meshaphoto/iStock(METULA, Israel) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday to update him on the details of a military operation that will destroy cross-border tunnels between Israel and Lebanon, according to a statement released by his office. Netanyahu launched the open-ended Israeli military operation, known as Operation …
Dec 06
Dow plunges on trade fears after Chinese tech exec’s arrest, economic downturn
Caroline Purser/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 400 points Thursday morning, or 1.5 percent, extending the week’s losses after a Chinese telecom executive was arrested in Canada on behalf of the U.S., stoking growing fears about trade tensions with China. Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were also trading lower. …
Dec 06
Much more than the “Girl in the Movies”: Dolly grabs her sixth Golden Globe nod
RCA Nashville Dolly Parton may finally take home a Golden Globe in 2019. The global superstar is up for Best Original Song at this year’s ceremony for “Girl in the Movies,” the tune she wrote and recorded for the film Dumplin’ with producer Linda Perry. “I was like ‘Yay Dolly!’” Perry said, reacting to news of the nomination. “I …
Dec 06
Brad Paisley gets “Bucked Off” shooting new video at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
ABC/Image Group LA Some lucky Brad Paisley fans not only got to see a surprise set by the superstar this week in Nashville, they also have a shot at being in his new music video. The West Virginia native played a pop-up show Wednesday night at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and filmed part of the video for his …
Dec 06
Midwest Poultry Federation Convention
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will be on the ground in Minneapolis, MN for the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention on Wednesday, March 13th. Continue reading Midwest Poultry Federation Convention at Brownfield Ag News.
Dec 06
National Ethanol Conference
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will be in Orlando, Florida February 11th -13th for the National Ethanol Conference. Continue reading National Ethanol Conference at Brownfield Ag News.
Dec 06
Soybean rally to China news somewhat muted
President Trump reported a successful meeting with Chinese President Xi this past weekend, generating some optimism commodity prices would strengthen based on the news. But, a market analyst says there aren’t many details at this point. And a deadly hog disease could significantly reduce China’s demand for soybeans with the tariff truce set for 90 …
Dec 06
Search and rescue underway for two Marine Corps aircraft off coast of Japan
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Giannetti/U.S. Marine Corps(WASHINGTON) — Search and rescue operations are underway off the coast of Japan for a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 refueling tanker and an F/A-18 fighter jet involved in a mishap, according to the Marines. Two people have been found by Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces, which is leading search and …
Dec 06
Huawei CFO arrested in Canada on behalf of US authorities
RomanBabakin/iStock(NEW YORK) — The chief financial officer and deputy chairwoman of the Chinese tech firm Huawei has been detained in Canada at the request of the U.S. government, the company said Wednesday. Huawei said its CFO, Meng Wanzhou, was “provisionally detained” in Vancouver and is sought for extradition by the U.S. government, the telecommunications giant …
Dec 06
Two killed, three injured when school bus collides with semi-truck in Illinois
THEPALMER/iStock(DOWNS, Ill.) — A truck driver in Illinois was going the wrong way on a highway when he slammed headfirst into a school bus on Wednesday night, killing himself and a volunteer school worker, police said. The 34-year-old semitrailer driver was traveling east in the westbound lane of Interstate 74 in Downs, Illinois, around 8:30 …