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Brightline launches ticket sales for highly anticipated Orlando connection

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

Brightline announced the start of ticket sales for its much-anticipated Brightline Orlando connection. Tickets for travel between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando can now be purchased from late summer through early 2024.Customers can acquire tickets by visiting the Brightline website or downloading the Brightline app. The official opening date and details regarding inaugural rides will be disclosed after Brightline completes the necessary testing.“We have received clear feedback from Brightline guests and the travel market, and we want to meet their demands by making ticket sales available from late summer through the beginning of next year,” stated Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline, in a press release. “While we are finalizing an official launch date, customers can already plan their travels for Labor Day, Halloween, and holidays until the new year.”Brightline offers limited one-way SMART fares, starting at $7...

Arnold Schwarzenegger says his ‘I’ll be back’ tagline was an ‘accident’… thanks partially to James Cameron

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

(CNN) — The sunglasses. The leather jacket. The stone-cold demeanor. Arnold Schwarzenegger in “The Terminator” – the 1984 science fiction movie that cemented the actor’s status as a box office juggernaut – is about as iconic as it gets, but it turns out one of the most memorable moments in the film came about by sheer chance.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Tuesday, Schwarzenegger recalled how his line of dialogue in the film in which he utters “I’ll be back” was an “accident,” stemming from a disagreement he had with his director James Cameron.“Jim Cameron and I were debating how to say the line because I was not comfortable with saying ‘I’ll,’” the former California governor reminisced. “I said, ‘I think it’s stronger to say, “I will be back.”’ Cameron said, ‘Are you the scriptwriter now? It’s just one word. Don’t tell me how to write. I don’t tell you how to act.’”Schwarzenegger then remembered how he responded, telling his director that he told him how...

Survey Takes Temperature Of Health Care Workers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

Nearly 70 percent of Massachusetts health care employees have felt exhausted or burnt out by work over the past year, according to the results of a survey of union workers.Just over 60 percent of 600 respondents said they’ve taken on additional tasks beyond their job description — and only 35 percent have “easy access to affordable childcare,” according to the survey conducted by EMC Research from April 24-27. It had a margin of error of 4.3 percentage points.Massachusetts health care employees “feel pushed to the brink” as they grapple with being overworked and underpaid, while confronting heightened violence in their workplaces, according to Tim Foley, executive vice of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. The union, which sponsored the survey, represents about 80,000 home care, nursing home and hospital workers throughout the commonwealth.“My main takeaway from this is that workers feel that they need to make more money, particularly ...

Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is getting a new name

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

New York (CNN) — Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is driving off into the sunset. Say hello, to … the Frankmobile.For the first time in its nearly century-long existence, the famous hot-dog-shaped vehicle is changing its name. Oscar Mayer says the new Frankmobile name “pays homage” to the new recipe for its hot dogs rolling out this summer.Despite the change, the Frankmobile looks largely the same compared to its predecessor – other than a new decal on the vehicle’s side displaying the Frankmobile name.Oscar Mayer was coy about whether the name change is permanent, telling CNN that it’s “trying out to see if it ‘cuts the mustard’ with its fans,” a company spokesperson said.The brand’s new recipe for hot dogs represents the first change to Oscar Mayer’s franks in six years. Customers will soon see refreshed packaging and taste a “more balanced flavor profile and iconic beefy taste that is more delicious than ever,” according to a press release.“While some competito...

Perdue made its own beer for ‘beer can chicken’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

New York (CNN) — Perdue — yes, the poultry company — is getting into the beer business. Sort of.For the first time ever, Perdue is selling a 12.5-ounce can of beer that’s specifically made for “beer can chicken” in time for the summer grilling season.Appropriately titled “Beer Can Chicken Beer,” the limited-edition brew is a honey double-citrus summer ale that’s brewed with “classic grilled chicken seasonings like rosemary, thyme and pink peppercorn.” The $14.99 six-packs will be sold online only beginning May 22.“Beer can chicken has long been one of the most popular methods of grilling poultry, but we noticed a lack of consensus on what type of beer is best,” said Julie Lehman, Perdue’s vice president of marketing, in a press release. (For those who haven’t made it, beer can chicken involves sticking a can of opened beer into an upright chicken and grilling it indirectly on a grill or smoker.)To make the beer, which is also for just plain drinkin...

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

By SUZAN FRASER, JAMEY KEATEN and COURTNEY BONNELL (Associated Press)ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia agreed to extend a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war launched more than a year ago drove up prices. “I want to give a good news,” Erdogan said. “With the efforts of our country, the support of our Russian friends and the contribution of our Ukrainian friends, the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended by another two months.”Turkey and the U.N. brokered the breakthrough accord with the warring sides last summer, which came with a separate agreement to facilitate shipments of Russian food and fertilizer that Moscow insists hasn’t been applied. Russia had set a Thursday deadline for its concerns to be ironed out or had threatened to bow out. Such brinkmanship isn̵...

Prince Harry, Meghan involved in car chase while being followed by photographers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a car chase while being followed by photographers following a charity event in New York, the couple’s office said Wednesday.The pair, together with Meghan’s mother, were followed for more than two hours by a half-dozen vehicles with blacked out windows after leaving the event.Their office said in a statement that the chase “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” It called the incident “near catastrophic.”“While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” the statement from the couple said.Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash in 1997 while being pursued by paparazzi in Paris.

Former Vikings, and Boston Patriot, QB Joe Kapp remembered

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

Joe Kapp, the hard-nosed quarterback who routinely ran into tacklers instead of away from them while leading the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl and California to its last Rose Bowl, has died. He was 85.Kapp was also a Boston Patriot! (Pardon us AP, but we had to edit in this gem).According to NFL.com: “A rare free agent in 1970, Kapp signed with the Boston Patriots two weeks into the season, leading the AFC team to a league-worst 2-12 record. After the Pats drafted Jim Plunkett No. 1 overall in the 1971 draft and amid a contract squabble, Kapp left the Pats after one year and never played in professional football again.”Cal confirmed that Kapp died. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for the last 15 years and was residing in an assisted living facility, his son J.J. Kapp said.FROM THE ARCHIVES:HERALD TRAVELER, November 8, 1970HERALD TRAVELER, November 2, 1970HERALD TRAVELER, August 1971The family made plans to send his brain to UC San Francisco researc...

MTS work stoppage impacts bus service across San Diego

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A Metropolitan Transit System work stoppage impacted several bus routes across San Diego Wednesday, transportation officials said.A rally broke out Tuesday and continued Wednesday morning as bus drivers were seen picketing outside of the MTS South Bay transportation service, located at 3610 Main Street in Chula Vista, due to ongoing negotiations between Transdev and its bus operators.Bus routes out of the South Bay Division that could be affected include: 1, 3, 5, 27, 28, 35, 225, 701, 704, 705, 709, 712, 901, 904, 905, 906, 907, 909, 916, 917, 923, 929, 932, 933, 934, 950/950A, 955, 961, 962, 963, 967, 968, 992.If the work stoppage continues, weekday minibus routes 14, 18, 25, 83, 84, 833, 838, 944, 945, 946, 964, 965, 985 could be impacted. On weekends, 832, 833, 838, 945, 965 Saturday service and 832, 833, 838 routes on Sundays may be affected. City Council votes to sue SeaWorld San Diego The East County Bus Division service, which is also operated by Transdev, may...

Tow truck struck by gunfire in North County: police

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:33:44 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A tow truck was struck by gunfire around 1 a.m. in Oceanside Wednesday, authorities said. According to the Oceanside Police Department, the driver of the vehicle was in the process of towing another vehicle on Mesa Drive, just east of El Camino Real, when shots rang out in his direction. Police conduct homicide investigation at Campland on the Bay At that time, authorities say the the driver stopped towing the vehicle and called 911 to report the incident. The tow truck was hit by multiple bullets, but OPD says the driver was not injured during the shooting. There's no word yet on whether or not a suspect has been apprehended in connection to this incident. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still being investigated. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.