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City announces selection as one of 24 cities for US Dept. of State Cities Forward Program

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin and Mayor Kirk Watson announced the city was selected as one of 24 cities from across the United States to participate in the City Forward program, according to a news release from the City of Austin.The Cities Forward program is a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of State, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Institute of the Americas, according to the city.Launched in April at the Cities Summit of the Americas, the Cities Forward program is dedicated to assisting cities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States create sustainable, inclusive and resilient futures through peer-to-peer project consultation, knowledge sharing, capacity building and diplomatic engagement, the release said.As one of the cities selected for the program, Austin was paired with Merida, Mexico, according to the city.“We look forward to working closely with Mérida while continuing to engage with all ...

Chick-fil-A's new sandwich comes with a lot of 'firsts' for the franchise

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

The video above is an unrelated upcoming promotional event.DALLAS (KDAF) — Chick-fil-A is releasing a new sandwich for the first time in nine years. And boy does it come with a lot of firsts for the company; like its new seasonal chicken sandwich. "We wanted to create a standout sandwich that would deliver a unique spin for our guests, without losing the classic taste of the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich uses ingredients and flavors our guests have never experienced at Chick-fil-A before," Chick-fil-A said. For the first time ever, the Georgia- based restaurant releases a seasonal version of their chicken sandwich. The new Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken sandwich comes with Pimento cheese and Jalapenos -- two ingredients that haven't been featured on the Chick-fil-A menu. "The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich combines classic Chick-fil-A flavors with a sweet and subtly spicy kick. Featuring an original Chick-fil-A f...

Vikings fall 24-16 to Titans after resting most of their starters

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

There wasn’t a ton of buzz heading into the preseason game between the Vikings and Tennessee Titans on Saturday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. The resale market pretty much spoke for itself as fans could get into building for less than $20 on StubHub.Frankly, it made sense considering the Vikings rested pretty much every starter on the roster, something head coach Kevin O’Connell has been known to do since taking over in Minnesota.As a result, the home crowd lacked energy throughout, and the Vikings ultimately fell 24-16 to the Titans. The loudest cheer of the night might’ve been when the video board alerted the fan base that star quarterback Kirk Cousins was celebrating his 35th birthday.The biggest thing the preseason game provided was a chance for young players like rookie quarterback Jaren Hall to gain more experience. After struggling in the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks last week, Hall was better against the Titans. He completed 4 of 7 pass attempt...

Sixth inning pivotal in Twins’ loss to Pirates

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

Sonny Gray entered the sixth inning flirting with perfection. By the time he walked off the mound, the Twins were trailing. And when the inning had ended, after the Twins had come up empty after loading the bases with no outs, the team heard boos from its hometown fans.The pivotal sixth inning saw the Twins surrender their lead and then squander their best scoring chance in a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night at Target Field.Minnesota Twins first baseman Donovan Solano, bottom, holds on to the throw to put out Pittsburgh Pirates’ Henry Davis during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)In that sixth inning, the Pirates got to Gray, who had quite literally been unhittable during his first five innings of work. Gray had thrown five perfect innings to start his night, needing just 47 pitches to do so. But Liover Peguero’s infield hit to third base with one out in the sixth made him the Pirates’ fir...

Lebanon Speedway hosts Steve LaRochelle memorial race

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

WEST LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -During Saturday night's races at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, everyone at the track took time to remember Steve LaRochelle. The family has been apart of the track for years."This is a tremendous loss for the valley, for the sport. He'd been racing here since I think he was fifteen," said a friend of the family, Mark Mazzer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Number 178 has been a passion project for the family, going back to Steve's father, Paul. "He did everything for the race car himself. Setting up the chassis and making sure everything was right," described Mazzer.As the brain and brawn the car, Steve's father gave the car its last laps. Fans kept positive with the LaRochelle family on their mind. "Paul is going to be running the car tonight, his dad. I think everybody's going to have a heavy heart tonight. We're rooting for him."

Uber offers free rides to evacuated SoCal residents ahead of Hurricane Hilary

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

Uber is offering free rides to help transport evacuated residents to local shelters ahead of Hurricane Hillary’s arrival.The rideshare app is partnering with the California Department of Social Services Disaster Services to help with storm efforts.Locals who do not have alternate housing options and require transportation to a shelter can access three free rides up to $40, according to the company.To redeem the discount, riders must apply the promo code “Hilary23” in the Wallet section of the Uber app prior to requesting a ride to the designated location.To add the promo code to your account:- Open the Uber app- Tap Account on the bottom right- Tap Wallet- Scroll down to “+ Add Promo Code”- Enter the Hilary23 promo codeThe promo code is eligible to use on a maximum of three trips per rider through Aug. 23. Bracing for Hilary: KTLA's Live Updates Currently a Category 2 hurricane, Hilary is expected to arrive in Southern California on Sunday with rainfall throughout Los Angeles, Or...

Store owner allegedly killed over hanging Pride flag in Lake Arrowhead

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop near Lake Arrowhead on Friday night.San Bernardino County deputies responded to a shooting at the Mag Pi clothing store located at 28938 Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen around 5 p.m.Arriving deputies found the victim, Laura Ann Carleton, 66, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect, who was not identified, fled the area on foot towards Torrey Road, just east of Highway 173, authorities said.During an area search, deputies eventually spotted the suspect armed with a handgun near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road.While confronting the suspect, a “lethal force encounter occurred” and the suspect was killed, officials said. No further details were released about the encounter.Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop in Cedar Glen on August 18, 2023. ...

Man found dead inside parked car on Oakland highway

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

A man in his mid-30s was found dead inside a parked car on an Oakland highway Saturday morning, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Adib Zeid.Per Zeid, an officer first noticed a vehicle stopped in the center median on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 just before 8 a.m. on Saturday. When the officer approached the car, which was parked near the 98th Avenue exit, he saw that the driver of the vehicle was unresponsive. The vehicle also had a flat tire.The officer was able to open the vehicle and, when he was unable to detect a pulse on the man inside, he called for medical assistance. The Oakland Fire Department soon arrived and declared the man deceased. Two lanes on Highway 580 eastbound were closed for about 45 minutes.According to Zeid, there was no sign of trauma, exterior damage from a crash, or evidence that the car had been broken into. As of now, Zeid said there were no expectations of foul play.Investigators are working to determine the cause of death.Related Arti...

Alcaraz and Djokovic meet Sunday in a rematch of the Wimbledon final; Gauff plays for women’s title

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet Sunday for the Western & Southern Open in a rematch of their Wimbledon final.The top-ranked Alcaraz erased a match point in the second set and rallied past unseeded Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the first men’s semifinal Saturday.Then, No. 2 Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev, the 2021 tournament champ, 7-6 (5), 7-5 to earn a shot at his third title in the U.S. Open tuneup.Alcaraz won six straight points in the second-set tiebreaker to reach his eighth final of the season. He beat Djokovic last month at Wimbledon to win his second major title and deny the 36-year-old Djokovic his 23rd.Coco Gauff will play for the women’s title Sunday after upsetting top-ranked Iga Swiatek 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4. She will face Karolina Muchova, who overcame No. 2-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2.Alcaraz, 20, is the youngest Cincinnati finalist since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1991. He is trying to become the youn...

Giannis boots a long-distance shot on goal and breaks into Ronaldo-like celebration

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:06:42 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It turns out that two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a deft scoring touch on the court — and the pitch.Antetokounmpo, a minority owner of Nashville SC of the MLS, was on the field Saturday night before the start of his team’s Leagues Cup final against Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami, playfully taking shots on goal.Antetokounmpo, who purchased a stake in the club in March, delighted the fans by burying a shot from distance and emulating the goal celebration of another superstar from the world of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo. The 7-foot, “Greek Soccer Freak,” who has scored more than 16,000 points in his NBA career, found the back of the net with a shot from near midfield. He sprinted toward the middle of the pitch, jumped and hit the landing while thrusting his arms out at his hips. He repeated the celebration a second time.Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles, was professional soccer player in Nigeria.Other Nashville SC minority owners include actress Rees...