This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $92 million with a $42.1 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a $103 million jackpot at stake. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 01-12-17-21-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season "Survivor," the long-running CBS reality competition series, is now casting for its 49th season, set to film in spring 2025.  Contestants will compete for the title of Sole Survivor and a $1 million prize. Since its debut, "Survivor" has challenged contestants to navigate alliances, endure physical and mental trials, and develop strategies to outlast their competitors. Participants are divided into tribes and placed in remote locations where they must adapt to their surroundings and build relationships to advance in the game. Here's what to know: Filming dates: Mid-April to mid-May …
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65 MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65 Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.  Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ. Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 20 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $862 million with a $392.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 02-20-51-56-67 with a Mega Ball of 19 and a Megaplier of 2X. If won at that level, the jackpot would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history, according to the Lottery officials MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23. L…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into PA Turnpike Toll Booth, Driver Injured A tractor-trailer crashed into a toll booth on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, causing significant damage and closing part of the highway, officials said. The crash happened on Interstate 376  at the Chippewa Interchange in Chippewa Township just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, according to the Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters from Station 22 responded with an engine, rescue truck, and ladder truck to address the scene, which included extensive damage to both the tractor-trailer and the toll booth, as well as a large fuel spill. The driver, who suffere…
PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG
PA Mom, Sister Jailed For Neglecting Quadriplegic Relative Defrauding Medicaid Of $140K: AG A Philadelphia mother and sister who served as caregivers to a quadriplegic man have been sentenced to prison for neglect that left him hospitalized in critical condition, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Rashina Long, 48, and Jasmine Long, 33, pleaded guilty in September to neglect of a care-dependent person and Medicaid fraud, according to Henry. Both women were sentenced to two to four years in prison, followed by seven years of probation. They are also banned from working as caregivers during their sentences. The Longs were employed as direct …
Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA
Nine Puppies Abandoned In Box At Park Rescued By PA SPCA Nine four-week-old puppies were found abandoned in a box at Merion Gateway Park in Montgomery County earlier this week, Pennsylvania SPCA officials announced. The puppies, left out in the cold and unable to fend for themselves, were reportedly caked in feces, suffering from urine scalding, and in desperate need of care, according to a release from the organization. “These puppies were given a heartbreaking start, but they now have a chance at a better life,” the SPCA wrote in a social media post. Upon their arrival at the shelter, the puppies were gently bathed, medically examined, and…
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG
Former Scranton Officer, School Resource Officer Accused Of Abusing Students Over Years: PA AG A former Scranton police officer assigned as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School is facing 46 charges of sexually abusing five students over several years, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday, Dec. 20. Stephen J. Carroll, 49, has been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, official oppression, and institutional sexual assault, among other offenses, according to the Pennsylvania State Police and Attorney General's Office. The alleged crimes occurred between 2009 and recent years while Carroll was employed as a S…
Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG
Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG A former State College-area psychologist groomed and sexually assaulted a young girl over an eight-year period, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19. Richard Lenhart, 63, of Bellefonte, used his position of trust to target the victim, sexually abusing her between 2005 and 2013 in the State College area, according to the Attorney General's office. The victim testified during the trial that Lenhart began grooming her at a young age before subjecting her to repeated acts of sexual assault, including rape and indecent assault, the release states. Lenhart …