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He was a hero on Alaska Air 1282 - now, pickets for ‘livable’ wage
Steve Maller, a flight attendant for nearly 20 years, was one of the flight attendants on the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 when a door plug blew out.
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Powerful nor’easter pelts region with snow, making New York City snowiest day in 2 years
More than a foot of snow fell from Pennsylvania to Connecticut. At least 15 inches was reported in three states: Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Food price increases used to be smaller at restaurants compared to grocery stores. Mandatory Credit: Marie Le Ble/ZUMA Wire/ZUMAPRESS.com
Published on February 13, 2024
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Surging restaurant prices make dining out a luxury
If you’ve opted to cook a romantic meal at home with your partner this Valentine’s Day — no matter how it comes out — know that you’re saving a decent amount of money compared to couples dining out.
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The Hobby Center Unveils Exciting “Live at the Founders Club” Series
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with presenting sponsor ExxonMobil, proudly announces the launch of its newest entertainment series, Live at the Founders Club. This intimate cabaret-style experience promises captivating performances from local talents and renowned artists, pr
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Washington Post: CDC eases Covid-19 isolation guidance
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to shift its Covid-19 isolation guidance this spring to say that people no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild or improving, according to the Washington Post.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, lands new podcast deal; parts ways with Spotify
Less than a year after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, ended their podcasting partnership with Spotify, Meghan has a new podcasting partner.
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Mardi Gras: The most fun you’ll have with a history lesson
It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here.
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Humanity’s earliest recorded kiss adds new twist to history of locking lips
“The meeting of lips is the most perfect, the most divine sensation given to human beings, the supreme limit of happiness.”
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Isreal Defense Forces (IDF) has CCTV footage of Hamas leader Sinwar in tunnel under Khan Younis
The Israeli military has obtained closed circuit television ( CCTV) footage showing the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar inside a tunnel below the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, with his wife, children and another unidentified man, an Israeli security official told CNN on Tuesday.
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The US Capitol Building is seen on January 10 in Washington, DC. The Senate is inching closer to final passage of a $95.3 billion foreign …
Published on February 13, 2024
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Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel; sets up showdown with House
The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel in a vote early Tuesday morning, setting up a showdown with the House as Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized the legislation.
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Published on February 13, 2024
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Cheese/yogurt/dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination.
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Inflation cooled last month; some price hikes continue to cause pain
Price hikes eased off less than expected in January but still offered a hint of relief for Americans who have suffered through some of the steepest price hikes in four decades.
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Taylor Swift mania sweeps Tokyo for sold-out concerts, with all eyes on return trip to Super Bowl
Long lines in snowy weather to buy merchandise days in advance. Hordes of fans, some from other countries, filling up the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome, excitedly swapping homemade bracelets. People around the world feverishly calculating time zones and watching online flight trackers.
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Patrick Mahomes won’t take consecutive Super Bowl titles for ‘granted’ as Kansas City Chiefs QB eyes ‘legendary’ three-peat
Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback already had his eyes set on more success.
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‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?
No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital Accra.
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Shooter at Houston megachurch had lengthy criminal history including weapons charges, police say
The shooting at Houston’s Lakewood Church over the weekend was a “completely preventable horror” as the woman who opened fire had a notable mental illness but was still allowed to own a gun, her mother-in-law said.
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San Francisco 49ers admit they didn’t know new Super Bowl overtime rules, following loss to Chiefs
Super Bowl LVIII came down to the wire. Sixty minutes of action couldn’t separate the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers and so the Super Bowl went to overtime.
