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Stanley cups: What are they, and why are they so popular?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Chances are, when it comes to the viral Stanley cups, you’re in one of three positions: a big fan, confused by the obsession, or unsure what Stanley tumblers even are. Regardless of where you stand, let’s revisit what happened earlier this week. Videos began circulating online of people, mostly women, were seen standing outside Target stores or pouncing on the displays of some limited edition Stanley cups. One customer even claimed that a “brawl” broke out.The pink and red tumblers in question were part of a special release ahead of Valentine’s Day. Stanley partnered with Starbucks to create a variety for just under $50. The mugs are no longer available for purchase online, and Starbucks told Nexstar in a statement that the limited-edition Starbucks x Stanley Quencher will not be restocked once it has sold out. Still confused about what a Quencher is and why people can’t get enough of them? Let’s explain.  Valentine’s Day Stanley Cups sell out natio...

'Adorable' tiny cat living at the Utah zoo is one of the deadliest in the word

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX/NEXSTAR) – Gaia, a small cat from a species native to Africa, is the newest resident of the Small Animal Building at Utah's Hogle Zoo. And for the sake of all the other "small animals" in that building, let's hope Gaia never gets loose from her enclosure.The species that Gaia belongs to — the black-footed cat — is among the smallest (and arguably the cutest) cat species on the planet. But it's also considered the deadliest, being an extremely cunning species with an incredibly successful hunting rate."We kind of joke that they're very adorable, but they are wild animals," Rachael Eames, a representative for the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, told Nexstar.A small black-footed cat is seen in a South African veld. (Getty Images)The black-footed cat is estimated to have a successful kill rate of 60%, according to researchers and experts cited in the 2018 PBS miniseries "Super Cats" — and she's not all that picky about her diet, either. She'll eat rodents, insects, and...

Are weather and climate the same?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- When you spend your career doing the weather, as I have, you will have conversations with people about your job. Or, they will engage meteorologists in a conversation about the actual weather. In the past, those dialogues were easy to facilitate because there wasn't a great deal to debate.The times have changed those discussions. It seems that those friendly chats have turned into not-so-friendly "debates" pertaining to climate change and global warming. Or, more to the point, weather and climate.The problem with these conversations? Not fully understanding the terminology.It's easy to confuse the two. But they are as different as a sunny day versus a day with rain.When a KXAN meteorologist stands in front of the maps, she or he is telling you a story about the atmosphere in the short term. We're talking about things like the day's highs, an upcoming period of rain, or more important, when severe storms may happen. But, when one of us refers to the climate, it is a ...

Three children now dead from early morning St. Paul house fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

A father who lost three of his six children in a fire earlier this week pleaded with the community to teach their children to call 911 and escape their home in a fire.Pa Cheng Vang Vang, 25, spoke at a press conference at the Hmong 18 Council offices in St. Paul, surrounded by members of the Hmong community.“I don’t want anyone else to face the same pain,” he said. “I never (want to) see any news … your family in the same condition as my family.”Three of his children have now perished from injuries sustained in the early morning fire Wednesday that trapped his six children and wife in their Payne-Phalen home while he was at work.Sivntxhi Vang, 5, was identified by the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office as the first chid to die. She passed away from her injuries at the hospital later on Wednesday. On Saturday morning, Vang said two other children, Ntshiab Si Vang, 5 (and Sivntxhi’s twin), and Manj Those Nutj, 4, a son, had also died.Afte...

1 dead after ATV breaks through ice on northern Minnesota lake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

CASS COUNTY — An 82-year-old Bemidji man has been pronounced dead after his ATV broke through the ice on Friday morning on Pike Bay in Cass Lake.Dispatch received a report at 11:15 a.m. Friday that the ATV broke through the ice on Pike Bay and a person had gone into the water, according to a release from Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk.First responders arrived at the scene and learned that a Polaris Ranger ATV had been traveling on the ice when it broke through.The ATV driver, an 82-year-old Bemidji man, was pulled from the water by witnesses who were fishing in the area, the release said. Lifesaving efforts were initiated by people who were on the ice near the incident.Deputies assisted in getting the man to a safer area and continued with lifesaving efforts, the release said. The man was then taken from the ice by airboat to an awaiting ambulance and taken to the Cass Lake Indian Services Hospital where lifesaving efforts were continued.The man was later pronounced dead at the hosp...

Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner with a gaping hole in its side and the airline’s decision to ground identical planes is renewing questions about the safety of Boeing’s best-selling plane — one that was involved in two deadly crashes.A window panel blew out on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max seven minutes after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, on Friday. The rapid loss of cabin pressure pulled the clothes off a child and caused oxygen masks to drop from the ceiling, but miraculously none of the 174 passengers and six members were injured. Pilots made a safe emergency landing.Hours after the terrifying incident, Alaska Airlines announced that it would ground its entire fleet of 65 Max 9s for inspections and maintenance. CEO Ben Minicucci said Alaska expects the inspections to be completed “in the next few days.”Even a short grounding will pose significant problems for the airline and its passengers — the Max 9 accounts for more than one-fourth of Alaska’s fleet. O...

APD investigating shooting on Henry Johnson Boulevard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that occurred on January 5. The incident took place on Henry Johnson Boulevard. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday at 6:55 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Henry Johnson Boulevard following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg.The victim was tended to on the scene by emergency medical personnel before being taken to Albany Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, the victim was reportedly involved in a conflict with a man that is known to him. Multiple injured, one dead in bus rollover on I-87 The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at (518)462-8039.

Canadian skier Grenier takes rain-marred World Cup GS for second career win. Shiffrin is 9th

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — Valerie Grenier has made a triumphant return to the resort of her first World Cup victory.The Canadian skier won a rain-marred giant slalom on Saturday on the same hill in Slovenia where she celebrated her maiden career win a year ago.“I’m not really sure why it seems to be a really good hill for me, and that last pitch is always one of my best parts,” Grenier said. “I’m not really sure why it just seems to be fitting for me, but I will take it.”Fighting a cold for the past week, Mikaela Shiffrin finished in ninth position, nine days after the American won the previous GS in Austria.“I was just really taken off guard today with how much I felt like my energy was affected. I haven’t felt this low energy in a while,” Shiffrin said.Saturday’s result was the American’s worst in 15 giant slaloms since November 2022 when she was 13th in Killington, Vermont.“Any race where I donR...

Man arrested after police chase for alleged vehicle theft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

(KRON) – A man was arrested for alleged vehicle theft after a brief pursuit on Dec. 31, the Vallejo Police Department announced on Friday. Vallejo officers located a stolen 1979 Ford F250 in the parking lot on the 1600 block of Fairgrounds Drive occupied by two men.  Dispatch audio: Oakland officer Tuan Le’s killer is in custody According to the police investigation, the vehicle was stolen out of Vallejo. The vehicle attempted to flee as the officers entered the parking lot, police said. The officers say they initiated a traffic stop and the driver did not comply.  Officers established a perimeter on the 500 block of Whitney Avenue to apprehend the suspect.The driver of the vehicle attempted to flee on foot. However, the passenger remained in the vehicle and complied with the police. According to the police investigation, the passenger did not have any warrants or criminal activity. The driver, however, was a convicted felon with multiple burglary and...

Atletico Madrid defeats third-division club Lugo to reach Copa del Rey last 16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:47 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Memphis Depay scored twice in the second half as Atletico Madrid defeated third-division club Lugo 3-1 to reach the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Saturday.Ángel Correa also scored for Atletico, which was coming off a loss at Girona in the Spanish league. Atletico is 10 points off the lead at the league’s halfway point. Correa opened the scoring two minutes into the match, and Leandro Antonetti equalized for Lugo in the 39th.Memphis, who hasn’t often started this season, put Atletico ahead again in the 66th and added to the lead in the 74th.Defending Copa champion Real Madrid visited fourth-division club Arandina later Saturday. Barcelona takes on Barbastro, also from the fourth division, on Sunday.Other first-division clubs playing on Saturday during Epiphany, or Three Kings Day — one of the biggest holidays in Spain — included Getafe, Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis and Girona, the second-placed team in the league behind Madrid.Madrid, Atletico, Barcelona and Os...