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Whatever happened to Whataburger's Whataguy?

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — You may be the ultimate Whatafan, but did you know the iconic orange and white Texas restaurant has a little-seen mascot? According to Whataburger, Whataguy made his debut appearance on kids' meal bags and games in summer 1999 with a mission: "To protect freshness, flavor and the Whataburger Way!" Where did Whataburger’s orange and white colors come from? But despite the character's popularity, Texas' signature fast food restaurant has used the character sparingly, leading many to wonder: Whatever happened to Whataguy?Memories and throwback sentiments of Whataguy and sidekick Attaboy live on online, in places like the Whataburger subreddit — where the Whatapals and the lore (yes, deeper lore!) resurface occasionally. Just last month, one Reddit user sought help trying to remember one of the Whatapal's names."Who knows if the Whataguy will ever come back," lamented one of the subreddit's users just four months ago. There's even Whataguy fan art.But despite his sporadic...

Solar storm Thursday could make Northern Lights visible in Twin Cities

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, are most often seen in Alaska, Canada and Scandinavia, but an 11-year solar cycle that’s expected to peak in 2024 is making the lights visible in places farther to the south. Three months ago, the light displays were visible in Arizona, marking the third severe geomagnetic storm since the current solar cycle began in 2019.The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecast auroral activity on Thursday in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Indiana, Maine and Maryland.Auroral activity also has been forecast for Canada, including Vancouver.Light displays are expected to be visible overhead in Milwaukee, M...

Rensselaer police investigating death of a child

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

RENNSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man in Rensselaer has been arrested as a result of an investigation into the death of a child, according to police. The man, Robert Fisher II, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 7 at 7:20 a.m., Rensselaer police alongside the Rensselaer Fire Department and Mohawk Ambulance responded to 1552 Broadway for a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old girl. Upon arrival, EMS performed life saving measures before transporting the child to Albany Medical Center. Following further efforts, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The victim's name will not be released at this time. Four dead in Voorheesville house fire While officers were at 1552 Broadway, Fisher allegedly attempted to gain access to the crime scene and obstruct police operations. Fisher was then taken into custody.State police investigators interviewed Fisher, and after further investigation, he...

St. Louis parking lot worker robbed at gunpoint near Busch Stadium

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A parking lot attendant was robbed at gunpoint Friday while working around a concert at Busch Stadium. The robbery happened at a parking lot in the 700 block of South Broadway. No major injuries were reported from the situation, but the suspect took off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Suspect found beaten and bloody in field, police involvement investigated Investigators say the victim, a 68-year-old man, was working while the suspect parked his car. The victim went to check on the driver and attempted to collect a payment. After that, the suspect got out of the car and pointed a handgun at him. The suspect demanded money and the victim complied. The suspect reportedly took off in a newer model silver Ford F-150. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Grading the Week: Hiring Pat Shurmur is Coach Prime’s first recruiting dud with CU Buffs

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

It was bound to happen: Coach Prime finally submitted his first recruiting dud.His name is Pat Shurmur, and as the Grading the Week staff can attest, he’s hardly a harbinger of football excitement.Shurmur to CU — C-If Deion Sanders was looking for someone well-versed in drawing up third-and-long plays that result in pass-catchers receiving the ball three yards short of the sticks, we’ve got good news: The Buffs found their man!The former Broncos offensive coordinator was a master of such play design during his two years working under Vic Fangio in Denver — in addition to long, high-wire-act drives that required multiple fourth-down conversions.If there’s a silver lining to a 247Sports report Shurmur will soon join Deion Sanders’ CU football coaching staff as an analyst, it’s that he’s far enough down the totem poll that he won’t be calling the shots for the Buffs offense.Why, you ask, would we say that about someone with an NFL p...

NorCal native Megan Rapinoe says she will retire after World Cup, NWSL season

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

One of the most charismatic, outspoken players in modern American sport will leave the field later this year.Megan Rapinoe, a two-time World Cup champion and the face of this era’s U.S. women’s soccer team, announced at a press conference Saturday in San Jose that she will retire after this NWSL season.“I could’ve just never imagined where this beautiful game would’ve taken me,” Rapinoe said during the news conference at PayPal Park. “I feel so honored to be able to have represented this country and this federation for so many years. It’s truly been the greatest thing that I’ve ever done.”The U.S. women are in the Bay Area for a tune-up match Sunday against Wales before they depart for the World Cup, Rapinoe’s fourth, in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament begins July 20.Related ArticlesSoccer | Levi’s Stadium soccer match stabbing suspect arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Soccer | ...

Verstappen takes pole at British GP for fifth straight F1 race as McLaren goes 2nd and 3rd

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lando Norris nearly delighted the British Grand Prix crowd with pole position. There was just one problem: Max Verstappen.“It’s always Max. He always ruins everything for everyone,” Norris joked after the Dutch driver beat his time for his fifth pole position in a row on Saturday.The British crowd roared in celebration when Norris briefly took over the top spot late in the qualifying session, before Verstappen went yet faster to take it back by .241 seconds.The result may be routine in Formula One — Red Bull has taken pole in nine out of 10 races — but it followed a session of tension, another failure for Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Pérez, and a moment of jeopardy for the Dutch driver himself.Verstappen made contact with the pit wall and broke his front wing while leaving his garage during a red-flag stoppage in the first part of qualifying. “I just understeered and it just didn’t grip,” he told the team over the radio.Red Bull replaced the wing an...

As the summer heats up, so does the job market for teens

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

This week’s jobs report showed there are far more openings than people to fill them. Now, more businesses are turning to teens to fill open roles this summer.“I don’t know really any industry that’s not actively hiring right now, for big and small roles,” said Patrick Morrissey, the Chief Growth Officer with recruiting firm HireVue.With increasing minimum wages in the D.C. area, your teenager can take advantage and make money while also gaining valuable experience that can pay off in the future, according to Morrissey. He said customers who use HireVue are willing to pay more for better talent.“What we hear from our customers … they’re willing to pay more because they just need good talent and need that talent to show up to work,” Morrissey said.While most summer jobs for high school and college students tend to be waiting tables, working cash registers or babysitting, Morrissey said that is not the case in this job climate.“From a teen pers...

Iowa Republicans set Jan. 15 for their caucuses, the first election-year contest as the GOP picks a presidential nominee

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republicans set Jan. 15 for their caucuses, the first election-year contest as the GOP picks a presidential nominee.Source

La estrella del fútbol femenino Megan Rapinoe anuncia su retiro de las canchas

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:48:28 GMT

La estrella del fútbol femenino Megan Rapinoe anunció este sábado que se retirará de las canchas al final de la temporada 2023.Días antes de participar en su cuarta Copa del Mundo, la deportista estadounidense anunció que se retirará al final de la temporada de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Femenino.Rapinoe, de 38 años, hizo el anuncio en Twitter y dijo que “nunca podría haber imaginado las formas en que el fútbol moldearía y cambiaría su vida para siempre”. En detalle: las diferencias entre la Copa Mundial masculina y la femenina Las máximas goleadoras en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol “Es con un profundo sentimiento de paz y gratitud que he decidido que esta será mi última temporada jugando este hermoso juego”, dijo el medallista de oro olímpico y dos veces campeón de la Copa del Mundo.El equipo de EEUU aspira a un tercer título consecutivo cuando comience la Copa Mundial Femenina el próximo 20 de julio en Australia y Nueva ...