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• Detachment risk prompts recall of 145K trailer hitch locks

  05-01-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  (KNWA/KFTA) — Over 145,000 trailer hitch locks have been recalled over a loose part that may cause loads to become detached from their towing vehicles, federal officials said.According to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week, Horizon Global is recalling some of its Reese hitch receiver locks because of a manufacturing error.The cap on the receiver lock can lose retention over time or under certain circumstances, the notice explains, which
  
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• These winter driving 'tips' may be outdated and unnecessary, experts say

  05-01-2025 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- Driving in the winter is a different beast, especially when some of the most common advice for driving in the snow and cold isn't always accurate.With much of the country set to deal with snow, ice, and bitter-cold temperatures, Nexstar's KDVR reviewed some of the most common winter driving myths.Every driver should pump their brakes on iceThe age-old advice of pumping brakes while on ice isn't always true for drivers nowadays.Pumping the brakes, when the driver steps on the bra
  
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• A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117

  05-01-2025 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI (AP) — A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 following the recent death of a woman from Japan. Sister Inah Canabarro was so skinny growing up that many didn't think she would survive childhood, Cleber Canabarro, her 84-year-old nephew, told The Associated Press.
  LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians around the globe, released a statement on Saturday declaring the wheelchair-bound nun the world's
  
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• 'Pay yourself first' budgeting: What is it?

  05-01-2025 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Saving money can either feel like you're stashing money away to never touch again, or it can feel like a payday to yourself, but it's all about perspective. The "pay yourself first" budgeting method, also referred to as reverse budgeting, takes the approach of prioritizing savings over expenses.What is pay yourself first budgeting?"The simplest explanation is that paying yourself first means depositing a portion of each paycheck directly into your savings. The remainder is t
  
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• Will we see more northern lights in 2025?

  05-01-2025 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Last year gave skywatchers multiple stunning sky shows, including the total solar eclipse, the return of the “devil comet,” and multiple nights colored by the northern lights.
  If you missed seeing the auroras dancing, have no fear: 2025 may end up being another great year for them.
  We're in the midst of Solar Cycle 25, an active, 11-year period for the sun as it flips its poles. All of the activity sparks solar storms, specifically solar flares and coronal
  
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• Chick-fil-A's waffle fries may taste different: Here's why

  05-01-2025 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Chick-fil-A that was provided after publication.(NEXSTAR) — It's not uncommon for fast food restaurants to change their menus or recipes, but a new change from Chick-fil-A seems to be receiving some heat.
  Chick-fil-A previously announced it would make "a slight adjustment" to its Waffle Potato Fries by adding pea starch to the coating. The move is meant to keep them "crispier, longer" while maintaining the "same great t
  
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• Why you shouldn't charge your phone to 100%, according to experts

  05-01-2025 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Waking up and realizing you forgot to plug your phone in may be anxiety-inducing for some. However, according to experts and phone manufacturers alike, not charging your phone to 100% overnight, or ever, maybe for the best.Battery life is a frequently cited reason for upgrading from an old smartphone. While replacing a battery has become easier in recent years, so has maintaining its health.Most phones now come with features intended to improve the battery’s lifespan.iPho
  
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• Who could see snow, ice, wind, plunging temps as winter storm threatens US

  05-01-2025 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” to some areas.Snowfall and ice blanketed major roadways in parts of Kansas and Indiana, where the state's National Guard was activated to help any motorists getting stuck. At least 8 inches of snow were expected, particularly n
  
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• Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?

  05-01-2025 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – 2024 brought us "cicada-geddon," a double awakening of two broods of periodical cicadas that swarmed much of the eastern United States over the spring and summer. The noisy insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.
  Broods of periodical cicadas only emerge every 13 or 17 years. Some years, none of the named broods emerge. Last year was notable because two groups emerged at once and their areas had some geographic overlap
  
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• Opening a savings account? Here's what to know

  05-01-2025 17:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Savings accounts are a great place to stash cash for a rainy day but the benefits — and costs — vary from bank to bank.In 2022, the typical American had $8,000 in cash across their bank accounts, according to data from the Federal Reserve. That's up 30% from 2019.Unlike checking accounts, which usually pay little or no interest, savings accounts can help your money grow by simply putting it away.
  But to maximize your savings, you'll need to choose the right
  
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• Millions to get higher Social Security payments from bill Biden is signing

  05-01-2025 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday plans to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees, affecting nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and in other public service jobs.Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also put strain on Social Security Trust Funds, which face a loo
  
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• Golden Globes: What to look for and how to watch on Sunday night

  05-01-2025 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Hollywood is getting dressed up as the Golden Globes are returning for their annual champagne-soaked celebration of film and television that serves as the ceremonial start to awards season.Here's what you need to know about the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, including how to watch, stream and follow along live with Sunday's happenings from the show at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.When doe
  
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• Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

  05-01-2025 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) – Artificial intelligence harms, problematic social media content, data privacy violations – the issues are the same, but the policymakers and regulators who deal with them are about to change.As the federal government transitions to a new term under the renewed leadership of Donald Trump, the regulatory landscape for technology in the United States faces a significant shift.The Trump administration’s stated approach to these issues signals changes. It is lik
  
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• Cooler and breezy afternoon

  05-01-2025 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front moved in from the northwest overnight, beginning a cooling trend that will continue through next week. Northeastern parts of New Mexico saw some light snowfall overnight, causing US-64 from Raton to just west of Clayton to be shut down this morning. Breezy, but lighter winds and cooler temperatures will be in place for Sunday. Some light snow will also be possible early Sunday morning in far northeastern New Mexico.Next week’s weather get’s a lot more interesting. Monday
  
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• Colorado dog hiking business looking for NM expansion

  05-01-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Colorado-based dog walking business "Hike Doggie" is looking to expand its footprint into New Mexico after finding success in the Denver metro. It began as a small start-up business in 2016 out of founder Kath Allen's house."It took off," Allen says. What started as a rag-tag operation made up of a couple of vans has now grown into a fleet of five vehicles, a crew of 23 team members, and a franchise location in south Denver. Now, they're looking to New Mexican en
  
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• Cooler temperatures move in with wintry weather next week

  05-01-2025 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system passing over to our north brought high winds and blowing dust across the state today. Even warmer temperatures moved in with the winds as well, with record high temperatures broken across many locations across the state. A cold front will move in from the northwest tonight, beginning a cooling trend that will continue through next week. Breezy, but lighter winds and cooler temperatures will be in place for Sunday. Some light snow will also be possible early Sunday morning in far n
  
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• 'Walter White's' house from 'Breaking Bad' now on the market

  05-01-2025 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you are a fan of the hit show 'Breaking Bad,' you may have the perfect opportunity to buy the home of Walter White.For just a little less than $4 million, you can purchase one of the most famous homes on television. "They have been asking for a B and B and they are like, 'We'll pay it, we'll pay it. What about a museum? What about a tour?' Well it's a family home," said the current owner, Joanne Quintana.
  Before this home became Walter White's place in th
  
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• Cooler temperatures return after strong winds today

  05-01-2025 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system passing over to our north brought high winds and blowing dust across the state today. Even warmer temperatures moved in with the winds as well, with record high temperatures broken across many locations across the state. A cold front will move in from the northwest tonight, beginning a cooling trend that will continue through next week. Breezy, but lighter winds and cooler temperatures will be in place for Sunday. Some light snow will also be possible early Sunday morning in far n
  
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• Thousands raised during 2025 'Polar Plunge'

  05-01-2025 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of brave swimmers took the plunge Saturday morning, leaping into a frigid swimming pool for a good cause. "It's a family tradition, it's a way to ring in the new year with family, with friends, with co-workers," says participant Kent Vigil.This is the fifth year the City of Albuquerque has hosted its annual Polar Plunge. Families gathered at Sierra Vista Pool, where 124 people jumped into the 41-degree water. Proceeds from the event go toward the Shan
  
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• NYC preschool sub reads book on gender identity to students, some parents upset

  05-01-2025 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A preschool in New York City's Upper West Side faces questions after a substitute teacher, who's transgender, read a children's book about trans inclusivity to a class of three- and four-year-olds.Now, the preschool lesson is dividing parents and educators at the city-funded New York Kids Club on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan.“Most of the parents were in shock and clueless of the decision that the school made,” parent Vivian Cialini said. Movies in 202
  
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• 14 arrested following Santa Fe SWAT standoff

  05-01-2025 00:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fourteen people have been arrested following a SWAT situation early Saturday morning. The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) says it all started after they received a call about a man who had been taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound.Police say the victim, who is expected to be okay, was at a home on Camino del Bosque, near Zia and Rodeo, when he was shot. When police went to the home with a warrant, the people inside refused to come out. VIDEO: SFPD drone
  
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• Headphone Dance Party held at Tingley Beach

  05-01-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local group decided to hold a dance party on the banks of the Rio Grande on Saturday to take advantage of the nice January weather. Headphone Dance Party hosted the silent-disco-style event near Tingley Beach.Dancers of all ages gathered to let loose and enjoy the over-50-degree weather. Even as the wind kicked up, Brandon Kennedy, who founded Headphone Dance Party during the pandemic, says it's become a great way to connect with the community. Nonpro
  
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• AFR investigate downtown vacant building fire

  05-01-2025 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire investigators are looking into what caused a downtown Albuquerque warehouse to go up in flames. It's not the first time firefighters have been called to the vacant building."This is a building that we are familiar with, it's a warehouse that's burned multiple times," says Lieutenant Jason Fejer with Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR). They say the report came in around 7:00 a.m. Saturday, of the fire on Sixth Street, just south of I-40. AFR rescues pers
  
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• Downtown Growers' Winter Markets coming back to Albuquerque

  05-01-2025 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a five-year hiatus, the Downtown Growers; Market is bringing back its Winter markets. The outdoor market at Robinson Park runs weekly during the warmer months, offering local growers and artisans a place to sell their wares. Owner of Sawmill Market plans to bring food hall to Santa FeUntil now, the market hasn't operated in the winter since before the pandemic. The first of three winter markets at Fusion near First and Lomas happens next Saturday,
  
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