Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?

The military’s tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will carry on this Christmas Eve, even if the U.S. government shuts down, officials said Friday.…

Gas prices increase before a week of more record holiday travel

The national average for a gallon of gas has gone up two cents last week to $3.14 just as a record amount of Americans are set to travel for the…

Silicone baby spoons sold at Aldi, Amazon recalled for potential choking hazard

Silicone baby spoons sold by Melii Baby have been recalled because they can break while being used, becoming a choking hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. More…

Number of people using GoFundMe for ‘essential expenses’ quadrupled this year, platform says

GoFundMe said more people are using its crowdfunding site to pay for “essential expenses” like housing and food based on their annual “Year in Help” report released earlier this week.…

Sen. Tuberville offers insight into the disappointment felt by the ag sector following the halt of CR

It has been a whirlwind week at the nation’s capital with lawmakers gathered together working to compromise on funding before a potential government shutdown this weekend. U.S. Senator, Tommy Tuberville…

Many toys with button batteries pose a serious hazard to children, Consumer Reports finds

Many toys that will be opened by little ones during the holidays will need batteries to operate. But those batteries pose a serious harm, Consumer Reports warns. A lot of…

Labor reforms are causing confusion among the ag industry

Labor is the largest cot for farmers. Reforms are making their way through the courts right now, but ag groups say it is causing confusion. “We now have three separate…

FDA finalizes the “Healthy Foods” definition

This week, the FDA released their final rule updating the definition of “Healthy Foods.” The new guidance puts an emphasis on fresh produce, while putting limits in other areas. The…

Indiana man sentenced to 130 years in prison for 2017 killings of teenage girls in Delphi

An Indiana man convicted in the 2017 killings of two teenage girls who vanished during a winter hike was sentenced to 130 years in prison Friday in the case that’s…

NCBA hopes the next Administration takes action on expiring tax credits

There is a lot happening in Washington D.C. right now. America’s cattlemen are looking ahead to next year and are hoping the Trump Administration takes action on expiring tax breaks.…