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Pair of Minnesota-grown turkeys will be pardoned at White House in annual Thanksgiving tradition

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

WILLMAR, Minn. — Each year the president of the United States pardons a pair of turkeys in the days before Thanksgiving. This year’s pardoned turkeys will be two lucky birds from Willmar’s Jennie-O Turkey Store.For decades, turkey growers from around the country have sent their best birds to the White House, where some were pardoned while others became part of the White House meal. The first turkey to be pardoned was sent to President Abraham Lincoln.The first turkey provided by the National Turkey Federation was sent 76 years ago to President Harry Truman. In 1989 the tradition of pardoning the turkey was formalized by President George H.W. Bush, 200 years after George Washington proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving.In 1947, President Harry Truman received a live turkey from the National Turkey Federation, which has become an annual tradition.“The annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the president of the United States has become a highly anticipated tr...

Hyatt Place Hotel opens in downtown Albany

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new addition has opened in downtown Albany. Hyatt Place Hotel officially opened its doors. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany officials held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. The $40 million investment is on Montgomery Street as part of the Quackenbush Square Development Project.The 110-room building is the first hotel built from the ground up to open in downtown Albany in almost 20 years.

Upon Further Review: Broncos QB Russell Wilson’s ability to improvise was difference-maker in win over Bills

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

Russell Wilson found a way.On Monday night in Buffalo, the Broncos elected to go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Bills’ 7-yard line with 7:23 left in the second quarter. As Denver’s starting quarterback faked a handoff to Javonte Williams, he sensed Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson closing in. Wilson rolled left and reverse spun before backpedaling to the 22-yard line and launching the ball to the edge of the end zone, where wide receiver Courtland Sutton toe-tapped for an improbable touchdown.In Denver’s 24-22 win at Highmark Stadium, Wilson threw for under 200 yards for the fifth straight game. But his ability to improvise under pressure was the difference-maker in the Broncos’ third consecutive victory.Wilson’s touchdown pass to Sutton was the most improbable of the Next Gen Stats era, with a probability of success of just 3.2%. Even though the play was successful, head coach Sean Payton admitted Monday after watching the film that he would’ve rather kicked the field goa...

Top Workplaces 2024: Nomination deadline extended

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

The nomination deadline for The Denver Post’s Top Workplaces awards program has been extended to Dec. 15.So far, more than 300 Colorado companies have signed up to participate. Any organization with 50 or more employees in Colorado is eligible to participate (can be public, private, nonprofit or government).Workplaces are evaluated by their employees using a 24-question survey. Companies will be surveyed through January.Energage, The Post’s research partner for the project, conducts Top Workplaces surveys for media in 65 markets and surveyed more than 2 million employees at more than 8,000 organizations in the past year.To nominate your workplace go to denverpost.com/nominate or call 303-261-8253.

Hypnotic Debut of Isa Bagirov in Hollywood

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

Isa Bagirov, who hails from the enigmatic country of Azerbaijan, is a formidable force in the world of mentalism and hypnosis, an art form that captivates audiences. Hailed as the “Azerbaijani Wolf Messing,” his talents have crossed borders and wowed audiences internationally. Isa graces Europe’s grandest stages with his show ‘Under Hypnosis,’ captivating thousands and leaving them mesmerized as he delves deep into the recesses of their minds, extracting thoughts and revealing the inexplicable.Bagirov’s fame extends beyond the stage to national television shows and even best-selling literature. His mentalism treatise, ‘The Phenomenon of Mentalism: Hypnosis and the Absurdities of Consciousness,’ has received critical acclaim. He defies comprehension and pushes the boundaries of entertainment with each electrifying performance, making him a standout among the world’s leading mentalists. “Mentalism goes beyond mere magic tricks; it ...

Aaron Allen Dies in Motorcycle Accident on 99th Avenue [Peoria, AZ]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

44-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Northern AvenuePEORIA, AZ (November 10, 2023) – On November 3rd, Aaron Allen died in a motorcycle accident along 99th Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m., prompting a swift response from the police.According to investigators, Allen was traveling north on his motorcycle when the driver of a silver Chevrolet Silverado, attempting a left turn into a shopping mall, turned in front of him, leading to a collision. Emergency personnel transported the 44-year-old to a nearby hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, the driver of the Silverado, who remained unharmed, cooperated and stayed at the site. After initial assessments, law enforcement confirmed that the driver did not exhibit any signs of impairment.Further details will be provided once they become available.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Aaron Allen who are gr...

5 things to know about Alameda County’s proposed recall changes

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors once again took on the issue of whether the county should revise its rules around recalling elected and appointed officials—but the question has yet to be resolved.It’s unlikely County Counsel Diana Ziegler expected this level of controversy when she first raised questions about the county’s rules last month, presenting a report highlighting problems with the county’s current recall procedures. But it soon escalated, as the report became part of the debate around the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.Related ArticlesPolitics | Months after ordering investigation, Alameda DA Pamela Price quietly brings prosecutors back to work Politics | Editorial: Effort to remove DA Price prompts smart recall rule changes Politics | Alameda County recall changes tabled after ‘power grab’ accusations Politics | Here’s the first glimpse of who is spending mo...

US, China close to agreement to crack down on fentanyl

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

By Phil Mattingly | CNNUS officials are finalizing an agreement with China to crack down on the export of the source chemicals used to make fentanyl, according to two people familiar with the matter.The deal, which has been a priority for the Biden administration, is expected to be finalized and announced in coordination with President Joe Biden’s summit meeting in San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The agreement will target companies that produce and export the source material to make the deadly synthetic opioid, said the people, who cautioned that the deal would not be finalized until its announcement. The goal would be to significantly limit the flow of precursor materials to Mexico, the people said.The agreement is one of several administration officials have sought to finalize with their Chinese counterparts in advance of Biden’s first meeting with Xi in a year. The visit will also mark Xi’s first visit to the US since 2017 and comes as the world...

High-stakes poker player, crypto whiz, pitch tribes on California sports betting plan

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

One is a jet-setting high-stakes poker player with a taste for fancy resorts, drinks and cars. Another is a blockchain and cryptocurrency entrepreneur.They’ve teamed up before for an online gaming venture in Southern California that made millions. Now they’re betting they can do it again. But first they’ll have to sell skeptical tribal leaders and the Golden State’s wary voters — who rejected two sports betting ballot measures in California last year — on a plan to legalize sports books in what would become the largest U.S. market.Whether Reeve Collins and Kasey Thompson’s 2024 California sports betting initiative campaign gets off the ground could be decided as soon as this week, when they pitch their plan Wednesday to California’s tribal gaming leaders — the same group of people who feel blindsided and disrespected because they weren’t consulted before the partners filed their proposals with state authorities last month.&...

Letters: Public and pets | No new books | Benefiting kids | Ukraine peace | Palestinian suffering | Age is an asset

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:37:48 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Public must dobetter by our petsRe: “At beleaguered shelter, care for pets criticized” (Page B6, Nov. 12).Our shelters should be providing adequate, if not better, care for the pets nobody wants. However, the greater public needs to take responsibility for the animal overpopulation problem as well.Assembly Bill 702, introduced in 2021 to regulate “hobby” or “backyard” breeders, and opposed by the American Kennel Club among others with money interests, was not even heard. People bought “pandemic pets,” then found out they require too much work and returned them.“Backyard breeders” breed dogs to earn extra income, and take the surplus to the shelter, if the animals are lucky. The rest are dumped.As for puppy mills, they are poorly run; dogs are treated like livestock, hence they arrive with behavior problems. Yet people support puppy mills every time they purchase a puppy from out of state.The public...