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☆ Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Remy Tumin | More About Remy Tumin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A humpback whale that an expert said was looking for food breached the water and landed on a recreational boat near Portsmouth, N.H., on Tuesday, capsizing the vessel and ejecting two passengers, the United States Coast Guard said. The Northern New England sector of the Coast Guard received a mayday call for a 23-foot boat that had capsized when a whale shot up from underneath the boat and flopped onto it, about half a mile east of Odiorne Point State Park. The dramatic flip was caught on video by Colin Yager, 16, who was out fishing on another boat nearby, according to WHDH in Boston. The whale also appeared to be uninjured, the Coast Guard said. “It’s was a harrowing experience,” Gregg Paquette, one of the two passengers knocked over by the whale, told WHDH.

Persons: Colin Yager, “ It’s, ” Gregg Paquette, “ Organizations: United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard, WHDH Locations: Portsmouth, N.H, Northern New England, Odiorne Point, Boston

☆ 9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, shared his tips for making the perfect burger. He said a great burger starts with the right kind of beef and a "really clean, really hot" grill. AdvertisementFourth of July weekend means cooking out, and the process of making the best burger for your guests starts in the grocery store. That's according to Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, who spoke with Business Insider about how to make a restaurant-quality burger at home, from the meat he buys to his best grilling hacks and go-to toppings. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Brian Paquette, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Meet Chili's culinary director who creates new dishes for a living and has the best 'secret menu' hack
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

His biggest advice for those wanting to become culinary directors is to work hard and care about the customer. Jeffrey MacMillan/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesWhile Paquette's culinary background helped him get to where he is, he says a strong work ethic is still the most important trait. "I've watched a number of people come through, many that did have a background in formal culinary education, and then many that just had worked their way through the ranks," he said. "My response to that is, 'Work hard. This is what I want to do with my career and how I want to grow.'

Persons: Jeffrey MacMillan, I've Organizations: The Washington Post

☆ Baby naming is big business, with consultants charging up to $10,000 to find the perfect name
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, there are baby naming consultants who rifle through popularity lists, analyze trends, and recommend the right fit for families. There are companies that specialize in baby names, too. AdvertisementCoffield said she knew she could make a living from baby names when she started talking about it on TikTok. She had previously focused on educating women about how to be empowered while giving birth and casually spoke about baby names a few times. The biggest way to build success in the baby naming business is to make sure people find you credible, Coffield said.

Persons: —, influencer Francesca Farago, @francescafarago, ames, earbooks,, ike, ersonal, ake, ince, ure Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, ust

☆ Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

As fast-food prices increase, customers are finding more value in chain restaurants. Chains like Chili's are rolling out deals and portion sizes that could best fast-food chains. Chili's new Big Smasher burger is the latest offensive move in the value wars. The Big Smasher burger, Chili's newest menu item, was served in the company's test kitchen before its official launch on April 29. And if the sheer size and taste of the Chili's burger are anything to go by, it has a shot at beating fast-food chains in the value wars.

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☆ Maine shooting: Communities still grieving after shooting rampage are under stay-at-home orders as manhunt for suspect continues
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Aya Elamroussi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Thursday evening, investigators believed they detected something inside or near the home, spurring a flurry of activity, a law enforcement official said. Card is a certified firearms instructor and a member of the US Army Reserve, law enforcement officials in Maine told CNN. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters A member of law enforcement walks with a police dog outside a property in Bowdoin on Thursday. Steven Senne/AP Jess Paquette holds a sign showing her support in Lewiston, Maine, on October 26. Bryan MacFarlane was playing in a cornhole tournament at the restaurant when he was killed Wednesday, his sister Keri Brooks told CNN.

Persons: Robert Card, Janet Mills, ”, Cory, “, –, Shannon Moss, Katherine Schweit, “ He’s, ” Schweit, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Shannon Stapleton, Steven Senne, Jess Paquette, Robert F, Scott Eisen, CJ Gunther, Jessica Rinaldi, Dexter Britton, Fatih Aktas, Derek Davis, Nicholas Pfosi, Reuters Maria Wilson, Michael G, Tricia Asselin, DJ Johnson, I’m, ” Johnson, ” Asselin, Johnson, …, Asselin’s, Bobbi Nichols, Tommy Conrad, Conrad, Bryan MacFarlane, Keri Brooks, Brooks, ” Brooks, MacFarlane, Peyton Brewer, Ross, Ralph Brewer, Sloat, ’ ” Brewer, ” CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz, John Miller, Travis Nichols, Amanda Jackson, David Williams, Caroll Alvarado, Eric Levenson, Maria Santana, Joe Sutton, Sara Smart, Brian Todd, Evan Perez, Macie Goldfarb, Maria Sole Campinoti, Andy Rose, Josh Campbell, Chris Boyette Organizations: CNN, Authorities, Maine Gov, Maine State Police, Maine Department of Public Safety, US Army Reserve, National Guard, FBI, Reuters, Law, Schemengees, Lisbon High School, Boston Globe, Reuters Maine Gov, Lewiston City, AP, Getty Images Police, Anadolu Agency, Auburn Middle School, AP Police, Lincoln Street, Central Maine Medical, Portland Press Herald, AP People, Shutterstock Police, WMTW Locations: Maine, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, Auburn, Lisbon, United States, Uvalde , Texas, Bowdoin , Maine, Bowdoin, Saco , Maine, Lewiston , Maine, Portland , Maine, Lisbon Falls , Maine, Reuters Maine, Lewiston City Hall, Auburn , Maine, Lincoln, Vermont

☆ Why you could be drinking more prosecco than Champagne at your New Year's party this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Consumers are choosing prosecco over Champagne and opting for cheaper tequila amid economic uncertainty. Still, the Champagne industry is on track to beat its sales record thanks to higher-income drinkers. The premium alcohol business saw a boom in 2021 thanks to traveling and partying finally being back on the table. Sales of Champagne also reached a record high of $5.7 billion in 2021, 14% higher than the pre-pandemic record, Reuters reported. But before you feel too bad for the Champagne industry, don't worry — it's still on track to beat its 2021 sales record, David Chatillon, chairman of the Union of Champagne Houses, told Reuters.

☆ How Diverse Are the Candidates in the Midterm Elections?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Maggie Astor | Eleanor Lutz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +11 min

The House of RepresentativesThere are at least 403 people of color, women or nonbinary candidates running for seats in the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Hispanic men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 11 Senate candidates who are Black this year. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ga. Raphael Warnock Ala. Will Boyd Ark. Incumbent Democrat Republican White men women Black men women Other and multiple race men womenThere are 25 women nominated for governor — 16 Democrats and nine Republicans. Democrat Black candidates Republican Ala. Yolanda Flowers Ark.

☆ Beer is on pace to lose its leading share of the U.S. alcohol market as spirits surge
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This week, Samuel Adams maker Boston Beer debuted Loma Vista Tequila Soda, a ready-to-drink tequila cocktail in both lime and mango flavors. Last year was the 12th consecutive year spirits have taken away market share from beer in the total U.S. alcoholic beverage market, according to a report earlier this year from the Distilled Spirits Council, a national trade organization. The beer category, which includes hard seltzer, accounted for 42% of the U.S. beverage alcohol market in 2021, while spirits accounted for 41%, according to DISCUS. At this trajectory, spirits are pegged to overtake beer in market share in the next few years, even though beer sales have grown. The downward trend of beer market share has also been reflected on the online ordering and alcohol delivery platform Drizly.

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