The NCAA men's college basketball season is coming to a close with an unprecedented Final Four line-up, featuring Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami, and UConn. San Diego State guard Lamont Butler made a buzzer-beating jumper to secure a 72-71 win over the Owls, sending them to their first national championship game. This is the first time San Diego State has made it to the Final Four, and they will be looking to make history by winning the national championship.
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This week, St. Petersburg, Florida was rocked by tragedy when the body of a 2-year-old boy was found in the jaws of an alligator in a local park. The boy's father, Thomas Mosley, is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of the boy and his mother, Pashun Jeffery. The community is mourning the loss of the young boy, and the investigation is ongoing.
At the Pennsylvania GOP Leadership Conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for indicting former President Donald Trump on misdemeanor offenses, accusing him of weaponizing the law for "purely political purposes." This is the first indictment of its kind in US history and has sparked a debate among Republican lawmakers and former elected officials. DeSantis echoed this sentiment, saying that the indictment was an example of the law being "weaponized for political purposes." The indictment is the latest development in a long-running saga that has seen Trump and his allies face numerous legal challenges since he left office.
The NYPD has named three suspects in connection to the homicides of two men who were drugged, robbed, and killed in separate incidents following visits to New York City gay bars last year. They are asking for the public’s assistance to find the suspects and for any victims of similar crimes to come forward. The department is committed to bringing justice to the victims and ensuring the safety of the LGBTQ+ community in New York City.
This article discusses the aftermath of a major storm system that swept through the Midwest and South on Friday and Saturday morning, resulting in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. Arkansas suffered the most casualties, with four people killed in Wynne, and one in North Little Rock. Other states affected include Indiana, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The National Weather Service issued more than 50 preliminary tornado reports, and local officials are urging residents to remain vigilant.
Douglas Mackey, a self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida, was convicted of conspiring to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Mackey had 58,000 Twitter followers and used false information to influence the election, such as the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters to suggest that Hillary Clinton would institute a military draft of women if elected. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 2021.
Sadai Banowan, Afghanistan's only women-run radio station, has been shut down by the Taliban for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan. This has sparked debate among Afghans and criticism from human rights groups, who have called for the immediate reopening of the station. The decision has highlighted the ongoing struggle between the Taliban and the Afghan government over freedom of expression and the rights of women.
Seven people were killed in an explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Patricia Borges, 50, was pulled alive from the rubble after nine hours of screaming for help. She suffered injuries including a broken collarbone and both of her heels, and is currently receiving treatment in hospital. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.