Day: December 17, 2023

California ski resort’s plan to erect Virgin Mary statue ignites fury among locals: ‘Keep religion out’

6:00 pm December 17, 2023

A rural California ski resort’s plans to install a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary has left some irate and pushing back against the Christian symbol they say disrespects the area’s rich Native American history. “Virgin Mary at a ski resort makes no sense, keep religion out of skiing,” one critic wrote, echoing the complaints […]

Massive fire destroys apartment complex under construction in Colorado

5:54 pm December 17, 2023

One firefighter suffered minor injuries after battling a five-alarm fire at an apartment complex under construction in Aurora, Colorado. Authorities responded to the five-story structure at Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street just before 1 p.m. Saturday, Aurora Fire Rescue said on X. Flames and smoke could be seen for miles, prompting many people to pull […]

Dolphins star Tyreek Hill out vs Jets as he chases NFL record

5:47 pm December 17, 2023

Fantasy managers and MVP bettors look away: Miami Dolphins superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill is inactive this Sunday against the New York Jets. Hill suffered an ankle injury during the Dolphins’ loss to the Tennessee Titans, and it’s kept him out of practice all week for Miami. Hill was able to return to the game […]

Jason Momoa shares surprising ‘Aquaman’ diet: ‘I just shovel it in’

5:43 pm December 17, 2023

Jason Momoa’s path to a ripped physique might seem counterintuitive. The Hawaiian actor recently revisited his 2018 role as “Aquaman” for the movie’s sequel, and explained the diet he followed during filming. Admitting to eating “everything,” Momoa said he didn’t focus on calories. “I just shovel it in, and then work hard. Work hard, eat […]

Texas City issues shelter-in-place order due to ‘chemical release’ at refinery

5:15 pm December 17, 2023

A shelter-in-place order was issued in Texas City, Texas, on Sunday morning after a chemical was released at a refinery, city officials said. The city shared an alert about the situation at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery on its social media just after 9 a.m. local time. Officials described the event as a “chemical release” […]