The United Nations has expressed shock after a man drove a car into a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday. “We are shocked by the news of the attack today in Magdeburg, Germany,” UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement. “We extend our condolences to the families of the […]

The Brief Chicago Police are closely monitoring the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza after a deadly attack at a German Christmas market, though no threats have been reported. A car attack at the Magdeburg, Germany market on Friday night killed two people and injured at least 68, with 15 in critical condition. The driver, believed to […]

After our light snowfall event today through Saturday, we will enter into the coldest stretch of weather yet this season and in recent memory. A blast of Arctic air officially descends across the North Country and Upper Valley by Sunday with wicked wind chills. Gusty northwest winds will start to take a break later Sunday […]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the European Council summit. Gaetan Claessens/European Council/dpa German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has welcomed the collective agreement at Volkswagen as a “good, socially responsible solution.” “These are not easy times for Volkswagen employees,̶

The man arrested following a suspected attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg was not previously on law enforcement’s radar as a known Islamist, security sources tell dpa. According to initial findings, the man is said to be around 50 years old and from Saudi Arabia. A car ploughed into the Christmas market near city […]