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Waffle House adds surcharge to eggs as massive bird flu outbreak leads to soaring prices

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-02-04 10:02:00

SUMMARY: Waffle House is temporarily implementing a 50 cent surcharge per egg due to a significant bird flu outbreak leading to rising egg costs. Millions of chickens are being culled, resulting in U.S. egg prices more than doubling since summer 2023. The average price for a dozen eggs reached $4.15 in December, with predictions of a further 20% increase this year. The surcharge affects all menu items, including the two-egg breakfast, priced at $7.75. Waffle House is monitoring market conditions to adjust the surcharge as needed. Health officials emphasize precautions for those handling sick or dead birds amid rising human infections.

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Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-02-09 21:34:00

SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second Super Bowl, halting the Chiefs’ bid for a three-peat. Cooper DeJean scored a pick-six on his birthday, while Josh Sweat sacked Patrick Mahomes 2.5 times as part of a relentless defense. Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, securing the Eagles a 24-0 lead by halftime. Despite Mahomes throwing late touchdowns, the Eagles maintained control, showcasing a revamped defense. The victory marked a significant milestone for coach Nick Sirianni, silencing his critics as the Eagles triumphed in a lopsided clash.

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Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs gearing up for Super Bowl 59

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www.wxxv25.com – Jevan McCoskey – 2025-02-07 22:29:00

SUMMARY: Super Bowl 50 is just days away in New Orleans, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Chiefs’ Travis Kelce admires the Patriots’ success and aims for the same consistency in championships. Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts wants to keep focused, treating the game like any other, despite the external pressure. Both teams recognize the challenge ahead, with Hurts noting the Chiefs’ strong defense and Kelce acknowledging the Eagles’ formidable team. Hurts emphasizes that reaching this stage is the culmination of dreams, and both players are eager to give their all in the upcoming showdown.

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U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate dips to 4%

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www.wxxv25.com – NBC NEWS – 2025-02-07 08:00:00

SUMMARY: In January, the U.S. added 143,000 jobs, below the predicted 169,000, but the unemployment rate fell to 4%, better than expected. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised previous months’ payrolls upward by 100,000 and lowered 2024 job growth estimates to 166,000 per month. Hiring rates are slowing, but the job market remains stable with positive executive sentiments regarding potential business improvements from tax cuts and deregulation. However, concerns about trade tariffs may impact economic growth, potentially leading to a GDP contraction of 1.5%. Despite challenges, overall employment indicators remain strong with low unemployment rates.

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