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Iowa is trying to deal with farm runoff using 'saturated buffers.' Is it enough?

NPR

By Emily Haavik

Published December 17, 2024 at 5:31 PM EST

Instead of regulating harmful agricultural runoff, Iowa -- the nation's biggest corn-producing state -- backs a voluntary, industry-friendly program. But it's not as effective as advertised.

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Emily Haavik

Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14

Claudia Grisales

Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14.
Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

The Associated Press

Watson, 55, and the now-defunct company were found guilty last summer of charges including wire fraud conspiracy. He has denied the allegations and plans to appeal.
The president of the NCAA calls for a ban on 'prop bets' in college sports

Becky Sullivan

As sports betting has spread across the U.S., college athletes have increasingly faced harassment from bettors. A federal ban on wagers that concern individual performances could help, the NCAA says.

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