Arizona influencer kidnapped in cartel hot spot after chilling ambush caught on video

An Arizona OnlyFans star with alleged ties to a Mexican cartel was abducted at gunpoint by multiple armed men in Mexico Tuesday, according to footage that captured the incident.

The reported kidnapping of 20-year-old Mexican-American Nicole Pardo Molina, known for driving a distinctive lilac Cybertruck, was captured by her vehicle’s cameras.

According to Spanish outlet El Pais, the incident took place outside a shopping center in Culiacán, Sinaloa, where she was selling merchandise bearing the image of cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. The area where she lived and where her father is from is reportedly controlled by a rival faction of the Sinaloa Cartel, suggesting the kidnapping is possibly linked to cartel rivalry.

In the footage, Molina, who has more than 180,000 Instagram followers, was approached by a white Toyota Corolla and multiple attackers, who reportedly used tire spikes to bring her vehicle to a halt before pulling up alongside her, El Pais reported.

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“According to initial investigations, three armed men in a stolen white vehicle threw tire spikes at the SUV the victim was traveling in, intercepted it, and then forced the victim into the car,” authorities said, according to El País.

Chaos erupted as she struggled, desperately trying to slam the Toyota’s rear passenger door shut and scramble back into her own car, according to the footage. 

The men appeared to eventually overpower her and force her into the back of the car, while a third man in the driver’s seat sped away.

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El País reported that Molina was well-known in Culiacán for her customized lilac Cybertruck, a vehicle that made her instantly recognizable.

Authorities have confirmed Molina’s disappearance and opened a missing persons case to locate the 20-year-old. They are investigating possible links to the ongoing turf war between rival cartels.

According to the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa, officials have no information regarding her whereabouts and said, “It is considered that her safety may be at risk, as she could be a victim of a crime.”

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Molina was born and raised in the U.S., and her parents live in Phoenix, Arizona, El País reported. She frequently travels between Culiacán and Phoenix, where her family still lives.

El País added that Molina reportedly dropped out of school in the U.S. after the COVID-19 pandemic to pursue business ventures in Mexico.

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While there were no confirmed criminal links prior to the kidnapping, authorities and media reports suggest the incident may be tied to cartel rivalries.

In 2025, hundreds of women were kidnapped or disappeared in Sinaloa alone, according to official figures. A growing number of influencers have also been threatened or killed for promoting or alluding to specific cartel factions. In May 2025, for instance, influencer Valeria Marquez was murdered during a TikTok livestream. 

Mystery hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear

A persistent, low-frequency hum has invaded the city of West Haven, Connecticut, according to many residents, leaving some shaken by an occurrence they’re calling everything from mysterious to excruciating.

For some time, residents of this city on the coast of Long Island Sound have believed the source of the hum to be local industry, and they’re demanding a resolution. After circulating a petition and obtaining over 140 signatures, a group convinced the city council to spend $16,000 to hire a third-party acoustic firm.

“For years, our community has been plagued by a constant or intermittent humming noise and low-frequency vibrations affecting multiple areas of town,” the petition notes. “This disturbing phenomenon occurs at all hours, disrupting our ability to sleep, concentrate and enjoy life to its fullest.

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“Many residents have reported increased levels of stress, anxiety and physical discomfort due to this incessant noise and vibration.”

There have been “numerous complaints” made about it over time, it adds, yet “the source of this noise remains unresolved. … We are deeply concerned about the long-term health consequences this persistent noise pollution imposes on us.”

Mental health issues linked to low-frequency hums are common, experts say. But not all residents hear the noise. 

John Carrano, West Haven’s commissioner of human resources, told Fox News Digital the sound is at its highest level near his home, yet his own children do not hear the hum.

“My house is the loudest of all the different locations in the area,” he said. “I would test in the morning and test in the evening. If I saw an elevated decibel reading, I would go up to the industrial zone and test the property line.”

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In a city of almost 56,000 citizens, the difference of opinion and ideas about the issue is apparently common. 

“This is a quality-of-life issue, no doubt,” said Mayor Dorinda Borer, according to NBC Connecticut. “We don’t want people to be impacted. We don’t want [people’s] health to be impacted.”

The acoustic firm hired for the task will use 10 microphones to continuously listen for the hum over the course of seven days. 

Government officials need to choose a week with low wind and no precipitation, Carrano said. 

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“People feel the hum differently,” he continued. “Some don’t even hear it. Others hear it, and they’re not bothered by it. Then there’s another group that finds it very disturbing when they hear it.”

“It’s gotten to the point where it just gets in your chest.”

One person said she felt like she was going “cuckoo” when she heard the sound and her family didn’t, the New Haven Register reported. 

“I’ve been hearing this noise for over four years or whatever, and I thought it was just me going a little cuckoo,” resident Rosemary Brooks said at a recent council meeting. “But it’s gotten to the point where it just gets in your chest.”

Bennett Brooks, president of Brooks Acoustics Corporation, a company based in Connecticut and Florida, told Fox News Digital, “It’s a problem that should be rectified. Lower frequencies are much harder to block than the higher frequency of sound.

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“It can be very annoying. It’s as if it shakes the dishes and windows in your kitchen.”

Connecticut has many noise ordinances, but there are few “applicable government regulations that address low-frequency noise,” he said.

Similar hums have been reported around the world, according to numerous sources, including in Taos, New Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; and Windsor, Ontario. 

The hums are often, but not always, traced to factories or power plants. 

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A high-pressure gas pipeline or mechanical device can sometimes be to blame, reports suggest. But some, like the one in Taos, have puzzled researchers for decades.

The mayor of West Haven is reluctant to make a quick decision about what’s going on in Connecticut. 

“My pets tend to pace and stare.”

“We have to cross our T’s and dot our I’s before we go to [any specific] company and cite them,” the mayor told the Register. 

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Kimberly Nunes, who lives in the affected neighborhood and authored the petition, said the sound has taken a toll on everyone in her household, FOX 61 reported.

“It’s affecting my mental health, my sleep, my well-being,” Nunes said. “As well as my children’s. I’ve noticed that my pets tend to pace and stare.”

Major EU nation reveals decision of boycott of World Cup over Trump Greenland deal

France’s sports minister addressed questions about whether the country would consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to the U.S.’s recent “framework” deal for control of part of Greenland. 

French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life Marina Ferrari told reporters this week the country has “no desire” to skip the cup, which takes place in North America this year.

“As it stands now, there is no desire from the ministry for a boycott of this great competition,” Ferrari said. “Now, I will not anticipate what could happen, but I have also heard voices raised from certain political blocs. I am one who believes in keeping sport separate [from politics]. The World Cup is an extremely important moment for those who love sport.”

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Far-left French politician Éric Coquerel has called for the U.S. to be stripped of World Cup hosting rights and has suggested a boycott by France.

“Seriously, one imagines going to play the World Cup in a country who attacks its ‘neighbours,’ threatens to invade Greenland and rides rough shod over international law?” Coquerel told reporters.

Trump announced on Truth Social Wednesday that the framework for a deal has been made for the U.S. to gain control of parts of Greenland.

“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” he wrote.

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“This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations,” Trump wrote in the post. “Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland.”

During a speech at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland Thursday, Trump seemed to indicate that he would not use force to seize Greenland.

Despite similar calls for sanctions in response to Trump’s foreign policy, the U.S. has not been penalized by any major sports bodies for its recent intervention in Venezuela either. 

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has responded to calls to exclude the U.S. and its athletes from the upcoming Winter Olympics over the intervention in Venezuela. The committee ruled out any penalty on the U.S.

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“As a global organization, the IOC has to manage a complex reality. The IOC has to deal with the current political context and the latest developments in the world,” the IOC said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. 

“The ability to bring athletes together, no matter where they come from, is fundamental to the future of values-based, truly global sport, which can give hope to the world. For this reason, the IOC cannot involve itself directly in political matters or conflicts between countries, as these fall outside our remit. This is the realm of politics.”

Former NFL player found stabbed to death at homeless camp, officials say

Kevin Johnson, a former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s, was stabbed to death in Los Angeles, authorities said. He was 55.

Johnson’s body was discovered at a homeless encampment Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

The cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds, records showed.

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His death was being investigated as a homicide. Fox News Digital reached out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for further comment.

“Unfortunately, it appears he was homeless,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Steve De Jong told Newsweek. “It looks like he was probably living there.”

Johnson’s friends and family mourned him on social media.

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He was a standout at Texas Southern before he was selected in the fourth round by the New England Patriots in 1993. He never played a down with the Patriots and didn’t appear in an NFL game until 1995, when he was with the Eagles.

He played 23 games for the Eagles over two seasons. He recorded 43 tackles and seven sacks and returned one fumble for a touchdown.

Johnson joined the Raiders in 1997 and had 11 tackles in 15 games.

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The defensive tackle took a chance at Arena Football when his time in the NFL was over. He played on both sides of the ball for the Orlando Predators and helped them to an ArenaBowl championship in 1998. He later played for the Los Angeles Avengers.

Five takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s Capitol Hill testimony

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified during a hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he faced searing criticism from Republicans and praise from Democrats over his two prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

The hearing gave Smith, a career prosecutor of nearly three decades, a rare chance to speak publicly about his work. He defended his indictments against Trump related to the 2020 election and classified documents as by-the-book and apolitical.

“If asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so, regardless of whether that president was a Republican or a Democrat,” Smith said.

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Republicans made clear they felt the cases, brought while Trump was a leading presidential candidate, were driven by politics and designed to interfere with the 2024 election.

“It was always about politics,” Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said in his opening statement.

1. Smith collected ‘months’ worth of phone data on the Republican speaker of the House

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, grilled Smith over the controversial subpoenas of phone records belonging to several Republicans. Gill zeroed in on a subpoena that sought about three months of data belonging to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023.

“Sixteen days after becoming the highest ranking Republican in the House of Representatives, you subpoenaed his toll records,” Gill said, asking if Smith felt that could have violated the Constitution.

“I do not,” Smith replied.

“You were collecting months’ worth of phone data on the Republican speaker of the House, the leader of the opposition, right after he got sworn in as speaker. … That sounds like a flagrant violation of the speech or debate clause,” GIll said.

Smith has repeatedly defended the subpoenas as proper, noting that his team sought a narrow set of data as part of his 2020 election probe and that the phone records did not contain contents of messages or calls.

“If Donald Trump had chosen to call a number of Democratic senators, we would have gotten toll records for Democratic senators,” Smith said in a closed-door deposition last month.

2. Issa accuses Smith of ‘spying’

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., accused Smith of “spying” on the lawmakers whose records were subpoenaed. Those targeted by Smith’s team included McCarthy, Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and several others.

Smith also obtained court-authorized gag orders that temporarily blocked phone carriers from notifying the lawmakers of the subpoenas, meaning they had no immediate recourse to challenge them.

It is common practice for prosecutors to seek gag orders, but Issa demanded to know why Smith did not inform the D.C. federal court that the subpoenas pertained to members of Congress, who have added layers of immunity under the Constitution.

“Why did Congress, a separate branch that you, under the Constitution, have to respect — why is it that no one should be informed — including the judges?” Issa pressed. “As you went in to spy on these people, did you mention that you were spying on, [that you were] seeking records so you could find out about when conversations occurred between the U.S. speaker of the House and the president?”

Smith has said he followed the DOJ’s policy at the time, which did not require him to give such notice to the court. That policy has since changed.

3. Former D.C. police officer gets escorted out of hearing after fiery clash

Former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone was briefly escorted out of the hearing after a tense exchange with Ivan Raiklin, a one-time Army reservist and right-wing operative.

Raiklin called out to Fanone and introduced himself amid a packed hearing room, prompting Fanone to turn around and say, “Go f— yourself. … Don’t pretend like we’re not mortal enemies.”

The confrontation, which occurred during a hearing recess, escalated to a near-physical altercation, as Fanone repeatedly lobbed obscenities at Raiklin and Raiklin told Fanone to “control his Tourette syndrome.”

A fellow former officer restrained Fanone, and a police officer guided him out of the hearing room while Democrats applauded him. Fanone was violently assaulted during the Jan. 6 attack, according to video footage and court papers, and has since been outspoken against those who breached the Capitol and attacked officers.

4. Smith predicts DOJ will try to indict him

Trump posted on social media during the hearing that Smith was “being DECIMATED” by Republican lawmakers and was a “deranged animal.”

“Hopefully the Attorney General is looking at what he’s done,” Trump wrote.

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In response to a question about Trump’s post from Rep. Rebecca Balint, D-Vt., Smith said he expected the DOJ would attempt to charge him.

“I believe they will do everything in their power to do that, because they have been ordered to by the president,” Smith said.

Trump later wrote on social media: “Based on his testimony today, there is no question that Deranged Jack Smith should be prosecuted for his actions. … At a minimum, he committed large scale perjury!”

5. Smith reveals his one regret about his work

Smith was asked if the intense scrutiny and public threats against him have made him wish he did not prosecute Trump.

“I don’t regret it,” Smith said.

However, when Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., pressed Smith on the matter, Smith vouched for his staff, who all left or were fired when Trump took office.

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“If I have any regret, it would be not expressing enough appreciation for my staff, who worked so hard on these investigations,” Smith said, adding they “sacrificed endlessly and endured way too much just doing their jobs.”

LeAnn Rimes undergoes $10K ‘oil change for your body’ after teeth fell out

LeAnn Rimes is in a “season of healing” and remains focused on her health in 2026.

Following a “busy year of filming and touring,” Rimes, 43, cleared her body of “micro-toxins” through a round of plasma exchange at Next Health in Nashville, Tenn.

The country singer detailed the process of removing “mold and microplastics” from her body, a procedure which costs $10,000 per treatment.

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Dressed casually in maroon slacks and an oversized cream-colored sweater, the “How Do I Live” musician sat comfortably at the facility while hooked up to IVs.

“I demand so much from my body and it’s incredibly important to me to take the best care of it i possibly can,” Rimes wrote on Instagram. “This is my second round of plasma exchange with @nexthealth to help clear micro-toxins, such as mold and microplastics and this time, i’ve added stem cells to encourage overall repair.”

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The “I Need You” singer admitted she’s “always been passionate about health and open conversations around it,” before noting that curiosity and questions often arise when she shares her experiences.

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“My hope is simply to inform and continue the dialogue around what healing can look like,” Rimes wrote. “Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, also known as TPE or plasmapheresis (‘plasma-fur-ee-sis’), is a medical treatment that removes the liquid portion of blood, known as plasma, which contains proteins, antibodies, toxins, inflammatory agents, and other substances, and replaces it with fresh albumin.” 

The procedure costs $10,000, and is designed to “remove plasma from your blood to eliminate inflammatory proteins, toxins, and cellular waste, then replace it with sterile albumin to replenish essential nutrients,” according to Next Health.

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“The idea behind TPE is to remove harmful substances or antibodies that might be in a patient’s plasma, such as toxins, autoimmune antibodies, or other harmful proteins,” Rimes noted. 

“By removing these substances, the body can have a chance to recover or respond better to other treatments. Think of it like an ‘oil change for your body.’”

Last summer, Rimes suddenly walked offstage during a concert in Washington, and revealed the following day that her teeth had fallen out. 

“This is the most epic example of how the show must go on,” Rimes said online. “Last night, I was onstage in the middle of ‘One Way Ticket’ and I felt something pop in my mouth.”

“If you’ve been around, you know that I’ve had a lot of dental surgeries, and I have a bridge in front, and it fell out in the middle of my song last night.” 

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Rimes said she instantly panicked and popped her bridge back in before returning to her performance. 

“For the rest of the show… I was literally, like this, pushing my teeth in, like, every couple of lines,” she said. “Like ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight,’ they completely fell again in my mouth. It was the most epic experience ever.”

Rimes has a long history of dental issues and has had 29 surgeries, according to Billboard. The outlet reported that Rimes sued her former dentist for malpractice in 2013, claiming that she suffered from chronic pain and medical complications after getting veneers. 

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Kash Patel unveils bizarre trophy he says proves agency’s arrogance under Biden

FBI Director Kash Patel shared a picture of what he said was a “self-awarded” trophy made by former FBI officials to celebrate Operation Arctic Frost, an investigation launched after the 2020 election targeting President Donald Trump and his allies.

The bizarre metallic-colored, 3D-printed award featured “AF” with a lightening bolt and dollar sign printed along its body and a raised map of the U.S. on its base, which also included miniature buildings and infrastructure. “CR-15” was printed along the base. CR-15 is a now-disbanded FBI unit that served as a public corruption squad. 

“People ask why I said the old FBI was a diseased temple,” Patel wrote on X. “This is what corruption looks like when it thinks no one is watching.

“I disbanded CR-15 and removed the corrupt actors involved,” he continued. “So when legacy media cries that President Trump’s FBI fired people and made sweeping changes, I have one response: You’re damn right we did.”

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Patel made his comments as Republican lawmakers continue to raise alarms about the FBI’s Arctic Frost probe, which later fed into former special counsel Jack Smith’s work.

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In October, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., unveiled 197 subpoenas they said the Biden-era FBI used to seek testimony and documents from hundreds of Republicans and GOP entities.

Johnson called the subpoena list “nothing short of a Biden administration enemies list,” arguing Arctic Frost was used to improperly investigate the Republican political apparatus.

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Smith, whose team used Arctic Frost in mounting charges tied to the 2020 election that were later dismissed after Trump’s victory in 2024, has defended his work and appeared on Capitol Hill to face questions from the House Judiciary Committee.

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Republicans have criticized Smith for seeking gag orders against Trump during his presidential campaign; fast-tracking court proceedings; subpoenaing records and phone data of Trump-aligned individuals and entities, including members of Congress; and approving $20,000 in payments to an FBI confidential human source to gather intelligence on Trump, a source told Fox News Digital.

Popular pastime at home turns deadly after teen becomes ‘enraged’: police

An Oklahoma teenager is behind bars after allegedly calling 911 to tell authorities he stabbed his brother to death after becoming “enraged” over a video game. 

Oklahoma City police were called to the scene of a domestic stabbing at Southeast 44th Street and Bryant Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to FOX 8. 

When they arrived, officers learned two brothers, 19-year-old William Spencer and 25-year-old Nicholas Spencer, were reportedly playing video games when William Spencer became angry and allegedly stabbed his brother. 

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“The calling person called in and said they had just stabbed their brother, officers got here and found a male with serious stab wounds,” Oklahoma City Police Master Sgt. Rob Robertson said, according to FOX 8.

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Paramedics transported Nicholas Spencer to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

“Very tragic story,” Master Sgt. Gary Knight said during a news conference, according to Law & Crime. “Two brothers who were playing video games. One became enraged over the game, got mad at the other and simply stabbed him to death.”

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Immediately following the incident, William Spencer “stayed at the scene,” and was later “taken into custody, interviewed and then also booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center,” Knight reportedly said. 

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William Spencer allegedly admitted to his role in the killing and was transported to the Oklahoma County Jail and booked on a charge of first-degree murder, Law & Crime reported. He remains in custody on $10 million bond. 

The Oklahoma City Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

What experts say Americans should buy before the winter storm hits this weekend

Americans are being urged to prepare as a massive winter storm is expected to stretch more than 2,000 miles across the U.S. this weekend, potentially affecting more than 235 million people in over 40 states.

The storm is forecast to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning Friday and lasting through Monday, raising concerns about widespread power outages, dangerous travel conditions and prolonged disruptions, according to National Weather Service Director Ken Graham.

“Prepare now,” Graham told FOX Weather Thursday. “If you think about power outages, you think about the cold, you need to be prepared to have what you need for a week.”

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The National Weather Service recommends stocking up on essential supplies ahead of a winter storm, including:

• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Extra food and water, including nonperishable items such as granola bars, nuts and dried fruit
• A battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio or portable radio
• Extra prescription medications and first-aid supplies
• Baby necessities such as diapers and formula
• Heating fuel
• An emergency heat source, such as a properly ventilated space heater
• A working fire extinguisher and smoke alarms
• Extra pet food

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Officials are also reminding the public to never run generators indoors or in enclosed spaces and to ensure carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.

“When the power goes out, a lot of people have generators. I just beg everybody, please use them correctly,” Graham said. “We lose a lot of people due to improper use of generators. … Keep them far away from the house. They’re fine to use, but use them properly because it could be dangerous if you don’t.”

The National Weather Service also recommends people keep a winter survival kit in a vehicle. 

That kit should include a phone and charger, blankets, flashlights, a first-aid kit, nonperishable food, extra clothing, cat litter or sand for traction, a shovel, ice scraper and brush, waterproof matches, a basic tool kit and paper maps.

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Farmers and pet owners are also encouraged to move animals indoors or to sheltered areas, stockpile extra feed and ensure access to water.

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“More than half the population of the country is going to experience winter weather,” Graham said. “The sheer size of this — stretching from New Mexico all the way to New England — it’s going to be a big impact for a whole lot of people.”

For more information about how to prepare for a winter storm, visit the National Weather Service’s website.