US farmers to sow more soybeans in 2026, less corn, USDA says
By Karl Plume WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers will plant more soybeans and less corn in 2026 than last year, although both harvests were expected to be the second-largest on record, the U.S. Department of
US fine arts commission is expected to vote to advance Trump’s White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal panel responsible for reviewing President Donald Trump’s plans to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing is expected to vote to advance the project when
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 02.19.26
New York City: The first free grocery store popped up in New York City. Many didn’t get a ticket to shop, and customers had to shop with a helper. Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery
Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another standout quarter as the promise of lower prices drew in a broader spectrum of Americans during the critical holiday shopping period, including wealthier households. The outlook from the Bentonville, Arkansas,
Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new analysis from JPMorganChase Institute shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday — more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push
Analysis-US automakers caught in crossfire of Trump, California EV battle
By Chris Kirkham LOS ANGELES, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A legal clash between the Trump administration and California over auto-pollution rules is coming to a head, with enormous financial implications for EV makers including Tesla and traditional
Las Vegas sees sharp visitor drop as leisure spending wanes
LAS VEGAS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – On Fridays, it still feels like peak Vegas — rolling suitcases, packed rideshare queues and the familiar churn at Harry Reid International. By Monday, the airport has quieted considerably. “Our peaks
Scarlett Johansson’s new ‘Exorcist’ film from director Mike Flanagan set for 2027 release
Mike Flanagan is taking on ‘The Exorcist’ with a bold new vision, headlined by Oscar winner Scarlett Johansson. The horror film, backed by Blumhouse and Universal, is scheduled to arrive in theaters on March 12, 2027, with
Miley Cyrus to celebrate 20 years of ‘Hannah Montana’ with Disney+ anniversary special
Two decades after Hannah Montana first premiered, Miley Cyrus is stepping back into the world that launched her career for a new anniversary event on Disney+. The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will debut March 24, filmed
Genealogical sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie’s case might turn to them
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a decades-old series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings of four