1 week ago in National

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it's unlikely the 42 million Americans — about 1 in 8 — will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right

Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on Thanksgrilling, blending Thanksgiving and grilling. It offers menu ideas, cooking tips, and recipes for a flavorful celebration.

1 week ago in High School,

Mitchell High School All-Conference & All-State Teams Fall 2025

Mitchell High School athletes are being recognized for outstanding performances during the 2025 fall sports season, earning All-Conference and All-State honors across soccer, golf, cross country, competitive cheer, dance, football and volleyball.

1 week ago in College, High School,

Sports Roundup: Thursday 11/6/25

Mitchell Volleyball The Kernel volleyball team gets back to action tonight as they round out the regular season tonight. They…

1 week ago in Entertainment

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline halftime show at NFL’s first-ever game in Spain

The NFL's first-ever game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to perform during the halftime show.

1 week ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.

1 week ago in Entertainment

High-kicking Radio City Rockettes mark 100 years with Christmas Spectacular

A staple of the New York City holiday season is marking a century of wowing crowds: The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes are turning 100.

1 week ago in National

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.

1 week ago in National

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.

1 week ago in National

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content

The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as "guided by PG-13 ratings," saying it is misleading and could erode trust in its movie ratings system.

1 week ago in Sports

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo shoulder surgery and miss rest of season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Kessler will have a procedure to repair a labral tear on Thursday in Los Angeles.

1 week ago in National

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Helen Mirren will receive the Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille award

Helen Mirren has portrayed multiple queens, a prime minister, a detective, "Barbie" narrator and many other roles in more than a half-century of acting. Her latest: Golden Globe lifetime achievement honoree.

1 week ago in Sports

Tennis great Venus Williams plans to start 33rd straight pro season in Auckland in January

Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organizers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said Wednesday that the 45-year-old Williams would feature at their Jan. 5-11 event.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places

"Predator: Badlands" belongs to a long-established cinema subgenre: two opposed people reluctantly stuck together with a common purpose. The film, the seventh in the franchise (not counting the "Alien vs. Predator" offshoots), has the buddy comedy energy that comes with that dynamic.

1 week ago in National

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who promised to transform city government to restore power to the working class and fight back against a hostile Trump administration.

1 week ago in National

UPS plane crashes and explodes at a Kentucky airport, leaving at least 9 dead and others missing

First responders are searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least nine people and injuring 11, authorities said.

1 week ago in College, High School,

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 11/5/25

Mitchell High School and Dakota Wesleyan University teams faced a full slate of competition this week, highlighted by DWU basketball sweeps at the Corn Palace and standout GPAC honors in football and volleyball. The Mitchell Kernels fell to Brandon Valley in volleyball, while DWU golf and soccer wrapped up tough outings on the road.