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Get a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven on Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – What's better than a Slurpee on a hot summer day? A free Slurpee on a hot summer day. Every year since 2002, 7-Eleven has offered a complimentary small Slurpee drink on July 11: the date that aligns with the chain's name (7/11). And on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, customers can once again enjoy their free small Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations.Previously known as "7-Eleven Day," the company started calling it "Slurpee Day" in 2022. The decision to rebrand was driven by customer feedback and the longstanding association between the event and the chain's signature frozen drink. Best brands running discounts on Prime Day The company, initially founded as the Southland Ice Company in Dallas, Texas, in 1927, underwent a transformation and rebranded as 7-Eleven in 1946. The name change was a reflection of the extended operating hours adopted by the stores, which opened from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.7-Eleven is the nation's large...

OceanGate submersible offered for sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

(NewsNation) — An OceanGate submersible is listed for sale at a price of nearly $800,000 and the broker who's been trying to sell it for five years wants nothing to do with it.Yacht broker Steve Reoch has been trying to sell the $795,000 submersible for years and told Insider he no longer wants anything to do with the company.OceanGate found itself in the spotlight after the Titan submersible imploded on a dive to the Titanic, carrying five people aboard. Authorities launched a massive rescue mission before locating a debris field and determining the sub had suffered a catastrophic failure, killing all those on board. Moms microdose psychedelics to cope with stress Like the Titan, the Antipodes seats five people, but the similarities end there. Antipodes was originally built for Perry Submersibles and was owned by several others before being sold to OceanGate. It's able to dive to a depth of 1,000 feet, as compared to the nearly 13,000 feet needed to reach the wreck of the Titanic...

3 teens charged with murder after plan to egg home turns deadly, deputies say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. (WFLA) – Three Georgia teenagers were charged with murder after their plot to egg a home as part of an "ongoing lovers quarrel" went wrong. Deputies responded to a call of a "man down" in a Spalding County roadway on July 3, according to the Spalding County Sheriff's Office. When authorities arrived, they found the victim had been fatally shot. The sheriff's office identified him as Johnathan Gilbert. Former Bucs star was racing motorcyclist when car caught fire, witness tells trooper In a statement, Sheriff Darrell Dix alleged that three teenagers — Sydney Maughon, 18, Jeremy Munson, 18, and McKenzie Davenport, 19 — were planning to vandalize Gilbert's home by egging it when Gilbert saw them and went outside. "When Gilbert saw what they were doing to his residence, he came out of the house unarmed to confront them," the sheriff's office said. "The suspects ran back to the car, and as Gilbert approached them, Sydney Maughon, a backseat passenger in the car, p...

A national research program to find a cure for diabetes is set to expire soon, if Congress doesn't act

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

(KXAN) -- This week, lawmakers on Capitol Hill heard from 160 children and teens living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D).The group is asking Congress renew funding for the Special Diabetes Program, known as SDP, backed by the National Institute of Health.“The Special Diabetes Program was directly linked to the first ever disease modifying therapy for Type 1 diabetes that actually delays the onset of Type 1 for up to two years,” said Aaron Turner Phifer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF.“The program has gotten us closer than we've ever been to a cure,” said Turner Phifer. “The kids will be up on Capitol Hill advocating to their members of Congress to renew that program.”More than 1.4 million Americans live with Type 1 diabetes, according to the JDRF.Without Congressional action, the Special Diabetes Program will expire at the end of September.“We're very confident that Congress is going to extend this program. There's bipartisan support,” said Turner Phifer.

July bird forecast: "Summer Singers"

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling 512-300-BIRD. Follow Travis County Audubon at www.facebook.com/travisaudubon. It might be hard for us to celebrate the overwhelming heat, but some birds find something to sing about. Get up a little earlier to hear them as they often seek shade later in the day. Carolina Wrens and Northern Cardinals are some of the early risers, singing before and at daybreak. You may hear Northern Mockingbirds imitating other birds with three to six repetitions, before switching to another tune.  White-winged Doves chime in with their “who cooks for you” calls. Keep an ear out for the House Finch’s musical song, too. In the late afternoon and early evening it’s not unusual for these species to sing again before going to roost.Carolina Wren Singing PHOTO: Jane TillmanRed-hot House Fi...

Zelenskyy says NATO’s ‘absurd’ plans for Ukraine fall short

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, SEUNG MIN KIM and KARL RITTER (Associated Press)VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as “absurd” the absence of a timetable for his country’s membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance’s leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. The broadside from Zelenskyy could renew tensions at the summit shortly after it saw a burst of goodwill after Turkey agreed to advance Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Allies hope to resolve the seesawing negotiations and leave Vilnius with a clear path forward for the alliance and its support for Ukraine.Officials have drafted a proposal, which has not been publicly released, on Ukraine’s potential membership. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, but Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that he was not satisfied.“W...

Here are the Minnesota State Fair’s official new foods for 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

At last year’s State Fair, the line for a slice of pickle pizza stretched down the block.So this year, we’re getting — are you ready? — pickle fries, pickle lemonade, pickle cheese curd tacos, pickle paleta popsicles, mango punch-infused pickles and even pickle fudge.With 34 total entries, the 2023 list of official new Minnesota State Fair foods is smaller than last year’s, but both longtime institutions and new favorites like Union Hmong Kitchen have fresh options for us to dig into. The Fair also has seven exciting new vendors, including downtown favorite Afro Deli.So don’t worry — it’s not all pickles. There’s plenty of cheese curds, bacon, and mini donut innovations to go around. (Plus, lutefisk makes a cameo appearance.)*Indicates new vendor. All new vendors listed below.Official New FoodsAl Taco Baba (Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair)1. Al Taco Baba: Traditional hummus, harissa, barbacoa, corn, queso fresco, chili dust, shatta (hot sauce...

Man accused of killing teen after MetroLink ride

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

PAGEDALE, Mo. -- A man is facing murder and robbery charges after a 19-year-old's body was found Friday on a sidewalk along St. Charles Rock Road. Kenneth Hall, 28, is accused of shooting and killing Jaylin Johnson near a MetroLink station.The Major Case Squad of St. Louis released images of 'persons of interest' in this crime Monday. They were asking for the public's help to find people Johnson was with on the night of his death.Investigators say that Hall was with a group of people riding westbound on a MetroLink train on July, 7. Johnson was on the same train. Surveillance video shows Hall and others pointing at Johnson. He was talking to two women in Hall's group. Accused killer’s case thrown out over one question at trial Hall, Johnson, and others got off of the train at the Rock Road station in Pagedale. Investigators say that Johnson was shot and killed near the MetroLink station. His belongings, including a cellphone and gun were stolen. The victim's pockets were turned in...

Boulder woman dies in 500-foot fall after free-solo climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

A 26-year-old Boulder woman died after free-solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park and falling about 500 feet, park officials said.Her 27-year-old climbing partner, who notified rangers via cell phone of her fall on Sunday, was uninjured and rescued using a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter and hoist.A park search and rescue team hiked to the area, above Ypsilon Lake, to assist with the recovery of the body, park officials announced in a news release. The woman wasn’t identified.The Blitzen ridge on Ypsilon Mountain is located on the east side of the park. Free-solo means climbing without a rope for protection.

Denver weather: Toasty 97-degree temps under mostly clear blue skies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:02 GMT

The weather in metro Denver on Tuesday will be the warmest this year as the sun shines down under clear blue skies without significant precipitation, drying out trees, shrubs, and soil, according to the National Weather Service.Wind will blow across the state, gusting at speeds up to 21 miles per hour in Colorado Front Range cities, and faster high at high elevations in the mountains, weather service forecasters said.The high temperature in Denver will be 97 degrees, decreasing to 64 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Wednesday, the high temperature is expected to be 93 degrees.Around Colorado, temperatures on Tuesday widely were expected to exceed 95 degrees.Toasty temperatures this afternoon! Clear skies and breezy gusts up 25 mph in the higher elevations are expected. #COwx pic.twitter.com/xIpQp9hUsG— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) July 11, 2023The above-average heat, combined with likely wind, has raised fire risks in western Colorado forests. Weather service officials warn...