Ecuadorian gang leader who faked death years ago arrested in Spain

One of Ecuador’s most sought-after crime figures was taken into custody in Spain on Sunday, ending years on the run after he staged his own death during the pandemic. President Daniel Noboa confirmed that Wilmer Chavarria — known by the alias “Pipo” — was detained in Malaga in a coordinated operation with Spanish authorities. Spain’s …

NY Jets’ CB Kris Boyd in critical but stable condition after being shot in NYC

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition after being shot early Sunday morning in midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports. Police told ESPN that Boyd suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was taken to Bellevue Hospital. Boyd was allegedly shot in the abdomen following an altercation outside Sei …

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London suffer knee injuries in game vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after sustaining a knee injury in the third quarter. He was replaced by backup QB Kirk Cousins. Penix was hit on a third-down incompletion when he took an awkward hit to his left knee by Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig after releasing a …

James Gunn’s Superman sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ to be released in 2027

“Man of Tomorrow,” the follow-up to this summer’s “Superman,” will hit theaters in 2027.   Superman: Man of Tomorrow takes its name from a Superman comic book series released in the late ’90s, with an animated film by that same name released in 2020. James Gunn revealed the news on social media that read: “Man …

Natalie Dormer to star in Netflix’s ‘Extraction’ spinoff

Natalie Dormer has signed on to star in Netflix’s new eight-part series set in the ‘Extraction’ universe. The show is connected to Chris Hemsworth’s 2020 film Extraction and its 2023 sequel, Extraction 2. The ensemble for the as-yet-untitled thriller will include the previously announced cast members Omar Sy and Boyd Holbrook, with Glen Mazzara serving …

Ammonia leak in Oklahoma hospitalizes dozens, forces hundreds to evacuate

A massive ammonia leak late Wednesday night in Weatherford, Oklahoma sent dozens to the hospital and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes, according to local authorities. Officials lifted evacuation orders Thursday morning after air quality levels returned to safe conditions. Weatherford, a city of about 12,000 residents, is located roughly 70 miles west …

Body of missing West Virginia miner found after weeklong search

A West Virginia coal miner who had been missing for more than a week inside a flooded mine was found dead Thursday morning, ending an exhaustive search that gripped the local community and mining industry. The coal miner, identified as foreman Steve Lipscomb, 42, was from Elkview, West Virginia., was working alongside a 17-person crew …

Baylor AD Mack Rhoades takes leave of absence, steps down as CFP Committee Chair

Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades has taken a leave of absence from his position with the university and is stepping down as chair of the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee. The move, effective November 12, was confirmed by the school, which cited personal reasons for his leave: “Baylor Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate …

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes denies reports that he wants to play for Yankees

Newly crowned National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes addressed speculation that he’s seeking a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the New York Yankees, firmly dismissing the reports and reiterating his commitment to Pittsburgh. The rumors began earlier in the day when an NJ Advance Media story quoted an anonymous Pirates player claiming …

Aubrey Plaza to star as ‘Hollywood Madam’ Heidi Fleiss in upcoming biopic

Aubrey Plaza is set to produce and star in “The Heidi Fleiss Story,” which will see Plaza portray the infamous “Hollywood madam” Heidi Fleiss.  The dark comedy will mark the directorial debut of Leah Rachel (creator of Netflix’s “Chambers”), with production to take place in Los Angeles this year. Fleiss became infamous in the 1990s …