German officials detain 3 more suspects in connection with a Cologne Cathedral attack threat
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
BERLIN (AP) — Three more people were detained Sunday in connection with a reported threat of an attack on the Cologne Cathedral over the holidays, German authorities said.The detentions came only days after a 30-year-old Tajik man was detained in relation to an alleged plot to attack the world-famous cathedral by Islamic extremists in the western German city.The suspects were detained in the western cities of Duisburg, Herne and Dueren in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, and their apartments were also searched there. No details about their identities were released. All of the detained suspects — including the Tajik who was arrested last week — allegedly belong to a larger network that included people across Germany and in other European countries, according to Cologne police chief Johannes Hermanns, German news agency dpa reported.The attack was supposed to have been carried out with a car, dpa reported.North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul called the detention...Fans call out Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for claiming to try In-N-Out for the 'first' time: 'This is a lie'
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
(NEXSTAR) – There’s a first time for everything. But if you’re Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, sometimes there are several “first times” for the same thing.Last weekend, Johnson shared a video to his social media accounts which purportedly documented his “first ever @innout burger experience.”“Rolled up in my pick up and tried to be cool af with my order,” Johnson captioned the posts, which he shared just before Christmas. “But I didn’t know the lingo, didn’t know who to pay, where to pay, didn’t know s---,” he wrote. In-N-Out Burger giving out free hot cocoa on rainy days The video, at just over two minutes long, appeared to show Johnson visiting two different locations for two separate “cheat day” meals. He was also recognized at both drive-thrus, and stopped to take pictures with staff.Many viewers lauded Johnsons for being so gracious and approachable during his visits, while others suggested he try some of their favorite In-N-Out menu items on his next cheat day.Some, however, see...Sarkisian, DeBoer eager to get on the Sugar Bowl field and 'battle'
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's almost here.After a month of recruiting, practicing, visiting family for the holidays and game planning, the Sugar Bowl kicks off Monday night with Washington and Texas squaring off in a College Football Playoff semifinal for a spot in the national championship. How Sarkisian, Texas continue to build a winning culture that transcends football It seems like ages ago when the Longhorns whipped Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Conference championship game and the Huskies beat rival Oregon for a second time this season to win the Pac-12, and both coaches are ready to get back under the lights."This has been a lot this month, so it's finally fun to be a day away from the ballgame," Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said Sunday morning. "I know our players are excited to play in the game and they're looking forward to it. They feel like they've earned the opportunity to be in this position."Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer said his players are enjoying the moment. ...$50K winning Powerball tickets sold in Schenectady, Gloversville
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two third-prize-winning Powerball tickets from the December 30 drawing were sold in Schenectady and Gloversville, according to the New York Lottery. The tickets are worth $50,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the December 30 drawing were 10, 11, 26, 27, 34, and the Powerball was 7. The third-prize tickets were sold at the Stewart's Shops located at 2970 Guilderland Avenue in Schenectady, and at the ZZ Petroleum located at 1018 Route 29A in Gloversville. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69, while the red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Shop Upper Madison Week to bring Pine Hills business New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s ...Celebrating the New Year with a bonfire at Indian Ladder Farm
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) – On Sunday, Indian Ladder Farm hosted its New Year’s Eve Bonfire with the community. Dietrich Gehring, Owner of Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery, said it originally started as something just for the farm staff and has now become an annual tradition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “We started five years ago as just kind of a fun way for brewery staff to get rid of their trees and stand around on New Year’s outside,” he said. “And..well, some of our customers caught wind of it, and we thought, well, let’s invite the public.”This was also the first year the farm decided to celebrate New Year’s with a Noon Countdown for kids, but they had no idea how popular the event was going to be.“Unfortunately, it was more popular than we thought, and it sold out this year,” Gehring said. “But next year, it will be bigger and better.”And that’s because the tickets were sold out within just thirty minutes. But with 2023...President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2024 New Year message via China Media Group and the internet. The following is the full text of the message:"Greetings to you all! As energy rises after the Winter Solstice, we are about to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new. From Beijing, I extend my best New Year wishes to each and every one of you!In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.This year, we have marched forward with solid steps. We achieved a smooth transition in our COVID-19 response efforts. The Chinese economy has sustained the momentum of recovery. Steady progress has been made in pursuing high-quality development. Our modernized industrial system has been fur...Police in riot gear clear hundreds of rowdy juveniles from Torrance mall
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
Authorities from eleven different law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance on Saturday night for a massive disturbance that involved approximately 1,000 juveniles and resulted in five arrests.A press release sent out by the Torrance Police Department early Sunday morning indicates that officers were on foot patrol at the mall when they observed a group of youths “engaging in disruptive behavior” around 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon. 1 dead, multiple hospitalized after strip mall shooting in Hawthorne “As officers assisted with addressing the initial group of disruptive juveniles, additional groups continued to amass in various locations throughout the area and displayed increasingly disruptive behavior,” Torrance Police said. A disturbance involving a large crowd of juveniles shut down streets around the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance on Dec. 30, 2023. (OnScene.TV)A disturbance involving a large crowd of juveniles shut down stre...These 10 traditional New Year's Eve foods all come with a story
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
From creating vision boards to spending the night out with your most raucous friends waiting for midnight to strike, everyone chooses to celebrate New Year's holidays differently. Yet a common theme held from country to country and culture to culture is bringing people together and celebrating with food.Food has been a longstanding part of holiday celebrations. From the preservation of culture to the love and intention poured into creating a memorable feast, the sharing of meals means more than just survival. In many cases, these annual celebrations feature beloved family recipes that have survived wars and been passed down for generations, becoming cornerstones of holiday traditions and an homage to the resilience of the people who originated them. New California laws taking effect in 2024 As New Year's approaches, Stacker looked at specific food practices from around the world. Where did they come from? What are the meanings behind these time-tested recipes? What makes...Lucid takes car of the year honors
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
Autopia is an extension of TheWeeklyDriver.com, the website I started in 2004. It features automotive news, car reviews, commentary, a weekly podcast, newsletter and coverage of automotive events. It has several contributors, writers and photographers with keen observations.For the past 16 years, I’ve also selected an end-of-the-year top-10 list of vehicles of the year. It’s based only on the new cars and trucks I drove for a week and reviewed. Every year, it’s also the only model year of the calendar year.The Car of the Year for 2023 is the Lucid Air. The Lucid Air (Grand Touring) and Lucid Air (Pure) were reviewed among the 38 vehicles I drove for a week.Here’s what I wrote in part in my review of the Lucid Air (Grand Touring):“Available in Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Performance, and the new-for-2023 Sapphire trims, the Lucid Air is a high-performance, handsome, and the-future-is-now vehicle that provides a new definition of a sedan.“Spacious and...The 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line V6 AWD SUV
Published Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:32 GMT
What is a Telluride? A Telluride is a midsize 3 row SUV built in the West Point, Georgia USA assembly plant and sold in North America by Kia. Telluride is Kia’s award winning entry into the very competitive midsize SUV class and has been a top tier seller since day one. The new additions to the 2024 Telluride are amber LED daytime running lights and an aggressive new X-Line package that includes several gloss black exterior trim accents.The Telluride is a great 3 row SUV, as it offers an upscale interior with very comfortable seats, a high tech and easy to use infotainment system and plenty of passenger room and cargo space at an impressive entry level price. In the most competitive segment of the SUV market, Kia introduced the Telluride in 2020 and immediately made a name for itself by winning the prestigious Motor Trend magazine’s 2020 SUV of the year award.This week Kia sent me a 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line V6 AWD SUV to test drive and review. The base windo...Latest news
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