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Environment

Survey: Iowa farmland prices dip 3.1%, breaking five-year growth trend

Nation World

TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold

The companies have said that a shutdown lasting just a month would cause TikTok to lose about a third of its daily users in the U.S. and significant revenue.
National Politics

President-elect Donald Trump meets with TikTok CEO ahead of impending ban

Trump, who once supported a ban but then pledged during the campaign to “save TikTok,” said his administration would take a look at the situation.
Tech

Amazon, Meta to each contribute $1M to Trump's inauguration fund

Amazon confirmed it will stream Trump's inauguration on its Prime Video service, an in-kind donation worth another $1 million.
Nation World

TikTok running out of options ahead of looming ban

On Friday, a federal appeals court denied TikTok's emergency request to halt the ban. The ban will take effect in January unless its parent company sells the app.
Holidays

Climate change impacting what areas get 'White Christmases'

With the changes, some areas are instead getting more snow while others see less.
Nation World

How to watch one of the best meteor showers of the year

Stargazers should be on the lookout all week long as some meteors could be spotted before the Geminids reach their peak.
Tech

The Game Awards 2024: Big winners, new game announcements

Here's who won Game of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best RPG, Best Audio Design and more.
Nation World

Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages

The demand on the grid has not let up, even during months when traditionally, Iranians haven't used as much electricity for heating or cooling their homes.
Education

Team FrostByte launching another submission for NASA App Development Challenge

Earlier this year, the team was one of five finalists out of over 100 nationwide to present at the Johnson Space Center.
Education

Team FrostByte ready for 2025 NASA Challenge

The top teams in the 2025 competition will be announced in February.
Nation World

YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know

When launched back in 2017, the going price of YouTube TV was $35 a month. It's climbed higher and higher over the years.

Trump sues pollster J. Ann Selzer, claiming Iowa Poll was 'brazen election interference'

Polk County Board of Supervisors approves new immigrant and refugee welcome center

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Light snow mainly north and east into this evening

The winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day

Free state athletics championship viewing is back, IHSAA and IHSSN reach resolution

No. 3 Cyclones' fast turnaround earns coach T.J. Otzelberger new contract through the 2031-32 season

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Survey: Iowa farmland prices dip 3.1%, breaking five-year growth trend

TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold

President-elect Donald Trump meets with TikTok CEO ahead of impending ban

Amazon, Meta to each contribute $1M to Trump's inauguration fund

TikTok running out of options ahead of looming ban

Climate change impacting what areas get 'White Christmases'

How to watch one of the best meteor showers of the year

The Game Awards 2024: Big winners, new game announcements

Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages

Team FrostByte launching another submission for NASA App Development Challenge

Team FrostByte ready for 2025 NASA Challenge

YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know

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