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On National Whataburger Day, walk through the Texas-founded business' history

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

TEXAS (KXAN) — Tuesday marks the inaugural National Whataburger Day, an ode to the orange and white stripes that have been a part of Texas history for more than 70 years. As customers and enthusiasts of the beloved chain enjoy their free burgers Tuesday, here's a walkthrough of the company's 73-year history.Harmon Dobson's introductory vision for what was to become Whataburger was one idea: serving a burger so large that it took two hands to hold, according to Whataburger's historic documents. His hope was that those who would taste his burger would say "what a burger!" in response, inspiring the future business' namesake.On Aug. 8, 1950, at a burger stand on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Whataburger was born. Since that lone stand along the coast, the business has grown to nearly 900 locations across the United States.The business saw strong success, and Harmon expanded it to other markets in Texas. At the end of the decade, Dobson opened the 21st Whataburger in Pensacola, Florid...

Biden announcing historic Grand Canyon monument designation during his Arizona visit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and TERRY TANG (Associated Press)TUSAYAN, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden will use his visit to Arizona on Tuesday to formally announce a national monument designation for the greater Grand Canyon, making Native American tribes’ and environmentalists’ decades-long vision to preserve the land a reality.Biden is expected to announce plans for a new national monument to preserve about 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) just outside Grand Canyon National Park, national climate adviser Ali Zaidi confirmed. It will mark the Democratic president’s fifth monument designation.Tribes in Arizona have been pushing Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to create a new national monument called Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni. “Baaj Nwaavjo” means “where tribes roam,” for the Havasupai people, while “I’tah Kukveni” translates to “our footprints,” for the Hopi tribe.Arizona is a key battleground state that Biden won narrowly in 2020, becoming the first...

2nd Truck Park shooter receives nearly 37-year prison sentence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

A St. Paul man was sentenced to nearly 37 years in prison Tuesday for the murder of Marquisha Wiley and the attempted murder of other bystanders in a shootout with another gunman inside the Seventh Street Truck Park bar in 2021.Jurors on June 14 found Terry Lorenzo Brown Jr. guilty of all counts against him: second-degree intentional murder, four counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.Ramsey County District Judge Carolina Lamas  sentenced Brown to 441 months on the murder conviction and 220½ months for each of the four attempted murder counts. The sentences will run concurrently.Family members and friends of Wiley, a 27-year-old veterinary technician from South St. Paul, filled one side of the courtroom. Most of them wore orange T-shirts with her photo on it. Orange was Marquisha “Kiki” Wiley’s favorite color and it’s the color for gun violence awareness.Terry Lorenzo Brown Jr., left, and Devondre Trevon Phillips. (Courtesy of the Ramsey County s...

US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed’s target rate will be the toughest mile.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

WASHINGTON — Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years.Now comes the hard part.Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.A measure called “core” inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is even higher than overall inflation. It, too, seems likely to slow only gradually. The Fed pays particular attention to core prices as a signal of where inflation might be headed. In June, core prices were up 4.1% from a year earlier, according to the Fed’s preferred gauge.“We see some challenges in getting that all the way back to 2% quickly,” said Michael Hanson, senior global economist at J.P. Morgan.The stickiness of inflation could endanger the possibility that the Fed will achieve a rare “soft landing” — a scenario in which it man...

What to expect at the Whitehall Sasquatch Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, a special festival gathers in the Washington County village of Whitehall. More than 2,000 people come to town for a chance to call and talk about the folklore favorite Sasquatch. This September, they'll do it again. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Whitehall's annual Sasquatch Festival & Calling Contest returns to town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. The calling contest is split into kids and adult categories, with pre-registration open now. In addition to competing for the title of best Sasquatch caller, visitors can expect vendors, Sasquatch-centric authors, games, food, and a full beer garden.Speakers will lead talks all day on Sasquatch evidence, hoaxes, and more. The full schedule for the day includes:11:45 a.m.: Hoaxes with Steve Kulls12:30 p.m.: Hominoids & Handprints with Karac St. Laurent1:15 p.m.: Field Work with Mike Anne2 p.m.: Local Evidence with Paul Bart...

TSA shares guidelines for a smooth security screening process

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Have you ever been stuck in a long line at a security checkpoint, wondering whether you'll make it to your gate on time? According to TSA officers, there are things you can do to help make the security screening process smoother. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The first thing travelers should do is use their full name when purchasing a ticket online. TSA officers warn not to use nicknames or a name that does not match the traveler's ID. Another thing travelers can do is enroll in TSA PreCheck®. Lanes tend to move quickly and travelers do not have to remove their shoes, belt, or light outerwear jacket.Travelers are advised to download the free myTSA app. The app will provide estimated waiting times at checkpoints, in addition to flight delays and when the TSA PreCheck lane is open.For a smoother experience at the security checkpoint, TSA officers recommend removing all items from your pockets and placin...

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss to perform in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss is coming to Albany. He is set to perform at the Palace Theatre on October 13 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The "Can't" Tour is Sloss' 12th solo comedy tour. He has toured around the world, has written a book, and has two Netflix specials called "DARK" and "Jigsaw."Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, August 10 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

Saugerties man arrested in Westerlo burglary investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

WESTERLO, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saugerties man was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant following a burglary investigation dating back to November 2022. Matthew Doyle, 40, is charged with third-degree burglary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On November 13, 2022, around 9:56 a.m., troopers responded to a property on County Route 405 in Westerlo for a report of damage done to the property. Police say an investigation found Doyle had forcibly entered the unoccupied property, caused damage, and taken items from it. He was identified with the help of the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center and the Saugerties Police Department. He was taken to Latham State Police from the Ulster County Correctional Facility where he was being held on an unrelated matter. He was arraigned at the Westerlo Town Court and then returned to the Ulster County Correctional Facility.

Man charged after child's gun death in Berkeley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

BERKELEY, Mo. - A man faces criminal charges in connection with the death of a seven-year-old child fatally shot himself while allegedly playing with a gun Monday. Prosecutors have charged Walter Macon, 45, with one count of endangering the welfare of a child (leading to death) and armed criminal action. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has identified his grandson, Darnell Macon, as the victim. A spokesperson for the Berkeley Police Department says the shooting happened around 10:20 a.m. Monday at the Mint Townhomes in the 6700 block of Larry Lane. Investigators believe the shooting was accidental. 5-year-old girl shot and killed in Belleville, Illinois According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Macon was loading studio recording equipment into his truck and allowed his grandson to enter the car. The victim was left alone in the car for around five minutes. During that time, he made his way up to the front seat and found a loaded handgun between the driver's...

How Mark McGwire's hitting lessons helped a Cardinals closer to All-Star form

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:20:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Mark McGwire, once one of the most revered sluggers in all of baseball, helped many St. Louis Cardinals teammates with hitting as he chased home run history. But it's his work with one former All-Star pitcher that's recently caught attention. After he retired in 2001, McGwire acknowledged he used PEDs throughout his career, but he apologized and wanted to come clean with a second life in baseball. McGwire joined the St. Louis Cardinals' coaching staff from 2010-2012, developing relationships with players that eventually fostered a World Series Championship in 2011. The Cardinals averaged around five runs per game each season and improved in run production in each of their three years with McGwire coaching, so clearly something clicked. Anheuser-Busch selling 8 beer, beverage brands to cannabis company Earlier this week, former Cardinals flamethrower Trevor Rosenthal revealed that McGwire and fellow hitting coach John Mabry were instrumental in helping him convert from...