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Cup Noodles will soon be microwavable as it ditches foam cups

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

(KTLA) -- Cup Noodles, known for its easy-to-make instant ramen served in its iconic branded cups, is making some major changes next year.Beginning in 2024, the company will officially shift toward a new cup made from paper, phasing out polystyrene — often referred to by the trademarked name Styrofoam.Cup Noodles will soon be sold in a paper cup made with recycled material and able to be microwaved. (Nissin Foods)The change is historic, says Nissin Foods USA, the parent company of Cup Noodles. "While Cup Noodles will continue to have that same satisfying taste and iconic look, we continue to find ways to evolve the brand to support the current needs of our consumers, the environment and the world," said Michael Price, President and CEO of Nissin Foods USA. "This updated packaging and the new paper cup marks an important milestone for Cup Noodles and a key step in our environmental commitment."The switch to paper is part of the company's goals to be more earth-conscious and sust...

'Malicious intent': Sea turtle shot with spear through head euthanized; suspect sought

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 170-pound sea turtle was found with a spear through its head on rocks near a resort in the Florida Keys.The turtle, "Aubie," was discovered last week by guests at the Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key, an island in Florida, with a spear sticking out of his head and his front flipper entangled on fishing line. Florida man hides gator in garage, said he didn’t want someone to eat it Aubie was rushed to The Turtle Hospital in nearby Marathon, where he underwent emergency surgery to remove the spear. A few days later after veterinarians noticed a shift in the animal's behavior, a CT scan was done, revealing the spear had pierced his brain, causing irreparable neurological issues. Courtesy: The Turtle HospitalCourtesy: The Turtle HospitalCourtesy: The Turtle HospitalCourtesy: The Turtle HospitalCourtesy: The Turtle HospitalCourtesy: The Turtle HospitalThe vets humanely euthanized the turtle due to the damage.“This does not appear to be an accident as the turtle ha...

Austin to cut ribbon on Green School Park at Sanchez Elementary

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Parks Foundation and the Austin Independent School District are hosting a public celebration Friday morning for a school park that the city says benefits both students and neighbors. The city is inviting the public to an outdoor ribbon cutting ceremony to the Sanchez Elementary Green School Park at 11 a.m. at 64 Waller St. According to the city, this park combines nature play, new trees, and an outdoor classroom with a traditional park. The park at Sanchez Elementary opened in Spring 2023.According to the city's website, Green School Parks have been created at Barrington Elementary and Wooldridge Elementary as well as Sanchez Elementary. The parks were created after Austin was one of seven U.S. cities selected to receive a planning grant from the project partners for Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN), the city said.

Woodbury starts its first community garden — and fulfills one woman’s dream

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

As she kneels in front of her plot in Woodbury’s Community Garden, Ying Liang says that she always wanted to have her own vegetable garden.“I would flip through catalogs and, you know, daydream about it. I would think about what I could plan but never be able to do it.”Lack of space in her backyard and neighborhood association rules prevented Liang from growing vegetables at home. The IT professional of over 25 years said she had been asking the city for several years for some sort of community gardening space, and was excited to receive an email about one in 2022.Liang wasn’t alone in desiring a garden space. A city survey of residents found that a community garden was one of the things most wanted by its population of just over 80,000. Until then, Woodbury had been the largest city in Minnesota without one, according to Simi Patnaik, director of the Woodbury Community Foundation’s Woodbury Thrives program.Just next to Andy’s Bark Park, near Manning Avenue and Dale Road, Wood...

WCSO: Corinth woman sold crack cocaine to undercover cops

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Corinth woman was arrested and is accused of selling crack cocaine to undercover cops. Tasha Tatsey, 40, is charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, Tatsey sold crack cocaine to police on multiple occasions during a controlled drug buy operation conducted by their and the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office's Narcotics Enforcement Units. She was remanded to the custody of the Warren County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Warren County Court.

Water main break in Broadalbin

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

BROADALBIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews are currently responding to a water main break in Broadalbin, according to the Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company. Pine Street will be closed between State Highway 29 and Saratoga Avenue while maintenance is conducted. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The road closure will be in effect until further notice. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes at this time. Stay with NEWS10 as updates become available. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

7 Brew Coffee celebrating grand opening in Johnstown

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 7 Brew Coffee, an Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain, has opened its first store in the Capital Region. The shop is celebrating its official grand opening in Johnstown on Saturday, October 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, customers who buy a large drink will get a free 7 Brew t-shirt. The store opened its dual drive-thru lanes on Monday, October 23. 7 Brew is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.The shop is located at 206 North Comrie Avenue on the former Johnstown Pizza Hut site. That Pizza Hut, along with several others in the area, closed in July. 7 Brew dropped its building on the site in September. Arkansas-based coffee chain drops into Johnstown 7 Brew Coffee only serves beverages, no food. The menu includes coffee, tea, Italian sodas, smoothies, shakes, energy drinks, and hot chocolate. You can view the fu...

Denver weekend snowfall could exceed 4 inches; winter storm warning issued for mountains

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

Colorado’s first major winter storm is nearly here.Temperatures overnight Friday dropped below freezing, triggering a freeze warning for the Denver metro area in the morning, and a winter storm warning has been issued for most of the mountains.A Winter Storm Warning in now in effect for the north central mountains from midnight tonight through noon Sunday. Much of north central and northeast Colorado will see snow Saturday into Sunday. #cowx pic.twitter.com/HbEgXPeQXz— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 27, 2023Denver temperature forecasts continue to plummet through the weekend, with Sunday’s night’s low now set at 10 degrees. Saturday and Sunday highs are both expected to stay below freezing.Coming with the temperatures is widespread snow, starting in the mountains Friday night. The winter storm warning is in effect until Sunday; weekend total snowfall could be as much as two feet in some higher-elevation mountains.Snow in Denver is expected to pick up Satur...

Live Updates | Search for suspected shooter prompts dread in Maine

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

By The Associated PressAt least 18 people were killed in shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, sparking a massive search for the suspect. Late Thursday, heavily armed law enforcement backed by a police helicopter had surrounded a home and told anyone who might be inside to surrender, but authorities eventually left without indicating anyone had been taken into custody. Follow for live updates.— Here’s what we know about the suspect and where the shooting happened.— Family members confirmed the deaths of the shooting victims. — Social media posts spread an incorrect photo of the Maine suspect.— Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings, but some say more is needed.— The shooting is the 36th mass killing in the United States this year.The ongoing search for Robert Card, an Army reservist who authorities say fatally shot 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in Maine, has prompted dread aroun...

U.S. fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on U.S. troops

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:17 GMT

U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said, in retaliation for a slew of drone and missile attacks against U.S. bases and personnel in the region that began early last week. The U.S. strikes reflect the Biden administration's determination to maintain a delicate balance. The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, possibly fueled by Israel's war against Hamas, while also working to avoid inflaming the region and provoking a wider conflict.According to a senior U.S. military official, the precision strikes were carried out near Boukamal by two F-16 fighter jets, and they struck weapons and ammunition storage areas that were connected to the IRGC. The official said there had been Iranian-aligned militia and IRGC personnel on the base and no civilians, but the U.S. does not have any information yet on...