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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is getting a new name

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

As best as I can tell, this isn't the latest example of wokeness run amok. Nevertheless, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a really big wiener on wheels, is getting a new name.The eye-catching vehicle is now the Frankmobile. As in, you know, frankfurters.Oscar Mayer, owned by condiment king Kraft Heinz, says this completely needless change "pays homage to the brand’s 100% beef franks.""The Wienermobile is a beloved American icon that has been sparking smiles and driving craveability for our iconic delicious wieners for nearly 100 years," Stephanie Vance, Oscar Mayer's associate brand manager, said in a statement.That may be true, but considering the Wienermobile has been on the road since 1936, changing its name at this point is either a corporate cry for help or a publicity stunt.I'm going with the latter -- and admit I'm providing the free marketing Oscar Mayer undoubtedly desires.Along with changing the name of the Wiener Wagon (I just made that up; yours if you want it, Oscar), the ...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Nellis Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near East Bonanza RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (May 17, 2023) – Thursday evening, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Nellis Boulevard.Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m., just east of Bonanza Drive on April 13th.Investigators say a pedestrian was jaywalking along the southbound lanes. There, the 36-year-old female driver of a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche traveled through a green light and struck the pedestrian.Paramedics arrived shortly after and transported the 39-year-old male pedestrian to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. LVPD closed the southbound lanes of Nellis Boulevard to conduct an investigation. Once available, further details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences t...

Married couple among three people to die in Antioch crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

ANTIOCH — Red and blue balloons, tied to a tree, rippled in the breeze, while roses and other flowers laid on the ground, along with empty bottles and a religious candle, which sat unlit.Late Wednesday morning, a group of eight men and two women surrounded the makeshift memorial at the tree where three people died in a vehicle crash Monday night. They mostly were silent. Some cried.“We just found out this morning, and we’re trying to process it,” Antioch resident Tommy Jenkins said. “The crazy part is, I live just over the (adjacent) hill, and when I heard all the sirens, I came to see and I heard that there was a young guy involved who I used to coach in football. But I had no idea the other two people were family members. We just found that out.”Jenkins said his brother, Ramell Jenkins, 45, died in the crash. He and other family members identified the woman as Ramell Jenkins’ wife, Misty Green, 46. Both of them were from Antioch.Authoritie...

Harry and Meghan’s cab driver in paparazzi drama ‘wouldn’t call it a chase,’ as NYPD downplays the danger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

Queen Elizabeth III’s famous statement, “recollections may vary,” might apply to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive claim that they became prey Tuesday night to a “relentless” and “near catastrophic” pursuit by paparazzi through the streets of New York, with photographers allegedly causing multiple near collisions with other drivers, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.While Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson described a two-hour ordeal that is reminiscent of “The French Connection,” New York City police officials and a taxi driver briefly enlisted to help the couple evade the paparazzi offered a far less dramatic account. A NYPD spokesperson agreed that there were numerous photographers following the couple Tuesday night, which made their “transport challenging.” But the spokesperson, Julian Philips, also said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination safely and there were no reported...

SF Giants’ Ross Stripling leaves start vs. Phillies early with back injury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — An injury forced Giants right-hander Ross Stripling to an early exit from his start Wednesday against the Phillies, walking off the field in the fourth inning with trainer Dave Groeschner.The Giants later announced that Stripling had left the game with lower back tightness.Stripling had mostly breezed through the first three innings before running into trouble in the fourth. A couple of singles and a walk preceded a two-RBI double from J.T. Realmuto, which prompted pitching coach Andrew Bailey to pay a mound visit. After a brief discussion, Bailey signaled to the dugout for a trainer.Stripling left with a 4-2 lead and was replaced by Sean Manaea, who allowed one of two inherited runners to score on a sac fly in the fourth before surrendering a game-tying home run to Bryson Stott in the fifth.In nine games (five starts), Stripling is 0-2 with a 7.24 ERA. He signed a two-year, $25 million free-agent contract this winter, with the ability to opt out after this season.St...

‘Unrepentant’ NYC bike path terrorist gets 8 life sentences

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

By Lauren del Valle | CNNThe Islamic extremist who drove a rented truck into pedestrians and cyclists on a New York City bike path in 2017 was sentenced to eight life sentences on Wednesday after he spoke for nearly an hour to defend his actions.Sayfullo Saipov was sentenced to life in prison for each of the eight victims as well as a consecutive term of 260 years and two additional life sentences, federal district Judge Vernon Broderick ruled in court. The judge said Saipov’s conduct and unrepentant nature was among the worst he’s ever seen.Prior to the sentence, Saipov spoke in Uzbek via a translator for nearly an hour about the history of Islam and offered a justification of his crimes, showing no indication of remorse.“It is very surprising that if one Mujahid kills one unbeliever anywhere that we will be talking about that crime for months and months, but at the same time they do not talk about anything, about any of those innocent Muslims dying in different places by thousands...

Man arrested after stabbing at Safeway parking lot in Santa Rosa: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested after a stabbing and attempted carjacking Tuesday evening at a Safeway parking lot, the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) said in a Facebook post. The suspect allegedly stabbed a victim, slashed the tires of a car with a knife and tried to carjack a different vehicle before being arrested at the scene. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Santa Rosa transient Elijah Beck, was threatening a number of individuals in the parking lot, police said. The stabbing victim is a male who had a small stab wound to his upper arm. He was treated at the parking lot and released with a non-life-threatening injury. Suspect sought after shooting death in Hayward, reward offered These alleged incidents happened around 7:49 p.m. at the Safeway on 2751 4th St.After an SRPD investigation, it was determined that the suspect tried to carjack two vehicles in the parking lot before police arrived. The suspect threatened to kill a female victim by brandishing a large kitchen...

1-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old brother, expected to survive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot his 1-year-old brother at their home near northeast Houston, according to law enforcement officials.Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies responded at about 4 p.m. Tuesday to the home where they determined the child found an unsecured pistol and unintentionally shot his sibling, KTRK-TV reported.The toddler was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. A 7-year-old child also inside the home at the time was not hurt, officials said.The children’s father said the 4-year-old likes to play with toy guns and likely didn’t realize he had found one that could hurt his brother. The father said he wasn’t home when the shooting happened and that the gun belonged to a relative who was staying with them. Maj. Saul Suarez with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office urged people to be responsible with weapons.“Make sure that you’re securing them, especially when there’s children in the house,” he said.It wasn’t clear if anyone w...

D-Backs pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson.Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer.While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, apparently killing the animal. The throw was captured by cameras for Diamondbacks’ broadcaster Bally Sports Arizona.Johnson infamously killed a bird during a spring training game in 2001. While throwing a pitch against the San Francisco Giants, a bird crossed in front of home plate and was destroyed by the baseball. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

New rule seeks to weed out college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:12 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal money under a proposal issued Wednesday by the Biden administration, but the rules would apply only to for-profit colleges and a tiny fraction of programs at traditional universities.The Education Department is calling it a significant step toward accountability for the nation’s colleges. With more students questioning the value of a degree, the measure aims to weed out low-performing programs and assure students the cost of tuition will pay off in the long run.“The rules proposed today are about helping ensure that when students invest in a postsecondary education, they get a solid return on investment and a greater shot at the American dream,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement.Opponents, however, say the scope is too narrow to help most students.Known as gainful employment, it revives an Obama-era policy that was dismantled by the Trump admi...