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The complex chemistry behind America’s spirit – how bourbon gets its distinctive taste and color

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

(The Conversation) - Few beverages have as rich a heritage and as complicated a chemistry as bourbon whiskey, often called “America’s spirit.” Known for its deep amber hue and robust flavors, bourbon has captured the hearts of enthusiasts across the country.But for a whiskey to be called a bourbon, it has to adhere to very specific rules. For one, it needs to be made in the U.S. or a U.S. territory – although almost all is made in Kentucky. The other rules have more to do with the steps to make it – how much corn is in the grain mixture, the aging process and the alcohol proof.I’m a bourbon researcher and chemistry professor who teaches classes on fermentation, and I’m a bourbon connoisseur myself. The complex science behind this aromatic beverage reveals why there are so many distinct bourbons, despite the strict rules around its manufacture.The mash billAll whiskeys have what’s called a mash bill. The mash bill refers to the recipe of grains that...

Austin nonprofit performs 25 pediatric open-heart surgeries overseas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than two dozen children in Bolivia have a new lease on life following a medical mission trip performed by an Austin-based nonprofit.Since 2000, the nonprofit HeartGift has served more than 800 patients in over 35 countries, performing surgeries to help repair congenital heart defects. From late August through early September, a 30-person team flew to Bolivia for a 10-day medical mission, completing 25 open-heart surgeries on children ages three months to 13 years old. KXAN TOP STORY: Ken Paxton acquitted on all impeachment charges Jennifer Stevens, CEO of JHL Company, participated in the trip alongside her husband Don and 17-year-old daughter Elle. She said she was first introduced to the nonprofit through her work producing the Mack, Jack & McConaughey fundraiser benefitting children."Earlier this year, the idea of the medical mission trip to Bolivia was brought forward," Jennifer said. "I thought, 'what an interesting to see full circle what we've experi...

75-year sentence given to man in Williamson County murder trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 75 years in state prison in connection with a July 2021 murder in Williamson County.According to court documents, Branden Smith, 35, was convicted by a jury Aug. 17.Documents showed Smith pleaded not guilty to the murder charge prior to his trial.In addition to his sentence, documents also listed a $10,000 fine.Smith received a jail credit of 759 days toward his sentence, according to documents.

Woman receives 23 years in prison in connection with 2022 murder in Williamson County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A woman was sentenced Sept. 7 to 23 years in state prison in connection with an April 2022 murder in Williamson County.According to court documents, Nila Louise Glimp pleaded guilty to the murder charge and was convicted by a court the same day she was sentenced.In addition to her sentence, Glimp must also pay $475 in court costs.Glimp received a jail credit of 377 days toward her sentence, according to documents.

Court sentences man in 2021 Travis County murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A man was sentenced to 25 years in state prison in connection with a December 2021 murder in Travis County.According to court documents, Christopher Martinez was convicted by a court Sept. 7. Records showed Martinez pleaded guilty to the murder charge the same day he was sentenced.Martinez received a jail credit of 592 days toward his sentence, according to documents.

Broncos vs. Commanders: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 2 game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos are looking to bounce back from their narrow 17-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 1. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Commanders at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesPre-game updatesScouting report (noon): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Commanders in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsBroncos-Commanders NFL Week 2: Must-readsKiszla: Have we seen the first hint Russell Wilson can’t play quarterback for Sean Payton?Their margin of error in this new football season already gone, the Broncos are one bad loss away from tanking for the best available quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft.Should Denver be left with little choice but to move on from Russell Wilson before the worst contract in team history even kicks in, we’ve already seen the play that could get him fired.“We’ve got to treat every game as a championship game,” Wilson said Wednesday.While it might be one of those football cliches Wilson ...

Redwood City: Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to stab and kill victim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to stab and kill another man at a home in Redwood City on Saturday night, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Carlos: Man arrested in armed robbery with knife and metal pipe, authorities say Crime and Public Safety | San Rafael police call for emergency aid to break up sideshow Crime and Public Safety | Manhunt underway for suspect who shot and killed deputy near Palmdale station Crime and Public Safety | Sunday morning shooting in North Oakland injures two Crime and Public Safety | New documents raise questions about hiring of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s boyfriend The suspect allegedly attacked the victim at the home on the 400 Block of Fourth Avenue, leaving the victim with minor injuries, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle, the sheriff&#...

49ers pregame at Rams: NFL’s top run defense won’t face Cam Akers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The 49ers’ league-leading run defense won’t be facing Rams season-opening starter Cam Akers today.“I’m just as confused as everybody else,” Akers wrote on the “X” social-media platform after Fox’s Jay Glazer reported that Akers would be a  healthy scratch and possibly be traded.Akers ran for just 29 yards on 22 carries in the Rams’ 24-13 season-opening win at Seattle, and that included five carries that lost yardage and five others that went for no gain.Kyren Williams was the Rams’ leading rusher last week, scored twice and gaining 52 yards (15 carries) as a second-year rusher from Notre Dame. Ronnie Rivers is their only other active running back; Zach Evans was inactivated, too.A year ago, Akers reportedly requested a trade and missed two ensuing games. He only faced the 49ers three times the previous three seasons (100 yards, 22 carries, one touchdown).The 49ers will counter with five linebackers in un...

Redwood City man arrested for allegedly stabbing someone, fleeing officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

(BCN) -- Police arrested a man Saturday night for allegedly stabbing another man in Redwood City, then leading officers on a foot pursuit after being pulled over. Video captures sinking boat burning in Vallejo; Coast Guard assists in response San Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies responded at 9:44 p.m. to a call from the 400 block of 4th Avenue in unincorporated Redwood City, about an alleged assault involving a knife. Deputies say 35-year-old Catalino Ortiz-Perez tried stabbing another man multiple times. Deputies say the victim sustained only minor injuries during the attack. Ortiz-Perez then fled the scene in a vehicle. Before receiving the call, deputies stopped Ortiz-Perez's vehicle for an alleged traffic violation. Ortiz-Perez fled on foot, but was "was quickly apprehended," the sheriff's office said. Deputies also found Ortiz-Perez allegedly violated a restraining order unrelated to Saturday night's incident. They also allegedly found him possessing illeg...

¿Qué dicen los famosos? Regresa este domingo con una excitante segunda temporada

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:08 GMT

MIAMI – Los domingos por la noche en Telemundo tendrán una nueva dosis de diversión para toda la familia con el gran regreso de ¿Qué dicen los famosos?, el programa de juegos que estrena este domingo, 17 de septiembre a las 10pm/9c. Conducido por Rodrigo Vidal, la dinámica del juego cuenta con dos equipos, cada uno conformado por un famoso y tres familiares o amigos. Para ganar el juego, cada equipo tendrá que contestar preguntas sobre la vida cotidiana que respondieron 100 latinos que fueron previamente encuestados en Estados Unidos. Todos los equipos jugarán para ganar dinero para una obra de caridad.En su domingo de estreno, se enfrentarán las estrellas del espectáculo, Sergio Mayer y Ericka Buenfil. Próximamente, el programa contará con otras personalidades tales como Itatí Cantoral y Sara Maldonado, Silvia Pasquel y Laura Zapata, Arturo Carmona y Marlene Favela, Patricia Navidad y Jorge Aravena, Laura Flores y Sergio Sendel, entre otras figuras del...