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• Does Ozempic work for long-term weight loss? New study says yes

  21-09-2024 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Dr. Oz once asked the question on his titular talk show, “Could a diabetes drug cure obesity?” He was referring to semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, following a surge in demand for the medication.A new medical study published this month suggests yes — with some key factors to keep in mind.Ozempic's long-term impactLong-term weight loss for patients with obesity proved mostly successful after taking prescription-only injectable semaglutide, th
  
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• Couple pleads guilty for stealing thousands from Chical Haystack

  21-09-2024 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A married couple submitted their pleas for a federal crime case. They're accused of stealing thousands from an Isleta Pueblo business.
  Eva Hernandez and Frank Hernandez are accused of going to Chical Haystack and stealing funds.
  Frank reportedly went inside the store to a restricted area and stole $7,275.50 in cash and a check for $3,134.80. Documents stated Eva stood watch while the money was stolen, and the pair fled after the crime. New video shows moments after
  
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• What amenities do renters like? New study has insights

  21-09-2024 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – New research by real estate website Zillow shows what renters nationwide want from property amenities, and it may not be what you expect.The analysis looked at nearly 5.6 million rental listings and included both apartment buildings and single-family homes.
  According to Zillow, certain amenities triggered more people to share or save a listing compared to others, which the website said shows demand.
  One notable thing that triggered a much higher save and share rate was off-
  
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• What is kratom, the herbal product banned in six states?

  21-09-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In a world increasingly in tune with health fads and trends, paired with a decreasing interest in previously popular substances, it can be hard not to get caught up in alternatives and supplements.Some, however, aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.You may have heard of one such substance — found in convenience stores, bars, and even a new-to-the-market beverage — that has caught some attention recently: kratom. But even if Kratom is new to you, stat
  
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• A default TV setting makes movies look cheap. Here's how to turn it off

  21-09-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Do you trust the manufacturer to set your TV up well? You shouldn't, film buffs say.
  Newer HD TVs have a default setting that can make watching sports or other live TV look nice and smooth. It's called "motion smoothing" or "motion interpolation," and it smooths out fast-moving images, eliminating blur.Teen boys all seem to want a ‘broccoli’ haircut. What is it?But cinephiles say it makes movies shot on film look worse. Because movies are often shot at lower frame r
  
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• How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks

  21-09-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s Poison Centers.More specifically, America’s Poison Centers (formerly the American Association of Poison Control Centers) said there were 2,694 calls to its centers “pediatric human exposures to energy drinks” in 2023 compared to 2,168 in 2022. The cases also hadn
  
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• Traffic resumes on westbound I-40 lanes after crash

  21-09-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has reported lane closures due to a crash in Albuquerque.
  Westbound I-40 near mile marker 156 is impacted by a crash Saturday morning. The four left lanes and shoulder are closed. This is near the Rio Grande crossing.NMDOT said there are major delays expected for that route. They're asking travelers to be cautious.
  The road map for closures can be found by clicking here.
  
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• Traffic resumes on westbound I-40 after crash

  21-09-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday morning, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reported lane closures due to a crash in Albuquerque.Westbound I-40 near mile marker 156 was impacted by a crash that left four left lanes and the shoulder closed.
  As of 1 p.m., the notification on NMRoads was removed.
  The road map for closures can be found by clicking here.
  
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• Multiple westbound I-40 lanes closed after crash; major delays expected

  21-09-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has reported lane closures due to a crash in Albuquerque.
  Westbound I-40 near mile marker 156 is impacted by a crash Saturday morning. The four left lanes and shoulder are closed. This is near the Rio Grande crossing.NMDOT said there are major delays expected for that route. They're asking travelers to be cautious.
  The road map for closures can be found by clicking here.
  
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• 2 hospitalized after crash on westbound I-40

  21-09-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday morning, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reported lane closures due to a crash in Albuquerque.Around 9 a.m., westbound I-40 near mile marker 156 was impacted by a crash that left four left lanes and the shoulder closed.Albuquerque Fire Rescue said a travel trailer rolled over, and two people were stuck in a van. The driver was stuck for 30 minutes, but both victims were eventually taken to the hospital with significant injuries.
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• CEOs quitting at record pace. Here are some of the latest

  21-09-2024 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In the first three months of this year, more than 600 chief executive officers left their jobs, either through retirement, resignation or being forced out. That’s a 50% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.The company’s Andy Challenger says the big uptick may be linked to the COVID pandemic.“Companies were loath to let go of their leaders in the middle of a crisis,” he told M
  
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• Here's what's needed to buy a house

  21-09-2024 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Purchasing a house can be stressful, especially for those who are unprepared.According to the real estate site Redfin, a growing number of homebuyers are skipping the mortgage process and paying cash. Nearly 32% of homebuyers paid cash for a home in 2022.For those who don't have the luxury of buying with cash, the need for advanced preparation becomes all the more urgent. ‘Starter homes’ cost over $1 million in 237 US citiesInvestopedia recommends buyers take car
  
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• Kamala, but not Harris: Why people use female politicians' first names

  21-09-2024 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You may refer to the current president as “Biden,” the former president as “Trump,” and those before them as “Obama,” “Bush,” and “Clinton.” But what about the Democratic presidential nominee running against Trump? Did you immediately think “Kamala” rather than her surname “Harris”?If so, you’re not alone. A 2018 study found that both men and women are twice as likely to refer to
  
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• YouTube ads will now play even when your video is paused

  21-09-2024 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - YouTube viewers will have little room to escape ads after the platform announced the launch of its “Pause ad experiences.”The Google-owned platform announced Thursday that it has “widely rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers,” meaning that an ad will pop up on the side of the screen when a YouTube video is paused. Ukraine bans Telegram messenger app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat“This is seamless for viewers and allows them to
  
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• 'Latinx': Do Hispanics still hate the term?

  21-09-2024 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, marking the 36th year of the celebration of Hispanic cultures and their contributions to the United States. As times and attitudes change, so do terminologies — and one for Hispanics, "Latinx," has continued to be controversial among the communities it intends to serve.
  New data from Pew Research Center shows while knowledge of the term has increased, its acceptance among Latino communities has not. In fact, resistance
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 5

  21-09-2024 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some teams across the state hit the halfway point of the season this week. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 5 of Friday Night football.Farmington: 000 — La Cueva: 000Albuquerque High: 000 — Atrisco Heritage: 000 Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 5Game of the Week
  The week 5 game of the week featured a battle of 2-1 teams in class 6A district 2 — West Mesa and Los Lunas.Eastlake (TX): 21 — Rio Rancho: 26Cleveland: 42 — Peb
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 5

  21-09-2024 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in a match-up to determine who was the toughest on the field that week. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football and named a New Mexico Ford Dealers Built Tough Team. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes gets bragging rights on being the Built Tough Team for the week! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Friday at 11 p.m. during the New Mexico F
  
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• Storms, wind moves into New Mexico Saturday

  21-09-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  A storm will bring rain and wind to New Mexico Saturday. Temperatures will feel more like fall on Sunday.Moisture has been drawn up into New Mexico Friday ahead of a storm system Saturday. This has been bringing scattered showers to parts of eastern and northern New Mexico today, along with a couple spotty showers into the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures have been cooler today in these areas thanks to the clouds. Scattered showers will continue across parts of New Mexico through the overnight ho
  
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• Self-taught artist one of the youngest to be featured in Santa Fe's Arts District

  21-09-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tanner Valant's work has garnered millions of views across social media, and on Friday, he made history as one of the youngest to have their artwork featured in a gallery in the heart of Santa Fe's Arts District. Self-taught, Valant began his career four years ago through the isolation of COVID-19. "And when the pandemic hit, I all of a sudden had a ton of time on my hands and with that extra time I decided to start creating art," said Valant.Story continues be
  
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• New video shows moments after fatal crash involving BCSO deputy

  21-09-2024 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a fatal crash involving a Bernalillo County sheriff's deputy. Albuquerque police and BCSO didn't agree on what initially took place and now for the first time, KRQE News 13 is seeing body camera footage from the night and hearing from the deputy.Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspected ‘mastermind’ behind shootings at politicians’ homes heads to trialDon't Miss: First violin played in space made at shop in AlbuquerqueNews: Repo
  
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• New Mexico officials discuss funding for public school programs

  21-09-2024 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – State leaders came together for the first time in ten years to discuss how public school programs, aimed at student success, are performing. School meals, summer reading programs, and career driven education were just some topics discussed by lawmakers this week- as they worked to decide which education programs should continue to receive government funding. Report card shows which New Mexico agencies are doing well and which are struggling"We still believe
  
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• Jaylen Petty commits to New Mexico men's basketball

  21-09-2024 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second time in a week, Richard Pitino and his New Mexico men's basketball team got a commitment from the class of 2025. Six-foot tall point guard Jaylen Petty announced his commitment to the Lobos on his Instagram account Friday.
  Petty, from Seattle, Washington, is listed as a four-star recruit by 24/7 Sports. Petty, who plays his club ball with Dream Vision, went over the 1,000 point mark in January of 2024 during his junior season, scoring 1,025 po
  
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• City repaves University and Lomas intersection after 311 complaints

  21-09-2024 03:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It only took the city three days to put a fresh coat of asphalt on one of Albuquerque's busiest and most beat up intersections. Story continues below
  Investigation: Suspected ‘mastermind’ behind shootings at politicians’ homes heads to trialDon't Miss: First violin played in space made at shop in AlbuquerqueNews: Report card shows which NM agencies are doing well and which are strugglingCrime: Trailer stolen on side of I-25 in Albuquer
  
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• Multiple lanes of eastbound I-40 closed in Albuquerque due to crash

  21-09-2024 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple lanes of eastbound I-40 at mile marker 159 near the Big I in Albuquerque are shut down because of a crash. Officials said to expect major delays and asked for people to find alternative routes.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Eastbound I-40 near the Big I reopens in Albuquerque following fatal crash

  21-09-2024 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of eastbound I-40 at mile marker 158 to 159 near the Big I in Albuquerque were shut down for several hours because of a fatal crash Friday night. As of 8:40 p.m., those lanes had reopened.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Details released after fatal eastbound I-40 crash in ABQ

  21-09-2024 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of eastbound I-40 at mile marker 158 to 159 near the Big I in Albuquerque were shut down for several hours because of a fatal crash Friday night.The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) said Chamar Gallegos, 26, of Albuquerque, was heading east on I-40. Traffic started to slow near the Big I interchange, and Gallegos' vehicle didn't slow down.
  The vehicle hit the back of an SUV, causing a chain reaction of collisions. Five vehicles were involved.Gallegos
  
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• All lanes of eastbound I-40 near the Big I closed in Albuquerque due to fatal crash

  21-09-2024 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of eastbound I-40 at mile marker 158 to 159 near the Big I in Albuquerque are shut down because of a fatal crash. Officials said to expect major delays and asked for people to find alternative routes.This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Man with lengthy criminal history arrested with Molotov cocktails in his car in Santa Fe

  21-09-2024 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with a criminal history dating back to 2021 was arrested near Santa Fe early Friday morning with several Molotov cocktails in his car. Benjamin Hinojos called for help saying he was being chased by eight cars on I-25.Albuquerque man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for 2019 crime spreeWhen a Santa Fe Sheriff's Office deputy responded, he saw three Molotov cocktails on the front passenger seat. Hinojos admitted to making them and was arrested for be
  
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• VIDEO: Woman rams into Española police car

  21-09-2024 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer saw her nearly blow through a stop sign in northern New Mexico. The new video shows the traffic stop that followed was anything but normal. It ended with the suspect ramming police and officers fining a loaded gun on the drive.
  On September 10, suspect Isabella Sanchez rammed into an Española officer trying to get away but ended up disabling her vehicle. It all unfolded after Sanchez tried to take off from a traffic stop.Story continues
  
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• New Mexico prickly pear farmers say 2024 harvest is bountiful

  21-09-2024 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those growing and harvesting prickly pear fruit said 2024 is a banner year for the crop. One local company is trying to get people to stop overlooking the red fruit.Will Thomson co-owns Prickly Foods who creates lemonades and syrups from the fuchsia-colored cactus fruit. “It’s kind of a subtle flavor, but sort of like a watermelon,” Thomson described.Story continues below
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• Fall-like storm moves through this weekend

  21-09-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  A storm will bring rain and wind to New Mexico Saturday. Temperatures will feel more like fall on Sunday.
  Moisture has been getting drawn up into New Mexico Friday ahead of a storm system Saturday. This has been bringing scattered showers to parts of eastern and northern New Mexico today, along with a couple spotty showers into the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures have been cooler in these areas thanks to the clouds. Rain will end in northern New Mexico tonight, but some parts of eastern New Mexi
  
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• Active duty U.S. Air Force member charged with sexual assault in Alamogordo

  21-09-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department arrested 21-year-old Isaiah Rashaun King who is accused of assaulting a female employee at a business, sexual assault, and robbery. Police were initially sent to the business just before 5:15 p.m. about a theft in progress.Albuquerque man accused of pointing BB guns at passing carsKing, who is an active-duty member of the United States Air Force, was named as the suspect. He's been charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual penetrati
  
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• Should you refinance your mortgage? Here's what to consider

  21-09-2024 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The recent decline in mortgage rates has more Americans looking to refinance, and the Federal Reserve's expected rate cuts could make refinancing even more attractive heading into 2025.In early August, refinance applications were up nearly 60% versus the same period a year earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.The chance to refinance at a lower rate may be especially appealing for those who bought homes in 2023 when mortgage rates surged above 7%. Why s
  
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• NMSP report crime numbers from New Mexico State Fair

  21-09-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have reported their crime statistics from their patrols of the New Mexico State Fair last week. Fifty-two NMSP officers were stationed throughout the fairgrounds during the 11-day event.Officials say they made 14 arrests by state police during the fair and took eight crash reports. They say one of the arrests was from a physical altercation which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to one person. PHOTOS: Guide to hidd
  
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• Cards Against Humanity says it's suing Elon Musk for $15 million

  21-09-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Cards Against Humanity, the satirical and often vulgar card game, announced Friday it would be suing controversial billionaire Elon Musk for $15 million.The company made the announcement on social media and said the lawsuit stems from alleged illegal storage and clearing by one of Musk's companies on a parcel of land that Cards Against Humanity purchased in 2017 as part of a progressive political stunt. FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccineThe company behind the card ga
  
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• FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine

  21-09-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the first flu vaccine that can be self-administered, with this version being a nasal spray as opposed to an injection.The vaccine FluMist, manufactured by MedImmune, which was acquired by AstraZeneca in 2007, was first approved by the FDA in 2003 for individuals between five and 49 years of age. Its approval has since been expanded to include children as young as two years old.With the FDA's announcement F
  
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• Fire damages westside Albuquerque Walmart

  21-09-2024 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another large retailer in Albuquerque was damaged by a fire for the second time in a little more than one week. Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews responded to both fires, the latest was outside Walmart on Coors Boulevard near Interstate 40 Thursday night.AFR said the flames covered the outside of the store at 2550 Coors Boulevard NW and were climbing toward the roof. "We put a lot of water on that fire last night; there was a lot of material involved," said
  
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• UPDATE: King now free after serving nearly 1 year for desertion, other offenses

  21-09-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  UPDATE: Travis King was sentenced to 12 months for desertion and for one month each for four other offenses to be served concurrently in a military court at Fort Bliss on Friday, Sept. 20.With time served, King is now free and will return home, his attorney said. He was also given a dishonorable dischrage.He had served 338 days already.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago, pleaded guilty on Friday morning, Sept. 20, to desertion
  
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• Travis King pleads guilty after fleeing to North Korea last year

  21-09-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travis King, the Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago, pleaded guilty on Friday morning, Sept. 20, to desertion and other related charges in a courtroom at Fort Bliss.Tony Pina/KTSM 9 NewsKing was charged with escape from custody, solicitation of child porn, desertion, willfully disobeying a superior officer, assault on a non-commissioned officer, false statements, assault by battery, and possession of child pornography.
  King ended up pleading g
  
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