On Friday, four American citizens, Latavia “Tay” Washington McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Zindell Brown and Eric traveled to Mexico from South Carolina as Washington McGee intended to receive a medical procedure. The group had known each other since their childhood days in South Carolina and were close.
However, the four friends never even made it to their medical appointment as they encountered crossfire between rival cartel groups in the border city of Matamoros. The incident resulted in a Mexican bystander being killed and the Americans being abducted by unknown gunmen and taken away in a car.
Subsequently, investigators believed that the Americans were mistook for Haitian drug smugglers and were victim to mistaken identity. This was further supported by their lack of a known criminal history.
US Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar issued a statement warning against medical tourism as it is not without risks,
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued an increasingly-likely warning for an Atmospheric River to arrive in portions of Northern Nevada from Thursday afternoon to Sunday. Experts expect the highest rainfall totals to be found in the higher terrain of the North Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains, where shallow mudslides are possible due to the soils being saturated from recent rain. Roadways may be flooded and streams could reach their danger levels on Friday morning across the Bay Area.
In anticipation, the City of Reno is providing sandbags at various locations, City of Sparks is offering sandbags at Cottonwood Park, Silver State International and 399 Coney Island Driver, and Washoe County has provided several locations. Lyon County, Mason Town Hall building and Storey County are also offering sand and sandbags.
Little impact is expected from the system arriving Tuesday night and exiting Wednesday morning, but attention
Tuesday night brought a shocking document dump in the long-awaited defamation lawsuit between Domain Voting Systems and Fox News. Included in the trove of texts, emails, and other material were some of the clearest evidence yet of the serious misgivings that many inside the network held in regards to the claims of election fraud being circulated, yet still broadcast to their millions of viewers.
The damning evidence includes excerpts from key depositions, the most explosive of these being that of Fox's CEO, Lachlan Murdoch. When asked if he had seen any credible evidence for the Dominion Voting Systems being involved in a massive and coordinated effort to steal the 2020 presidential election, he replied, “no.”
Examining the text messages from Fox's stars such as Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, and Sean Hannity revealed a deep-seated distrust for even the most outlandish conspiracy theories about Dominion. Carlson himself
Tucker Carlson of Fox News is receiving heavy criticism from within the GOP for airing footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol siege to sanitize the horror of the attack. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gave the network access to over 40,000 hours of security footage for their retelling – one that included glaring inaccuracies, distortions, misrepresentations, and omissions all to support Carlson's narrative that what happened was merely a bunch of “sightseers” and not a violent insurrection.
In the footage Carlson aired, he showed a clip of the "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley walking through the Capitol without pushback from police, arguing that officers did not intervene. Several sources on Capitol Hill disagreed, testifying that after the initial wave of rioters stormed the building, officers felt outnumbered and fear escalating the situation, leading to few attempts to oust the mob, which enabled Ch
March 7th marks the beginning of the 2023 edition of the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League, which will see 16 teams from North, Central America and the Caribbean battle it out for continental glory. Two Major League Soccer (MLS) newcomers, Orlando City SC and Austin FC, have both submitted their 35-player rosters, as required, and will make their debuts in the competition.
On Tuesday, Orlando City face a daunting task south of the border in Monterrey, Mexico, as they take on seven-time Mexican champion Tigres. With one of the most experienced sides in the tournament, Tigres have won the competition twice and have competed in the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Austin will face Haitian opposition Violette AC in their opening contest. FC Austin’s opponents had an impressive display in the
Senate Republicans on Tuesday decried Fox News host Tucker Carlson and referred to his characterization of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol as “peaceful chaos” as "just a lie" and "bulls---." The fierce rebuke came as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell held up a letter sent to the U.S. Capitol Police force by Chief Thomas Manger and said that he wanted to “associate” himself with the sentiment of the letter.
Senator Thom Tillis, R-NC, said he was “here” in the Capitol the day of the attack and described Carlson’s description of “a few tourists who got caught up in things” as “bullshit.” Along with McConnell, several other Senate Republicans also pushed back on Carlson’s claims that officers weren’t assaulted on
The Golden State Warriors had a lot of conflicting emotions this weekend. After announcing that both Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala would be returning to the lineup after extended absences due to injury, the team suffered a dose of bad news when Draymond Green left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a hand injury.
Green later returned to the game, but afterward he explained to Kendra Andrews of ESPN that it is just something he will have to power through. "It is what it is. Nobody’s that healthy at this point in the season. Just keep pushing," he said.
Despite the injury, Green had a solid performance against the Lakers. He finished with 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists shooting 7-11 from the field. However, with the current standings in the Western Conference, the Warriors can’t afford to lose Green
Four US citizens were tragically kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico last week by what is believed to be a Mexican drug cartel mistaking them for Haitian drug smugglers. The ambush took place in the north-eastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico near the border of Texas.
It was later confirmed by the Governor of Tamaulipas, Americo Villarreal Anaya, that two of the Americans, who were Latavia "Tay" McGee, Shaeed Woodard, Eric James Williams and Zindell Brown, had died, while the remaining two are safe and in the hands of authorities. Mexico's president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has expressed his condolences for the families of the victims and affirmed the government's commitment to peace and tranquillity.
The incident started when the four Americans were driving into the city of Matamoros in a white minivan with North Carolina licence plates. The
Chelsea will have an uphill battle when they face an unbeaten Borussia Dortmund side at Stamford Bridge this evening in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg. After spending millions of dollars in the January window, Chelsea have been experiencing an unlucky slump with Graham Potter's managerial chair being under huge risk. Already at a 1-0 deficit, if the Blues fail to turn it around against the German outfit, Potter could meet the same fate as his predecessors.
Fortunately for Chelsea, they have turned it around when facing a 1-0 deficit loss in their 7 first-leg away games in the Champions League knockout stages, with 4 of those turning into victories. After ending their six-game winless streak, Todd Boehly would be hoping to see Chelsea produce another magical performance to overcome Dortmund's unbeaten run.
Borussia Dortmund have had nothing but success since the World Cup with their deep run in the Bundesliga and currently lead
The fight for Bakhmut, Ukraine, between Russia and Ukrainian forces has been waged for months and shows no signs of slowing down. In a Monday night address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the wishes of his top commanders that the defense operation and positions in Bakhmut be reinforced, rather than the forces withdrawn.
Russia’s aim to seize the entire Donetsk region looks to be a challenge, as Ukrainian losses have been high and the hand-to-hand combat exhausting. Despite this, Russia continues to send forward untrained recruits from their Wagner mercenary force that Ukrainian forces have to face.
Western specialists think a move to withdraw from Bakhmut would conserve troops and ammunition necessary for a counteroffensive planned for the spring. However, Kyiv took the stance that any gains made by the Russian forces would be seen as a major victory, and
Miracle survivor Elijah McCormack has finally achieved his dreams of appearing on “American Idol.” Despite dying nine times in a near fatal car accident in 2019, McCormack was able to take the stage on the show's 21st season in a spectacular display of spirit and singing prowess.
McCormack’s incredible journey began after his high school graduation in 2019. Unfortunately, just a mile away from his home, the 21-year-old ophthalmologist technician got into a fiery crash. According to McCormack, the last thing he remembers was dropping a friend off at her house. After 80 days in the hospital and 10 procedures, McCormack returned to the stage via “American Idol.”
Though he faced challenges, McCormack’s mother shared that his first question after the accident was “Can I still sing?” Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and
Four US citizens were assaulted and abducted in Matamoros, Mexico on Friday, according to the FBI. The Americans were driving a white minivan with North Carolina license plates when they drew fire from unidentified gunmen. The assailants then drove away with the four victims in their grasp.
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the victims and the arrest of those responsible for the kidnapping. The US State Department has issued a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory for US citizens in the region, citing crime and kidnapping.
The agency is cooperating with federal partners and Mexican law enforcement agencies to investigate the kidnapping. The FBI has asked members of the public with any information on the abduction to call the San Antonio Division at 210-225-6741 or submit a tip online.
The disappearance has highlighted the state of insecurity along the border between the US and Mexico, with authorities warning about the potential threat facing citizens who
Two iconic American brands, Nike and Tiffany & Co., have revealed their highly anticipated Nike x Tiffany & Co. sneaker collaboration. On March 7th, the Nike x Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837s will be released globally. These black suede Air Force 1 shoes feature the signature Nike Swoosh in Tiffany Blue, and come in a co-branded Tiffany box. Along with the shoes, a sterling silver accessory line featuring a shoe horn, shoe brush and Tiffany Blue dubrae for the shoelaces will be released. The entire collaboration is expected to range from $250 to $475 USD, with the shoes themselves retailing for $400 USD.
Early releases of the collab have already hit the market, with resale platforms including Stockx, Stadium Goods, GOAT, and Flight Club selling the shoes for upwards of $3
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader and influential figure in the nation's government, threatened to take swift and overwhelming action against the upcoming joint exercises between South Korea and the United States set to begin next week. Kim's statement, released on Tuesday through the official Korean Central News Agency, warned of the consequences of the US-South Korean Freedom Shield drills, saying, "we are always on standby to take appropriate, quick and overwhelming action at any time according to our judgment."
The United States and South Korea plan to conduct the Freedom Shield exercises from March 13-23 in order to bolster defenses against North Korea's threats. This announcement has confronted increased opposition from North Korea, with Kim's brother and leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, threatening to turn the Pacific Ocean into a "firing range" if they went ahead. Pyongyang may try to test their nuclear warhead designs to prove
BET CEO Debra Lee's newly released memoir, I Am Debra Lee, details her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Greensboro, North Carolina to the top floor of the boardroom. Raised with a drive for excellence by her father - a career military officer with a dream of one day becoming a lawyer - Lee's story is a testament to the power of determination and hard work.
Along the way, she developed strong business acumen and kept her sights set on her goals, eventually landing her the position of CEO of BET Network in 2005, one of television's most influential black Americans of the day. In her memoir, Lee discusses her success along with the personal challenges she overcame to achieve it.
Lee is now is using her experiences to help foster a new generation of female leaders. She's dedicated her book to inspiring others, and her organization Leading Women Defined : A Foundation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faces a difficult task as he heads to Capitol Hill this week to testify on monetary policy - satisfying Democrats worried he risks dragging down the economy with a determination to fight inflation, while Markets want the Fed to bring down inflation without going overboard.
Congress will put the Powell Federal Reserve to the test. Democratic legislators are concerned that the central bank’s goal to fight inflation risks putting a strain on the economy, especially on those of the lower end of the wealth scale.
Markets have been teeter-tottering in the days leading up to Powell’s testimony over whether he can find a balance between containing inflation and hurting the economy. The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate eight times over the past year and currently stands at a target range of 4.5%-4.75%.
Robert Teeter, head of Investment Policy and Strategy at Silvercrest
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell warned the public on Tuesday that interest rates are likely to go higher than previously anticipated. Powell appeared before Congress to answer questions this week and elaborated that the Fed would accelerate the pace of rate increases if the data warrants. Bond traders have already responded to this possible shift in monetary policy, betting on a 0.5% rate increase at the March 22 policy meeting.
Powell cited January data that showed inflation reversing its slowdown, indicating the Fed’s job to fight inflation is not over. Market reactions suggest investors are optimistic that the central bank can achieve this without harming the economy too severely; stocks went slightly negative while Treasury yields jumped after Powell’s remarks were released.
The central bank has previously indicated the peak rate they had expected the key borrowing costs to reach, at 5.1%, but current market pricing suggests a slightly higher peak just below 5.6
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been going on for well over a year, shows no sign of de-escalating. Russia has has been attempting to assert its dominance in the battle for the contested city of Bakhmut since last April, but has been unsuccessful. According to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of a mercenary outfit known as the Wagner Group, if they are taken out of the equation, "the front line will crumble," and Ukrainian forces will be able to advance.
This was confirmed by Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to the Ukraine's internal ministry, who said that Prigozhin referred to the mercenaries as "cement" for the Russian front line and "prevents the enemy from breaking through." Prigozhin also reportedly said that if Wagner retreated from the battle, it would go down in history as "the people who
Four American citizens have been abducted by unknown, armed men in Matamoros, Mexico, with a $50,000 reward being offered for their return, according to the FBI.
The incident unfolded Friday afternoon, when four passengers were in a white minivan with North Carolina license plates crossing the Mexico border into Matamoros. Just after crossing, the vehicle was fired upon by multiple gunmen, and the four American citizens were then taken away in another vehicle.
Since the abduction, a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory has been issued for U.S. citizens in the Tamaulipas state. The FBI has asked for the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators and in locating the four Americans.
White House press secretary Kayne Jean-Pierre called the attack “unacceptable” and emphasized that all necessary resources will be utilized to find the victims and bring those responsible to
Australia's Todd Murphy created a dream debut on Friday with a five-wicket haul against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. His consistent line and length and the right speed of his bowling, allowed him to take 5/82 in India's first innings, making him the 17th Australian bowler and sixth spinner to achieve a fifer on debut. Murphy's achievement was a huge success for Australia and helps limit India's total to 321/7 at the end of Day 2.
Murphy kept his feet on the ground and spoke of his surprise at being selected for the tour considering he had been preparing for club cricket in Darwin mere months prior. He described the experience as one of he will look back on for the rest of his life. He was also quick to credit his previous experience playing in Sri Lanka as Australia A giving him the confidence he needed to finally break
Tom Sizemore, the acclaimed actor of intense roles in films like Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Pearl Harbor, passed away on Friday at the age of 61. Sizemore's manager, Charles Lago, announced the news and said that Sizemore passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank. His brother, Paul, was at his side when he passed, alongside twin boys Jayden and Jagger.
Sizemore's ex-wife and actress, Maevee Quinlin, expressed her condolences, extending her thoughts and prayers to Sizemore's two sons. His friend and manager, Lago, requested privacy for the family during this difficult time.
Sizemore, a Detroit-born actor, rose to fame in the 80s and 90s with his iconic roles in
Monday night marks an important matchup in the NCAA Basketball tournament West Coast Conference as the San Francisco Dons take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Despite the Bulldogs having the overall better record at 26-5, the Dons need no introduction, recently coming off an impressive double-overtime 93-87 win against Santa Clara on Saturday. Led by Khalil Shabazz, the 37-year-old guard, the Dons have shown resilience, as evidenced by Shabazz's 38 points and seven rebounds in the win.
San Francisco has impressively won five of their last six games, previously only losing to the Bulldogs by a close 77-75. It was in the second meeting against Gonzaga in February, however, which truly sealed the Dons' fate as they were outscored by a large margin in the first half, 60-40. To make matters worse, the Bulldogs are fresh off a
The Gonzaga Bulldogs and BYU Cougars men's basketball teams will face off in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament this Monday. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are the top seed of the tournament and the number 15 team in the latest Associated Press poll. The Cougars made it to the semifinals with two wins in the tournament and a regular season conference record of 9-9.
The Zags dominated BYU in both matchups during the regular season, with the most recent game being a 58-51 win in Provo. Coach Lisa Fortier was welcomed as the WCC Coach of the Year and guard Kaylynne Truong as the Player of the Year. These honors add to the Bulldogs’ achievements this season, having finished the regular season 27-3 overall and 17-1 in conference play.
The game will air on ROOT Sports, BYUtv
The Golden State Warriors have been making a habit of coming from behind in their recent stretch of five straight victories, the most recent being against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Chase Center. Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga topped the scoring with 19 points and a plus-13 rating, while coach Steve Kerr noted the push came as a result of the team's renewed commitment to its winning formula.
Kevon Looney echoed Kerr's sentiment, having seen the team do a better job of cutting down on fouls and leading with defense. "We're taking a step in the right direction," Looney said. Notable contributions from the bench included Kuminga, JaMychal Green, and Jordan Poole, who sealed the game with a breakaway dunk.
The success of the Warriors is all the more impressive with the absence of All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox due to a hamstring injury.
Four American citizens were the victims of a shocking mistake on Friday, as gunmen struck their vehicle in the northern Mexican border city of Matamoros and kidnapped them, as confirmed by the FBI. According to an unidentified U.S. official, authorities believe the Americans were targeted in error after entering into Mexico to purchase much-needed medication.
Their white minivan was fired upon, and terrifying images from the scene show the four with guns pointed towards them and a woman seated beside three bodies outside the van. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for any information leading to their return and the arrest of those responsible.
Unfortunately, this incident highlights Tamaulipas' current violent state, which has seen a recent spike in crime since the Mexican government declared war on powerful drug cartels in 2006. To express the urgency of the situation, the U.S. State Department has released a
