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Governor declares 'Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese' official NJ state sandwich ahead of tour stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

(The Hill) -- Some places have saluted Taylor Swift by temporarily renaming entire cities after her or making her an honorary mayor, but New Jersey is upping the ante and paying tasty homage to the “Anti-Hero” singer with an eponymous state sandwich.“In New Jersey, we have a reputation for a great war between Taylor ham and pork roll,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said in a video posted on Twitter on Thursday, taking care to emphasize the shout-outs to Swift’s song titles included as part of his message.“Usually, we let you call it what you want,” Murphy said, “but since we have a superstar coming to town, we know all too well that we should commemorate the occasion.”Swift is poised to touch down in the Garden State beginning Friday as part of her “The Eras Tour,” with three performances at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.“So today we are declaring the official state sandwich of New Jersey a Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese,” Murphy announced. Biden, Obama remembe...

Some US cities, including Chicago, may be at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. health officials are aiming to prevent a repeat of last year’s outbreaks.Mpox infections exploded early in the summer of 2022 in the wake of Pride gatherings. More than 30,000 U.S. cases were reported last year, most of them spread during sexual contact between gay and bisexual men. About 40 people died.With Pride events planned across the country in the coming weeks, health officials and event organizers say they are optimistic that this year infections will be fewer and less severe. A bigger supply of vaccine, more people with immunity and readier access to a drug to treat mpox are among the reasons.But they also worry that people may think of mpox as last year's problem.“Out of sight, out of mind,” said Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who is advising the White House on its mpox response. “But we are beating the drum.”Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to U.S. doctors to...

Two Step Inn to return to Georgetown in April 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Two Step Inn announced the 2024 dates for the festival’s return to San Gabriel Park in Georgetown.The festival will run in 2024 from April 20-21, according to organizers.Two Step Inn and C3 Presents also announced it recently presented Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation a $1.2 million check toward future park and community improvements. RELATED: 30,000 attend first day of sold-out Two Step Inn country music festival “Two Step Inn is proud to partner with Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation, helping to ensure that a portion of each ticket purchased supports parks in the local community. The inaugural festival generated $1.2 million toward park improvements,” Two Step Inn said in a statement.The donation was in addition to city expenses, maintenance and park restoration, according to event organizers.“We are so grateful to the folks with Two Step Inn for this donation to Friends of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation. This funding will go...

NOAA releases 2023 Atlantic hurricane outlook: Here's what to expect in Texas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its seasonal hurricane forecast on Thursday. Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1.NOAA is calling for a "near-normal" season similar to last year, following six consecutive busier-than-normal seasons 2016-2021.NOAA 2023 Atlantic hurricane season predictionsTropical storms: 12-17 (average: 14)Hurricanes: 5-9 (average: 7)Major hurricanes: 1-4 (average 3)2023 Atlantic hurricane name listThis is largely in line with the widely-respected Colorado State University seasonal hurricane forecast released Apr. 13, which calls for a slightly quieter than normal season with 13 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes. CSU forecasters will update their predictions Jun. 1 when the season begins.Though a slightly quieter hurricane season may be good news for those who like to travel to the Texas coast or own property in that area, this season brings an enormous amount of uncertainty. In fact, ther...

Texas could ban instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity at all grade levels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is another step closer to barring students at all grade levels from receiving any instruction that mentions sexual orientation and gender identity. If it ultimately becomes law, the legislation would expand upon similar proposals in other states where critics labeled those bills as "don't say gay."The Texas Senate passed its version Tuesday of House Bill 890, which now includes a provision that schools may not provide "instruction, guidance, activities, or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity to students enrolled in prekindergarten through 12th grade." The original legislation, introduced by Republican Rep. Keith Bell of Kaufman, dealt more narrowly with how school districts should outline the process to hear complaints. However, senators made significant changes to the language during their debate so that it now includes limiting instruction topics as well as creating what supporters call a "parental bill of rights." Texas Lege Update...

While Twins wait for injured players, rookies helping team stay above water

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

Baseball fans get excited when a rookie comes up and produces at the plate, of course. But sometimes their play in the field is the best indicator of how ready they are for the big leagues.It’s the split-second-decision making that tells you they’re not bowed by pressure.Edouardo Julien and Matt Wallner did a little of both in the Twins’ 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Target Field.Julien started the game with an opposite-field home run off Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafini, and Wallner, an outfielder from Forest Lake with a big arm and bat, doubled in a run for a 2-1 lead in the second.But each also made important defensive plays in the second inning when the Giants were close to tying the score.In right field with one out, Wallner charged a shallow liner and threw a bullet home to keep Lamonte Wade Jr. from attempting to score the tying run with one out in the first inning. In the second inning, Julien, a second baseman with a potent bat, threw...

Lineup announced for Guilderland summer concert series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Guilderland Performing Arts Center has announced its 44th summer concert series lineup. The free concerts take place at Tawasentha Park at 188 Route 146. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can enjoy the newly-renovated tiered audience seating area, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. New this year, food trucks will be at each concert.LineupJune 22: Kathleen Ehlinger conducting the Guilderland Town Band at 7 p.m.Food truck: Muddaddy FlatsJune 29: Hair of the Dog at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: High on the Hog BBQJuly 6: Hot Club of SaratogaFood truck: Buena ComidaJuly 13: Kathleen Ehlinger conducting the Guilderland Town Band at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: Muddaddy FlatsJuly 20: Big Fez and the SurfmaticsFood truck: High on the Hog BBQJuly 27: River of Dreams: Billy Joel Tribute at 7:30 p.m.Food truck: Flaco's TacosAugust 1: National Night Out featuring The Refrigerators at 6 p.m.Sponsored by th...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: May 26-28

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From Memorial Day events to Bennington's Mayfest Festival to the Albany Empire vs. Fayetteville Mustangs at MVP Arena, there are quite a few things happening on May 26, 27 and 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, May 26Memorial Day parades, events in the Capital RegionIce Cream giveaway, Jumpin' Jacks in Scotia, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Grant Cottage opening day, 1000 Mount McGregor Road in Wilton, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Carnival, Cook Park in Colonie, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Troy In Bloom, downtown Troy, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.The GottaGetGon Folk Festival, Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pair planning to revive Amsterdam’s Emerald Cinemas Sa...

Police thwart Downtown St. Louis car break-ins; two teens with guns arrested

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police stopped a group of at least five people from breaking into cars Wednesday evening around Downtown St. Louis. Two 18-year-olds are behind bars after the thwarted break-ins. The teenagers are accused of trying to break into cars and pulling out guns while they were confronted by police. Mom: Son with disabilities restrained at school 75 times in four years The situation unfolded just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, near the intersection of Lucas Street and North 10th Street. An officer on patrol was flagged down by a witness, who noted that several people were looking into cars and attempting to break into them. Moments later, police arrived to the area and noticed a group of suspects walking away from a car. As officers approached the suspects and gave orders, all of them started running away in various directions, and a foot chase followed. In the 1100 block of Lucas Street, two of the suspects pulled out guns from their pockets. Both tripped shortly after that and l...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks at the Family Arena this November

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:54 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is returning to St. Charles. The Family Arena has a buy one, get one deal for tickets.This one-of-a-kind show will visit St. Charles at Family Arena on November 4 and 5, 2023. The world's fastest growing monster trucks show brings fans a thrilling hot wheels glow party experience for the whole family.To cash in on the deal, use the code "summer" when buying your tickets from Ticket Master. Children's tickets start at $10 and adults at $25.