1/4 German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a torchlight military parade in honor at the Defense Ministry in Berlin on Thursday. Photo by Clemens Bilans/EPA-EFE Dec. 2 (UPI) — Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel thanked her countrymen and urged them to defend democratic values during a farewell speech delivered Thursday. Merkel, who is stepping down…Continue Reading
Dec. 2 (UPI) — SpaceX on Thursday launched 48 Starlink spacecraft from Florida as part of its plans to develop a second generation of communications satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at about 6:12 p.m. EST. “Liftoff!” SpaceX wrote on Twitter. SpaceX was also…Continue Reading
The sun sets behind the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The House passed a continuing resolution seeking to avoid a government shutdown starting Friday. Photo Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo Dec. 2 (UPI) — The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution to fund the government through Feb. 18 as the country faced the possibility…Continue Reading
1/2 On Thursday, Germany announced it is enacting stricter rules barring people who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 from entering most indoor spaces. Photo Philipp Guelland/EPA-EFE Dec. 2 (UPI) — Germany announced on Thursday that it will enact a nationwide lockdown for people who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. This comes less than two weeks after the…Continue Reading
Brand introduces South Carolina to ‘World’s Greatest Do-Nut’ and unique kolaches Houston, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for 85 years, opened its first location in South Carolina in Greenwood and has plans to open several more shops throughout the state in the coming years. The new 2,300-square-foot shop offers more than…Continue Reading
Grant will provide new radio and communication equipment Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) On Monday, December 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Wortham Fire Department (105 S 2nd St, Wortham, TX), The Dickey Foundation will present new radio and communication equipment to the Wortham Police Department. The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, awards grants…Continue Reading
Tyrone “TyTy” Washington Jr. Iconic Italian brand signs first NCAA-sponsored athlete – TyTy Washington Jr. – and launches TyTy Trio, available through Dec. 19 at participating locations Lexington, KY (RestaurantNews.com) Fazoli’s – the Lexington-based brand known for serving premium Italian dishes at a great value – is showing support for the city it has proudly…Continue Reading
North Texas’ favorite bar-b-que is now more convenient than ever Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Soulman’s just made their true Texas bar-b-que easier to purchase online with the unveiling of their new app. The Soulman’s Bar-B-Que app allows North Texans to purchase their favorite slow-smoked barbecue online for pick up or delivery. “The ease of ordering through…Continue Reading
Popular full-service neighborhood eatery to give away free breakfast for a year, $25 gift cards and more during grand opening celebration in Dothan on Dec. 6 Dothan, AL (RestaurantNews.com) Dothan, Alabama will soon be the first community outside of Texas to experience The Toasted Yolk Cafe‘s reimagined interpretations of traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch classics…Continue Reading
This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what food people are eating, drinking, and buying right now. Next up, Sarah Jampel writes of her love for Medjool dates from Rancho Meladuco.When I was about 30 weeks pregnant, I ordered six pounds of Rancho Meladuco Medjool dates and diligently ate two a day. My husband…Continue Reading