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Statue of late German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed after allegations of sexual abuse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

ESSEN, Germany (AP) — A statue of late German Cardinal Franz Hengsbach will be removed from outside a cathedral in western Germany after allegations of sexual abuse against him surfaced, Catholic church officials said Friday.A memorial for victims of sexual abuse will be created to take the place of the statue, which was erected in 2011, German news agency dpa reported, citing Thomas Zander, the dean of the cathedral of the city of Essen.The move came after several hours of closed-door deliberations.The controversy around the statue, which is located just outside Essen Cathedral, was sparked on Tuesday when the German Dioceses of Essen and Paderborn announced that they had started investigations into at least three sexual abuse allegations brought against Hengsbach.Two allegations date back to the 1950s and 1960s. The first case alleges that Hengsbach abused a 16-year-old girl in 1954 while he was still an auxiliary bishop in the German city of Paderborn. The second case dates back ...

Trap door filled with drugs found at NYC day care where 1-year-old died

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

THE BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) – The NYPD has released photos of a trap door filled with drugs, including fentanyl, inside the day care center where a 1-year-old died of a suspected drug overdose last week. ​The drugs were found in the floor under a play area at Divino Nino Day Care in the Bronx after authorities obtained a search warrant for the facility on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Investigators said at least two kilos of drugs were under the floor. A large quantity of fentanyl and other narcotics were discovered under a trap door in the play area of a Bronx day care, according to the NYPD. (Credit: NYPD)Nicolas Feliz Dominici, 1, was pronounced dead at Montefiore Medical Center last Friday after he and three other children — two 2-year-old boys and an 8-month-old girl — had to be rushed to the hospital with suspected drug overdoses. They were revived by the opioid-reversing drug Narcan. 'Kilo press' found at day care facility where 1-year-old died Federal prosecutors ...

It's a rare visit for Ohio State to Notre Dame this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — While they're both located in the midwest, the number of match-ups between two of the nation's preeminent college football programs have been scarce.It's even more rare that Ohio State has made the 258-mile trip to the northwest to face Notre Dame in South Bend. (Getty Images)On Saturday, the ninth-ranked Fighting Irish will host the sixth-ranked Buckeyes at Notre Dame Stadium at 6:30 p.m. central time, doing so for just the second time in program history.The only other time that they hosted the Big Ten power was September 28, 1996, when Ohio State beat Notre Dame 29-16 in what would be longtime coach Lou Holtz's last season in South Bend. Meetings between the schools overall are rare, with just five before Saturday, with the Buckeyes winning all five of the match-ups. That included a 21-10 win on Columbus last season, which was just the second time the schools played at Ohio Stadium, with the last coming in 1995 when the Buckeyes won 45-26.Notre Dame and Ohio Sta...

Harris County to rebrand itself as 'Bey County' for Beyoncé concerts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Businesses will buzz this weekend when Beyoncé fans flock to Houston for two nights of concerts, and local leaders are taking action to show their appreciation for the big economic boost the singer is expected to bring her hometown. Harris County commissioners approved a resolution this week to ceremoniously rename the area as "Bey County" on Saturday and Sunday, which are when the Renaissance World Tour shows will happen at NRG Stadium. The resolution reads this honor for Beyoncé and her tour is for "its positive economic impact on the local economy, in recognition of her unwavering service and commitment to the community, and in celebration of her many accomplishments as an artist." Actress goes into labor during Beyoncé concert When she belts the song "Who Run the World (Girls)," Beyoncé reminds listeners she's from "Houston, Texas, baby," and the commissioners court noted that history in their resolution. They pointed out Beyoncé was born in Houst...

Dane Mizutani: Yes, the Vikings reeked of desperation this week. No, that’s not a bad thing.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

Let’s just say the Vikings haven’t exactly been the epitome of excellence heading into their matchup with the Los Angles Chargers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. As much as they still believe they can compete at a high level despite sitting at 0-2, the Vikings seemed to slip into a state of panic this week, willing to try pretty much anything in the name of improvement.How else would they explain signing offensive lineman Dalton Risner six weeks after they should have been brought him in? How else would they explain trading for running back Cam Akers on a whim after he was exiled from his previous team? How else would they explain having head coach Kevin O’Connell literally buy new pieces of equipment to help teach the basics of ball security in practice?Those scenes from TCO Performance Center spoke for themselves.  Yes, the Vikings reeked of desperation this week. No, that’s not a bad thing.A desperate team can be a dangerous team.The fact that th...

Young blue liner Calen Addison vows to even things up for Wild

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

After getting a couple of brief looks at the NHL level the previous two seasons, Calen Addison seemed to be on his way last season — until he wasn’t.After playing 56 games through February with the Wild, the defenseman played only five more games all season, and none in Minnesota’s six-game, first-round playoff series against Dallas.The Wild liked what Addison did on the power play, where he found a role as an aggressive point man on the top unit, amassing 18 points, all assists — more than any other rookie in 2022-23. But coaches didn’t trust him enough defensively to play down the stretch and ended the season as a consistent healthy scratch.In 62 games, he had three goals and 26 assists — one point fewer than the franchise record set by Filip Kuba in 2000-01 — but was a minus-17, worst by a long shot on the team.“His willingness to have success for the team on the power play is great. We need that in 5-on-5 and if he’s killing penalties, we need that, too,” head coach Dean Evason ...

New documentary highlighting local snow sports to premiere at ‘Bucktoberfest’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

A new local documentary eschews flashy extreme sports to instead focus on the Twin Cities snowboarding and skiing scene.The film, “100 Foot Mountain,” will premiere 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 23, at the Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, and admission will be free. The film highlights the winter sports community in the heart of the Twin Cities that caters to the young and first-timers at the Como Park Ski Center.“It’s not always about the steepest and most extreme terrain, but about providing those spaces for people to learn their first turns, enjoy the winter landscape, and develop a passion for sliding on snow,” producer Matthew Zabransky of midwestskiers.com said in a release.The film will be one of several shown to cap off Buck Hill’s “Bucktoberfest” event Saturday.The ski hill’s version of Oktoberfest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a beer sampling session ($8), barbecue and live music. Also this weekend is Buck Hill’s annual co...

Capital Region Fur Ball to be held at Rivers Casino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Animal Protective Foundation announced they will be presenting the 2023 Capital Region Fur Ball Auction and Gala at Rivers Casino. The event is scheduled for October 7 at 6 p.m. and will be emceed by NEWS10's own Steve Caporizzo. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual fundraiser will help the Animal Protective Foundation in their ongoing mission of providing medical care, housing, food and support to local companion animals in need. The evening will feature auctions, a gourmet dinner and a program showcasing APF's continued efforts in the area. “We look forward to pet lovers throughout the area joining us for our most important fundraising event of the year,” said Joe Lisella, APF Executive Director. “We will also be showcasing an important new program that will positively impact the most vulnerable animals in our community.” Longtime Albany police officer retires “The funds raised at T...

Man accused of trying to steal used cooking oil in South Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal used cooking oil from a business in South Glens Falls. The South Glens Falls Police Department arrested Raphael Lopez, 24, of the Bronx, on September 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 8:15 a.m. that day, police responded to the closed business on Saratoga Avenue. The business owner was alerted of the alleged theft from a security camera at the business while at home.The owner then went to the business and confronted Lopez, said police. The used cooking oil was in a vat behind the closed business. Used cooking oil thefts on the rise in the Capital Region Lopez was driving a van with a large tank and siphoning equipment, and was backed up to the used oil vat when the owner arrived, said police. Lopez did not transfer any oil into the van's tank.Lopez was charged with attempted petit larceny and was issued a traffic ticket for ha...

Wool and art spin this weekend at WashCo Fairgrounds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:43:52 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wool and the wisdom that comes with it are weaving their way to the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns to the home of the Washington County Fair this weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Live music, children's activities, craft workshops, and more come to the fairground from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Over 130 artisans, farmers and craftspeople call the festival home for the weekend. Adult admission is $5, and children under 13 get in for free. Free parking is available aplenty at the fairgrounds.The full festival schedule includes:Saturday, Sept. 23Hands-on workshopsFor the Love of Color and Texture: Exploring Art Batt Construction for All Fiber Desires10 a.m.Fundamentals of art yarn spinning, drum carding, and yarn for weaving; participants will leave with an art batt or twoIntermediate and Advan...