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AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. For millions of Christians, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most sacred time of the year. It’s the week Christians commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.The week began with Palm Sunday, where mass at the Vatican was celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square the day after he was discharged from the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, where the Vatican said he was treated for bronchitis.In Bolivia’s highland region, artists gathered for an annual event where they built sand sculptures based on Bible stories. Members of the faithful in Brazil wore tunics and hoods to take part in the Procession of Souls in Goiás state. And in Managua, Nicaragua, a child dressed as an angel during an event observing Good Friday, during which a masked worshipper held a reli...

Woman alleges she was bitten by dog at Home Depot, investigation underway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- New details are emerging about what was reported as a dog bite at a Home Depot in Evergreen.FOX31 is hearing investigators are waiting for medical records to determine the extent and type of the injuries.Jefferson County Animal Control investigators said they first need to know what kind of injuries were caused by the dog to determine if charges need to be filed.Investigators are now waiting for a doctor’s report to determine if the dog bit the customer or head-butted her. Don’t eat the fish in these Colorado water bodies FOX31 was told the dog’s owners and a trainer were all at the store when the woman was hurt.“The victim asked the dog owner if she could pet their dog and then they asked her if she would give him a treat,” Jefferson County Animal Control Supervisor Jennifer Dow said.That is when the incident took place, but the owners took off investigators said.The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help identifying the do...

Owner of 2005 rugby ring found

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — A Lakewood man who was searching for the owner of a beautiful and valuable 2005 ring found in a parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and Jewell Avenue, confirmed the rightful owner had been found on April 7. William Raihl told FOX31 he discovered the ring on Sunday, April 2, on the ground near Ace Hardware and Arc Thrift. “My wife said, 'Hey, there’s something shiny over there. You better go check that out,” Raihl said. Walmart employee hit, killed while collecting carts The heavy gold ring features an emerald surrounded by diamonds. It bears the words “Chris” and "Rugby” on one side and “Bears” on the other. “It means something to someone. I said, yeah, we’ve got a find the rightful owner," Raihl said. Who owns this ring?After cleaning and photographing the ring, Raihl conducted a search for the owner. “I was poring over Google searches and classes and everything trying to find the owner. We’ve just not been able to connect this ring with any individual," R...

Kathryn Hahn stars in Hulu’s new dramedy series ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

Better get the tissue box ready, because of Hulu’s latest show, “Tiny Beautiful Things.” The show stars Kathryn Hahn as a mom and writer whose life starts to go in a different direction than she planned.It’s a story of love and grief for Hahn’s character.She stars as Clare, a mom and writer who suddenly becomes an advice columnist when her own life starts to fall apart.Kathryn Hahn: “I learned so much from this project and from this process.”It’s through her writing where Clare has to revisit moments from her past, including the loss of her mother at a young age.Kathryn Hahn: “Underneath is a roiling, boiling stew of emotion that just feels so relatable — and I think not just for women. I feel like you tap the surface of any human being, and you never know what’s going on underneath there.”The drama-comedy is based on a collection of essays by author Cheryl Strayed from her own days as an advice columnist.Kath...

South Florida religious organization holds annual Easter basket giveaway in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

An organization is making sure that children in South Florida have a happy Easter. Omega Power & Praise Ministries Inc held its annual community Easter basket giveaway in Miami, Friday. Children were given those baskets, were able to enjoy some food and participated in several activities, which included rafles, face painting and egg coloring.

Out-of-control driver crashes into beauty store in Fort Lauderdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

An out-of-control driver crashed into a South Florida business. The car hit the Fitglow Beauty store near Northeast 13th Street and Seventh Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. There were no injuries reported. This is not the first time a vehicle has crashed into this beauty store. Not too long ago, a pickup truck hit the same wall at the store.

Lin-Manuel Miranda surprises Revere High School students with video message

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

Award-winning actor, singer, songwriter and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda recently gave a surprise shout-out to students in Revere High School’s drama club ahead of their upcoming performances of “In the Heights.” Miranda wrote and starred in the musical years before his Broadway hit “Hamilton” took the stage. He shared a video message for students in Revere, who watched in awe as Miranda sang the intro to the show’s titular song “In the Heights.” “Hey Revere, good morning,” he rapped at the end of his message. The drama club at Revere High School is getting ready to debut its own version of “In the Heights” next week, marking the school’s first musical in 30 years. “Break a leg, mucha mierda on your show,” Miranda said to students. “Congratulations! Remember to be a community every second you’re on that stage.”The students’ theater teacher said she chose “In the Heights” for this production because the musical focuses on a Hispanic community in ...

Nets finding scarce practice time in form of end-of-season games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

The Nets are tending to their own backyard.While other NBA teams shut down starters in the final games of the regular season, the Nets ruled every player except Ben Simmons (nerve impingement, out for the season) available for Wednesday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic.The Nets entered the night one win away from securing the Eastern Conference’s sixth and final guaranteed playoff seed. A loss would make Sunday’s season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers a must-win to ward off the seventh-seeded Miami Heat and avoid falling into the Play-In Tournament.The Sixers, for example, rested their entire starting lineup Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Miami Heat also rested their core rotation: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love and Nikola Jovic all sat for the Heat against the Washington Wizards.“That’s why you water your own lawn, bro. I am concerned only about what’s gonna be beneficial for this group, an...

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla remembers late West Virginia coach Billy Hahn

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

Joe Mazzulla could always count on Billy Hahn – whether it was at West Virginia as a player under him or as he embarked on a coaching career after – and there were so many messages that were instilled as he ultimately became the head coach of the Celtics.“A lot that I probably can’t repeat,” Mazzulla said.But they will certainly carry on. Hahn – a college basketball coach for more than 40 years, including 11 seasons as an assistant on Bob Huggins’ staff at West Virginia – died on Friday at 69, his family confirmed. Mazzulla played for Hahn with the Mountaineers from 2006-11 – which included an appearance in the 2010 Final Four – and his impact on the former point guard turned NBA head coach was long-lasting.“He was great,” Mazzulla said before the Celtics played the Raptors on Friday. “I had him for four years in college. And he was just a guy that brought a level of energy and mindset, the entire time no matter what was going on. He was a player’s coach. He was there fo...

Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner reinserted to Magic’s lineup vs. Nets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:36 GMT

Guard Markelle Fultz and forward Franz Wagner were available and back in the starting lineup for the Orlando Magic’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday after sitting out Thursday’s home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Guard Gary Harris was also available off the bench.The Magic sat their starters in the loss to the Cavaliers, the first night of a back-to-back, opting for players who haven’t been in the rotation.But a few of those players — including Fultz, Harris and Wagner — who didn’t get play on Thursday were back in the lineup against the Nets.Guard Cole Anthony, who was available but didn’t play against the Cavaliers, made his fourth start of the season against the Nets alongside Fultz, Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze.“There’s always something to play for when you’re with a young group,” coach Jamahl Mosley said pregame. “That is teaching winning habits. Teaching how to play meaningful baske...