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Photos: 37 live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks seized at Los Angeles airport
(KTLA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. Agriculture specialists assigned to the airport discovered 37 live beetles hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks, chocolate, and potato chips, the CBP said. The beetles will be likely donated to…
Read MoreNets ripped by lowly Wizards as modest win streak ends at three games
The Nets’ past week is a reminder of the NBA’s unpredictability. They beat one of the league’s best teams, the Rockets, not once but twice. Without Cam Johnson, no less. Then after he returned, they got humiliated by the worst team in basketball. Cam Johnson, who scored 17 points, goes up for a shot during…
Read MorePete Alonso re-signs with Mets on two-year, $54 million contract to end free agency saga
The Mets are running it back with one of their biggest homegrown stars. Pete Alonso has agreed to a two-year, $54 million to remain with the Mets, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. It includes a $10 million signing bonus. The reunion gives Mets fans an extra present after the team signed superstar slugger Juan Soto…
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month by Shopping Black-Owned Beauty, Fashion & More – E! Online
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Feb. 1 marks the start of both a new month and Black History Month—a time to honor Black culture, reflect on history, and show support for the Black community. One easy and impactful way to do that?…
Read MoreMoontower Comedy Festival announces full lineup
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Moontower Comedy Festival announced its full lineup on Wednesday ahead of the event happening from April 9 through April 19. At the Paramount Theatre, guests can expect to see Chris Distefano, who hosts the “Chrissy Chaos” and co-hosts “Hey Babe!”. The Paramount will also host performances from Alex Edelman, known for…
Read MoreJon Berti slams Dodgers’ trash talking of Yankees after the World Series
Jon Berti didn’t appreciate the trash talk that came from the Dodgers clubhouse after Los Angeles defeated the Yankees in the World Series last October. In fact, the disrespect crossed a line in Berti’s mind to the point that they were diminishing what the Yankees had done to reach the Fall Classic in the first…
Read MoreLiam Payne’s Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Shares Where Their Relationship Stood Before His Death – E! Online
What else has the investigation included? As the prosecutor’s office noted in its Nov. 7 release, “exhaustive and meticulous actions and measures were taken to clarify the circumstances” around Payne’s death. These include, the release continued, “several dozen testimonies” from hotel employees, family, friends, medical professionals, biochemists and psychiatrists. What’s more, the release added, a…
Read MoreMarina Mabrey requests trade as Sun’s mass exodus could continue
The Connecticut Sun have another player looking for an out. Marina Mabrey is the latest player to request a trade from the Sun this offseason, according to a Wednesday ESPN report. Mabrey’s request comes amid a mass exodus of players from Connecticut. Marina Mabrey is asking for a trade out of Connecticut Getty Images Alyssa…
Read MoreYankees Star Aaron Judge’s Wife Samantha Bracksieck Gives Birth, Welcomes Their First Baby – E! Online
Aaron Judge’s home team just gained a new star player. The New York Yankees outfielder revealed the birth of his first baby with wife Samantha Bracksieck, a little girl named Nora Rose Judge, whom they welcomed Jan. 27. “What an incredible week it’s been,” the MLB star wrote in an Instagram post Feb. 5 alongside…
Read MoreAustin surgeon, UnitedHealthcare dispute over cancer patient's hospital stay
AUSTIN (KXAN)—An Austin surgeon and insurance company UnitedHealthcare are going head to head, over a dispute between a cancer patient’s overnight hospital stay after a procedure. Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon, said the patient’s claim for the overnight stay last month was initially denied. UnitedHealthcare said this was due to an error on Potter’s office…
Read MoreAPD: 43-year-old man arrested in connection with homicide after crash near Barton Springs
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 43-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in connection with a homicide that happened Monday near Barton Springs, according to an Austin Police Department news release. That man was identified as Arthur Robert Richter, according to police. He was booked into the Travis County Jail, where he remained as of…
Read MoreLeander ISD announces budget cuts, staffing adjustment
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Leander Independent School District on Wednesday said to meet budget demands due to slow growth it will see a staffing reduction of 6% at the central office level and 5.8% at the campus level for the 2025-2026 school year, the district announced in a press release Wednesday. The change has led…
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