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28+ min ago (266+ words) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proclaimed solidarity with U.S. farmers in recent months as they grappled with the loss of a major soybean buyer due to President Donald Trump's trade war with China. But now, Bessent says he's divested his holdings in North Dakota soybean farmland. "I actually just divested it this week as part of my ethics agreement, so I'm out of that business," Bessent said on the CBS program "Face the Nation," Sunday. Bessent's holdings had raised eyebrows as he headed Trump administration negotiations with China over trade and tariffs. On Monday, he's expected to be part of an announcement for a new $12 billion farm aid package at the White House. Bessent, a millionaire former hedge fund manager, had in October stated that he shared the concerns of U.S. farmers who bore the brunt of the trade war between the…...

43+ min ago (860+ words) President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package Monday " a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of a broader trade war. He unveiled the plan Monday afternoon at a White House roundtable with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, lawmakers from farm states, and farmers who thanked him for the help. "With this bridge payment, we'll be able to farm another year," Iowa farmer Cordt Holub told Trump during the event. Rollins put the immediate value of the program at $11 billion " money that the White House said will offer one-time payments to row-crop farmers. Another $1 billion will be put aside for specialty crops as the administration works to better understand the circumstances for those farmers, Rollins said. The aid will move by…...

47+ min ago (629+ words) If you're looking for access to the Atlantic Ocean, hiking trials, a big city, and authentic Southern cuisine, we've found the location for you. Islands and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. From the sweeping Blue Ridge Mountains to the breezy Outer Banks beaches, North Carolina is a hotspot for unforgettable adventures. Charming mountain towns and coastal communities also add excitement to the Tar Heel State. Head to Black Mountain to experience one of America's prettiest small towns with walkable charm and waterfalls. Meanwhile, fans of swoon-worthy teen romcoms can embark on a tour of the charming, beachy North Carolina towns where "The Summer I Turned Pretty" was filmed. And if you're looking for a quiet slice of paradise where both breathtaking landscapes and small-town delights await, make your way…...

53+ min ago (692+ words) Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing a national profile to a race that may be critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's midterm elections. Crockett, one of Congress' most outspoken Democrats and a frequent target of GOP attacks, jumped into the race on the final day of qualifying in Texas. She is seeking the Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn, who is running for reelection in the GOP-dominated state. Talarico raised almost $6.3 million in the three weeks after he formally organized his primary campaign committee in September, according its first campaign finance report, and he had nearly $5 million in cash on hand at the end of the month. Crockett raised about $2.7 million for her House campaign fund from July through September and ended the month…...

56+ min ago (297+ words) WASHINGTON " A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has voluntarily recalled more than 11,000 bottles of a widely used blood pressure medication after testing revealed contamination with a cholesterol-lowering drug,the Food and Drug Administration announced. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Elmwood Park, initiated the recall for specific lots of Ziac, a combination medication containing bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide. The tablets, manufactured at the company's facility in Pithampur, India, were distributed nationwide. Testing of reserve samples detected traces of ezetimibe, a prescription medication used to reduce cholesterol absorption in the intestines. The contamination appears to have occurred during the manufacturing process, according to the FDA enforcement report. The recall affects 11,136 bottles in three sizes: 30-count, 100-count and 500-count containers. The affected lots include numbers 17232401 and 17240974, with expiration dates ranging from November 2025 to May 2026. The FDA classified the recall as Class III, its lowest-risk…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (278+ words) A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential deportation, an immigration judge ruled Monday. Bruna Ferreira, 33, a longtime Massachusetts resident, was previously engaged to Leavitt's brother, Michael. She was driving to pick up their 11-year-old son in New Hampshire when she was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Revere, Massachusetts, on Nov. 12. Ferreira later was moved to a detention facility in Louisiana, where an immigration judge ordered that she be released on $1,500 bond, her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, said. "We argued that she wasn't a danger or a flight risk," he said in a text message. "The government stipulated to our argument and never once argued that she was criminal illegal alien and waived appeal." Video below: Karoline Leavitt defends Trump's pardon of former…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (384+ words) A water leak at the Louvre in Paris has damaged hundreds of books, exposing further issues at the world's largest museum after a spectacular heist in October. Related video above: Video shows Louvre thieves escaping via truck-mounted lift On Monday, a spokesman for the museum told CNN that the leak damaged 300-400 books, which date from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, when it occurred on Nov. 26. The leak happened when a valve that forms part of a now-defunct plumbing system was opened in error. This system was shut off months ago and is set to be replaced as part of renovation works starting September 2026, the spokesman said. The texts are related to Egyptology and scientific documentation. While they are regularly consulted by visitors, they are not the only copies in the world, the spokesman added....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (107+ words) A crash involving a power pole has closed part of a busy Davie County area. NCDOT officials said the crash is on U.S. 64 near E. Depot Street in Mocksville. WXII crews on scene said the car crashed into a power pole, which brought down power lines. The vehicle has since been removed and the power company is working to restore lines. NC Highway Patrol has confirmed to WXII that they did respond to the scene, but has not shared any other details. NCDOT officials said the road is expected to reopen around 4 p.m. This story may be updated if more information becomes available....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (434+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Charlotte City Council addressed Friday's stabbing'on the light rail Monday night, less than four months after the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska prompted increased security measures on public transportation. Mayor Vi Lyles said she has requested CATS to provide an update on the transit security plan this week. "Everyone deserves to feel safe in Charlotte, and that remains this council's priority," Lyles said during Monday night's meeting, after multiple residents brought up the incident during public comment. "I've asked CATS to provide an update to council this week on the transit security plan as it is enacted over the last several months so that we can all understand where we all are." Oscar Solarzano is charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (271+ words) After Monday morning's snow ended, wet roads and falling overnight temperatures could create icy spots and dangerous driving conditions Monday night into Tuesday morning. Arctic air arriving behind a cold front will cause temperatures to fall into the low 20s Monday night. With roads still wet, black ice may develop. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein encouraged North Carolinians to be cautious while driving. Since 6 a.m. in Greensboro, officials have been monitoring roadway conditions and paying attention to areas where black ice is likely to form. Greensboro's director of transportation, Hanna Cockburn, said before the first signs of snow, her staff reapplied brine and salt to areas in particular risk of icing over, including bridges and other elevated structures. For drivers who may be on the road Monday night or Tuesday morning, Cockburn advises drivers to use caution and not drive distracted. "Sometimes…...