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German airport closed after armed man breaches security with his car

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — The airport in the northern German city of Hamburg was closed to passengers, and flights were canceled Saturday night after a vehicle broke through security and entered the premises, German news agency dpa reported.Federal police said an armed man had broken through a gate with his vehicle and fired twice into the air with a weapon. Police also said that the man’s wife had previously contacted them about a possible child abduction.Several local German media reported that the man had two children inside his car.Federal police spokesman Thomas Gerbert told dpa that a large number of officers from state and federal police were on site and in the vicinity of the vehicle.The Associated Press

Group commits 6 armed robberies, carjacking across on South Side Friday evening

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

CHICAGO — A half dozen armed robberies took place across three South Side neighborhoods Friday evening, including one that ended in a victim's car being stolen, according to a community alert sent out by the Chicago Police Department Saturday.Police said the robberies happened in the Armour Square, Near South Side and Bridgeport neighborhoods. In each incident, four males approached a victim or victims, pulled out black handguns and demanded victims' property. In one of the incidents, the victim's vehicle was taken. After stealing victims' property, the group then fled in a previously reported stolen vehicle.Incident Times and Locations200 block of West 31st Street on Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:33 p.m. 2000 block of South Calumet Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. 2000 block of South Wabash Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:10 p.m.  3700 block of South Lituanica Avenue on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:18 p.m. 400 block of West 28th Place on Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:22 p.m.  2200 block of South Michigan Avenue on No...

Zuckerberg undergoes surgery after tearing ACL during MMA training

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

(The Hill) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg underwent surgery on Friday after experiencing a knee injury during martial arts training.The tech billionaire shared the news in an Instagram post, explaining that he tore his anterior cruciate ligaments — commonly called the ACL — while training for an MMA fight. “Grateful for the doctors and team taking care of me,” Zuckerberg posted. “I was training for a competitive MMA fight early next year, but now that’s delayed a bit.”He added that he still plans to compete in a fight, but will be “looking forward to doing it after I recover.” The photo he shared showed the billionaire in a hospital bed with his left knee bandaged.The news of his injury comes as Zuckerberg and X owner Elon Musk have mulled competing in a cage fight.A potential match between to the tech moguls began in June, when Musk said he was “up for a cage match if [Zuckerberg] is,” while responding to a post about Threads, Meta’s new alternative to X. Zuckerberg responded, writing,...

'We are all pretty upset about it': Neighbor shocked after 10-year-old shot while inside home on South Side

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

CHICAGO — The search continues on Saturday afternoon for three people who allegedly fired shots into a home on the city's South Side, leaving a 10-year-old boy with serious injuries. The victim has not yet been identified by police, but officers say the boy remains in serious condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest on Friday night. Chicago police say the shooting happened just before 7:40 p.m. in the 1100 block of East 91st Street, in the city’s Burnside neighborhood. 3 men found shot dead in Brighton Park overnight: CPD Neighbors in the area who heard the gunfire said they were shocked by what unfolded. “Last night my brother and I were sitting in the living room here, watching basketball. We heard pops, but we thought maybe they were firecrackers," Marvin Johnson, a neighbor, said. Johnson said he was upset to hear that the child had been injured when gunfire pierced through a window of the home. "This time, right after that we saw the blu...

Instant Analysis: Unpacking a wild Longhorns win

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A win is a win, and that old sports cliche certainly rang through the Texas Longhorns locker room on Saturday.The No. 7 Longhorns outlasted No. 23 Kansas State 33-30 in overtime to stay in the hunt for a Big 12 Conference championship game berth, but did it the hard way after squandering a 20-point lead in the second half.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersTexas built a 27-7 lead following a Bert Auburn 49-yard field goal in the third quarter, but then things fell apart from there with three Kansas State touchdowns in about a 3-minute span to tie the game. Auburn hit a 42-yard kick in overtime, and then the Longhorns kept the Wildcats out of the end zone to escape their own home with the win.Roger Wallace and Noah Gross took a shot at summarizing and explaining what all happened after the game in the video above.

Nonprofits hosts 48th estate sale, attracting thousands of bargain hunters and vintage lovers

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A nonprofit that serves individuals who have experienced severe emotional trauma is hosting its 48th annual garage and estate sale from Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 5.The Settlement Home for Children began in 1916 and has been serving women and children who need support ever since. The garage and estate sale helps the non-profit to be able to continue to do their work. “[We work with] the most traumatized young women and children across Texas,” said Janet Watson, a chair of the nonprofit. “We provide 24-hour therapy, [our clients] live on site, and we have foster care that supports boys and girls.” The non-profit collects for the sale essentially all year – beginning in February and finishing in October. She said some donors pass on their entire estate to the organization. “It's quite an amazing effort,” she said. Watson said the annual garage and estate sale attracts thousands of people every year. Because it’s gone on for so long, she said h...

Ole Miss rallies late to top Texas A&M 38-35

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Quinshon Judkins ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner from a yard out with 1:40 remaining, and No. 11 Mississippi rallied to defeat Texas A&M 38-35 on Saturday.Ole Miss (8-1, 5-1 SEC, No. 10 CFP) preserved the win on the final play as Zxavian Harris tipped Randy Bond's 47-yard field-goal attempt for the Aggies (5-4, 3-3). No. 7 Texas avoids disaster, stays in Big 12 title game hunt with OT win over No. 23 Kansas State The Rebels remained in second place in the SEC West race with their fifth consecutive win.Judkins, who had 102 yards rushing on 23 carries, capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive to give the Rebels the decisive margin. Jaxson Dart was 24 of 33 for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Tre Harris caught 11 passes for for 213 yards, including an 11-yard TD.Max Johnson, 31 of 42 passing for 305 yards, rallied the Aggies from a 31-21 fourth-quarter deficit, scoring on a 1-yard run for a 35-31 lead with 4:34 left. He also threw a 28-yard TD pass...

Charley Walters: Vikings’ QB future as muddled as ever with Cousins’ injury

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

Even before the Vikings’ Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles’ tendon last week and was lost for the season, the team’s quarterback future for 2024 was unclear.Now it’s even more unclear.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) handles the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Cousins was injured during the play. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)As for Cousins, who turns 36 next August, it might be difficult for him to pass a physical when NFL free agency opens in March. It generally takes nine months of rehabilitation to fully recover to return to high impact activity after an Achilles rupture.It’s completely unknown whether Cousins will be back with the Vikings in 2024, or try to play somewhere else, or even retire. He has made well over $200 million during his 12-season NFL career.There is reason for hope. It was 30 years ago, at age 32, that Miami Dolphins QB Dan Marino tore his Achilles in Wee...

Former Missouri teacher speaks out on OnlyFans account, made nearly $1 million

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

ST. CLAIR, Mo. - Brianna Coppage, a former teacher at St. Clair High School, is speaking out after several weeks after she was placed on leave and ultimately resigned over an OnlyFans account. FOX 2 first learned Coppage was placed on leave in September, reportedly to supplement her salary as a teacher. She was formerly an English teacher and cheerleading coach. In a recent FOX News digital report, Coppage revealed that she made almost $1 million from the OnlyFans account. She clarified that the account had no connection to her work responsibilities through the school district and that she invested in it exclusively during her personal time. Coppage also revealed that various financial challenges played a role in making the account. "I started it, one, to supplement my income, see what happens, and possibly make extra money," said Coppage to FOX News. "I have student loans. I was working on my third degree. I have a master's degree in education and was also working on my special-ed...

I-70 shut down in Aurora due to man in median “with a gun”

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:36:58 GMT

Interstate 70 is shut down in both directions at Tower Road in Aurora due to a man in the median “with a gun,” according to the Aurora Police Department.#APDAlert: Officers have shut down both EB and WB traffic on I-70 at Tower Rd for a man, standing in the median, with a gun.Officers are detouring traffic off of I-70 while we work towards a peaceful resolution.Updates will be here. pic.twitter.com/iIHqNFNeZs— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) November 4, 2023Police reported the incident at 3:45 p.m. on X.Officers are working on detouring traffic off the interstate and are working “towards a peaceful resolution.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Potential for Floyd Hill sun glare closures on eastbound I-70 resumes Crime and Public Safety | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash Crime and Public Safety | I-70 westbound reopened at Eisenhower Tunnel Crime and Public Safety | ...