‘Cryptoqueen’ Ruja Ignatova added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
FBI(NEW YORK) — Ruja Ignatova, the so-called Cryptoqueen, has now been named a most-wanted fugitive by the FBI.
The FBI added Ignatova to its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $4 billion through OneCoin, a …
Suspect to appear in court in San Antonio migrant smuggling case that killed 53
National Institute Of Migration(NEW YORK) — One of four men facing federal charges in connection with an alleged smuggling incident that left 53 people dead after they were trapped in a tractor-trailer is due in court Thursday.
Homero Zamorano Jr., 4…
Calls to free Brittney Griner escalate ahead of WNBA star’s trial in Russia
Mike Mattina/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Friends and family members of Brittney Griner gathered for a vigil outside the Russian Consulate in New York City on Wednesday evening, calling for the WNBA star’s release ahead of her trial in Russia.
“Feb 17 wa…
GOP’s Ted Cruz feuds with Elmo over kids getting COVID-19 vaccines
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas took aim at Sesame Street’s “Elmo” after the popular children’s show puppet promoted COVID-19 vaccines for children on Twitter.
A minute-long clip posted on the show’s Twitt…
New York City’s COVID test positivity rate surpasses 10% for the first time since January
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York City’s COVID-19 test positivity rate is skyrocketing, indicating that a sixth wave of the virus could be around the corner.
As of June 26 — the latest date for which data is available — the test posit…
“He meant everything to us”: ‘Black Bird’ cast remembers Ray Liotta at L.A. premiere
Apple TV+At the Apple TV+ show’s premiere in Los Angeles Wednesday night, the cast and other creatives behind the forthcoming series Black Bird paid tribute to their fallen co-star Ray Liotta.
The acclaimed actor passed away unexpectedly May 26 at the…
Delta CEO apologizes for cancellations, delays
James D. Morgan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The CEO of Delta Air Lines apologized to customers who were impacted by widespread delays and cancellations in a letter on Thursday.
“If you’ve encountered delays and cancellations recently, I apologize,” Delt…
Tear gas or pepper spray used at South African nightclub when teenagers died, eyewitness says
STR/AFP via Getty Images(EAST LONDON, South Africa) — Tear gas or pepper spray was used on patrons at a popular nightclub in South Africa when more than a dozen teenagers mysteriously died there, an eyewitness told ABC News.
Sibongile Mtsewu, 22, sai…
‘The Best Man: Final Chapters’ coming to Peacock this winter
D Dipasupil/BET/Getty Images for BETThe TV series inspired by The Best Man franchise will premiere just in time for Christmas.
The Best Man: Final Chapters will premiere December 22 on Peacock, Entertainment Tonight reports.
All the of the two movies…
Four dead, three injured in Texas car crash involving smuggling operation: Police
TXDPSSouth twitter(ENCINAL, Texas) — Four people were killed and three others are in critical condition Thursday following a car crash involving an alleged migrant smuggling operation in Texas, police said.
The incident took place on Interstate 35 in…