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Book Review: Jo Nesbø offers a fresh twist on a coming-of-age horror novel in ’The Night House’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

Jo Nesbø, the Norwegian author best known for his 13-book crime series starring Harry Hole (“The Snowman” was made into a 2017 movie with Michael Fassbender), is out with something completely different.“The Night House” begins like something from the mind of H.P. Lovecraft, as a young, bullying boy in the English countryside dares a classmate to make a prank call from a phone booth. By page eight, the classmate’s ear is “stuck to the bloody, perforated listening end,” and the phone is making slurping sounds as it liquifies Tom and sucks him into oblivion. Suddenly Richard, the young bully, is a chief suspect in Tom’s disappearance.When another classmate mysteriously disappears after spending time with Richard, Richard is sent to the Rorrim Correctional Facility for Young People while authorities investigate. We learn bits and pieces of his back story in the next 100 or so pages — his parents died in a London fire when he was 14 and he’s now living with relatives in the U.K. — which ...

Knife-wielding man broke into woman’s home, stole car: Durham police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into an elderly woman’s home in Durham Region and made off with her vehicle.Durham police say officers responded to a home near Church and Osborne streets in Beaverton around 2:45 a.m. Monday after getting reports of a break-in.It is alleged an elderly woman woke up to find a man armed with a knife inside her home. Police say the suspect stole a number of items from the home and the victim’s vehicle.The victim was not injured.The stolen vehicle is described as a 2006 teal green Pontiac Torrent with Ontario licence plate CRPB 471.The suspect is described as a tall man, 20 to 30 years old, with a small moustache. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants.Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs defeat the New York Jets 23-20.SNY posted video of Swift, wearing blue jean shorts, a long-sleeved black top and leather jacket, entering the stadium's security area with actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman. NBC's telecast cut to Swift several times during the game, including a shot of the pop superstar with her arm around Kelce's mother, Donna, who was wearing her son's No. 87 jersey. WGN’s Jarrett Payton’s viral video captures Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium together Swift's appearance comes a week after she was at Arrowhead Stadium — decked out in red and white — to watch the Chiefs' 41-10 rout of the Chicago Bears at home in a suite alongside Donna Kelce. Swift took advantag...

Former NFL star killed in New York plane crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

(WFFF) — A former NFL star was among two people killed after a small plane crashed at an Upstate New York airport over the weekend, according to a report. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday at the end of a runway at the Lake Placid Airport.A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board told Lake Placid News the plane made a "hard roll to the left" after taking off on Sunday, but the investigation remains ongoing. The outlet also reported that the victims have been identified as Richard McSpadden, the senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and Russ Francis, a former NFL tight end. Francis had recently purchased the airport's Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business. Russ Francis #81 of the San Francisco 49ers works to escape a tackle during Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium, on January 20, 1985 in Stanford, California. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38 to16. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Getty Images)A...

13-foot-long python survives five months eating cats in Oklahoma trailer park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An expert hired to get rid of a snake slithering around a South Oklahoma City mobile home park found a python that was 13 feet long and had been in the neighborhood for around five months."We're talking, that thing has been eating opossums, foot-long rats, and cats," said Trevor Bounds of Red Beard Wildlife Control. "The mouth on that thing is the size of your foot and when it opens up you're going to be able to fit something pretty large in there." Sizeable snake seen slithering in OKC neighborhood creates a python problem Staff at the mobile home park had told residents to be on the lookout throughout the week, according to Nexstar's KFOR. The alert sent also said that they would be taking care of it soon. Experts say that more than likely the snake was a pet that either got loose or the owner let it out."The constricting is what can be the dangerous part," said Bounds. "You can't have small children or pets going near this thing that's why this should've ...

Indiana mom called dying toddler an 'a**hole,' compared daughter to Jeffrey Dahmer: court docs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

BEDFORD, Ind. — Court records reveal that several witnesses expressed concern about the swelling and bruising they witnessed on Cheyenne Hill's 18-month-old daughter's face and head last November. One witness even told investigators that after he pointed out how the child might need medical care, Hill snapped back at him by saying, "Under no circumstances are you to call an ambulance or take her in (to the hospital) yourself. I will make the decisions. That is my child." Indiana native’s remains found in Colorado 3 years after she went missing But Hill didn't take the child to a hospital. In fact, the child wasn't taken to a hospital until eight days later. At IU Health Bedford, court documents detail that the young child was diagnosed with a brain bleed, a broken collar bone and head and facial bruising. The young girl was flown to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Three days later, on Nov. 26, 2022, the 18-month-old girl was pronounced dead. Booking photo of Cheyenne H...

How many Hmong people live in Minnesota? 95,094, according to St. Paul Hmong Cultural Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

How many Hmong people live in Minnesota?The answer is 95,094, with more than half of the state’s Hmong residents residing in Ramsey County, home to the largest concentration of Hmong in the nation, according to a new analysis.With more than 36,000 Hmong residents, St. Paul remains home to the largest population of Hmong in any U.S. city, with Fresno, Calif., running a distant second. That’s according to the analysis of U.S. Decennial Census by the Hmong Cultural Center, which is based on University Avenue in St. Paul.That said, there’s been some movement in terms of where Hmong residents reside within the Twin Cities. St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood no longer has any census tracts with more than 1,000 Hmong residents, as it has had for the past several decades. The neighborhood as a whole is still home to more than 2,500 Hmong.The Hmong presence in the suburbs has grown, and the community remains visible in St. Paul’s East Side and North End.In fact, s...

Wishfest returning to Amsterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam will be hosting the return of their annual Wishfest. The event will be held on Bridge Street and is scheduled for October 7. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The yearly festival was founded with a mission of making a difference in the community, and has grown into a major fundraiser for Capital Region Giving Tree. The event will feature live music by Ally the Piper, The Margo Macero Band, Kolbie G., Ryan Carmello, Tim Barr, and Still Remains. In addition to the performances, Wishfest will offer food, drinks and crafts from over 50 local vendors, as well as family friendly activities, a fireworks show in the evening, and a special appearance by former Major League Baseball star Dwight "Doc" Gooden. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Public asked to avoid Moreau Lake State Park amid search for Charlotte Sena Amsterdam Mayor Mike Cinquanti said “Wishfest combines an opportunity to...

Albany Firebirds returning to AFL

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Arena football is officially coming back to Albany in the spring of 2024, with a familiar team name in a familiar league. Co-owner Mike Kwarta announced they’re bringing back the Albany Firebirds to play in the newly reformed Arena Football League.Former Albany Empire offensive coordinator and interim head coach, Damon Ware will be the head coach and general manager of the franchise. Jeff Levack will serve as team president.Ware announced the team’s first signing is former Empire wide receiver, and 2021 National Arena League MVP, Darius Prince. Albany’s last arena football team, the Albany Empire, was terminated from the National Arena League, citing the Empire’s failure to pay overdue league-mandated assessments. The termination came months after former NFL pro-bowler Antonio Brown became part of the previous ownership group. Kwarta sold the Empire to Brown, and Ware was later fired by Brown.

Sustainable Saratoga announces 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sustainable Saratoga is hosting its annual recycling day on Saturday, October 7, in the SPAC overflow parking lot. The event is open to everyone and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Accepted items include clothing and textiles, scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones with chargers, camping gear, refrigerants, small appliances, and electronics. There is an additional $30 fee for TVs and monitors. The Saratoga Children's Literacy League will be on-site collecting gently used children's and youth-adult books for redistribution. Youth2 will be giving out an item to the first 100 cars that will help increase environmental conservation.