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'It wasn't any fun': Phil Mickelson admits to gambling addiction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

Phil Mickelson won't be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post on Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn't any fun.”“The money wasn't ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn't able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm,” Mickelson wrote in the post.His public admission of a gambling addiction comes more than a month after renowned gambler Billy Walters wrote in his book that Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted to place a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup while playing for Team USA.Mickelson denied ever betting on the Ryder Cup, which starts next week outside Rome.Mickelson has been relatively quiet since Walters did a media tour in August for his book, "Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk.” He returns to competition this week with Saudi-backed LIV Golf o...

Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

(WJW) — Meat eaters are being warned about a possible E. coli contamination in some ground beef packages sold in several states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday that the Wisconsin-based Green Bay Dressed Beef, LCC has recalled a little over 58,000 pounds of its ground beef products. Find out more about recalls and safety alerts right here A sample of the meat tested by a state public health found Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103, prompting the recall. The affected meat was produced on Aug. 14 and has an establishment number of EST. 18076. The following beef products, all 10-lb. plastic tubes, were affected: 90050 Beef Fine Ground 81/19 -- lot code D12322602620473 Beef Halal Fine Ground 73/27 -- lot code D12322602720105 Beef Fine Ground 73/27 -- lot code D123226027FSIS said there have been no reported cases of human contamination but reminds everyone to throw out any affected beef to be safe. The beef was...

Almost 2,000 Texans have won more than $1 million in state lottery history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Even if you don't win the jackpot, there's still a lot of money up for grabs in the lottery.In fact, almost 2,000 Texans have become overnight millionaires by purchasing a ticket.Since being introduced in 1992, the Texas Lottery has handed out almost $12.6 billion in prizes to players, as of Sept. 11, 2023.A total of 1,916 players have won more than $1 million and 227 have won more than $10 million, according to data from the Texas Lottery Commission.Meanwhile, four lucky players have won at least $100 million. Here’s what’s more — and less — likely to happen than you winning the lottery Here's a look at the 10 largest lottery wins in state history:The top 10 all won more than $60 million. The largest lottery prize ever in Texas was more than $157 million.An anonymous resident in Leander purchased a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $227 million for a drawing in September 2019. They opted for the cash value option, meaning they took home $157 million.The largest p...

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day. The Texas Secretary of State's office says the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 7 Election is Oct. 10. Voters can confirm their registration status on the SOS Am I Registered? portal. The Secretary of State's office says you should contact your county voter registrar for specific questions about voter registration status. Texans who have recently changed their name or moved can update their voter registration online, the office said. Voters will get a new Voter Certificate in the mail within 30 days of submitting a change through this service. But if they send the changes less than 30 days prior to an election, they must vote at their current polling location, the SOS said.If a voter registration record is on ‘suspense,’ it means the county of registration has received information that voter no longer lives at the address on the current voter registration record. The Secretary of State's office says voters should ...

Rensselaer County DMV to close for renovations in October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Frank Merola, Rensselaer County Clerk, is alerting residents that on Monday, October 2, the Rensselaer County DMV in Troy will be closing for renovations. Renovations are anticipated to last into the winter months and the DMV is expected to open up again in early 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The county's second full-service DMV is located in the County Office Building at 99 Troy Road in East Greenbush. Any non-essential transactions can be mailed to this address during this time too. The Hoosick Falls Satellite DMV is also available every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. “I have been pushing for renovation of the Troy DMV for the past five years," said Merola. "Quite frankly, the Troy DMV has become outdated and this renovation will modernize the DMV which will allow us to update equipment and space usage and to maximize our already excellent customer service. While ...

Butterfly House free admission for 25th anniversary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield is celebrating its 25th anniversary Tuesday and that means you can get in for free.You can learn about the legacy of the house's founder, Evelyn Newman, and see thousands of tropical butterflies. You can order tickets in person or online at ButterflyHouse.org. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today They'll also hold their Silver Anniversary Party next Friday, September 29. It's $125 for members and $150 for non-members.

St. Louis Cardinals welcoming 20 new U.S. citizens at Busch Stadium tonight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Tuesday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will join the Cardinals in welcoming 20 new U.S. citizens.It's also a celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. The new citizens emigrated from 15 countries, including Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the Philippines. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today The naturalization ceremony is at Busch Stadium before Tuesday night's game at 6:00 p.m. The first pitch in the second matchup between the Cardinals and Brewers is at 6:45.

Police: Missing 70-year-old man found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Endangered Silver Advisory has been canceled for a 70-year-old Monday morning.The man was last seen Monday around noon on La Padera Lane in Florissant. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today He was later found safe at an area hospital.

Man killed, two others injured after shooting, crash in City Park West

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

A man died and two other people were injured, one critically, after a shooting Monday night in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.The shooting happened on 17th Avenue near the intersection with Gilpin Street, Denver police said in a 10:04 p.m. post on X.UPDATE 3/3: A security guard who saw the crashed vehicle stopped to assist & was shot by the suspect & is in critical condition. The adult male suspect fled driving the security guard’s vehicle & was stopped by officers near Lincoln/Colfax using PIT maneuver and was arrested.— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 19, 2023Police originally reported three people injured in the shooting, but later clarified only two people were shot. The third person was injured in a crash after the shooting.Police said the suspected shooter fired shots, hitting a man driving on 17th. The man crashed, and his passenger was injured in the crash. The man shot died from his injuries.A security guard in the area who saw th...

Illegal Pete’s restaurant teams up on queso-flavored cannabis vape pen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:26 GMT

There are myriad ways to celebrate National Queso Day (Sept. 20), whether you use this culinary delicacy as a dip, a dollop or a full-on smothering agent. Thanks to one Colorado cannabis company, locals will be able to enjoy queso in a new way – by smoking it.Denver-based company O.pen recently teamed up with local Tex-Mex chain Illegal Pete’s to create a marijuana vape pen inspired by the restaurant’s signature side. According to O.pen spokesperson Brittany Hallet, the oil in the Illegal Pete’s Queso pen gets its well-aged flavor from a strain of cannabis called UK Cheese, a sativa-leaning hybrid that boasts “euphoric” effects.The pen, which costs $37, hits dispensary shelves on Friday to coincide with National Queso Day. Those who buy it also get a coupon for free small chips and queso (retail value $4.29) redeemable at any Illegal Pete’s location in the state.“Food and marijuana go well together, so we felt this is nice harmony,” Hallet said.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and ...