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Juan Soto already used to ‘different vibe’ in spring training after his Mets arrival matches the hype
PORT ST. LUCIE — Juan Soto’s one-season stop with the Yankees may have served as the perfect primer for the All-Star outfielder as he begins the first of potentially 15 spring trainings with the Mets. As Soto, in his first workout with his new team, participated in conditioning drills Sunday, fans stood behind a chain-link…
Read MoreThe US could ditch the penny: What happened when Canada did it?
(NEXSTAR) — Weeks after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) set its sights on the penny, President Donald Trump called on the Treasury Department to stop minting new one-cent coins, calling them “wasteful.” The most recent report from the U.S. Mint shows it costs roughly 3.69 cents to make one penny. Fiscal year 2024 marked…
Read MoreDaylight saving time starts soon: Could this be the last time the clocks change?
(NEXSTAR) — If you’re tired of early sunsets and “shorter” days, have no fear — daylight saving time will begin soon, which means “longer” days are near. If some lawmakers (and President Donald Trump) have their way, this could be the last time we change the clocks, too. Daylight saving time becomes a hot-button topic…
Read MoreEgg prices are skyrocketing — why isn't the cost of chicken rising, too?
(NEXSTAR) — Eggs have been a hot and expensive commodity lately. Multiple major retailers have enacted an egg limit while Waffle House recently added a surcharge to every egg ordered. You likely won’t, however, find a limit on how many packages of chicken breasts you can purchase at your local grocery store, or a surcharge…
Read MoreDo backyard chickens save money? Poultry expert weighs in
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As egg prices continue to rise, more and more people are considering raising their own backyard chickens. Egg prices have officially hit a record high, with the average dozen now costing nearly $5. That’s if you can even find them, with countless retailers seeing empty shelves despite limiting the number of cartons customers…
Read MoreMcDonald's teases 'new' chicken item, return of Snack Wraps in 2025
CHICAGO (NEXSTAR) — McDonald’s already confirmed it’s bringing back a beloved menu item in 2025 but now company officials another “new” option will also be available this year. In December, Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s, told “Good Morning America” that Snack Wraps “will be back in 2025.” Last week, McDonald’s hinted that another chicken-related offering…
Read MorePresidents Day: Is mail delivered, trash collected on Monday?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Presidents Day, a federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of February, falls on Feb. 17 this year. Like other federal holidays, some services, such as mail and trash collection, will be unavailable. Additionally, certain workers and students will have the day off on Presidents Day. Will mail and packages…
Read MoreResults for 2025 Austin Marathon, half marathon, 5K races
AUSTIN (KXAN) — El Paso’s Bradley Makuvire and Grand Prairie’s Janet Rono claimed victories Sunday in the men’s and women’s elite divisions at the 2025 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon. Makuvire, from Zimbabwe and a collegiate runner for the South Carolina Gamecocks, held off Conner Weaver and George Onyancha to win in 2 hours, 18 minutes…
Read MoreCity celebrates opening of east Austin park with a ribbon cutting
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the Davis-White Northeast Neighborhood Park on Sunday. The park is located at 6705 Crystalbrook Drive, near the intersection of Manor Road and the 183 Toll Road. According to a press release, the project included the replacement of the playscape for ages 5-12,…
Read MoreKayaker Swallowed by Whale Details Inside of Creature’s Mouth – E! Online
These incidents involving humpback whales are rare. In 2021, American lobster diver Michael Packard was swallowed briefly by one as well. “All of a sudden, I felt this huge shove and the next thing I knew it was completely black,” he told the Cape Cod Times. “I could sense I was moving, and I could…
Read MoreRFK posts wild pic of him with lizard — flanked by Russell Brand and shirtless Dr. Oz
This is wild. New Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a picture of himself Sunday grinning while holding up a lizard next to scandal-scarred actor Russell Brand and a shirtless 64-year-old Dr. Mehmet Oz. “Northern Curly Tailed Lizard with Russel Brand & Dr Oz,” Kennedy, 71, wrote next to the image.…
Read MoreExpert tips on properly introducing a new spouse to children
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Introducing a new spouse to your children? Navigating divorce, a new marriage, blended family dynamics or new relationships can be tough on kids. Experts say it is important to understand the do’s and don’ts when introducing your children to these new transitions. February is a time of year when love is celebrated—love…
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