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Target closing 9 stores in 4 states for safety of workers, shoppers amid thefts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Target will close nine stores in four states, including one in East Harlem, New York, and three in San Francisco, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers.The closings, which will be effective Oct. 21, also include three stores in Portland, Oregon, and two in Seattle. Target said that it still will have a combined 150 stores open in the markets where the closures are taking place. Target will offer affected workers the opportunity to transfer to other stores.Target described the decision as “difficult."“We know that our stores serve an important role in their communities, but we can only be successful if the working and shopping environment is safe for all," Target said in a statement on Tuesday.Before making the decision, Target said it had invested heavily in strategies to prevent and stop theft such as adding more security team workers, using third-party guard services and installing theft deterrent tools...

Kraft Mac & Cheese brings back fan-favorite pasta shape after fans call for its return

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

(KTLA) — SpongeBob SquarePants will temporarily relocate from his pineapple under the sea to a blue mac and cheese box. McDonald’s to phase out self-serve soft drink fountains Kraft Mac & Cheese announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its popular SpongeBob SquarePants Mac & Cheese shapes, which will be available nationwide beginning in October.The fan-favorite pasta lineup will include shapes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Squidward, Patrick and Gary and will be available in the brand’s classic blue box and Easy Mac cups during the re-launch.“Whether you’re reveling in the nostalgic comfort and memories the SpongeBob SquarePants Shapes provide or trying this delicious new shape for the first time, Kraft Mac & Cheese invites you to put yourself first by proudly choosing what makes you feel good, inside and out,” a news release said. SpaghettiOs releases new flavor aimed toward millennials Kraft Mac & Cheese introduced pasta shapes inspired by the residents of Bikini...

WATCH: Jack-In-The-Box employee shot at Florida family in drive-thru over curly fries, according to court docs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A newly released video shows a Jack-In-The-Box employee shooting at a Florida family in a dispute over curly fries, according to court documents.Anthony Ramos, of Miami, along with his then-pregnant wife Jeraldin Ospina and their 6-year-old daughter, had pulled up to a Houston Jack-In-The-Box in March 2021, planning to order lunch with a side of curly fries. Florida family shot at over curly fries in Texas drive-thru sues Jack-In-The-Box When the fries did not come through, Ramos asked employee Alonniea Ford about the missing item, but she “refused to fulfill the order,” which had already been purchased, according to court records from a lawsuit about the incident.When the family asked to speak with a manager, Ford “began cursing at [the family] and yelling at them to ‘get the (expletive) outta here!'” court documents said.The family argued back, after which Ford hurled packets of ketchup, ice, and a variety of other items at the family's car, the video shows....

National Coffee Day: Where can I get free or discounted coffee?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — If you haven’t already developed a lifelong dependency to coffee, Friday just might be the day to reconsider!In celebration of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, popular coffee chains across the U.S. are treating their loyal customers to deals and discounts on coffee or espresso-based drinks. And for those of us who aren’t already addicted, it’s a chance to try a few fleeting, free sips of coffee — and perhaps become trapped in a cycle of caffeine addiction that will last the rest of our natural lives.Want to know which chains are participating? Have a look below at some of National Coffee Day’s biggest promotions below.Caribou CoffeeIn honor of National Coffee Day, Caribou Coffee is giving members of its Caribou Perks program an entire week’s worth of deals. During the week of Sept. 25, members can redeem such offers as: a $1 discount on large, extra-large or nitro pumpkin drinks (Tuesday); double Caribou Perks points for customers who order ahead (Wednesday); a free upgr...

One person dead, police investigating as homicide at southeast Austin apartment complex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person is dead, and the Austin Police Department is investigating it as a homicide at a southeast Austin apartment complex, APD said during a media briefing Tuesday.Around 10:55 a.m., 911 received multiple calls about gunfire heard near the parking lot of 2319 Greenfield Parkway, APD Officer Alexandra Parker said during the briefing. That area is just east of Interstate 35 off of East Oltorf Street. Officers arrived on the scene at 10:59 a.m. and were flagged down by someone who needed assistance.Police found a man in his 30s with obvious signs of trauma, Parker said. Life-saving measures were performed on the man by police until EMS arrived on the scene. The man, who was not identified Tuesday, was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:12 a.m., according to police.The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 2300 block of Greenfield Parkway. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Chris Nelson)The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide...

'Not about the wisdom of the policies': City of Austin back in court over zoning notification process

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A group of homeowners that has successfully sued the City of Austin over its zoning notification process was back in front of a judge Tuesday arguing the City still isn't following the rules. The group's lawsuit claims the City of Austin neglected to follow a ruling made in 2020 -- which overturned an overhaul of the city's Land Development Code (LDC) -- when city council pushed through several additional LDC changes aimed at affordability over the past few years. "The heart of the prior injunction was that when the city proposes changes to the possible use of land by Austin citizens who own land it must give notice to those landowners and provide an opportunity to protest. That's what they were ordered to do in the first case, upheld on appeal and what they have failed to do in this case," Doug Becker, the attorney representing the homeowners, said. The crux of the claim is that the City of Austin failed to notify residents properly of those overarching zoning...

SMSU student arrested, charged in St. Paul shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

A 20-year-old Southwest Minnesota State University student with a warrant for attempted murder in St. Paul was recently arrested on campus.After Tyrese Alonzo Johnson’s arrest, charges were unsealed against him. He’s accused of shooting a 20-year-old in the face in St. Paul’s North End.Around 3 p.m. April 6, officers were sent to 444 W. Maryland Ave. about a shooting. Officers found 13 spent casings near a parking lot entrance to Maryland Supermarket and Golden Grill.Soon after, a 20-year-old drove himself to Regions Hospital in a Chevrolet Impala that had a flat front tire, heavy front-end damage and bullet holes in the front windshield and driver’s side. A bullet had entered one side of the driver’s cheek and exited the other.A 19-year-old also arrived at the hospital in the Impala. He said he and the 20-year-old went to 444 W. Maryland Ave. together, and he spoke to a cousin he saw leaving the store.He said he got back in the Chevrolet, felt it accel...

City of Troy invests $2M in revitalizing local parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Troy is setting sights on revitalizing and enhancing its parks, including Kinlock Park, Beman Park, Canal Ave Park, Powers Park, 112th St. Park, and Prospect Park. $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds has been allocated for the improvements. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Revitalizing our parks is not just about enhancing green spaces; it's about investing in the heart of our community. As we take pride in our beautiful parks, we also nurture the well-being of our community,” said Troy Mayor Patrick Madden. "By investing in our parks, we invest in the quality of life for every resident, ensuring that our community remains vibrant and strong."Improvements include splash pads, improved playground equipment, proper water drainage, a fitness pad, community pool upgrades, pavilions, and picnic tables. Several developments have already taken place through the summer. New HGTV show featur...

Swim lessons making a big splash at Schenectady CSD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- More than 400 students have signed up for a new swim lessons program at the Schenectady City School District. Aquatics Director Brian Melanson said the wave of enrollment was actually a happy accident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We started with a six-week, Thursday night, 50-person time slot," Melanson explained. He said the form was supposed to stop accepting sign-ups after 50 entries. Instead, around 425 students got their names in."We made a mistake, and it was a great mistake," said Melanson.The district hasn’t offered swim lessons for several years. The unprecedented number of sign-ups told Melanson he needed to find a way to accommodate as many families as possible.“There’s obviously a need in this district," Melanson said, "and we need to fit this need.”According to the CDC, in the U.S., for children ages 5–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. NY l...

Missouri sues Wentzville schools over transgender bathroom policy discussion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing the Wentzville School District’s Board of Education for not having an open discussion on transgender student bathroom usage policy. The attorney general's office says that they learned of the policy from members of the school board and over 40 parents. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman The parents say that the transgender student bathroom usage policy was discussed in a closed-door meeting. They believe the policy should have been saved for a public meeting. They claim a school board member stated, “quite frankly, it’s not the parents’ business.”The Missouri Attorney General's Office says that the school board's closed discussion is in direct violation of Missouri’s Open Meetings Law. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the policy is expected to be reviewed during the school board's October meeting.