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Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to rename the New York strip steak as the "Texas strip" steak. The Republican said the Texas senate will file a resolution to make the name change official for restaurants and supermarkets in the Lone Star State. Lt. Gov. Patrick argues that the large cattle industry in Texas deserves the credit. "Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn't mean we need to keep doing that," he said in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28. New York City resta…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out
Chipotle's Newest Menu Item Brings The Heat With A Sweet Twist: Check It Out Chipotle's latest menu addition is turning up the heat while also keeping things sweet. The fast-casual chain is adding chipotle honey chicken to its options, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 6. The new flavor is a bold, smoky, and slightly sweet twist on Chipotle's classic grilled chicken. Chipotle tested out the honey chicken in Nashville and Sacramento before the limited-time launch across North America and Europe. "Chipotle honey chicken was our top performing limited-time offer in test markets and we're excited for guests to taste this bold, new protein w…

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by Chris Spiker
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Amesbury Man's Sugar Search Lands Him Massive Payday A Massachusetts man looking to soothe a sweet tooth walked away with the state lottery's newest sweepstakes and a check for millions.  Alfred LaRoche, of Amesbury, won the first "$2,500 a Week for Life," a $10 scratch-off game that launched last month.  Related: Norfolk Lottery Winner Knows How He'll Spend $1 Million Payday LaRoche elected to take the lump sum payment of $2 million (before taxes) rather than the weekly payout.  Carpenter by trade, Laroche told lottery officials he was out buying sugar when he decided to buy the ticket on a whim. He chose the ticket becaus…

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by Josh Lanier
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US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why
US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why The US is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" if they visit the Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department updated its travel advisory for Turks and Caicos on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The "level 2" advisory comes after several US citizens were arrested for carrying bullets in their luggage. The British Overseas Territory southeast of The Bahamas has very strict gun laws. "Firearms and ammunition, including single bullets brought by mistake in carry-on bags or luggage, are illegal," the State Department said. "Police strictly enforce these laws, even at the…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Trump Halts Mexico Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions, Domestic Economic Fears Trump Halts Mexico Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions, Domestic Economic Fears
Trump Halts Mexico Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions, Domestic Economic Fears President Donald Trump is reversing course on tariffs against Mexico, stepping back from a trade war he started with the nation's southern neighbor. In a Thursday, Mar. 6 post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he struck a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to delay tariffs on goods covered by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The pause will be in effect until Tuesday, Apr. 2. "I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum," Trump posted. "Our relationship has been a very good one, and we are working hard, to…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study. US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024. February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order
Trump Moves To Dismantle Education Department With Executive Order In a striking shift in policy, President Trump is poised to issue an executive order on Thursday, March 6, that could lead to the dissolution of the Education Department.  According to sources familiar with the matter, this directive will task Education Secretary Linda McMahon with initiating the necessary steps to close the department, asserting that federal control over learning has faltered. The draft order, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, articulates a resolute stance: “The experiment of controlling American education through Federal programs and dollars — and the unacco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort 3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort
3 Skiers Presumed Dead After Being Buried In 40-Plus Feet Of Snow At US Resort An avalanche has buried three Americans skiers under snow of 40 feet or more. The avalanche struck in the Alaska backcountry near Girdwood, a small resort town, late Tuesday afternoon, March 4, local time. The skiers, part of a heli-skiing group, were reportedly trapped under the snow when the massive avalanche occurred.  The depth of the snowpack poses a significant recovery challenge, with estimates suggesting the skiers could be buried anywhere between 40 and 100 feet. This depth is comparable to a 10-story building. Guides accompanying the skiers utilized avalanche beacons to pin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss
Sesame Workshop To 'Downsize Significantly' Amid Funding Cuts, Streaming Partner Loss Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit production company behind the beloved children's educational TV show "Sesame Street," is facing major staff cuts after losing key funding. Daily Voice confirmed the layoffs in an email from a Sesame Workshop spokesperson on Wednesday, Mar. 5. The job cuts were first reported by Semafor media editor Max Tani, who obtained an internal staff note from CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin. The spokesperson didn't disclose how many employees were affected. "As production of our 56th season begins next month, we remain as committed as ever to bringin…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $295M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, March 5 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $295 million with a $139 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 24-28-40-63-65 with a Powerball of 20 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mill…

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by Zak Failla
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Norfolk Winner Looking At New Cars With Cash A $1 million lottery winner said he already knows how he'll spend his winnings after collecting his check earlier this week.  Robert Hadayia, of Norfolk, won the seven-figure prize playing the "$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks," game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Northampton Woman Wins $2 Million Lottery Prize Hadayia chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full prize money over 20 years.  He told lottery officials he plans to buy two new cars with the money.  Hadayia bought the ticket at Snacks Express…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To More Delta Flights In Partnership That Started In Boston Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To More Delta Flights In Partnership That Started In Boston
Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To More Delta Flights In Partnership That Started In Boston If you've ever craved a Shake Shack burger on a flight, one airline has you covered. Delta Air Lines is expanding its Shake Shack partnership, the carrier said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. Shake Shack's burgers will now be available on flights 900 miles and longer that depart from New York City's LaGuardia Airport, along with Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Seattle. The program, which first launched on flights from Boston in December 2024, has already served more than 10,000 burgers. "This is part of our work to partner with brands our customers already know and love while con…

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by Chris Spiker