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DC’s Central Union Mission provides hundreds of Christmas meals to men in need

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

Central Union Mission in D.C. provides shelter and job training to people experiencing homelessness, and this year, on Christmas Day, it continued a holiday tradition by serving hot meals to men in need.“They’ll come back by and say, ‘Oh, thanks for dinner, it was great,’ or, ‘Thanks for lunch, it was great,’” said Rick Snyder, kitchen manager and chef at the mission.Snyder woke up at 5 a.m. this Christmas to provide hot food for hundreds of men separated from their families or living in poverty.“We have a lot of people who have dedicated some time to come and help in making sure that men get fed,” Snyder said.Whether it was pork, chicken or a fish option for the one pescatarian, the chef wanted to ensure everyone was fed.“The men appreciate everything that we do,” Snyder said.Volunteers from the Jewish Community Center of D.C. joined the staff at Central Union Mission, which is located on Massachusetts Avenue.“Generally speaking, you know, we like to spend time with our famil...

Un hombre de Arkansas visitó un parque estatal con su novia. Encontró el diamante más grande que se ha descubierto allí en 3 años

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

(CNN) –– Un hombre de Arkansas pensó que había recogido un trozo de vidrio en un parque estatal. Sin embargo, después descubrió que su hallazgo, del tamaño de una gomita, era algo mucho más valioso: un diamante de 4,87 quilates.Jerry Evans visitó el Parque Estatal Crater of Diamonds en Murfreesboro, Arkansas, por primera vez con su novia la primavera pasada, relató a los funcionarios del parque.Según el hombre, unos 10 minutos después de llegar al lugar, vio lo que parecía se vidrio a unos metros de distancia en la cima de una colina arada, según un comunicado de prensa.Aunque se guardó el hallazgo en forma de pirámide, no estaba seguro de si era un diamante, señaló Evans en el comunicado.“Era tan claro. Realmente no sabía”, dijo Evans. “Estábamos recogiendo todo pensando que era un diamante”.El Crater of Diamonds, que se nombró parque estatal en 1972, es conocido como un lugar de diamantes por su fuente volcánica original, según los funcionarios del parque.Después de re...

Police join pursuit after two sheep escape South Boston church

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

A pair of sheep prompted an unexpected chase Sunday when they managed to escape from a South Boston church. The two sheep were set to take part in a nativity scene. When they broke free on Sunday, Boston police stepped in to help get them back into their pen. “The police were chasing them, I think about five cruisers,” said Father George, a parish priest at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. “Some of our parishioners also joined them.”Priests described a wild scene as police responded. Ultimately, they said they were glad the black and white sheep were rescued unharmed. “We’re happy. They’re happy. They feel in a strange place, everything’s new,” Father George said. “Maybe they wanted to see the city,” he continued. “They didn’t get much of a chance. Maybe next year.”Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish officials said they are not sure how the sheep in this incident escaped or for how long they were wandering in the city before they were captured.

‘I was born to do this sport’: Local figure skater gains national traction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

A local figure skater is gaining national traction, now ranked ninth in her age group as she continues to pursue her passion. Ayva Niewiadomski is a 9-year-old Quincy resident. With a love of figure skating spanning multiple generations, she and her mother recently spoke to 7NEWS.“Just to see how passionate she is,” said Gina Niewiadomski, Ayva’s mother. “If I don’t take her skating in the morning, she will sit at my doorway and cry.” “She loved it,” Gina continued. “From the moment she got out there, she had a smile on her face.” When she learned her mother was also a skater, Gina said, “that kind of topped everything off.”“I want to follow in her footsteps,” Ayva said. Ayva attends school online in order to keep up with her demanding practice schedule. She then trains at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, where she said she has learned a lot. Ayva is currently working to master triple jumps while others her age are just learning double jumps...

Woman hit, killed in crash near Coronado Holiday Parade identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- A woman who was struck and killed near the Coronado Holiday Parade earlier this month has been identified, local medical officials said.Cynthia Lorraine Guiten, 69, was announced as the deceased, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said on its website.The crash occurred on the evening of Dec. 1 in the 1000 block of 5th St. It happened about two blocks from the parade on Orange Avenue. Police respond to shooting in Little Italy According to authorities, the woman was crossing 5th St. when she was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet sports utility vehicle. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and called police.The victim was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Beyoncé’s childhood home in Houston burns on Christmas morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — Beyoncé’s childhood home caught fire early on Christmas morning, though the family living there escaped safely. The fire was reported at about 2 a.m. Monday and the Houston Fire Department arrived on the scene of the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, the Houston Chronicle reported. “We had it contained in about 10 minutes,” Houston Fire Department District Chief Justin Barnes told the newspaper.Beyoncé Knowles’ family bought the home on the 2400 block of Rosedale in 1982 and Beyoncé lived there until she was 5 years old. She was seen taking photos of the property when she was in her hometown for her Renaissance World Tour.The home in the historic Riverside Terrace neighborhood was built in 1946. A messages sent to Beyoncé’s publicist was not immediately returned late Monday.The cause of the blaze was under investigation.The Associated Press

Chicagoans spend Christmas spreading holiday cheer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

CHICAGO — Between a hot meal, gifts and a visit from jolly old St. Nick, many worked hard this Christmas to make it special for Chicagoans.Some exceptional people and organizations spent the holiday putting others before them, by bringing a sense of warmth and home to hundreds of families. Chicagoans hit the lakefront during the city’s second warmest Christmas on record Santa traded in his sleigh and reindeer and caught a ride with the Chicago Fire Department to La Rabida Children’s Hospital on the city's South Side.He brought presents and holiday cheer to the young patients, a tradition since the 1970s.Spirits were high at the Cook County Jail as dozens gathered at the facility's chapel for Christmas morning mass hosted by Cardinal Blase Cupich. Police offer warning to Bridgeport residents after string of garage burglaries Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (RPC) also led a service at the jail.The faith community at Saint Sabina Catholic Church was up bright ...

Dane Mizutani: For the sake of Justin Jefferson, Vikings must get this next decision right

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

As soon as the words left his mouth, star receiver Justin Jefferson went out of his way to make sure everybody knew he wasn’t being disrespectful. He was simply stating an opinion about franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins that has more or less morphed into fact over the past couple of months.“I think it goes to show the world the type of player Kirk is,” Jefferson said after the Vikings suffered a 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. “This is a tough league. Not everybody is meant for this job. It’s tough not having No. 8 out there.”Even if it wasn’t meant as a slight to career backup quarterback Nick Mullens, nobody would’ve blamed Jefferson if he wanted to be critical in that moment. After doing everything in his power to will the Vikings to a comeback win they didn’t deserve, Jefferson couldn’t overcome Mullens quite literally throwing the game away down the stretch.Not that Jefferson didn’t try. He really di...

Hermosa Beach residents shaken after deadly Christmas Eve standoff, house fire 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

Residents of one neighborhood in Hermosa Beach had their Christmas Eve festivities disrupted when they were evacuated from their homes during an hourslong standoff that ended with a man’s death. The first 911 call regarding a domestic dispute came in around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the 600 block of 11th Street near Ardmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Kamar de los Reyes, ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Call of Duty’ actor, dead at 56 A witness told KTLA that several of their neighbors heard a loud argument and saw a man armed with a gun. When police arrived, the man barricaded himself inside the home, and a standoff ensued. A fire broke out at the home around 4:30 p.m., forcing authorities to evacuate several adjacent homes and assume a defensive position to protect their safety. A Christmas Eve standoff with a domestic violence suspect in Hermosa Beach ended late Sunday evening when the suspect was found dead, authorities said. (KTLA)The fire-damaged...

49ers live blog: 49ers take 5-0 lead on bizarre safety and a field goal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:44 GMT

5:58, 1Q – 49ers 5, Ravens 0: Jake.Moody makes 45 yard field goal. Ten-play drive that started at the 21 died at the Baltimore 27. Niners had been stopped on a fourth-and-1 from the 33, but defensive holding penalty had kept the drive alive.10:24, 1Q – 49ers 2, Ravens 0: Lamar.Jackson, pursued by Chase Young and inadvertently tripped by a fallen official in the endzone, is called for intentionallly grounding after his desperation backhanded pass fails to reach the line of scrimmage.Jason Verrett will suit up tonight in a 49ers jersey for the first time since the 2021 season opener and only the 16th time since originally joining them in 2019.Verrett, two weeks after re-joining the 49ers, was elevated from the practice squad a few hours before kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium.Other roster moves saw the 49ers (11-3) promote wide receiver Willie Snead IV to the 53-man roster, waive offensive tackle Matt Pryor, and activate defensive tackle T.Y. Mc...