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Chi-Chi’s, the cherished Mexican restaurant chain, is making a significant return. This week, the company announced plans to open new locations next year. These will be the first new restaurants since Chi-Chi’s faced bankruptcy protection back in 2003. Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi’s founder, has reached an agreement with Hormel Foods, the current owner of the Chi-Chi’s trademark. Hormel, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, is also responsible for producing the popular Chi-Chi’s chips and salsas. In a recent statement, Hormel highlighted the strong brand identity of Chi-Chi’s, calling it one of the best-loved names in Mexican cuisine. The company expressed…

A tragic incident occurred in midtown Manhattan involving Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Reports indicate that Thompson, 50, was separated from his wife, Paulette, 51, at the time of his death. The couple had been living in different homes in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for several years, according to the Wall Street Journal. In 2018, Thompson purchased a second home for $1 million near where his wife and their two sons were living. He was shot early on the morning of December 4 as he was on his way to an investor conference at the New York Hilton Midtown. Surveillance…

For fans of Ohio State who are dreaming of the swift return of Urban Meyer as head coach, it seems those dreams may not come true anytime soon. In a recent statement, Meyer made it clear that he has no plans to coach at Ohio State again. There has been speculation about Meyer potentially replacing current head coach Ryan Day, who has faced criticism after a disappointing loss to Michigan. This defeat marked the fourth consecutive year that Ohio State fell short against their rivals, raising concerns among fans despite Michigan being unranked at the time of the game. Meyer…

A brave sixth-grader stepped in to support younger students during a frightening school shooting at a small Christian school in California. On Wednesday, as a gunman opened fire, Jocelyn Orlando remained calm and helped her terrified classmates despite her own fears. The incident occurred at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, where the shooter critically wounded two young boys, ages 5 and 6, just moments away from Jocelyn. In the midst of panic, she acted quickly to comfort those around her. “I was thinking about my family and what would happen to me if I got shot,”…

Amber Heard is set to welcome another child into her family. The 38-year-old actress, known for her role in Aquaman, has confirmed that she is expecting her second baby. A representative for Heard mentioned that it is still early in the pregnancy, hence they want to keep details private for now. However, it was shared that Amber is thrilled about this new journey for herself and her daughter, Oonagh Paige. Heard already has a 3½-year-old daughter named Oonagh, whom she welcomed on April 8, 2021. Three months after Oonagh’s birth, Heard shared her decision to become a mother on her…

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, expressed strong criticism towards airline executives during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, calling their services a “disaster” for American travelers. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held the meeting to address rising fees that passengers have been facing from major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the committee’s chairman, had announced the hearing after the release of a report detailing how airlines have increasingly relied on additional fees, often referred to as “junk fees,” to increase their profits. According to Blumenthal, this trend has led to higher…

In Kovacica, a village in northern Serbia, a unique artistic tradition is gaining international recognition. This week, the naïve art created by local farmers is being added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. The story of this art form dates back nearly a century, beginning with two farmers who turned to painting during the long winter months. Around 1939, Martin Paluska and Jan Sokol started painting. Despite having just a few years of formal education, they found inspiration in the world around them, ultimately creating art that reflects village life, landscapes, and daily activities in a simple style known…

An intriguing discovery in Thessaloniki, Greece, may have uncovered the real identity of an influential figure in Byzantine art. A recent investigation into a medieval manuscript in Paris has potential ties to a painter known as Manuel Panselinos, who played a significant role in transforming Orthodox religious art. Panselinos, whose works were produced during the late 13th and early 14th centuries, is often compared to Giotto, the father of Western painting. However, the specifics of Panselinos’ life had remained a mystery until now. Scholars suggest that Panselinos may have been a nickname and that his actual name was Ioannis Astrapas,…

A former ballet dancer, Ashley Benefield, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter for the 2020 fatal shooting of her husband, Doug Benefield. The sentencing took place on Monday, and it has drawn emotional responses from family members. The tragic incident occurred during a custody dispute over their daughter. In July, a jury convicted Benefield, who is now 33 years old, of manslaughter—a serious but lesser charge than her initial second-degree murder accusation. Benefield exhibited little emotion in court as she was handed her sentence, which includes credit for time already served and…

New York Police have released new images of a suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed on Wednesday morning, December 4th. The shooter is currently on the run. In a post shared on social media platform X, the NYPD released three photos of the partially-masked individual and requested that anyone with information about the incident contact them at 1-800-577-TIPS. Although the location of the photos has not been disclosed, a law enforcement source informed the New York Times that the suspect had been spotted at a Starbucks just two blocks away from where the…