Steve Nedved
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Dec 14
Mother of US student stabbed to death in Netherlands ‘totally in shock’
Facebook/Sarah Papenheim(ROTTERDAM, Netherlands) — Donee Odegard knew what happened the minute two sheriffs showed up at her door. She’d been through it before. The authorities asked her a few questions about her daughter, Sarah Papenheim, before delivering the news: Her daughter had been stabbed to death while studying abroad in the Netherlands. “He was sad …
Dec 14
Mitchell Tenpenny is “Telling All [His] Secrets,” including why he was scared to sing “Drunk Me”
Riser House/Columbia NashvilleMitchell Tenpenny‘s debut album, Telling All My Secrets, arrives today, as its first single, “Drunk Me,” sits at the top of the chart. The newcomer admits his breakthrough hit was ripped from the pages of his own life. “It’s something I’ve personally dealt with,” Mitchell explains. “You try to drink ’em off your mind …
Dec 13
MaxMara reportedly bringing back Nancy Pelosi’s viral fire-colored coat
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After Nancy Pelosi walked out of the White House in a fire-red, high-collared coat earlier this week after a contentious meeting with President Trump, her sartorial statement went so viral that the coat’s designer, MaxMara, is reportedly planning to bring back the design in 2019. The House …
Dec 13
Perdue says passage of farm bill good news
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the new farm bill approved by Congress provides helpful provisions, and much needed security, for ag producers. He calls the 2018 version an “evolutionary” farm bill, “It builds on the ’14 which provided a unique kind of safety net for agriculture primarily with crop insurance as the anchor tenant of …
Dec 13
Cattle futures steady ahead of widespread cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed mostly steady to firm as the market waits for direction from the cash trade. Feeder cattle futures found some support in the days weaker move in corn. February live cattle closed $.05 lower at $122.85 and April live cattle closed $.10 lower at $124.80. January feeder cattle …
Dec 13
New partnership to enhance Wendy’s beef supply chain
Wendy’s Company has announced enhancements to its beef supply chain. The restaurant is partnering with the Progressive Beef program to improve its beef supply chain accountability, transparency, and traceability. The program will focus on cattle care, food safety and antibiotic use, and environmental sustainability. Wendy’s will implement the third-party verification program in a significant portion …
Dec 13
Tim McGraw tours his new TruMav gym, opening next month in Nashville
ABC/Image Group LA The new gym concept Tim McGraw has developed with Snap Fitness is set to open its first location in Nashville early next year. It’s called TruMav, and will be located in the part of town known as The Gulch. The location’s owner is Wirth Campbell, a former Auburn football player who also appeared on the …
Dec 13
Senate votes to stop US support for Yemen war, condemns Saudi crown prince
CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Senate voted Thursday to withdraw U.S. military assistance for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen in a 56-41 vote, a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump for his steadfast defense of the kingdom despite bipartisan outrage over the alleged Saudi role in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It’s the first …
Dec 13
Suspect in deadly shooting in France ‘neutralized’ during standoff with police, authorities say
Ben185/iStock(PARIS) — The suspect in a deadly shooting in France has been “neutralized” after a standoff with police, French officials said. Cherif Chekatt, 29, is the suspected gunman who killed 3 and injured another 13 during a shooting in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office told ABC News. This is a developing story. Please check …
Dec 13
Google Maps launches transit option for Lime e-scooters and bikes in 13 cities
Google (NEW YORK) — Lime, the e-bike and scooter company, will be integrated into Google Maps as a transportation option and launched in 13 cities around the globe, the companies said. Icons for available Lime vehicles — whether they are bicycles or electric bikes or scooters — will begin appearing on Thursday in the Google …