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How many calories are in the average Thanksgiving meal?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

CHICAGO — Each year Americans collectively consume around three billion calories and that's from turkey alone.But the average number of calories consumed from the full Thanksgiving meal? Between 3,100 and 4,500.The WGN Morning News team also discuss hot pink for hunters, Indonesian pyramids, and the Lonely Island. Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

What does the El Niño weather pattern mean for winter?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- As the 2023 hurricane season enters its final stretch, the El Niño weather pattern has shown up in full force. El Niño is one of the two phases in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon. During this stage, trade winds weaken, causing warm Pacific Ocean water to move toward the Americas, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This climate pattern had a big impact on the 2023 hurricane season. With 19 named storms, the season was considered active, but thanks to the El Niño, few Atlantic cyclones ended up reaching the mainland U.S. "It really shows how different the weather pattern was this year with El Niño bringing warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, and how that really played out to be fish storm, after fish storm, after fish storm," WFLA meteorologist Rebecca Barry said. Barry said the storms helped to cool down the abnormally warm Atlantic ocean, but not so much the reco...

Israel-Hamas hostage agreement is reached

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - A deal has been reached in the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement. This marks the biggest diplomatic breakthrough since October 7th.A ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Hamas Tuesday night as they agreed on the release of 50 women and children hostages in Gaza for 150 Palestinian women and children in Israeli jails.President Joe Biden said, "We've been working on this intensively for weeks."The Biden administration says three American hostages will get to go home after this deal and there will be a pause on the attacks on Gaza for four days.There's been growing demand from families and activists to get the hostages back after Hamas kidnapped them back in early October. The U.S. worked with Qatar, Egypt and Israel to get this deal through. This also opens the door for more humanitarian aid into Gaza."We thought that the delivery of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people was important in its own right and that's why the Secretary has been push...

'Deeply concerning': American Airlines responds to viral video of wheelchair crashing on tarmac

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – American Airlines is investigating the circumstances surrounding a viral video that appeared to show baggage handlers at a Florida airport allowing a traveler’s wheelchair to come crashing down onto the tarmac.“We recognize how important it is to support the independence of customers with disabilities by ensuring the proper care of mobility devices throughout their journey with us,” a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement shared with Nexstar. “This visual is deeply concerning and we are gathering more details so that we can address them with our team.“We will continue to work hard to improve our handling of assistive devices across our network,” the carrier’s statement concluded. American Airlines flight attendants ask for permission to strike Footage of the incident was first shared to TikTok by user @haez93 earlier this week. In the video, a baggage handler on a jetbridge is seen sending a wheelchair down a ramp toward a baggage handler on the tarmac. Once...

What fast food restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving 2023?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Are you traveling this Thanksgiving? Or maybe someone burned the turkey (or forgot to take it out in time to thaw). Either way, if you’re looking for a restaurant serving food during the holiday, you’re in luck.  These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Here’s a look at the national restaurant chains that will be open for Thanksgiving this year. Hours may vary by location, so be sure to check online or call ahead to make sure your spot is open. Applebee'sSome Applebee’s locations will be open for Thanksgiving but may be operating under limited hours. You can check your location’s hours online. Arby'sMany Arby’s locations will be open for the holiday, a representative tells Nexstar. You can check your restaurant’s hours here. Burger KingBecause Burger King restaurants are individually owned, hours may vary by location, a spokesperson tells Nexstar. Hours can be found on the BK app or online. Dairy QueenLike Burger King, beca...

Dean Richards, Butterball share ideas for your turkey leftovers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

It's Thanksgiving Eve! WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards is at the Butterball Hotline with ideas for your turkey leftovers. For more info, go to: www.butterball.comTex-Mex Turkey Rice SkilletIngredients:2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided1 cup uncooked long-grain rice1 ounce chicken broth1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa2 cups chopped zucchini1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup frozen corn1-1/2 cups chopped leftover cooked BUTTERBALL® Turkey1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican-style cheeseDirections:Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until rice turns light golden brown. Stir in broth and salsa; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onion; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add corn; cook and stir 2 minutes or until vegetables just start to brown on edges. Stir in turkey; cover and keep warm until rice is done.Add ...

Austin named one of the best student cities in the world in new study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

Editor's Note: The video at the top of this story shows KXAN’s morning headlines for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin has been named one of the best cities in the world for students in a new study.The Campus Advisor released its list of 'Top 50 Student Cities in the World' for 2023.Austin ranked 41st on the list and sixth among cities in the U.S. Boston ranked highest for any American city, at 11th.The study's rankings were determined based on a number of factors, including student friendliness, cost of living, nightlife, public transportation, amenities and safety. Each city was scored out of 5 in each category, and scores were then combined into an overall score out of 5.Austin received the highest score in the nightlife category, with a score of 4.31 out of 5. The lowest score came in the cost of living category, at 3.1 out of 5. Austin's overall score was 3.92 out of 5, placing it ahead of international cities including Tokyo, Paris and Milan.Here are the top 10 c...

Kyle PD says two children safe, found in another county, after Amber Alert

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Two children were found safe and in another county on Tuesday after officials said they were previously missing, the Kyle Police Department said on social media.Both children were previously reported missing in Kyle."Thank you to everyone that helped share the information," Kyle PD said.The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office reported it received a 911 call about a vehicle that matched the description in an Amber Alert issued for the children Tuesday.Deputies responded to the vehicle, located in the 7000 block of Camino Real, north of Uhland. The children and suspect were taken into custody and released to Kyle police.

'Grateful to have found this resource': Austin pediatric clinic cares for uninsured children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — There's a clinic in Austin taking on a huge challenge to help kids in need — it is helping uninsured children in Texas. 'Felt like I was in a desperate position'Yanaisa Martinez's children are among the thousands of children in Texas without health insurance. Through a translator, Martinez told KXAN she had nowhere to take them for a doctor's visit. "I actually felt like I was in a desperate position because I didn't know where to take my son," the Spanish-speaking translator told us Martinez said. Martinez had nowhere to turn to until she found Lirios Pediatrics in south Austin.Lirios Pediatrics Executive Director and Co-founder Monica Simmons said they are booked for wellness checks until January. (KXAN Photo)It's a nonprofit located at 4201 South Congress Ave. that services uninsured children. "We are the only completely free clinic that exclusively serves uninsured children in the state of Texas," said Executive Director and Co-founder Monica Simmons. "If they h...

Police arrest Amsterdam man for multiple vandalisms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:19 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 51-year-old Amsterdam man faces charges following an investigation into multiple overnight vandalisms. Brian C. Lebron was arrested for criminal mischief in the second and third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Amsterdam Police were notified of a vehicle vandalism on East Main Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 13. The incident reportedly happened overnight. Responding officers located three vehicles with shattered windows and/or windshields. The damage to the vehicles totals nearly $4K.Police also discovered six buildings with smashed windows. Bricks were located and recovered as evidence. The buildings were along the corridor of Main Street, Chuctanunda Street, Church Street, and East Main Street. The damage totals over $13K. Surveillance footage identified Lebron as the suspect. He was taken into custody on the 19th in the area of Church Street. Lebron was released with an ap...