Former President Donald Trump has been accused of deliberately misleading his attorneys about classified materials he retained after leaving office. Reports suggest that prosecutors from the special counsel's office allege that Trump knew he had the classified documents yet he misinformed his attorneys. The allegations came to light in a sealed court filing by US District Judge Beryl Howell. The filing stated that "prima facie showing that the former president had committed criminal violations." Howell ordered Trump's attorney, Evan Corcoran, to testify before a grand jury about six separate lines of inquiry over which he previously asserted attorney-client privilege. Howell added that Corcoran must hand over records related to Trump's alleged "criminal scheme." Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the handling of classified documents. Despite the lower threshold of prima facie, prosecutors will still need to present higher evidence to seek charges and prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

As speculation mounts about a potential indictment of former President Donald Trump, many are wondering what the consequences would be if he is charged with a crime. One of the biggest questions is whether or not he would be able to run for office again if indicted. While there is no clear answer, legal experts say that an indictment would not necessarily disqualify him from running for president or any other political office. However, if Trump is convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison, he would be ineligible to run for federal office. As of now, there is no official word on whether or not Trump will be indicted in the investigation into hush money payments made by his former lawyer Michael Cohen. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are preparing for potential protests and disruptions in the event of an indictment.

A possible tornado hit the city of Montebello, just southeast of Los Angeles, leaving at least one injured and causing damage to several buildings. Tornadoes in California are rare, with an average of fewer than 10 per year, and are typically smaller and shorter-lived than tornadoes in other regions. The National Weather Service has dispatched a team to assess the damage caused by the rare event. Videos show debris swirling in the air and the roof of a nearby building being blown off. It is not known whether there are other injuries, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will further study whether the event was the consequence of a tornado. The incident happened during a storm with heavy rain and snowfall that hit the state of California.

Residents of California experienced a wet and windy storm on the second day of spring, which delivered more rain, snow and hazards to the Golden State. The storm developed rapidly over the Pacific and made landfall along the Central Coast. The low-pressure system rocked the Bay Area and the Central Coast, with widespread rain and damaging wind gusts snarling traffic, knocking glass out of skyscrapers and leaving tens of thousands without power. The heavy rain is likely to lead to rapid runoff and areas of flooding as the storm moves south. The storm that hit Northern California is known as a “bomb cyclone,” a rare weather phenomenon which occurs when a system's atmospheric pressure drops rapidly, leading to very strong winds. The low-pressure system brought 80 miles per hour wind gusts, knocking down power lines and causing blackouts. Despite having cut California's drought by half, the record snowpack will increase the threat of spring flooding, warn forecasters.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before Congress as the app faces mounting concerns over data privacy and security. The app, which has faced bipartisan national security concerns, has been criticised for its sophisticated algorithm and for posing a danger to young people. However, Chew is hoping to push back against those narratives and plans to underscore TikTok's commitment to safety, US user data security, and its transparency. The company's Chinese owners, ByteDance, have been told by the Biden administration to sell their shares to an American buyer or be exiled from the country. Despite TikTok's efforts to assuage policymakers, many remain unconvinced and Congress has already blocked it from federal devices. The ongoing US-China tensions add to TikTok's woes and have put its future in the US under serious threat. The big question is whether TikTok will survive if China scuttles ByteDance's sale of the app.

Two adult faculty members were shot and injured at Denver East High School on Wednesday morning, March 22. The two victims, who are both administrators, were transported to a hospital, with one in serious condition and the other undergoing surgery for treatment of life-threatening injuries, according to the Denver Police Department (DPD). The suspect is believed to be a student who had a safety plan in place to be searched for weapons before entering the school. During a search on Wednesday morning, the student allegedly shot the staff members in an office area. The student, a juvenile, fled the school, but police said that they know who he is and are working to find him. The school has been put on lockdown and students are being held in their third-period class while the police investigate. Police have shut down Colfax near the school and are asking everyone to avoid the area.

A "bomb cyclone" hit California on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, leaving destruction, chaos, and at least two deaths in its wake. The storm caused damaging winds, downpours, and even a possible tornado, ripping down trees and causing power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of people. San Francisco was hit especially hard, with commuters on the Bay Bridge stuck in traffic for hours due to a big rig truck that toppled over during the storm. The storm also caused several injuries, downed power lines and trees, and canceled flights at San Francisco International Airport. Meteorologists at the National Weather Service were stunned by the destructive storm, which they described as an "explosive cyclogenesis." Even as the storm gradually tapered off across California, its impact will be felt for some time.

Chicago Fire fans have been speculating that Kelly Severide, portrayed by Taylor Kinney, may lead a new spinoff series that focuses on the Office of Fire Investigation (OFI). However, this theory doesn't seem likely to happen. Severide's absence from the popular show has been explained by his attendance at an arson investigation training program, an opportunity that fans argue contradicts the previous actions of his character. The franchise had previously attempted a spinoff with Chicago Justice, but the show was canceled after one season. Taking away a main character from a flagship show for a spinoff might be too big of a gamble for the franchise. Additionally, Severide's departure from the show could hurt the brand of the character and undo the more than a decade spent developing his persona on Fire. There are no serious talks about a Severide spinoff, and it may be for the best.

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson paid tribute to his late friend and former NFL player Gavin Escobar at the Warriors-Mavericks game on Wednesday night. Thompson arrived at the American Airlines Arena sporting Escobar's No. 89 Dallas Cowboys jersey. Thompson and Escobar were from Rancho Santa Margarita in California, where they attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Escobar, who played for the Cowboys for four seasons, died tragically in September 2022 at the age of 31 in a rock-climbing accident, leaving behind a wife and two children. Thompson's gesture to honor his friend went viral on social media, with fans commending the NBA star for the heartfelt tribute.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning after 68 people across 16 US states were diagnosed with a bacterial infection caused by a rare and extensively drug-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, linked to over-the-counter eye drops. Eight patients lost their vision as a result of using the eye drops, with one individual dying as a result of the infection, and four patients requiring surgical removal of their eyes. One Florida grandmother involved in a lawsuit was registered as legally blind after developing a bacterial infection, which she believed was caused by EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops. Patients who used the eye drops, including users of over ten brands initially identified, are advised to immediately stop use if they show signs of an eye infection and seek urgent medical advice. India-based Global Pharma Healthcare, which makes EzriCare and Delsam Pharma artificial tears, issued a product recall last month.

The Dallas Mavericks are getting ready for their most important game of the regular season, but it remains uncertain whether their superstar duo will be able to play. On Tuesday's injury report, the Mavericks listed Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Markieff Morris as questionable to play Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors. Irving's availability is especially in doubt after suffering a setback with his right big toe pain, which has persisted since March 8 and forced him to miss three games earlier this month. Doncic has missed the previous five games with a left thigh strain, leaving the Mavericks struggling to win matches.

The Warriors are fighting to defend their sixth place and win two straight road games for the first time this season. Meanwhile, the Mavericks aim to close the gap on their visitors and boost their home-court advantage in round one. Doncic is expected to return to the Mavericks' lineup since the team hopes the Slovenian All-Star could come back during the upcoming homestand. Though the Mavericks have been sliding in the past month and have an 8-29 on the road record, they have dominated the Warriors recently, winning ten of the past thirteen meetings, including four straight played in Dallas.

El Salvador and Honduras are set to face off in a friendly before continuing their CONCACAF Nations League campaigns. El Salvador's last game saw them narrowly lose 1-0 to Nicaragua in a friendly in November 2022, while Honduras haven't played since drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in October. Both teams will use the game to test their tactics ahead of crucial fixtures in the Nations League next week. El Salvador will face the USA while Honduras will travel to Canada. Despite historically being the superior side, Honduras have struggled against El Salvador in recent years, winning just one of their last five meetings. El Salvador is currently on a four-game winless run, but has the advantage of topping their Nations League group.

Prediction: El Salvador 1-1 Honduras. Tips: Draw, both teams to score, under 2.5 goals.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1982-83 NBA Championship team on March 20, 2023. The 'Fo' Fo' Fo' team had an impressive playoff run, winning 12 of 13 games, with Moses Malone's prediction of a full sweep of 12 wins materializing. The team had the second-most wins in the franchise history (65), four Hall of Fame players, including Julius Erving and Bobby Jones, and a Hall of Fame coach, Billy Cunningham. During the upcoming ceremony, the 1982-83 team will be honored with a special halftime presentation, and the current 76ers will wear warm-up shirts with the team's 'Fo' Fo' Fo'' slogan. Other than the ceremony, select former team members will engage with current players and coaches during shootaround. Society 76 members will be able to take exclusive photos with the 1983 championship banner.

Phoenix Suns Coach Monty Williams lambasted officials after the team's 122-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Williams cited the massive free throw disparity between the two teams, as the Lakers were awarded 46 free throws compared to the Suns' 20. The disparity resulted in a 21-point advantage for Los Angeles at the foul line. Williams stated that unfair officiating has been a pattern against his team in recent games and expressed exasperation at not receiving the same calls as other teams.

Suns star Devin Booker scored 25 of his game-high 33 points in the second half, but his team still was called for 31 personal fouls for the second straight game. Chris Paul added 18 points for Phoenix, while Anthony Davis scored 27 points, and D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves each scored 25 in the Lakers' victory. After losing five of their past six games, the Suns look to rebound against the Sacramento Kings on Friday.

With only a dozen games left in the regular season, the Phoenix Suns have just suffered three consecutive losses, which has led to doubts about whether or not they can stay in the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The Suns have the toughest schedule remaining out of the four teams chasing the fourth seed, with home games against the 76ers and the Nuggets, and a road game against the Kings, all playoff contenders in their respective conferences. Despite the obstacles, the Suns own the tiebreaker over the Warriors, Clippers, and Mavericks, and they have a half game lead on the Clippers, a two-game lead on the Mavericks, and a 2.5-game lead on the Warriors.

The Suns will have to play without star player Kevin Durant for at least one more week due to a lingering ankle injury. Coach Monty Williams has called on the team to remain positive despite the loss of Durant. While the remaining games on the schedule will be tough, the Suns have shown themselves to be a playoff-caliber team, having won more games than any other Suns team in the last 10 years. The team has the talent and the determination to stay in the West's top four, but they'll have to bring their A-game every night from now until the end of the season.

A tornado reportedly struck Montebello, a city located less than 10 miles southeast of Los Angeles, on Wednesday, creating a path of destruction that made the scene resemble something out of a disaster movie. Reports suggest that one person was injured, buildings were damaged, and some cars were destroyed as a result of the tornado, prompting closures on streets due to related incidents. A video demonstrated that pieces of roofs were being ripped off buildings, and debris was swirling around in the air. The National Weather Service said it would send a survey team to Montebello and the city of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara, where another possible tornado hit on Tuesday. California has been hit with more rain and snow and strong winds in recent times, causing havoc in several areas. The possible tornadoes occurred within severe weather conditions labeled a “bomb cyclone” by meteorologists.

While TikTok is under threat of being banned in the US if its Chinese parent corporation, ByteDance, does not divest and sell its US operations, the focus on TikTok has overshadowed the fact that ByteDance has several other apps, including CapCut, which is ByteDance’s third-most-popular app worldwide. CapCut is a video-editing app that has over 200 million monthly active users as of January. The app offers a suite of advanced, easy-to-use video-editing tools like visual filters, audio add-ons, photo-mixing, and integration with other video apps such as TikTok. ByteDance's portfolio includes various games, news aggregators, photo- and video-editing tools, and virtual reality software across continents.

The primary concern people have about TikTok is how user data will be accessed by the Chinese government, given ByteDance's connection to the Chinese Communist Party, which owns a 1 percent stake in the company. ByteDance's other products could also be on the chopping block in the US if the government takes a similar tack. A recent Washington Post poll found that while some US lawmakers are pushing for a ban or restrictions on TikTok, more Americans back a TikTok ban than oppose one with a majority expressing concerns over the app's links to China. However, ByteDance's other apps pose lesser concerns.

A rare tornado touched down in Montebello, a city just southeast of Los Angeles, causing at least one injury and damaging several buildings. The tornado was caused by the same storm system that moved through San Francisco, causing widespread power outages, tree damage, and several deaths. The National Weather Service confirmed that the Montebello tornado was a “landspout,” a type of weaker tornado formed by slightly different conditions than traditional tornadoes. Tornadoes are uncommon in California, with fewer than 10 occurring on average each year. Another weak tornado hit Carpinteria on Tuesday night damaging 25 mobile homes and injuring one person. Flood watches remain in effect in the Los Angeles basin as the region braces for more rainfall after a record-setting wet and stormy day on Tuesday. The storm also brought high winds and blizzard conditions to the San Bernardino Mountains.

Southern California was hit by a possible tornado on Wednesday as severe weather conditions continued to wreak havoc in the region. The rare tornado hit in Montebello city, just southeast of Los Angeles, and led to damage of varying degrees to buildings and cars. The extent of the damage and injuries, if any, are yet to be established. The area also experienced more rain and snow, and lightning and thunder. Another possible tornado hit the city of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara and several mobile homes were damaged. Authorities have described the weather event as a “bomb cyclone”. The National Weather Service is sending survey teams to both cities to investigate the possible tornadoes. The NWS has urged residents to prepare for natural disasters by signing up for notifications, being aware of weather forecasts, planning an emergency communication and meeting plan and practice the plan.

Lance Reddick, the revered American actor known for his performances in The Wire, John Wick, and Oz, has passed away at 60. His publicist attributed Reddick's death to natural causes. David Simon, creator of The Wire, was among those paying tribute, saying on Twitter, "Could go on, but no, I can't go on. This is gutting. And way, way, way too soon."

In a career spanning three decades, Reddick was noted for his tall, taciturn and elegant portrayals, often in a suit or crisp uniform. Notable roles include Lt. Cedric Daniels from The Wire and Charon from the John Wick film franchise, for which it has been announced both Reeves and Stahelski have dedicated the fourth film to his memory. Beyond the small screen, Reddick had roles in Godzilla vs. Kong, White House Down, and was due to play Zeus in the upcoming

A male student shot two faculty members at the East High School in Denver on Wednesday morning, prompting a citywide hunt for the assailant, who is believed to be a 17-year-old African American juvenile named Austin Lyle. Lyle, who is under 18, was under a school safety plan where he was searched every day before entering school. The incident prompted Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas to tell parents that two armed officers would be present at the high school for the remainder of the year. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock called removal of armed police officers from school a “mistake” and supported returning them to schools. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately known. The two faculty members were hospitalised; one is in a critical condition and the other is stable.

The National Weather Service issued a rare tornado warning for Southwestern Los Angeles County and Central Ventura County on March 21, 2023. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Point Mugu State Park and was expected to make its way to Western Malibu and Newbury Park. Residents and visitors in the affected areas were advised to take cover and move to an interior room on the lowest floor if a basement is unavailable. Despite the warning, no extreme weather event was reported. The tornado alert was later canceled. This rare tornado warning in the Los Angeles area has raised questions about the preparedness of the county to handle tornadoes. In the hours before the tornado warning, the National Weather Service cautioned residents about waterspouts, hail, and landspouts, raising more concerns on how the county would handle these weather phenomena. The Los Angeles County officials have yet to comment on the issue.

With tornadoes striking Southern California this week, many are wondering what caused them. The answer lies in a rare hurricane-like storm that slammed the San Francisco Bay Area, and then drifted south to near Monterey Bay instead of heading inland. It drew moist air to Southern California, helping feed the pop-up thunderstorms in the region the following day. Meanwhile, the sun shone brightly earlier in the day around Los Angeles, which heated the ground while cold air entered the area at high altitudes. The resulting temperature contrast created enough atmospheric instability to build the storm that unleashed the Montebello tornado. This tornado was the second to hit Southern California in two days, with over two dozen mobile homes damaged in the first one in Carpinteria. While tornadoes in California are not uncommon, they tend to occur more frequently in winter and spring when powerful storms come ashore.

Russia has reported that Ukraine has launched drone attacks on the Crimean city, Sevastopol, early Wednesday morning. Sevastopol's governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported that drone strikes had targeted coastal bays in the city. Despite this, the Black Sea Fleet stopped the attacks. A video of a fire near the entrance to Sevastopol Bay has circulated on social media, although it is unclear what was burning. Razvozhayev added that navy crew fired small arms at the drones and that air defense was also involved. The drones were destroyed, but the warships were unharmed. Razvozhayev claimed that Ukrainian forces had tried to spread fake news that passengers on ferries were being evacuated. However, T elegram channel of Transport Sevastopol confirmed that maritime passenger transport was suspended on Wednesday morning.

This week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Russia and offered support to the country's ailing leader, Vladimir Putin. While no military support was extended, the move suggests that Russia is turning to China for more than energy in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. Despite Western sanctions, China's economic sway over and dominance in central Asia and the Russian far east continues to grow, with its hard power in technology dwarfing Russia's. Xi's emerging role as the leader of a Eurasian bloc is worth noting, as Russia falls increasingly under Chinese sway in the absence of an unlikely leadership change. Xi's rescue strategy for Russia seems to center on a peace plan, but it is unclear if he will extend the same support if Ukraine rejects the suggested cease-fire proposal.