A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building, in photos
July 28, 2025
NEW YORK By ANGELINA KATSANISAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building on Monday
NEW YORK By ANGELINA KATSANISAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building on Monday
Fishing for krill near Antarctica has surged to a record high, nearing a seasonal catch limit that could close the fishery early. This boom follows last year’s failure by several governments to approve a new management plan. In the first seven months of the 2024-25 season, krill fishing reached 518,568 tons, about 84% of the 620,000-ton limit. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources reported a nearly 60% increase in one area. Krill are crucial for marine ecosystems and climate regulation, but increased demand and fishing pressure threaten their stocks.
Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He had chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and then said in August 2024 that he was cancer-free. But he posted on Instagram on Dec. 10 that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs. He announced this month that he was still fighting, while “looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.”
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos previously confirmed some details from the meeting in interviews with The Bandwagon and ESPN. Manfred met with the Phillies and Red Sox during their series last week in Philadelphia. The session with the Phillies lasted more than an hour.
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided major injury when he was hit in the right index finger by a pitch late in a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Suárez is a candidate to be traded to a contender. He was hit by a 95.6 mph sinker from Will Vest in the ninth inning Monday night. He immediately doubled over in pain and quickly left the field. Suárez says “the X-rays were negative” and he’s scheduled for more tests on Tuesday. He has 36 homers this season.
Chris Paul has returned to the Los Angeles Clippers, fulfilling a long-held dream. On Monday, he saw his No. 3 jersey in the home locker room at the Intuit Dome. Paul signed last week for an off-the-bench role, aiming to win an NBA championship with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. He expressed excitement and disbelief, having envisioned this moment for a long time. Paul left the Clippers in 2017, playing for several teams before rejoining. His family remained in Los Angeles, and now Paul is thrilled to be back, ready to make up for lost time with them.
The Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Escalating the administration’s conflict with U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday on social media that she directed the filing of the complaint against Boasberg “for making improper public comments about President Trump and his administration.” The complaint stems from remarks Boasberg allegedly made in March to Chief Justice John Roberts and other federal judges saying the administration would trigger a constitutional crisis by disregarding federal court rulings, according to a copy of the complaint obtained by The Associated Press.
President Donald Trump says his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ended after Epstein hired people who had worked for Trump. The Republican president said Monday that he had warned Epstein about hiring Trump staff and that when Epstein did it again, “I threw him out of the place.” The place Trump refers to is his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Authorities say the disgraced financier killed himself in a New York jail cell in 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. The case has dogged Trump after he and his top allies stoked conspiracy theories about Epstein’s death.
Baseball’s top spenders are struggling with injuries and roster challenges as the trade deadline approaches. The New York Mets, with a big league-high $326 million payroll, lead the NL East but have a losing record since mid-June. The Los Angeles Dodgers, spending just $200,000 less, lead the NL West but have also struggled since early July. The New York Yankees, third in spending, have lost their division lead due to a poor stretch since late May. Despite being playoff contenders, these teams haven’t met expectations. Injuries have forced them to use numerous starting pitchers and adjust lineups frequently.
A massive AI data center proposed near Cheyenne, Wyoming, would use more electricity than all homes in the state combined. Mayor Patrick Collins calls it a “game changer.” The center is a joint effort by Tallgrass and Crusoe. It will start at 1.8 gigawatts and could expand to 10 gigawatts. Wyoming is a top energy producer and exports most of its electricity. The center would have dedicated energy produced by renewables and by burning natural gas. Although OpenAI is searching for data center sites, a Crusoe spokesperson declined to confirm if this project is part of the OpenAI Stargate effort.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that private individuals and organizations cannot bring voting rights cases under a section of the law that allows others to assist voters who are blind, have disabilities or are unable to read. It’s the latest ruling from the St. Louis-based 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, saying only the government can bring lawsuits alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act. The findings upend decades of precedent and will likely be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Monday’s ruling followed the reasoning of another 8th Circuit panel in a previous case from 2023.
A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s demand for states to turn over personal data — including names, birthdates, and home addresses — for people who are enrolled in a federally funded food assistance program. The data demand appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to collect private information on mostly lower-income people who may be in the country illegally.
President Donald Trump is getting his way with the world economy. Trading partners from the European Union to Japan to Vietnam appear to be acceding to his demands to accept higher costs in the form of high tariffs. Financial markets, at first panicked by the president’s protectionist agenda, seem to have acquiesced to a world in which U.S. import taxes — tariffs — are the highest they’ve been in decades. But high tariffs are likely to raise prices for American consumers and businesses that rely on imports and to make the U.S. economy less efficient over time.
Shares of drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics surged in afterhours trading Monday after the company said it would resume shipping its gene therapy. The company’s stock has been under pressure for weeks after a series of patient deaths prompted federal regulators to request a pause on the drug’s use. Elevidys is the first gene therapy approved in the U.S. for Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, the fatal muscle-wasting disease that affects boys. The Food and Drug Administration said late Monday it recommended resuming shipments for some patients after reviewing the situation. The review included the conclusion that the recent death of an 8-year-old boy was unrelated to the company’s therapy.
A Sioux Falls School District educator teaches students reading at Lowell Elementary during the 2024-2025 school year. (Courtesy of the
A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in “an imaginary relationship” with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard. Michael Lewis, from Denton, Texas, reached a deal with prosecutors in which he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment. He will get credit for time served. Lewis was arrested in January after authorities alleged he sent hundreds of “threats and sexually explicit messages” to Clark between Dec. 12, 2024, and Jan. 11, 2025.
The South Dakota State Capitol at Pierre in December 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) A state commission found Monday in
Police in Arkansas are searching for a suspect in the deaths of a couple who investigators said were attacked while on a wooded walking trail with their two young daughters. State police say Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink were found dead Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County in a suspected homicide. Their daughters, who are 7 and 9, were not hurt. Officials described the suspect as a white male wearing dark shorts, a dark ballcap, sunglasses and fingerless gloves. He was seen driving toward a park exit in a black, four-door sedan with a license plate partly covered by tape.
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests. Cooper made the announcement Monday with a video released on social media and his campaign website. The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for the GOP nomination, with President Donald Trump’s blessing. Cooper’s candidacy is a big recruiting win for Democrats, who see the seat as a top pick-up opportunity in what will be a challenging year.
A Michigan prosecutor has filed a terrorism charge against a man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart store. The charge has been rarely used in the state’s courts since it was adopted more than 20 years ago during the outrage over 9/11. The prosecutor believes the terrorism charge fits because the attack near Traverse City on Saturday was intended to “put fear in the entire community.” Bradford Gille is also charged with attempted murder. An expert believes the terrorism charge will be hard to pursue because of Gille’s mental health. A not-guilty plea was entered.
President Donald Trump and European Union leaders announced a trade framework over the weekend that will set 15% import taxes
Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to reporters from a podium on July 28, 2025, at the Public Safety Administration Building in
Dozens of dairy cattle are on the move at Michigan State University. About 80 cows hoofed it Monday to their new home, the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. The East Lansing school says the $75 million facility will allow students to learn on a modern farm that’s equipped to replicate even the most high-tech operations in the world. Dairy is the No. 1 contributor to the state’s agricultural economy. George Smith, who heads Michigan State’s AgBioResearch department, calls it a 21st century cattle drive. Another 180 cows will be moved as well. The new complex is significantly larger than the existing dairy farm, which was constructed in the 1960s.
Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) is seeking input as we assess whether the community would support a potential referendum to
Leaders of the county where 19 students and two teachers were killed in the 2022 shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, have voted to release records related to the massacre. Monday’s 2-1 vote by Uvalde County commissioners ends a yearslong lawsuit filed by media organizations over disclosure of information from the shooting at Robb Elementary School. The decision by commissioners came a week after the Uvalde district’s school board voted to release its records in one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. Both the county and the school district have not said when the records will be made public.
Police in Atlanta say one person is dead and 10 others were injured after an exchange of gunfire in a busy nightlife area. Police Chief Darin Schierbaum says officers responding to the Sweet Auburn neighborhood around 1:30 a.m. Monday found 11 people had been shot and one of them had died. He says one of 10 people hurt, an 18-year-old man, is critically injured. Police are looking for three males and a female who approached a streetcar stop. Schierbaum says it’s believed they initiated the exchange of gunfire, but police don’t yet know what prompted the shooting. Police are investigating 12 violent incidents that left 29 people injured and two dead over the weekend.
Bubba Wallace spent three long years questioning everything about his racing world. He saw teammate Tyler Reddick win five times and post three top 10 finishes in NASCAR’s final standings while Wallace endured a 100-race winless streak. He also watched team co-owner Denny Hamlin make regular trips to victory lane while still chasing his elusive Cup title. The drought forced Wallace to contemplate what was wrong and whether he’d continue to be employed in racing. Then he realized there was more to life than racing and everything changed, including a life-altering Brickyard 400 victory Sunday.
A chief architect of Project 2025 is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. Attorney Paul Dans joins a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year’s midterm election. Dans tells The Associated Press the Trump administration’s federal workforce reductions and cuts to federal programs have been what he hoped for in drafting Project 2025. But Dans says there’s “more work to do,” particularly in the Senate. Dans is set to formally announce his campaign Wednesday in Charleston. Trump endorsed Graham early on. A senior adviser to Graham predicts Dans’ campaign will “end prematurely.”
The Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance record. The game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves will be played Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. It already has sold more than 85,000 tickets. The first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee will eclipse the previous paid attendance record of 84,587, set in September 1954, when Cleveland Stadium hosted the New York Yankees. The Speedway Classic will feature pregame pageantry from the U.S. Navy and a ceremonial first pitch between two Hall of Famers: Chipper Jones to Johnny Bench.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 28, 2025) – On Thursday, July 31, Dairy Queen fans across the Black Hills, northeast Wyoming, and western Nebraska can support local pediatric patients during this year’s Miracle Treat Day—a nationwide fundraiser benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For every Blizzard® Treat purchased at participating locations, $1 or more will be donated […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 28, 2025) – On Thursday, July 31, Black Hills, Wyoming and Nebraska Dairy Queens will be offering
Billionaire philanthropist Wallis Annenberg has died in Los Angeles at the age of 86. Her family says Annenberg died Monday from complications related to lung cancer. Annenberg supported arts, science, education and animal welfare causes over several decades. Her name also adorns institutions across the Los Angeles area, including the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The Los Angeles Times says that during her 16-year tenure as president and chief executive of the Annenberg Foundation, the nonprofit donated about $1.5 billion to thousands of organizations in Southern California. Her father, Walter Annenberg, started the foundation after selling his publishing empire in 1989. He died in 2002.
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 628 stations in South […]
UNDATED – With the average American spending nearly $14,600 per year on personal health care, the personal-finance website WalletHub today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced Operation: Prairie Thunder – a comprehensive, targeted public safety initiative to protect South Dakotans, especially in the Sioux Falls metro […]
REVA, S.D. – Authorities have identified a Minnesota man who died in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning four miles east of Reva, SD. The Highway Patrol says 58-year-old Brian Huber […]
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones says he broke a bone in his neck during the first padded practice of training camp and is expected to miss two to three months. The four-year veteran says he was injured early in Sunday’s practice but finished the workout. Jones had been working with the starters before the injury. The injury to Jones likely clears the way for rookie first-round draft pick Tyler Booker to start. There was a good chance Booker would have started anyway.
NISLAND, S.D. – The 104th Butte / Lawrence County Fair opens today with horse shows and continues through Saturday, August
NISLAND, S.D. – The 104th Butte / Lawrence County Fair opens today with horse shows and continues through Saturday, August
PIERRE, S.D. — Farmers markets across South Dakota will join a nationwide celebration August 3–9 as part of National Farmers Market Week 2025, spotlighting the important role local markets play in building community, strengthening food systems, and supporting small-scale producers. The observance, proclaimed annually by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and coordinated by the Farmers […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. — July 28, 2025 — A new hiring platform designed in the Black Hills is gaining traction among Rapid City employers and job seekers. FOQUS™ (pronounced like “focus”) is a rebranded and expanded version of the employment tool built by OneHeart, a local nonprofit committed to workforce development. Now live at www.foqus.work, […]
The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” was promoted as the largest middle-class tax cut in history. The price tag:
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Unified Narcotic Enforcement Team (UNET) announced the arrest of two individuals on Wednesday, July 23,
State House Speaker Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids, speaks during a Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force meeting on July 16, 2025,
UNDATED – South Dakota officially logged zero in-state abortions in 2024, according to the Department of Health. Why it matters While Gov. Kristi Noem declared 2024 as “Freedom for Life […]
STURGIS, S.D. – Hundreds of people descended on “Freedom Field” at the Buffalo Chip Campground a week before the official
RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee this Wednesday will consider a measure brought forth by City staff to
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski already has won matchups with Paul Skenes and Clayton Kershaw and has pitched in the All-Star Game since reaching the major leagues six weeks ago. So forgive the 23-year-old right-hander if he isn’t getting overly caught up in the atmosphere surrounding his first matchup with the Chicago Cubs. The two NL Central rivals share the best record in the National League as they prepare to begin a three-game series in Milwaukee. Monday’s series opener is an All-Star pitching matchup featuring Misiorowski and Chicago’s Matthew Boyd.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One person is dead and another received life-threatening injuries in a small plane crash near New
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Outgoing Ford Foundation President Darren Walker’s new book “The Idea of America” is a collection of more than eight dozen texts spanning his 12-year tenure with one of the nation’s leading philanthropies. He says he regrets that American democracy weaker now than when he started. He finds that younger generations lack access to the “mobility escalator” he rode from poverty. And he describes the Trump administration’s first six months as “disorienting” for the philanthropic sector. But he still considers the upcoming collection to be patriotic. He says: “My own journey in America leaves me no option but to be hopeful because I have lived in a country that believed in me.”
RAPID CITY, S.D. – When I was a child growing up in Tucson, Arizona, there was one school event we all
Law enforcement officials say all three people aboard a small twin-engine plane that crashed into the Pacific Ocean off California’s central coast have died. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatalities late Sunday. The plane went down about 300 yards off Point Pinos. Officials have not disclosed the cause of the crash, which happened Saturday. Witnesses reported hearing the aircraft engine revving before a splash. Debris later washed ashore. The plane took off from San Carlos airport and was last seen near Monterey. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
Georgia Republican Mike Collins is joining the GOP field to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. The second-term congressman made the announcement Monday. He’s the newest major Republican to enter the race in the key battleground state. Already running in the GOP primary is U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, while former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is expected to announce soon. State Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out. Collins styles himself as a “MAGA workhorse” and strong supporter of Donald Trump. He has a combative social media presence that has drawn publicity and criticism. Ossoff won his seat in 2021 and is campaigning for a second term.
The use of deepfakes to impersonate high-level officials in the U.S. presents a growing security challenge. Deepfakes also disrupt corporate boardrooms and family living rooms. Advances in artificial intelligence mean it’s easier and cheaper than ever before to create lifelike audio and video. These deepfakes can be used for gaining access to sensitive systems, for committing corporate espionage and for stealing national security secrets. But the size and scope of the problem are also prompting research into the best ways to counter it. Tech companies say new programs will help governments, businesses and everyday people detect deepfakes and ensure the people they see on the screen are who they say they are.
The Athletics have moved to a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento for three years, leaving behind mixed feelings. While some fans still support the team, many have moved on, embracing the new Oakland Ballers. The A’s plan to relocate to a new ballpark in Las Vegas by 2028. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the current setup isn’t ideal. Players and fans are adjusting to the temporary situation. Meanwhile, Las Vegas is preparing for the A’s arrival, hoping to replicate the success of other sports teams. The move raises questions about the team’s future fan base and success.
Authorities say three people have been found unresponsive after a small airplane crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the central California coast. The U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday emergency crews responded late Saturday following reports of plane down about 300 yards off Point Pinos in Monterey County. Flight tracking data show the twin-engine Beech 95-B55 Baron with three people aboard took off from the San Carlos airport at 10:11 p.m. and was last seen at 10:37 p.m. near Monterey. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
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