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How A.J. Pierzynski is raising money through social media ahead of White Sox home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

CHICAGO — One of the most beloved players on the last team to win a World Series championship for the club is back for the home opener.A.J. Pierzynski, the catcher for the 2005 White Sox, is throwing out the first pitch for the game against the Giants on Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field, the first of 81 in 2023 for the team. As he takes the mound, he does so as part of a fundraiser that concerns his social media accounts. Pierzynski will donate $1 for every follower that he gets on his Twitter and Instagram account from late March through the April 3 home opener to White Sox charities. The former catcher will donate up to $25,000 to the organization as part of the effort.You can find Pierzynski on Twitter @aj_pierzynskiFT and on Instagram @aj_pierzynski_ft.A 19-year MLB veteran, the catcher joined the White Sox before the 2005 season and would play eight years for the club. He was a 2006 MLB All-Star and helped the team to the World Series championship in his first year then the AL C...

NYC Mayor Adams to 'rabble-rousers' ahead of Trump arraignment: 'Control yourselves'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) –  New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday issued a stern warning to any “rabbler-rousers” who may be planning to disrupt city life this week in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s indictment in a hush-money case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.“Our message is clear and simple: Control yourselves,” Adams said during a security briefing. “New York City is our home, not a playground for your misplaced anger.” NYC street closures expected for Trump court appearance: NYPD Trump left his home in Florida Monday afternoon to travel to New York City to surrender to authorities ahead of his arraignment on Tuesday. While demonstrations related to Trump’s indictment have been relatively small and uneventful, local and federal law enforcement officials have been preparing for his arrival as well as the potential for unrest.Adams on Monday also reiterated that there are no specific or credible threats to the city and he urged anyone who plans ...

Nashville students walk out, call for gun reform one week after Covenant School shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville students protested during a walk-out Monday, one week to the day after six people were killed in a shooting at the Covenant School in Green Hills last week. READ MORE | Student walk out calls for gun reform after school shooting Organizers called for students to walk out of their classes Monday at 10:13 a.m. and head to the Capitol for action on gun violence in Tennessee.March for Our Lives, a nonprofit group advocating for action on gun violence formed after the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, called for Nashville students to walk out of their classrooms to “demand gun safety” of their legislators.(Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (WKRN Video)(Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) (Photo: WKRN) After the walk out, students, parents, and other supporters gathered at the Tennessee Capitol to protest. Students carried signs and rea...

Did you know you can get free refills at Starbucks? Here's how

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

(WJW) - If one cup of your favorite Starbucks beverage just isn't enough, perhaps you need a refill?Better yet, how about a free refill?It turns out free refills are a thing at Starbucks, but you have to play by the rules. Starbucks can now help you order based on your zodiac sign The pro-tip has been brought to light thanks to social media and verified on the Starbucks customer service website.According to Starbucks, there are three rules that must be followed to get free refills.Free refills can only be applied at participating stores.Customers have to be in the store and stay there in order to get a new drink. So they are unable to leave and then come back. Refills are also not available at the drive-thru.Customers have to be signed up for the Starbucks rewards program to participate. Customers without a registered account may purchase a refill at a reduced price, according to Starbucks.Refills do not apply to specialty drinks but do apply to the basics: Hot, iced coffee o...

Put down the cookie dough, CDC warns amid salmonella outbreak affecting 11 states including Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - A salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 11 states is renewing a call from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: stop eating raw cookie dough. The agency confirmed last week it has launched an investigation into the outbreak, noting 12 illnesses have been reported. Three individuals have required hospitalization. "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses," the CDC warned. So far, these states have each reported one case of an individual being infected with the salmonella outbreak strain: California, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Virginia. Illinois has reported two cases. CDC investigators say illnesses were confirmed between early December 2022 and mid-February 2023. It takes up to a month to determine if someone who falls ill is part of an outbreak, the agency explains. CDC warns...

Facing funding gap, Texas Rent Relief can fulfill just 10% of needs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After unprecedented demand exhausted $96 million set aside to help Texas renters, The Texas Rent Relief Program says it is able to assist 10,400 people in need.The program received more than 100,000 applications in the first 28 hours after the portal opened. The demand forced the program to close applications just 52 hours after opening, 12 days days earlier than planned."With an extraordinary number of applications submitted and very limited funding available, TRR is not able to assist everyone," Kristina Tirloni with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs said. Texas Rent Relief application portal closing early with more than 70K submissions The program is prioritizing Texans actively facing eviction and who can provide a docket number for an eviction hearing. TRR is still reviewing more than 6,000 such applications.TRR reports they have about $70 million in funding remaining and the average assistance amount is $6,732.Amid a base backlog, some...

Daniel Perry murder trial: Interview with APD shown in court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — According to interview footage shown in court Monday, Daniel Perry paced back and forth for about 30 minutes, waiting for an Austin Police Department detective to question him after he shot and killed a Black Lives Matter protester in downtown Austin in July 2020.Perry is accused of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the death of Garrett Foster. The interview footage shown in court was from a short time after the shooting. ‘I am scared. I am terrified’: Daniel Perry’s 911 call played in court "Sir...hello?" Perry yelled from the inside of the interview room at APD headquarters, as he knocked on the door, according to the footage. Multiple APD officers tried to calm Perry down, offering him water and asking him to take deep breaths. In the interview video, you hear one of the officers empathize with Perry, saying he knows the process is stressful. Perry then pro...

Alcohol sold 127 times to Texans under 21 during spring break, TABC says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 3, 2023AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A spring break compliance operation by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, or TABC, found 127 instances of businesses selling alcohol to people in Texas under 21. TABC agents conducted a total 1,726 underage compliance operations during its annual spring break enforcement roundup. TABC tries to prevent underage drinking during spring break The commission found that 93% of businesses operated in full compliance with the law, according to a release from TABC. Last year's operation found a compliance rate of 91%. TABC said the annual operation attempts to identify businesses selling alcohol to minors at popular spring break vacation spots such as South Padre Island as well as festival locations in Austin and Houston.This year’s results show that most businesses are continuing to take their role in promoting safe and responsible alcohol service seriously, TABC Executive Directo...

Snowfall, forecast for more postpone Saints’ home opener to Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

The St. Paul Saints are moving this week’s home opener back one day, to Wednesday, citing the March 31 storm that dumped nine inches of snow onto CHS Field and the forecast for a 90 percent chance for more snow and rain on Tuesday.Tuesday’s scheduled home opener between the Saints and the visiting  Iowa Cubs will now be part of a Saturday doubleheader, with the first game beginning at 1:07 p.m.The teams will now start their six-game series at 6:37 p.m. Wednesday. The series runs through Sunday.The Saints opened the 2023 season with a three-game series in Toledo against the Mud Hens, winning two games over the weekend after dropping the opener last Friday.The Opening Night hoodie sweatshirt giveaway will be moved to Saturday and fans wanting to take advantage of the giveaway can exchange their tickets for that game, or any of the remaining 2023 regular-season games. Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.Related ArticlesMinnesota Twins | Saints wrap up franc...

Wild winger Mason Shaw will miss rest of season with torn ACL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:27 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury knew it was really bad because, as he put it, Mason Shaw is a guy who always gets back up.But he couldn’t do that on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.After slamming awkwardly into the boards early in the game between the Wild and Vegas Golden Knights, Shaw collapsed to the ice, unable to put any weight on his right leg. He immediately nodded his head in defeat almost as if he knew exactly what had happened.Remember, this is a kid who torn his anterior cruciate ligament three separate times during his rise through the minor leagues, so, unfortunately, he’s very familiar with the feeling.This clip of Mason Shaw — the way he nods his head in defeat while crawling on the ice — is legit heartbreaking. #MNWild https://t.co/lCTviWHYmm— Dane Mizutani (@DaneMizutani) April 2, 2023The worst-case scenario was confirmed on Monday morning when the Wild announced that Shaw indeed tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the regular season...