NEW YORK — Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contestand holder of the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt, is out of this year’s competition, organizers said Tuesday. At issue is Chestnut’s partnership with Impossible Foods, a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs. The news seemed hard to swallow for Major League Eating, which organizes …
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June and the warmer summer months come with the prospect of fun outdoors and a return to steady exercise for some pets. For pet owners, however, this June may also mark a smart time to improve their budgets with a robust and cost-effective pet insurance plan. With policies averaging less than $100 per month (often cheaper if paid annually), owners …
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NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling ofCOVIDin nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Republican lawmakers on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic specifically asked him about the state’s nursing home guidance in the early days of the pandemic. On March 25, 2020, New York mandated that nursing homes must admit patients …
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Taking on new debt is a costly endeavor right now. After all, the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate is still paused at close to a two-decade high, so the interest rates on borrowing options, like personal loans and credit cards, are significantly higher than they were just a few years ago. So, it makes sense to try and avoid borrowing money …
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Before you dig into that platter of freshly shucked oysters or baked clams at your favorite seafood restaurant, better make sure you know from where the shellfish originated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state because they may be contaminated with toxins that cause what’s known as paralytic shellfish …
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Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke has been in the business for more than seven decades, and at 98 years old, he just made history — as the oldest actor to win an Emmy. “Am I really the oldest?” Van Dyke said during an interview with Entertainment Tonightahead of the Daytime Emmy Awards last week. He was shocked to find out …
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Washington — The federal judge overseeing special counsel Jack Smith’s classified documents case against Donald Trump once again rejected requests by the former president’s legal team to dismiss the charges against him, according to an order filed Monday evening. Judge Aileen Cannon denied numerous claims by Trump’s defense attorneys and his co-defendants arguing the 2023 indictment was technically flawed, but …
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Broadway star Jonathan Groff is celebrating his third Tony nomination for his role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along.” The musical is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including “Best Musical Revival.” But back in 1981, the musical was not one of Sondheim’s greatest hits initially. It was only on Broadway for 16 performances. Groff, who …
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Former President Donald Trump’s pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office took place virtually on Monday, a source familiar with the proceedings confirmed. After becoming the first former president in American history convicted in a criminal trial, Trump on Monday encountered another first: an interview with a probation officer. “Earlier today, President Trump completed a routine interview with New …
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A celebration more than a decade in the making filled the Denver Highlands neighborhood with music and excitement. Dozens of families celebrated Young Men of Purpose, or “YMOP,” as the nonprofit recently held its inaugural Night of Purpose gala. “In 15 years, we’ve had 40 schools, 5,000 students impacted,” Rico Wint, CEO and founder of YMOP, told CBS News Colorado’s …
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