When the Colorado Avalanche head into town, discussions almost always center on Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar, but ahead of Friday’s clash, the Ducks can point to a big three of their own. While they’ve got a ways to go to be mentioned consistently in the same breath with the core of 2022’s…
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ALTOONA, Pennsylvania — The employees at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Luigi Mangione was arrested are understandably wary of reporters. Mangione was recognized by one of the restaurant’s employees Dec. 9, and the small town — population just over 40,000 — quickly became the center of national headlines. There was a reported $60,000 reward…
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Dueling sets of images of Baltimore native Luigi Mangione have become ubiquitous in recent weeks — the official police mugshots taken after the 26-year-old was accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and fanciful renderings on social media of the so-called “patron saint of health care justice.” Mangione has been charged with murder as…
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Which kids’ ski boots are best? Your child’s ski boots can impact their overall skiing experience and may even undermine their love for the sport if they find the boots awkward fitting and uncomfortable. In addition to comfort, the ability to retain warmth and be breathable are important qualities your kid’s ski boot should have. If…
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WHICH BABY SOOTHER IS BEST? Lulling a baby to sleep isn’t a matter of making the room dark and quiet. Believe it or not, a moderate amount of familiar noise is more effective at carrying your baby into dreamland. For that reason, many parents use baby soothers, which are devices that feature these sounds. Baby…
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By BILL BARROW, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime provisions that reduce the federal benefit for people who are also eligible for other pensions.…
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They are one of the oldest foods still eaten today. The first to make them were the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, Olmecs and Toltecs beginning in Mesoamerica about 8,000 B.C. I’m talking, of course, about tamales, the iconic Christmas dish of Latin American cultures. When it comes to tamales, Margarita Ramos takes first place. I sat…
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Orange County’s culinary landscape saw a year of contrasts in 2024. While newcomers like Smoke Queen Barbecue, 61 Hundred Bread and the ambitious Darkroom made their brick-and-mortar mark, a surprising number of longtime favorites dimmed their lights, leaving a bittersweet taste. Myriad factors go into a restaurant deciding to close for good: a failure to…
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By JAMES POLLARD, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his giant online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company. Prime Video’s Thursday premiere of the record-setting “Beast Games” capped…
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By THALIA BEATY, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott acknowledged another $2 billion in donations in a blog post on Wednesday, bringing the total she’s given away since 2019 to $19.2 billion. She also revealed new information about how she was managing her wealth, saying she had directed advisors…
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