The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. While many workers have the day off, most big consumer-facing businesses are open, with many offering promotional sales to lure customers. Here’s what is open and closed this year on Labor Day, and some tips for those who are traveling on the long holiday weekend. The post What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the

Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia. The West African chimpanzees receive care like teeth cleaning and X-rays at the Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge. More than 400 chimps were used by American researchers from the 1970s until the early 2000s. Liberia has the second-highest number of chimpanzees in West Africa. The checks assess long-term health and tailor care plans. The sanctuary's veterinarian says these checks are vit

Isaiah Marshall threw two touchdown passes and Yasin Willis rushed for two scores as Kansas trampled Long Island University 51-6 on Friday night in no...

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Friday a federal policy giving party committees access to discounted TV and radio advertising rates long available to political candidates, as major Republican committees head toward the November midterm elections with [...]

It’s hard to imagine anything more touristy and stereotypical than visiting a leprechaun museum in Dublin. I expected a gift shop (and was right) but what I hadn’t expected was a fun hour-long storytelling adventure that led us through the folklore and magical mythology that is embedded in Ireland’s history. We were lucky enough to have Naoise (“Nisha”) O’Duinn, the… read entire post

The Red Angus Association of America announced that its board of directors voted unanimously in June to relocate the association’s headquarters from Commerce City, Colorado, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  In an August press release, RAAA stated the association was leasing temporary office space in Midwest City, Oklahoma, while it searches for a permanent location for a headquarters. That process could take as long as two […] The post R

As harvest approaches, soybean farmers have an opportunity to help tell the story of the quality of U.S. soybeans. At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Brent Rendel of Miami, Oklahoma, a soybean farmer and director on the United Soybean Board, about a program that allows farmers to [...]

Congratulations to everyone that made it into this week's Top 100! New to the Top 100: Boney James ft Larry Carlton - Storybook Joyce Cooling - Outskirts of Town Tommy Davidson ft Lemek - Lift Ya Life Eric Knight - Sledgehammer Nathan Mitchell - Power Of Love Shea Taylor - Love Samba Dan Siegel - Room To Move Sean U - Skyline Drive Moving 10+ spots: JazzMen - Champagne Lounge Walter Beasley - 65 Bounce BPM - Gridlock Will Donato - Forever Lasting Special EFX - Been So Long Jeff Webb Jr ft...

By Jeff Mapes For Davis fans anxiously anticipating the start of football, your wait is almost over. The Wolves officially kick off the 2026 season, their 98th campaign in school history, at 7:00, Sept. 4, at Lone Grove. Davis finished 10-3 a year ago, won its 37th district championship, but lost to Vian in the…

Mortgage rates rose again this week, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in more than a year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose 6.71% from 6.66% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, [...]