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 Annual Agribusiness Awards were recently presented by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce’s (GHCC) annual awards breakfast.  2025 Agribusiness Award Winners: Friends of Agriculture Randall and Denise Conner Randall and…

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PHOTO ESSAY: For the Vietnamese diaspora, Saigon’s fall 50 years ago evokes mixed emotions
PHOTO ESSAY: For the Vietnamese diaspora, Saigon’s fall 50 years ago evokes mixed emotions

WESTMINSTER, Calif. (AP) — When the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese forces 50 years ago this week, it prompted a mass exodus of some 2 [...]

Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?
Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Following Montana Republicans’ overwhelming dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to [...]

About that hug … Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan
About that hug … Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — First came their much-analyzed Oval Office moment. Next, their subject-to-interpretation hug. The two interactions between President Donald Trump and a sometime antagonist, Michigan Gov. Gretchen [...]

Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them [...]

Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations and earmark [...]

France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies
France accuses a Russia-linked hacking group of targeting the Paris Olympics and French agencies

PARIS (AP) — The French government accused a hacking group linked to Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks over three years, targeting the Paris Olympics, French government agencies and companies. A [...]

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station

BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the [...]

About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia, South Korea says
About 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded fighting for Russia, South Korea says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An estimated 4,700 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia against Ukrainian forces, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Wednesday. [...]

Fire tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14 people
Fire tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14 people

NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. Senior police officer Manoj [...]

Sudanese return to their homeland, hoping for stability but finding it still wrecked by war
Sudanese return to their homeland, hoping for stability but finding it still wrecked by war

CAIRO (AP) — Ahmed Abdalla sat on a sidewalk in downtown Cairo, waiting for a bus that will start him on his journey back to Sudan. He doesn’t know what [...]

Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?
Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. How did Democrats gain power at the statehouse?

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Following Montana Republicans’ overwhelming dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to [...]

About that hug … Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan
About that hug … Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she embraces Trump in Michigan

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — First came their much-analyzed Oval Office moment. Next, their subject-to-interpretation hug. The two interactions between President Donald Trump and a sometime antagonist, Michigan Gov. Gretchen [...]

Trump says DOGE work led to fraud referrals to Justice Department
Trump says DOGE work led to fraud referrals to Justice Department

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there were referrals for fraud made to the Justice Department based on the findings of the Department of [...]

US Senate confirms private equity executive Barrack as ambassador to Turkey
US Senate confirms private equity executive Barrack as ambassador to Turkey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed private equity executive Thomas Barrack, a longtime friend and backer of President Donald Trump, to be U.S. ambassador to Turkey, a NATO [...]

DOGE staffer advised on cuts to Justice Dept grants, document and source say
DOGE staffer advised on cuts to Justice Dept grants, document and source say

By Sarah N. Lynch and Peter Eisler WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A member of Elon Musk’s U.S. Department of Government Efficiency helped steer the Justice Department’s April termination of more than [...]

China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite
China’s export orders dip in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite

Higher tariffs on U.S. imports of products from China appear to be taking a toll on the world’s second-largest economy, according to monthly surveys of Chinese factory managers released Wednesday. [...]

Analysis-Troubled by Trump’s tariffs, Volvo Cars’ new CEO turns to Chinese owner Geely
Analysis-Troubled by Trump’s tariffs, Volvo Cars’ new CEO turns to Chinese owner Geely

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Volvo Cars’ new CEO Hakan Samuelsson is juggling the task of working with Chinese majority owner Geely to cut [...]

Stellantis suspends full-year forecasts due to U.S. tariff uncertainties
Stellantis suspends full-year forecasts due to U.S. tariff uncertainties

MILAN (Reuters) -Stellantis said on Wednesday it was suspending its guidance for a moderate recovery this year, after a profit drop in 2024, due to the uncertain impact of evolving [...]

German logistics group DHL posts higher earnings in Q1 but cautious on trade
German logistics group DHL posts higher earnings in Q1 but cautious on trade

BERLIN (Reuters) -German logistics company DHL on Wednesday posted higher sales and earnings in the first quarter, a period dominated by tensions over U.S. import tariffs that could both help [...]

Mercedes pulls earnings guidance amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Mercedes pulls earnings guidance amid Trump tariff uncertainty

By Rachel More and Nick Carey BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday pulled its earnings guidance for 2025 amid uncertainty over the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on car [...]

One of these cardinals could become the new pope
One of these cardinals could become the new pope

Wanted: A holy man. Job description: Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City. There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or [...]

Vatican issues ‘sede vacante’ postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected
Vatican issues ‘sede vacante’ postage stamps valid until a new pope is elected

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops this week started selling special stamps marking the period between Pope Francis’ death and the election of his successor. [...]

Giro d’Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican’s walls in homage to Pope Francis
Giro d’Italia cycling race to go inside the Vatican’s walls in homage to Pope Francis

ROME (AP) — It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican. The Giro d’Italia will pay homage to the late Pope [...]

Middle East latest: Israel frees a Gaza medic detained since troops killed 15 rescue workers
Middle East latest: Israel frees a Gaza medic detained since troops killed 15 rescue workers

Israel released a Palestinian medic who has been held prisoner since soldiers killed 15 of his colleagues last month and buried them in a mass grave in southern Gaza. He’s [...]

GLOBAL LANDSCAPE FOR TUE 4-29-2025

(SRN NEWS) – “Global Landscape,” a standout feature from SRN News, is a concise two-minute audio segment that delivers a snapshot of the day’s top religion-related news stories from around [...]

Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks
Tyrese Haliburton scolds his father for sparking postgame fracas after Pacers eliminate Bucks

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was so excited about Indiana’s improbable overtime rally that he didn’t realize what led to the postgame scuffle between his teammates and the [...]

Tennis-Djokovic’s Rome pullout a worrying sign, says Courier
Tennis-Djokovic’s Rome pullout a worrying sign, says Courier

(Reuters) -Novak Djokovic’s shock withdrawal from next week’s Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion’s fans as he heads to the French Open without [...]

Shedeur Sanders’ Browns jersey ranks third in rookie sales
Shedeur Sanders’ Browns jersey ranks third in rookie sales

Just three days after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders’ No. 00 ranks as the third-best selling jersey among all NFL rookies. Sanders, who has yet to be [...]

Tyrese Haliburton’s father confronts Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyrese Haliburton’s father confronts Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyrese Haliburton’s father is taking heat for an altercation he instigated with Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Indiana Pacers’ series-clinching 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks on Tuesday. After [...]

Ex-Michigan G Jace Howard, son of Juwan, commits to Fordham
Ex-Michigan G Jace Howard, son of Juwan, commits to Fordham

Former Michigan guard Jace Howard announced Tuesday night that he is transferring to Fordham. Howard is the son of former Michigan star player and former coach Juwan Howard. “Let’s get [...]

UK’s Smith+Nephew maintains 2025 outlook despite potential tariff impact

(Reuters) -Medical products maker Smith+Nephew maintained its 2025 outlook on Wednesday, despite anticipating a net impact of $15 million to $20 million from U.S. tariffs. The company said it is [...]

Haleon first-quarter organic revenue growth beats estimates
Haleon first-quarter organic revenue growth beats estimates

(Reuters) -British consumer healthcare group Haleon’s first-quarter organic revenue growth beat expectations on Wednesday as strong growth in oral health products offset weakness in respiratory health and digestive health products. [...]

Britiain’s GSK says ‘well positioned’ to absorb possible pharma tariff hit
Britiain’s GSK says ‘well positioned’ to absorb possible pharma tariff hit

(Reuters) – British drugmaker GSK said it was “well positioned” to respond to any potential impact from sector-specific tariffs if they were implemented and it had identified options within its [...]

Texas Senate OKs effort to clarify medical exceptions under state’s abortion ban
Texas Senate OKs effort to clarify medical exceptions under state’s abortion ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate approved changes Tuesday to the state’s strict abortion ban that both Republicans and Democrats say would clarify medical exceptions and has drawn support [...]

Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say [...]

3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station
3 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on China’s space station

BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts landed back on Earth on Wednesday after six months on China’s space station. The crew’s landing module came down slowly after separating from the [...]

Siltronic cuts full-year core profit margin target, but confirms sales outlook despite US tariffs

By Ozan Ergenay (Reuters) -German semiconductor materials supplier Siltronic on Wednesday cut its annual core profit margin forecast, citing expected negative price effects outside of long-term agreements, but confirmed full-year [...]

China’s Shenzhou-19 spacecraft lands in country’s north
China’s Shenzhou-19 spacecraft lands in country’s north

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft landed in the north of the country on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, after a one-day delay due to weather conditions at the [...]

New Zealand Air Force to set up space squadron as it grows in importance
New Zealand Air Force to set up space squadron as it grows in importance

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand Air Force will establish a small space squadron to signal its growing commitment to space-based defence and international security, a senior [...]

Mission before money: how Europe’s defence startups are luring AI talent
Mission before money: how Europe’s defence startups are luring AI talent

By Supantha Mukherjee, Michael Kahn, Elizabeth Howcroft STOCKHOLM/PRAGUE/PARIS (Reuters) -Some European tech workers who might once have headed to the United States are looking at defence startups closer to home. [...]