news for FGL’s Tyler Hubbard

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard won’t soon forget his appearance this week on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He and his wife Hayley were supposed to find out the sex of their second child on Friday, but Ellen sped up the process for the couple with a surprise gender reveal. Prior to the big news, both Tyler and Hayley agreed they …

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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 1:38PM MST until February 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Snow expected, with periods of mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected, with ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and

Listen now: Jon Pardi does a tried-and-true take on “My Next Broken Heart,” as Brooks & Dunn reveals the “REBOOT” lineup

Arista NashvilleThe track listing is out for Brooks & Dunn’s twelve-cut REBOOT of their biggest hits, which teams them with a who’s-who of the hottest names in country music. Highlights of the set promise to be Thomas Rhett’s rendition of “My Maria,” Brothers Osborne doing “Hard Workin’ Man,” and Midland tackling “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” The full album won’t be out until April 5, …

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Coming soon: Maren Morris unveils “The Bones” of her “GIRL” album

Columbia NashvilleYou’ll be able to hear the third new song from Maren Morris’ sophomore album, GIRL, tonight at 11 p.m. CT. Maren’s been teasing “The Bones” by sharing some of the lyrics on her socials:  “The house don’t fall when the bones are good.” She also included the artwork for the track, which is a simple pencil drawing …

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