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A short history of the long fight over breakfast tacos

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

By Forrest Brown | CNNTwo simple words can spark mouth-watering bliss or a series of blistering retorts in Texans: Breakfast tacos.In the Lone Star State, who gets the credit for these morning tortilla sensations can be a matter of habañero-hot debate.A highly contested Eater article in 2016 helped start a full-on Breakfast Taco War between Austin and San Antonio. While that particular battle eventually settled down, flare-ups continue.But to get a true picture of this simple food with a complex history, we must go beyond Texas and first look at another place: Mexico.Mouthwatering tacos in MonterreyThe breakfast taco is actually part of a long parade of foods (pizza, for instance) whose fuzzy origins and various claims of authenticity spark ferocious debate.There’s one thing we know for darn sure: Today, breakfast tacos are enjoyed on both sides of the Rio Grande River. In her CNN “Searching for Mexico” series, actor Eva Longoria traveled to Monterrey in the state ...

Man killed by family member’s 4 dogs found with most of his clothing ripped off

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

A 22-year-old man has died after four dogs he was caring for attacked him in the backyard of a home in the 5700 block of Halifax Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Thursday.The Hennepin County medical examiner identified the man as Dezmond Ray Thomas Trawick.Authorities say he was watching the dogs, which were identified as American pit bull terriers, at the house for a family member.The Brooklyn Park Police Department gave the following details:About 12:45 p.m., Thursday, a neighbor called 911 to report that a man being attacked by several dogs was yelling for help and couldn’t get up off the ground during the mauling. When officers arrived, they shot a less-than-lethal round that struck at least one of the dogs and caused all four of them to disperse and return to the house.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Drug suspect puts meth between buttocks, hides it in jail cell, gets busted again Crime and Public Safety | Man wore armor in Northern C...

NHL Playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in 2006, but that doesn’t mean the chase for the Stanley Cup isn’t packed with star power.Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are trying to go back to back. Connor McDavid is determined to win his first championship with the Edmonton Oilers.And there are a handful of players in the postseason as professionals for the first time. New Jersey’s Jack Hughes and Vegas’ Jack Eichel are ready to make an impact at the time of the year when hockey matters the most.Here are the top players to watch:CONNOR MCDAVIDThe league leader in goals and points and a shoo-in for the Hart Trophy as MVP, McDavid has done just about everything a player can in the regular season and repeatedly said he doesn’t care about individual honors.“Connor McDavid definitively is better than anybody in the league,” former goaltender and current ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes said.McDavid...

ABCs of Healthcare: The differences between types of healthcare providers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.A trip to receive medical care may lead patients to come across any number of healthcare professionals and acronyms: a doctor, a nurse, a nurse practitioner or physicians assistant, to name a few. So what are the differences between all of these providers? And which is best for you?MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Dubin breaks it down so that patients can understand both the different positions and how they all work collaboratively at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to put patient care first.There are different physician types, Dr. Dubin said. A physician is a doctor who is trained to practice medicine. After earning a bachelor’s degree, physicians typically study for four years at a medical school followed by another three to seven years in a residency program. After that, some physicians receive sub-specialty training, which can last from one to three years, he added.There are ...

Sunak investigated in UK over possible undeclared interest

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under investigation over allegations he failed to disclose shares his wife owns in a child care business that stands to benefit from his government’s budget, a parliamentary watchdog disclosed.Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg opened an inquiry last week for possible violations of the code of conduct that calls on members to be “open and frank” in declaring relevant financial interests, according to an update given to members of Parliament who returned Monday from Easter break. Parliament requires members to disclose financial interests within four weeks of something they said or actions they took that may have been influenced by a financial interest. A Sunak spokesperson says he did not make a declaration as a member of parliament but had recorded a “ministerial interest,” the equivalent disclosure for government ministers. The government’s budget announced last month includes a massive expansion o...

New US tax credit rules narrow the list of eligible EVs

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will be eligible for a $7,500 U.S. tax credit, while another seven could get $3,750 under new federal rules that go into effect on Tuesday.But under the Treasury Department rules and other provisions of last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, most of the more than 60 electric or plug-in hybrids on sale in the U.S. won’t get any tax credits. That could slow acceptance of electric vehicles and could delay reaching President Joe Biden’s ambitious goal that half of new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. run on electricity by 2030.The new rules, which govern how much battery minerals and parts can come from countries that don’t have free trade agreements with the U.S., bumped nine vehicles off the tax credit eligibility list that went into effect Jan. 1.The 10 vehicles eligible for the full $7,500 credit are Tesla’s Model 3 Performance model, the Tesla Model Y, Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup, the Chry...

Grains higher, Livestock mixed.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures higher Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for May was up 13 cents at $6.8450 a bushel; May corn gained 6.75 cents at $6.6475 a bushel; May oats rose 5 cents at $3.40 a bushel; while May soybeans gained 15 cents at $15.0925 a bushel.Beef higher and pork unchanged on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.Apr. live cattle rose .15 cent at $1.7515 a pound; Apr. feeder cattle advanced 2.93 cents at $2.0565 a pound; Apr. lean hogs was unchanged at $.7182 a pound.Source

Rangers, Devils to renew Stanley Cup playoff river rivalry

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — During the last two months, anticipation grew for hockey fans on the New York and New Jersey sides of the Hudson River ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs.The first-round series between the Rangers and Devils that’s been on the horizon is now a reality. The best-of-seven river rivalry will get underway on Tuesday at the Prudential Center. If it’s anything like most of their other six postseason matchups, it will be a joy to watch.Two in the series have gone to a seventh game, with the most memorable the 1994 Eastern Conference final decided in double overtime on a wraparound goal by New York’s Stephane Matteau.While the Rangers have a 4-2 record in the series, the Devils won the last one, beating the Rangers in six games in the 2012 conference final on a goal in overtime by Adam Henrique. New Jersey was then denied a fourth Stanley Cup by the Los Angeles Kings.“At the end of the day, it’s hockey,” Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton said. “It&...

Starbucks to test reusable cup program in Colorado

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Starbucks' latest test pilot program will take place in Colorado and it will give customers the opportunity to use a personal cup in the drive-thru.The popular coffee chain announced that the testing would take place in 184 stores throughout the state.According to Starbucks, the program is part of its efforts to be "resource positive." During the pilot, customers in the drive-thru can order a beverage like normal and then let the barista know they brought their own personal cup. Customers will save 10 cents on their purchase when they bring a cup. 1st Quiznos location in Denver closed for unpaid taxes Starbucks said it chose Colorado as the ideal market for this pilot because Coloradans already bring in personal cups more frequently than the national average. The chain has allowed customers to bring in a personal cup for use inside the cafe for a couple of years and said it's all part of their commitment to reducing their waste by 50% by 2030.If the pilot succeeds,...

Kenyans sweep in Boston Marathon, but not favorite Kipchoge

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:04:36 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon again on Monday, surging to the front at Heartbreak Hill to spoil the much-anticipated debut of world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and win in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds.Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in the 5,000 meters, won the women's race in a sprint down Boylston Street to finish in an unofficial 2:21:38 and complete the Kenyan sweep.Chebet, 2021 winner Benson Kipruto of Kenya and Gabriel Geay of Tanzania dropped Kipchoge from the lead pack around Mile 20 and then ran together for the last three miles. Geay won a footrace for second, 10 seconds behind the winner and 2 seconds ahead of Kipruto.Kipchoge, a 12-time major marathon winner, was sixth. Scott Fauble was the top American, finishing seventh.Kipchoge had been hoping to add a Boston Marathon victory to his unprecedented running resume. The 38-year-old has won two Olympic gold medals and four of the six major marathons; Bosto...