Steve Nedved
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Dec 24
Indonesia’s tsunami early warning system hasn’t worked since 2012, official says
ABC News(JAKARTA, Indonesia) — Tsunamis have devastated the shorelines of Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries before, but the subsequent deaths and injuries still didn’t result in comprehensive warning systems. When a tsunami hit Indonesia early Sunday — killing more than 350 people and leaving hundreds of others injured or missing — the country’s residents …
Dec 24
Lindsay Ell enjoys a spa weekend in Canada
ABC/Image Group LALindsay Ell has spent much of 2018 on the road with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Sugarland, and now the country singer has returned home to Canada to celebrate the holidays with her family. While the “Criminal” singer has been sharing her holiday baking duties, as well as her mom’s enchanting Christmas village, with fans on Instagram, she also reveals …
Dec 24
Some USDA services to continue during shutdown
Some USDA services will continue during the shutdown of the federal government. For the first week, 61% of staff will be excepted or exempted from shutdown activities, with that number falling as funding decreases. Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspections will continue, along with the inspection of grains and other commodities, and import and export …
Dec 24
Keith Urban plays Christmas Eve party in Australia
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban returned home to Australia for the holidays for some much deserved R&R. His wife, Nicole Kidman, had other plans, though. The country singer revealed on Instagram that Nicole asked him to play their Christmas Eve party. An accommodating husband, Keith obliged. “My wife’s got me gigging at our own Christmas Eve party…… #keepinitreal,” …
Dec 24
Police confirm eyewitness reports of drones near Gatwick Airport after suggestions they may not have existed
iStock/Leonid Eremeychuk(LONDON) — Sussex police have confirmed they are investigating 67 reports of drone sightings from Gatwick and that they are investigating a device found near Gatwick Airport, after initially casting doubt on whether the drone existed at all over the weekend. “We are actively investigating sightings of drone activity at Gatwick Airport following 67 …
Dec 24
‘I don’t know about you, but I’ve already seen a Christmas miracle’: Cruise ship crew rescues fishermen lost in the Caribbean
iStock/AmArtPhotography(SAN JOSE, Costa Rica) — A pair of Costa Rican fishermen lost at sea for 20 days, one so weak he could no longer walk, were rescued by the crew of a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship that came upon the stranded men after altering its course to Cuba due to a storm, officials said. …
Dec 24
Texas woman pulled over with hundreds of allegedly stolen packages, envelopes crammed into her Jeep: Police
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC(NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas) — A Texas woman was pulled over with hundreds of allegedly stolen packages and envelopes crammed into her Jeep, according to local police. Officers in New Braunfels were called to the Caprock subdivision in the middle of the night Sunday following “reports of a suspicious person possibly tampering with the community mailboxes,” …
Dec 24
Dow Jones opens 170 points lower after Mnuchin comments on banks
Fischerrx6/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened lower on Monday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin shocked investors worldwide over the weekend by tweeting that he had spoken to the CEOs of the six largest U.S. banks to ensure they were liquid. The Dow opened 170 points lower, following the index’s worst week …
Dec 24
What to expect as the holiday travel rush reaches its peak
anyaberkut/iStock(NEW YORK) — Millions of last-minute travelers are set to hit the roads, rails or skies on Monday, hoping to be home in time for Christmas Eve dinner. And, for some travelers, the conditions may actually be favorable. “Christmas Eve this year ended up on a Monday. That means that over the weekend everybody got …
Dec 24
The big ag stories of 2018 – Part 1
Trade wars. Tariffs. And Market Facilitation Payments. In this Managing for Profit, ag economist David Widmar recaps some of the top issues the ag sector faced in 2018 and how it played a role in farmers profitability. AUDIO: Managing for Profit, David Widmar – Year In Review Part 1 Continue reading The big ag stories …