Steve Nedved
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Dec 07
The ‘incoherence’ of White House trade talk
If you, as I, watch the noontime financial shows to track investments, retirement accounts and such, you’ve had serious stomach issues the last 10 days or so. If I hear one more trader or investment analyst explain 500-point drops in the stock market by pointing to “uncertainty” relative to U.S.-China trade, I’m going to do …
Dec 07
Wisconsin farmer-led watershed group saves money on cover crop inputs
A leader of a farmer-led watershed group says producers save a lot of money when planting cover crops by leaving the USDA out of the plan. John Eron farms near Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He says, “A person going to their NRCS, FSA office and wanting to try something like cover crops, they would have to …
Dec 07
Kip Moore gives his Acoustic Tour another “Shot,” extending the Room to Spare trek into spring
ABC/Image Group LAFollowing a sold-out run this fall, Kip Moore is extending his Room to Spare: Acoustic Tour into the spring. The 2019 leg kicks off March 7 in Chicago and continues with a run through Canada, before wrapping in the United Kingdom at the end of May. Charlie Worsham and duo Muscadine Bloodline will join the “Last Shot” hitmaker …
Dec 07
NYPD accused of ‘shackling’ pregnant woman in labor, lawsuit claims
tzahiV/iStock(NEW YORK) — A pregnant woman who says she was forced to wear handcuffs on her wrists and ankles during labor is now suing the New York City Police Department. “Against the vehement protests of medical staff, the NYPD refused to remove the shackles, compelling Ms. Doe to labor in excruciating pain and forcing doctors …
Dec 07
Listen now: George Strait serves up a shot of tequila with “Codigo”
UMG NashvilleGeorge Strait is following up his Cold Beer Conversation with a shot of tequila. The Country Music Hall of Famer returns with his first new music since his 2015 album with the new track “Codigo,” which immortalizes the brand of tequila in which he’s a partner. King George co-wrote the tune with his son Bubba Strait and his longtime …
Dec 07
Teacher arrested after video shows her forcibly cutting student’s hair
KFSN-TV(VISALIA, Calif.) — A California high school teacher is behind bars after video surfaced Wednesday showing her forcibly cutting off a student’s hair while singing the national anthem. A video obtained by ABC television station KFSN-TV shows Margaret Gieszinger, a teacher at University Preparatory High School on the campus of College of the Sequoias Community …
Dec 07
Man who allegedly pushed passerby in front of truck in Los Angeles identified
KABC(LOS ANGELES) — The man who allegedly pushed a random passerby in front of an oncoming truck in Los Angeles has been identified, according to police. Garrett Boldt, 29, was booked for attempted murder for the Wednesday attack in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The case will be presented to …
Dec 07
“Here Tonight” on NYE: Brett Young joins Keith Urban for Nashville’s nationally-broadcast Music City Midnight
ABC/Image Group LA “Here Tonight” hitmaker Brett Young is joining the lineup for the annual Music City Midnight New Year’s Eve celebration in Nashville. For the third year in a row, CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will headline the free show at Tennessee’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, which will be broadcast nationally for the first time …
Dec 07
Police arrest teen in fatal shooting of salesman in Maryland model home
kali9/iStock(NEW YORK) — A teenager has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of a Maryland salesman who was found shot dead inside a model home, authorities said Friday. Officers responding to a 911 call found Steven Wilson, 33, with a gunshot wound in the model home and sales center around 5 p.m. Wednesday, …
Dec 07
Ohio senator stresses importance of farm bill
An Ohio senator and farm bill conferee says the House and Senate will act on the final farm bill legislation in the next week or two. Sherrod Brown says the 2018 Farm Bill needs to be passed sooner rather than later. “It’s a farm bill, but it’s a food bill, a jobs and economic development …