U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply It’s nearly apple-picking time in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Cherry season will be around for a few more weeks, and a bounty of other fruits and vegetables are maturing on branches and in fields.
“The orchards are big and beautiful,” said Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. More
Ebola virus re-emerges in Congolese conflict zone KINSHASA, Congo — At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday.
There was no indication the two outbreaks, separated by more than 1,553 miles, are related, Health Minister Dr. More
Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on China to change its trade practices by directing administration officials to consider more than doubling the size of proposed tariffs he has already threatened to slap on $200 billion in imports.
But the administration stopped short of actually making such a move, raising questions about whether it was a negotiating ploy in its widening trade war with China. More
Photographer joins bear hunt, but not to kill The largest grizzly hunt in the Lower 48 in more than 40 years is set to open next month in Wyoming, and more than 7,000 people applied for a chance to kill one of up to 22 bears. Among the tiny number of people who won the draw for permits is a wildlife photographer who has produced some of the most famous images of the area’s grizzlies.
Thomas Mangelsen, who has lived near Grand Teton National Park for four decades, said this week that he will use the permit to shoot bears as he’s always done – with a camera, not a gun. More
Sen. Collins says it’s ‘unbelievable’ that Trump wants to stop Russia probe Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. More
Community rallying to help with repairs of 65 homes, 20 businesses damaged by tornado Storm that swiped through Crawford County offered a chance for the community to come together in mitigating the damages. 05/2/2024 - 10:16 pm | View Link
At least 1 dead after house explosion in New Jersey. Watch video over the scene. It happened just after 7 p.m. at a home on Continental Court in South River, Middlesex County ... Pieces of the house could also be seen in the backyards of neighboring homes. It's not clear if any of ... 05/2/2024 - 1:43 pm | View Link
At least 1 dead, 1 injured in house explosion in New Jersey. Watch video over the scene. At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.It happened just after 7 p.m. at a home on Continental Court in South River, Middlesex ... 05/2/2024 - 1:43 pm | View Link
Crypto regulation bills advance out of House committee As a House committee took up two crypto bills -- co-sponsored by the same senators that pushed through the law last year they're now trying to fix -- one lawmaker summed it up: "This is almost an ... 04/30/2024 - 6:43 pm | View Link
West Park residents sue over exploding house damages In three separate lawsuits, the neighbors say AmeriGas, the propane company that placed the tank outside the house that exploded, and the owners of the property share blame for an explosion that ... 04/30/2024 - 8:18 am | View Link
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis The AthleticWatching the Market: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Game 7 Fear the SwordNBA playoffs: Donovan Mitchell's 39 points fuel furious second half comeback, Game 7 win over Magic Yahoo SportsDonovan Mitchell carries Cavs to Eastern Conference semifinals with virtuoso performance in 106-94 Game 7 vic cleveland.comCavaliers, Magic gear up for 'best two words in sports': Game 7 NBA.com
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Warren Buffett says Greg Abel will make Berkshire Hathaway investing decisions when he's gone CNBCBuffett lays out expansive role for successor Greg Abel at poignant Berkshire AGM Financial TimesBerkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett’s successor but also raises new questions The HillBerkshire director says board may not give Buffett successor Abel the same leeway Yahoo FinanceBerkshire Hathaway event spotlights Buffett’s successor, but raises new questions MarketWatch