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• Which airlines have the oldest planes?

  14-05-2024 20:36 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As stories about airplane mishaps and disasters across U.S. skies continue, many air travelers may be more interested in the conditions of planes than ever before. And while age does not dictate an aircraft's safety, you might be surprised to know just how long planes can stick around in service.Recently, consumer finance outlet FinanceBuzz analyzed data from the civil aviation database Planespotters.net to determine which airlines currently have the oldest and newest planes. I
  
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• 2,800 boxes of stolen LEGOs found inside California home

  08-06-2024 23:03 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) – Two people were arrested in California as part of an organized retail theft bust involving thousands of dollars worth of stolen LEGO toys.The suspects were identified as Richard Siegel, 71, from Long Beach, and Blanca Gudino, 39, from Lawndale, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.In December 2023, detectives were alerted to a string of thefts at a Target store in Los Angeles. Loss prevention workers identified Gudino as the suspect.On June 4, police said they witne
  
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• Is Vanna White leaving 'Wheel of Fortune' with Pat Sajak?

  08-06-2024 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After 41 seasons, “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak is saying goodbye to viewers.“The time has come to say goodbye,” said Sajak in his final episode, which airs Friday, June 7. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgements before I go, and I want to start with all of you watching out there. It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year.”Sajak had announced his intentions to leave
  
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• Alex Jones seeks to convert bankruptcy to Chapter 7 liquidation

  08-06-2024 23:00 via kxan.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — Info Wars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is seeking to reclassify his Chapter 11 bankruptcy into a Chapter 7 liquidation, signaling an end to his efforts to settle $1.5 billion in defamation lawsuits stemming from false claims made about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.According to the emergency order filed June 5, "... there is no reasonable prospect of a successful reorganization." Jones claims that remaining in Chapter 11 would only incur additional
  
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• TJ Maxx employees are wearing police-style body cameras at select stores

  08-06-2024 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  (WJW) — It's not just police wearing body cameras these days. TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods, said they have begun outfitting employees with them as well.The body cameras have been rolled out at select stores owned by TJX over the last year to help thwart theft, according to multiple reports from CNN, CBS News and FOX Business.
  TJX reportedly told outlets the move was made to "de-escalate incidents, deter crime, and demonstrate to our Associates and customers
  
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• Florida woman called 911 on herself during attempted carjacking so she 'could do it legally': deputies

  08-06-2024 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman was arrested after she reportedly called 911 on herself while trying to steal a car from a dealership so she "could do it legally."Christy Turman, 37, called the Lee County Sheriff's Office because she wanted authorities to know, deputies said."Because I'm trying to steal a car that's not legally mine," Turman said during the 911 call. "So, y'all better come make a report. I'm reporting this."Deputies arrived at the dealership a short time later, where
  
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• FDA rescinds ban on Juul products

  08-06-2024 22:56 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it was rescinding its order to ban the sale of Juul electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, in light of new case law.About two years ago, the FDA banned Juul from selling and marketing its e-cigarette products, saying at the time the company had failed to prove keeping its products on the market “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”Juul products have been available for purchase since then, as the
  
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• Costco recalls Tillamook cheese due to plastic pieces in Monterey Jack slices

  08-06-2024 22:53 via kxan.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Costco Wholesale has issued a voluntary recall of its 32-ounce twin-pack package of Tillamook Colby Jack and Tillamook Monterey Jack slices after finding “a very small quantity of gray and black plastic pieces” in the Monterey Jack cheese.The recalled product has a "Best if Used B" date of Oct. 22, 2024 and was produced “only for locations in the Northwest region.” The cheese products come in 42-slice packages.Tillamook urges customers not to
  
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• Woman claims to be girl missing since 1985; mom disagrees as police investigate

  08-06-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A woman is claiming to be Cherrie Mahan, an 8-year-old from Pennsylvania who went missing in 1985, but the girl’s mom says she’s not telling the truth, multiple outlets are reporting. Mahan was last seen getting off the bus in Winfield Township, Butler County. Police say a bright blue 1976 Dodge van with a mural of a mountain and a skier could have been involved in her disappearance, according to KDKA, but Mahan has never been found.Last month, a woman poste
  
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• 1,000 days in space? A cosmonaut has become the first to do it

  08-06-2024 22:45 via kxan.com
  
  A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend 1,000 days in space, Russian space agency Roscosmos said Wednesday.Oleg Kononenko achieved the milestone on Tuesday, having made five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.His current trip to the ISS began Sept. 15, 2023, when he launched alongside NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and compatriot Nikolai Chub.Kononenko first took the cumulative space-time record in February 2024, wh
  
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• New viral Trader Joe's item: What to know about the limited edition merch reselling for $100

  08-06-2024 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) — The craze surrounding Trader Joe's products is back again, this time for their mini insulated tote bags, which dropped on Tuesday. Like their signature mini tote bags that went viral earlier this year, these new bags are only available for a limited time — and are selling for a pretty penny online.
  The insulated mini tote bags, available in either hot magenta or cool teal, retail for $3.99. They were set to be available at Trader Joe's stores nationwide on T
  
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• Max announces price increase for monthly ad-free subscriptions

  08-06-2024 22:42 via kxan.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — Max, formerly HBO Max, joins the growing number of companies raising their monthly subscription prices.
  Max is announcing a $1 increase to both of its ad-free subscription tiers. The basic ad-free subscription has risen to $16.99 per month, or $169.99 a year. Their "Ultimate Ad-Free" subscription is now $20.99 a month, or $209.99 a year.These new rates are effective immediately, while current subscribers will see the price hike reflected in their next bill after July 4.
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• Former Texas police officer turns himself in after 13 years on the run

  08-06-2024 22:41 via kxan.com
  
  McALLEN, TEXAS (KVEO) — A former police officer accused of smuggling marijuana through southern Texas has turned himself in after more than 13 years on the run.Jose Omar Garcia and his brother, Roel Roberto Garcia, were once police officers in Roma along the Texas-Mexico border.In 2010, they, along with their father, were arrested by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration during a task force investigation dubbed “Operation X-Men.” The investigation targeted "Mexican Drug Cart
  
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• California mom defends shopping cart stance after video goes viral 

  08-06-2024 22:39 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A Southern California woman recently went viral after she posted a video to TikTok explaining why she won’t return her shopping cart after putting groceries in her car, and she defended her stance on Nexstar's KTLA Weekend Morning News on Saturday. “I’m not returning my shopping cart, and you can judge me all you want,” Dr. Leslie Dobson, a Los Angeles-based clinical and forensic psychologist, said in her May 29 post, which has racked up nearly 12 million v
  
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• 'Cybersigilism' is the latest (divisive) tattoo trend: What is it?

  08-06-2024 22:35 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – “Cybersigilism” has emerged as one of the newer trends in tattooing — much to the bewilderment of the style’s critics.“I think cybersigilism is sometimes looked down upon [and] misunderstood, especially by the older generation of tattoo artists,” Chris Hernandez, a Seattle-based tattoo artist specializing in cybersigilism, told Nexstar.  Cybersigilism, while not entirely new, has seen a surge in popularity thanks to platforms including T
  
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• Multiple shark attacks reported in Florida panhandle

  08-06-2024 22:28 via kxan.com
  
  WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Three women are recovering Friday evening after each of them was bitten by a shark while in the Florida panhandle. The two incidents happened 4 miles and 90 minutes apart in South Walton County.Around 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, Walton County first responders rushed to the scene of a shark-related incident.A 45-year-old woman was swimming with her husband between the first and second sandbar when she was bitten by a shark."She was transported in critical condition to Fo
  
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• Who will host 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak?

  08-06-2024 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — Friday marked the last time longtime "Wheel of Fortune" icon Pat Sajak hosted the popular television game show, begging the question of who will take over after once he retires.The final show also brings the end to a career spanning 41 years and over 8,000 episodes. Friday's episode, which opened with a clip of Sajak's first time hosting the vibrant game show, ended with a farewell message from the beloved host.He called it an “incredible privilege to be invited into mil
  
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• Want to own a dinosaur? 150 million-year-old fossil heading to auction

  08-06-2024 22:16 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's note: The video above previously aired in a past newscast.NEW YORK (WPIX/KDVR) — Ever wanted to own a dinosaur? You'll soon have the chance as a 150 million-year-old dinosaur — well, its bones — heads to auction in New York.Sotheby's annual Geek Week sale series on July 17 will feature what is believed to be the most complete Stegosaurs fossil ever found. Known as "Apex," the fossil is estimated to be worth $4 million to $6 million.Apex stands 11 feet tall and 20 feet
  
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• Swimming at Hamilton Pool Preserve unavailable due to bacteria levels

  08-06-2024 20:56 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Swimming at Hamilton Pool Preserve in Dripping Springs is not currently allowed due to high bacteria levels, according to Travis County officials.The pool was set to reopen on Friday, but the county said the recent heavy rains have caused a delay. Swimming will be unavailable until the bacteria levels go down.
  However, park officials said people could still book a daily reservation online to hike or enjoy the rest of the park. Morning (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or afternoon (2
  
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• It's easiest to save money in these 3 Texas cities

  08-06-2024 19:46 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Are you saving as much as you'd like? Keeping extra money in the bank for emergencies or expenses is one of the wisest things you can do but depending on where you live, it can be difficult.Recently, personal finance outlet FinanceBuzz analyzed data for 125 U.S. cities with populations greater than 200,000 to rank them based on several metrics, including cost of living, median income and debt-to-income ratios. The cities were then ranked based on ease of saving to difficulty &m
  
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• What are Austin City Council's new speaking rules?

  08-06-2024 19:33 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- People signing up to speak on items at Austin City Council meetings will get at least two minutes after the city faced a lawsuit tied to how much access the public should have to its officials.
  The lawsuit was brought forward by Save Our Springs Alliance Director Bill Bunch, a City Hall regular. He threatened to sue the council several months ago, while speaking to them during public comment and followed through.
  Bunch: Do I get my 8 minutes?
  Watson: No sir.
  Bunch: I get two min
  
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• Southwest Austin water main repair to take at least 'several more hours'

  08-06-2024 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Austin Water reported repairs to a leaking water main that services southwest Austin were taking longer than planned, and they asked residents in the area to continue conserving water.“Workers have encountered difficulties with connecting the repaired section of pipe to existing infrastructure, causing a delay in the return to normal water use and a second day of bottled water distribution,” the utility said.Austin Water initially said they expected
  
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• Davis Lane Pump Station repairs continue; Austin Water still asking customers to conserve water

  08-06-2024 18:39 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Saturday, Austin Water reported repairs to a leaking water main that services southwest Austin were taking longer than planned, and they asked residents in the area to continue conserving water.“Workers have encountered difficulties with connecting the repaired section of pipe to existing infrastructure, causing a delay in the return to normal water use and a second day of bottled water distribution,” the utility said.Austin Water initially said they expected
  
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• Are Americans tired of tipping? Yelp reviews show how much

  08-06-2024 18:00 via kxan.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While tipping at restaurants and bars has been an accepted part of American gastronomy for a long time, customers lately say they're feeling the pinch of tipping more than they used to. A popular phrase you might have heard is "tipflation."And while many restaurant-goers — especially those who themselves have worked in tip-based jobs — argue you shouldn't eat out if you can't afford to tip, not all American consumers view service this way. What does it mean when you
  
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• APD investigating homicide off Dessau Road in north Austin

  08-06-2024 16:24 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a homicide in north Austin Saturday morning.According to APD, the incident occurred near the 12300 block of Dessau Road.Police are expected to hold a briefing regarding the incident. No other information was available as of 9:15 a.m.This is a developing story. Check back with KXAN for more details.
  
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• A hot and dry weekend

  08-06-2024 14:30 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Today is an Ozone Action Day for Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. A combination of a sunny sky, the heat, and light winds lead to producing high levels of ozone, particularly this afternoon. Here's how you can help:The normal high temperature today is 92°. Area high temperatures this afternoon will be higher as most maximums reach the mid to upper 90s.Friday afternoon's maximum heat index readings got as high as 106° at La Grange and 105°
  
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• Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'

  08-06-2024 04:30 via kxan.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98.
  The actor was honored Friday night as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock's “Days of Our Lives," making him the oldest Daytime Emmy winner.
  “I don’t believe this. I feel like a spy from nighttime television,” he said. “I’m 98 years old. Can you believe it? This really tops off a lifetime of 80 years in the business. If
  
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• WATCH: Water main break causes water to shoot out of the ground in north Austin

  08-06-2024 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A water main break in north Austin has caused major issues in the area.Passersby on Wells Branch Parkway are able to see a geyser shooting out of the roadway Friday afternoon.KXAN spoke with firefighters with Travis County ESD No. 2 on the scene. They said a call came in at about 4:30 p.m. about the roadway being covered in water. The source of the water was later discovered to be a main break.Water pours out of the ground near Wells Branch in north Austin after an apparent
  
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• Boil water notice issues for some Wells Branch MUD customers after water main break

  08-06-2024 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A boil water notice for some Wells Branch MUD was issued Saturday following a water main break earlier this week in the north Austin area.The Wells Branch MUD said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the water system to notify customers in the affected area. A notice will be sent to customers when the boil water notice is rescinded.RELATED: Tips for boiling water with or without powerThese neighborhoods and apartment complexes are affected:Brookside neigh
  
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• Boil water notice issued for some Wells Branch MUD customers after water main break

  08-06-2024 01:38 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A boil water notice for some Wells Branch MUD customers was issued Saturday following a water main break Friday in north Austin.The Wells Branch MUD said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the water system to notify customers in the affected area. A notice will be sent to customers when the boil water notice is rescinded.RELATED: Tips for boiling water with or without powerThese neighborhoods and apartment complexes are affected:Brookside neighborhoodMil
  
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