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Lahmajoun ‘pizzas’ are a family-friendly dinner to satisfy Dad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

In Turkey, Armenia and the Levant, a meat-topped flatbread known as lahmajoun comes topped with spiced ground lamb, tomatoes and bell pepper. With the dough stretched paper-thin, diners typically drizzle the popular dish with lemon juice and roll it up to eat.We were in Istanbul when we came across this tasty, social dish, which fills a similar place in the culture as pizza in many other places, with equally exacting standards for what makes a good lahmajoun. The toppings are chopped coarsely for a rustic texture, the dough is expertly stretched by hand, and the flatbread cooks in minutes in a roaring-hot oven.Though delicious, authentic lahmajoun is out of reach for kids trying to do something nice for Father’s Day. That’s why we created this recipe for our book “Cook What You Have,” which draws on pantry staples to assemble easy, weeknight meals. Kids can help out, though the recipe does involve a food processor and a very hot oven.We swap the usual homemade flatbread dough for st...

Emitirán declaración de desastre tras colapso de la I-95; reparación puede tomar meses

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

El gobernador de Pensilvania, Josh Shapiro, emitirá una declaración de desastre este lunes para comenzar las reparaciones en la carretera I-95 después de que un camión incendiado provocara el colapso de una parte de la carretera en el noreste de Filadelfia el domingo por la mañana, lo que causó importantes retrasos en el tráfico que se intensificarían esta semana.Durante una conferencia de prensa el domingo por la noche, Shapiro dijo que se espera que la reconstrucción completa de la I-95 tome “algunos meses” y que tendrían un cronograma específico para la reconstrucción luego de una revisión de ingenieros y funcionarios de PennDOT. También dijo que los funcionarios estaban trabajando en soluciones provisionales para conectar ambos lados de la carretera.“Para acelerar este proceso y reducir la burocracia, mañana por la mañana planeo emitir una declaración de desastre, lo que permitirá que el Estado Libre Asociado retire inmediatamente fondos federales y actúe rápidamente...

Insider: Expedia CEO talks about his company, travel demand, high prices, and his compensation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

Online travel agency Expedia Group is benefitting as Americans continue to make up for trips they skipped during the worst of the pandemic, and Wall Street expects it to post a solidly profitable 2023 after a money-losing first quarter.The Seattle-based company has been restructuring operations, and next month it will launch a rewards program that will tie together its disparate brands including Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, which competes with Airbnb.CEO Peter Kern talked with The Associated Press about the company, demand for travel, whether consumers can tolerate higher prices, and his management style. The answers have been edited for length and clarity.Q: The question of the moment in the travel industry is whether demand is going to remain strong. What do you see?A: We see macro demand pretty strong. It depends where you are in the world, but by and large demand has remained robust, and it’s going to be a busy summer for sure. Q: Are high prices having any effect on travel spe...

Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.Players must fend off pirates, navigate strange moons, build outposts and fix their own starships in a space epic that is due out on Xbox in September after years of development and delay. Microsoft gave its most detailed glimpse of the upcoming game at a Los Angeles event Sunday.The release could be one of the most important in Xbox’s history as it looks to attract gamers with a headliner on par with Nintendo’s latest Zelda game and PlayStation’s upcoming Spider-Man 2, said Mat Piscatella, a game industry analyst for market researcher Circana. After months of watching Nintendo’s Switch console and Sony’s PlayStation steal the momentum in a lagging market — with boosts from Hollywood adaptions of Nintendo’s Super Mario and the PlayStation exclusive Last of Us — Micros...

Toney describes FA as ‘spiteful,’ says he’ll come back stronger after betting ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

LONDON (AP) — England striker Ivan Toney has described the Football Association as “spiteful” for its handling of his ban for breaking betting rules.Toney was handed an eight-month suspension last month after admitting to 232 counts of breaching English soccer’s betting rules.The FA announced Toney had been charged with 262 breaches in November, effectively ruling him out of contention for the World Cup in Qatar, but had to wait until May before receiving his ban and a fine of 50,000 pounds ($62,000).“It came out just before the England camp,” the Brentford striker said in an interview on Kick Game’s YouTube channel that was released Monday. “Obviously I missed that and the World Cup. Honestly, that would have been my biggest dream.“It was like, get it out now so he doesn’t go with England, and then all of a sudden they want to wait until the end of the season. It is what it is, if they want to do it that way. I call it a bit spiteful, but it is what it is.”Toney said missing the Wo...

Crews work to control fire in NW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

A large fire broke out in Northwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene of the fire in the area of Northwest 137th Avenue at 182nd Street, near the Everglades, Monday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as thick black smoke emitted from the flames. According to MDFR, units were dispatched in reference to a grass fire in the area. A tanker was requested and crews began to clear the area. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

MDPD investigating fatal shooting of man in front of toddler, seeking public’s help in locating suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating an incident involving the fatal shooting of an adult male in front of his one-year-old child. Authorities are seeking assistance from the community in locating the suspected shooter.The shooting took place in the area of 528 Northwest Third Avenue in Homestead, triggering a response from officers of the Homestead Police Department following a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, 27-year-old Jose Guajardo, lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue swiftly arrived at the scene and airlifted the critically injured man to the JMH Ryder Trauma Center. Unfortunately, despite their medical efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries several days later.Preliminary findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that the victim was in his front yard, accompanied by his mother and one-year-old toddler when an unidentified individual approached on foot. The su...

De La Cruz hits 2-run double as Miami Marlins rally past Chicago White Sox 6-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — While the Miami Marlins were putting together another dramatic rally, Bryan De La Cruz started clamoring for an opportunity in a big moment.When he got the chance he wanted, he delivered.De La Cruz capped Miami’s three-run ninth inning with a two-run double, and the Marlins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Sunday.“I was feeling like the adrenaline of the momentum of the game just flowing all over me,” De La Cruz said through a translator, “and I told the guys I wanted to get the at-bat. I want to be the hero of the game.”Jorge Soler hit two of Miami’s four solo homers, helping the Marlins take the rubber game of the weekend set. Garrett Cooper and Jean Segura also connected.It was Miami’s fifth comeback win in its last seven games and No. 20 on the season. The Marlins scored five times in the ninth inning of a 5-1 victory on Saturday.“I think they believe that they’re in it at all times,” Miami manager Skip Schumaker said, “and once you win from beh...

Broward, Miami-Dade locations to be closed for Juneteenth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

SOUTH FLORIDA, Fla. (WSVN) – Certain Broward County and Miami-Dade County government offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. The following locations will be closed on June 19: Although many online services will be available, officials said the 311 Call Center and the Homeless Helpline (954-563-4357) will be available from 8 a.m. to noon. All Broward County Library locations, with the exception of NSU-Alvin Sherman Library located at 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. Broward County’s Animal Care Facility will be closed. Emergency services will be provided upon calling 911. The Aviation Department administrative offices at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will be closed.The North Perry Airport administrative office will be closed. Broward County’s Port Everglades administrative offices will be closed; however, the building will remain open during normal business hours for tenants. The Broward Co...

7-Eleven is giving the Slurpee a makeover

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:25 GMT

New York (CNN) — The Slurpee, an iconic 7-Eleven frozen drink, is getting a makeover.Don’t worry, the recipe isn’t changing. But the cups are. Beginning Monday, the new look will include “eccentric colors and eclectic vibes” and feature a new Slurpee logo and a large “S” that resembles the swirly top of the drinks.It’s the first redesign in four years, when the Slurpee ditched its recognizable psychedelic pinwheel look. A new advertising campaign for the frozen beverage is also rolling out, marking the first time the same marketing is being used for the drink at both 7-Eleven and Speedway, the gas station chain it bought for $20 billion in 2020.Currently, stores sell at least three flavors (Coca-Cola, cherry and blue raspberry) and 7-Eleven often changes up its limited-time offerings. A 7-Eleven spokesperson didn’t reveal how much Slurpees contribute to the convenience chain’s bottom line but said it has sold more than 70 million drinks in “recent years.”There are more than 153,000 ...