Thanks to a few online sportsbooks, the latter is a possibility during the 2019 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut has been a force at the annual Coney Island event, winning each of the last three in commanding fashion and setting a new record of 74 hot dogs consumed in 10 minutes at last year’s event. Miki Sudo, a five-time champ, has ruled the women’s division in similar fashion after finally dethroning Sonya Thomas in 2014....

The proposal came as an olive branch from Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to Democrats as part of the stalled negotiations over another economic stimulus bill. The eviction protections that Meadows and Mnuchin said they proposed to Democratic leaders in a meeting would last through the end of this year. Democrats want them extended until March 27, 2021—one year after the CARES Act became law....

On May 5, 1961, Shepard was launched into space in a Mercury spacecraft called Freedom 7, flying 116 miles high. The entire journey lasted 15-and-a-half minutes and was deemed a success. Over the last 50 years or so, hundreds more have followed in his footsteps and become astronauts—a word derived from the Greek for “space sailor.” In celebration, Newsweek has compiled a list of 10 record-breaking NASA astronauts and their out-of-this-world achievements....

The term “cupcake” was first used in 1828 by American author and homemaker, Eliza Leslie, according to Thought Co. Author Amelia Simmons also used the phrase “a cake to be baked in small cups” in her 1796 book, American Cookery—perhaps referring to cupcakes. Now, cupcakes are a dessert staple, available in bakeries and supermarkets everywhere. And one great way to recognize this popular treat and its special day is by learning some new cupcake decorating skills....

According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a non-partisan fiscal watchdog, the national debt rose from more than $19.9 trillion on January 20, 2017 to more than $25.2 trillion Wednesday. The increase follows Trump’s comments, highlighted in an interview the then-presidential candidate gave to the Washington Post, that he would eliminate the United States’ national debt “over a period of eight years” in part by reducing or eliminating trade deals with various countries, including China....

To celebrate the burger on May 28, a number of major food and drink companies are offering deals and discounts on sandwiches, sides and beverages. Burger King, McDonald’s and Shake Shack are among the fast-food restaurants where diners can claim free or cheap food, but there are plenty of other deals available. National Burger Day Deals PepsiShake ShackBurger KingSmashburgerBeyond BurgerCarl’s JrMcDonald’s Pepsi Pepsi is giving a free drink to people who enjoy their National Hamburger Day burger with one of its sodas....

Pancakes are considered to have been around since the dawn of time. According to National Geographic, researchers believe that Stone Age cooks used grinding tools to make flour out of cattails and ferns, mixing the powder with water and baking the mixture on a hot rock. This produced something very similar to modern-day French pancakes, or crepes. Since then, throughout the ages, the pancake has been a staple food in many a diet....

The Park Service said it highlights the history of Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Native Americans throughout the year, and a new five-year agreement with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association will further expand opportunities for recognition, officials said. According to the park service, visitors increasingly want more authentic opportunities and experiences to engage with the tribal communities and their history and to support Native-owned businesses. Sherry Rupert, chief executive of the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based tourism association, said previous partnerships have boosted awareness of tribes nearby and the recognition they have received....

First, a brief history lesson: Pastries have been around for centuries. According to the Great British Chefs blog, it is believed that they originated in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece. Those pastries began as flour-and-oil based. Centuries later, in the medieval period, puffier pastries became more common. As per Eater, the first “celebrity pastry chef” ever was Marie-Antoine Carême in the late 18th and early 19th century. Carême is credited for bringing pastries into the world of grande cuisine in France....

Alabama finishes with what will likely be the country’s No. 6 class — its first class to finish outside the top five since 2007. Meanwhile, Georgia and Kirby Smart — who, it’s important to note, is Alabama’s former defensive coordinator — claimed a class that, on the surface, ranks as one of the best of all time. MORE: National Signing Day tracker So how, exactly, was Alabama usurped as the top recruiting team in the country?...

There are many factors that go into a change like this. MLB bullpens are filled with more specialists and more guys who can light up radar guns. In 2018, starters averaged 92.3 mph on their fastballs while relievers were more than a full mile per hour higher. The number of pitchers who could throw 100 mph or higher went from fewer than 20 in 2008 to a high of 47 in 2015....

The Nationals, starting with general manager Mike Rizzo reportedly getting into a verbal spat with umpire Jim Joyce after the game, and on down to manager Dusty Baker and Werth, were livid about what happened in a game that saw their lead in the National League East cut to three games. Before hearing their gripes, it is worth a refresher on what Rule 6.01(j) says. MORE: Worst in-season trade for every NL franchise | All-Star rosters...

A heavy shower doused the track at 7:25 p.m. ET, less than 20 minutes before the scheduled green flag for the 300-lap event. The rain quickly subsided at the 0.533-mile oval and NASCAR began working on drying the track The race went green at 8:50 p.m. ET. MORE: Bristol picks | Bristol schedule | Still chasing Hendrick The National Weather Service predicts a 60 percent chance of rain for the remainder of the evening....

Secretary Albright will remember that another solution to the dilemma–a Russian alliance with NATO–was proposed by Boris Yeltsin in 1991. But a harsh period has invariably followed the tenure of each of our more progressive national leaders in Moscow. And today Russia is suffering from an inevitable backlash against democratization–led by an old guard that grew up with NATO as the common enemy. Unreformed generals in the military, with no knowledge of the modern world and no place to go after military reform is complete, spout empty threats....

Williams, however, planted the seed earlier in the day when he didn’t dismiss the idea out of hand during a radio interview. “I will caution everybody in this room: The minute you think you can read my freaking mind, you’re sorely mistaken, OK?” he told reporters (per Nats Insider) before the Nats’ game against the Mets. “It pisses me off to even think about the fact that somebody would take a comment I make on the radio and infer that I’m thinking one way or the other....

It’s important to know whether to get medical attention or focus on nursing yourself back to health at home—or a combination of these. The following suggestions can help you make that call. Whatever the cause, prolonged vomiting can cause dehydration, which can become a medical issue on its own. If you had nausea or diarrhea prior to vomiting, these are signs that your vomiting is most likely due to a stomach bug....

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. local time in the Tejas Trails neighborhood of Lake Worth, Texas, according to the newspaper. According to authorities, no residents were injured. Three homes were, however, damaged extensively by debris from the crash, forcing some families to relocate. The crash also knocked out power for a further 44 homes in the area, according to the Associated Press. Facebook user Chastity Benne posted two videos to social media showing a plume of smoke emanating from the crash site....

The book on Steve Nash Suns G 6-3/195 Nash is proving to be one of the steals of the 1996 NBA draft. In fact, Suns coach Danny Ainge believes Nash is among the top dozen point guards in the league right now. The problem is, Nash is playing behind a couple of All-Stars — Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson. However, Nash’s role has increased now that KJ is sidelined until the All-Star break — and Nash has shown that Ainge’s evaluation may be correct....

Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie surprised the field by taking the Skills Challenge title, defeating Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen to give the guards some revenge after multiple losses to the big men. Devin Booker caught fire on his last trip around the arc in the 3-Point Contest, putting up a record-breaking 28 points as the finest shooter of the evening. NBA ALL-STAR 2018: Players, rosters, how to watch Sporting News provided updates from the 2018 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge....

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