Hanover

Hanover appears in recent news in two distinct contexts. Firstly, Hanover, Germany, is the origin city of the internationally successful rock band Scorpions. The band is newsworthy due to the death of former bassist Francis Buchholz, who passed away at 71 after a battle with cancer. Buchholz was a member of the Scorpions until 1992. Secondly, Hanover County, Virginia, is in the news due to a series of unusual break-ins allegedly committed by a raccoon. The raccoon, initially suspected of consuming alcohol at a liquor store, is now also suspected of breaking into a karate studio and the Department of Motor Vehicles. These incidents have garnered attention due to their bizarre nature and the involvement of local animal control.