Former Notre Dame and NFL player sentenced to life in prison

Former Notre Dame and NFL player Cierre Wood sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the death of a 5-year-old girl. His girlfriend also pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child abuse.

Fire at Copenhagen's Historic Stock Exchange Building

The historic 17th-century Børsbygningen (Old Stock Exchange) in Copenhagen caught fire, evoking memories of the Notre Dame fire. Staff rescued large historic paintings before evacuating; no known casualties. Renovation work was underway at the time. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Danish Chamber of Commerce director called it 'incredibly tragic.' Conservative politician Marcus Knuth suggested rebuilding it as it was.

Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

After a devastating fire in 2019, skilled craftsmen from around the world, including carpenter Hank Silver, came together to help rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The restoration work has made significant progress, utilizing both modern and traditional building methods. The project has received overwhelming support from donors worldwide, surpassing the estimated cost of $760 million.

Notre Dame Football Criticism

High-profile sports commentators criticize Notre Dame football for receiving excessive TV time and press attention despite not winning a national title in almost 40 years. They question the team's relevance and media coverage.