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Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-07-18 15:03:52

SUMMARY: Bob Newhart, renowned comedian and TV star, has died at 94. Known for his stammering delivery and use of a telephone in his routines, he gained fame with his 1960 album โ€œThe Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,โ€ winning Grammy . His TV career included โ€œThe Bob Newhart Showโ€ and โ€œNewhart,โ€ both massive hits. Newhart avoided aggressive humor, opting for a calm, understated . He appeared in films like “Elf” and shows like โ€œThe Big Bang Theory.โ€ Newhart was married to Virginia Quinn until her in 2023, and they had four . His works remain honored, a memoir and numerous awards.

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Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects nationwide

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-29 15:35:00

SUMMARY: The federal is distributing $2.4 in for 122 railroad projects across 41 states and Washington, D.C., with over half allocated for smaller railroads. Announced by the Federal Railroad Administration, funds primarily track and bridge upgrades, , and cleaner fuel alternatives. Key projects include a $215 million grant for a Hudson bridge replacement and nearly $160 million for consolidating tracks in Illinois. Other initiatives focus on developing hydrogen-powered locomotives and improving intermodal railyards. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized that the investments will enhance supply chains and improve rail safety and efficiency.

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Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of โ€˜Young Frankensteinโ€™ and โ€˜Tootsie,โ€™ has died

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-29 14:21:00

SUMMARY: Teri Garr, the beloved comedic actress known for her roles in “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has passed away at 79 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Celebrated for her quirky charm and humor, Garr began her career as a dancer in Elvis films and rose to fame with roles in iconic comedies and dramas. She challenges, an aneurysm repair, but remained active in the industry and became a spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Garr is survived by her daughter, Molly, and a grandson, Tyryn. Fans and peers have honored her legacy on social .

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McDonaldโ€™s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-10-28 12:36:00

SUMMARY: McDonald’s announced the return of Quarter Pounders at hundreds of its restaurants after determining that beef patties were not the source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 75 individuals and resulted in one across 13 states. The U.S. FDA suspects that slivered onions from a specific supplier, Taylor Farms, are responsible for the contamination. McDonald’s will offer the Quarter Pounder without slivered onions and has ceased sourcing from the implicated facility. The outbreak primarily affected Colorado, with additional cases in several states, and was linked to E. coli 0157:H7, posing serious risks, particularly to vulnerable populations.

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