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Makenna Frantz, who farms in rural Arthur, is one of six farmers in as many states chosen to participate in a Mosaic ...

A Ukrainian man suspected to be one of the coordinators of undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022 was ...

The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles. The attack has targeted western regions, killing at least one ...

The national redistricting battle enters its next phase with California Democrats scheduled Thursday to pass a new congressional map for voters to consider in November that would create five more ...

Wall Street is ticking lower in premarket trading as investors perused Walmart’s latest financial results ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday. Futures for the S&P 500 ...

A couple of area stars will get another chance to shine Friday night — Mahomet’s Lexi Tieffel, a 2025 “American Idol” contestant at 7 p.m., and Paxton’s Gina Miles, the ...

When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution.

Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world's largest solar farm when completed high on a Tibetan plateau. It will ...

The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles. The attack has targeted western regions, killing at least one ...

Walmart Inc. reported increases in second-quarter profits and sales Thursday as it continues to pull in price-sensitive shoppers for everyday essentials like groceries despite a challenging tariff ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to expand Israel's military operation in Gaza City despite opposition. An official says Netanyahu is expected to give final approval during a security cabinet m ...