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Murió Jessi Pierce, la reconocida periodista de hockey sobre hielo, tras un incendio: fue hallada junto a sus hijos
La reportera deportiva Jessi Pierce y sus tres hijos murieron el sábado a causa de un incendio en su casa en White Bear Lake, Minnesota, según informaron fuentes oficiales y medios estadounidenses. La tragedia, confirmada por la Liga Nacional de Hockey (NHL) el domingo, ha conmocionado a la comunidad local y al mundo del deporte. La comunicadora, de 37 años, era reconocida por su labor como corresponsal de NHL.com y por su compromiso con el equipo Minnesota Wild.
Los bomberos acudieron a la vivienda durante la madrugada tras recibir llamadas al 911 de vecinos que informaron haber visto llamas saliendo del techo. Al ingresar, los equipos de emergencia hallaron a un adulto, tres niños y un perro sin vida en el interior de la casa, según informó el Departamento de Bomberos de White Bear Lake, en Estados Unidos, citado por The Associated Press (AP). Aunque inicialmente las autoridades no revelaron los nombres de las víctimas en su comunicado del sábado, posteriormente se confirmó que se trataba de Pierce y sus hijos.
La Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Minnesota ha iniciado una investigación para determinar la causa del incendio, de acuerdo a CBS News. El jefe de bomberos Greg Peterson expresó que el departamento está consternado por la magnitud de la tragedia y pidió que la comunidad se apoye mutuamente en este difícil momento.
Pierce no solo era una figura destacada en el ámbito deportivo, sino también madre y miembro muy querido de su entorno. La noticia de su fallecimiento ha generado un profundo pesar entre colegas, aficionados y vecinos, quienes han expresado su dolor y solidaridad con la familia y allegados de la reportera.
El incendio que provocó la muerte de Jessi Pierce y sus tres hijos ocurrió en la mañana del sábado en una vivienda de la cuadra 2100 de Richard Avenue, en White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Los vecinos alertaron al 911 alrededor de las 5:30 horas tras observar llamas saliendo del techo y manifestar su preocupación de que hubiera personas dentro de la casa. Cuando los equipos de bomberos llegaron, se encontraron con la estructura completamente envuelta en fuego.
Varias agencias respondieron a la emergencia, incluyendo los departamentos de bomberos de White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Mahtomedi, Maplewood y otras localidades cercanas, según recogió CBS News. Los bomberos trabajaron para contener el incendio y lograron ingresar a la vivienda, donde hallaron a un adulto, tres niños y un perro, todos fallecidos.
El jefe de bomberos Greg Peterson confirmó que una de las víctimas era Jessi Pierce, y precisó que “la investigación del incendio sigue en curso”. Las autoridades no revelaron de inmediato las identidades de todas las víctimas en el primer comunicado, pero la liga y los medios locales posteriormente confirmaron la información.
La Oficina del Jefe de Bomberos del Estado de Minnesota asumió la investigación para esclarecer el origen del fuego. Hasta el momento, no se han divulgado detalles sobre posibles causas o circunstancias específicas del siniestro.
La tragedia generó una ola de condolencias y homenajes en la comunidad del hockey y entre sus allegados. La National Hockey League (NHL) expresó su duelo en un comunicado publicado en X: “Toda la familia de la Liga Nacional de Hockey envía sus oraciones y más sentidas condolencias a la familia Pierce por el fallecimiento de Jessi Pierce y sus tres hijos pequeños”. El sitio oficial de la liga también la recordó como “una figura clave en el panorama deportivo de la zona”, subrayando su entusiasmo en cada cobertura desde el Grand Casino Arena.
El equipo Minnesota Wild manifestó su pesar en redes sociales, resaltando que Jessi era “una persona amable y compasiva que se preocupaba profundamente por su familia y por quienes la rodeaban”, y la describió como “embajadora dedicada del hockey” durante su etapa cubriendo al equipo y la liga.
Colegas y amigos del entorno periodístico y deportivo compartieron recuerdos y palabras emotivas. Kirsten Krull, copresentadora con ella en el pódcast “Bardown Beauties”, la evocó como “otra hermana mayor” y destacó su capacidad para brindar apoyo incondicional. El locutor de radio Paul Fletcher afirmó: “Odio usar eso como indicador, pero cuando tanta gente se toma el tiempo de publicar, te das cuenta del vacío que queda”, recogió CBS News.
La Fundación Hendrickson, que fomenta el hockey para atletas con discapacidad, recordó la participación constante de Pierce en su festival anual durante una década. Danny Hendrickson, director ejecutivo de la fundación, señaló que “irradiaba una energía muy positiva. Le encantaba formar parte de ello. Era de esas personas que siempre están dispuestas a ayudar a los demás”.
Su esposo, Mike Hinrichs, la describió como alguien que “iluminaba cualquier lugar al que entraba y hacía que todos se sintieran bienvenidos”, y subrayó la huella imborrable que dejó en quienes la conocieron. Vecinos y residentes de White Bear Lake también expresaron su consternación, destacando la amabilidad y calidad humana de la familia.
La carrera de Jessi Pierce se caracterizó por una estrecha vinculación con el hockey y, en particular, con el equipo Minnesota Wild. Durante la última década, trabajó como corresponsal de NHL.com, cubriendo de manera constante la actualidad del equipo local y consolidándose como una voz reconocida dentro de la comunidad del hockey en Minnesota, el denominado “Estado del Hockey”. Según AP, su labor profesional destacó tanto por la profundidad de su conocimiento sobre el deporte como por la energía y pasión que transmitía en cada cobertura.
Además de su trabajo en el portal de la liga, la comunicadora copresentaba un pódcast de hockey, ampliando así su influencia y alcance entre los seguidores de este deporte. Su presencia era habitual en el Grand Casino Arena (estadio del equipo), donde se la recordaba por su disposición para trabajar en entornos exigentes, a veces acompañada por alguno de sus hijos, lo que evidenciaba su capacidad para conciliar familia y profesión en una dinámica contemporánea, según destaca NBC News.
La propia liga y sus colegas resaltaron el compromiso con el deporte y su papel como embajadora. Sus compañeros la describieron como una persona amable, compasiva y con una ética de trabajo inigualable, atributos que la convirtieron en un referente dentro y fuera del ámbito periodístico.
Pierce también colaboró con la Fundación Hendrickson, que apoya a atletas con discapacidad, participando durante una década en el festival anual de hockey de la organización. Su entusiasmo y disposición para ayudar a los demás dejaron una huella en quienes compartieron experiencias con ella en el entorno deportivo.
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A Democratic candidate in a key Wisconsin battleground is highlighting support from a major environmental group as her Republican opponent warns the endorsement could drive up energy costs and hurt farmers.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., blasted Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke’s endorsement by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Action Fund, arguing it signals policies that could raise costs for farmers and rural communities.
«Rebecca Cooke is completely out of touch with Wisconsin, touting an endorsement from the radical NRDC,» Van Orden told Fox News Digital. «It’s a clear sign of how quickly she’ll sell out Wisconsin farm families to please Washington Democrats.»
«Farmers and businesses across Wisconsin have time and again rejected the radical Green New Deal because it would increase the price of fertilizer, diesel and cover up more of our black dirt with solar wastelands,» he said.
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The clash underscores how energy costs and their impact on Wisconsin’s farm economy are emerging as a central fault line in one of the most competitive House races in the country, where control of the chamber could hinge on battleground districts like the 3rd.
Cooke, who is challenging Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, recently touted the NRDC Action Fund endorsement.
«Growing up on a dairy farm I know how important it is to be steward to the land, I want to protect Western Wisconsin’s natural resources and ensure the next generation has clean air and clean water,» Cooke wrote following the endorsement. «Investing in clean energy will create good-paying local jobs and help lower costs for working families. I’ll work with anyone to strengthen our economy and help strengthen our community.»
Jed Ober, managing director of the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund, said the group is «proud to support her campaign for Congress,» adding that Cooke «will be a champion for working families who are worried about rising energy costs.»
The Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund is the political arm of the environmental advocacy group focused on climate and conservation issues.
A Democratic candidate in a key Wisconsin battleground is highlighting support from a major environmental group as her Republican opponent warns the endorsement could drive up energy costs and hurt farmers. (Kayla Wolf/Getty Images)
Van Orden criticized Cooke’s embrace of the endorsement, telling Fox News Digital, «Rebecca Cooke is completely out of touch with Wisconsin, touting an endorsement from the radical NRDC. It’s a clear sign of how quickly she’ll sell out Wisconsin farm families to please Washington Democrats.»
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«Farmers and businesses across Wisconsin have time and again rejected the radical Green New Deal because it would increase the price of fertilizer, diesel, and cover up more of our black dirt with solar wastelands.»
«Energy prices are out of control in western Wisconsin because of Derrick Van Orden’s failed leadership. He voted to increase electricity costs while handing out tax breaks to the ultra-rich,» Cooke responded in a statement to Fox News Digital. «He’s cheerleading a war of choice in the Middle East that sent the prices of gas and diesel skyrocketing in less than a month. It’s hurting our farmers who have already been hit hard by the tariffs Van Orden has supported every step of the way.»
The Natural Resources Defense Council has backed efforts to curb fossil fuel production, including supporting restrictions on hydraulic fracturing and praising the Biden administration’s pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals.
Republicans and industry groups argue those kinds of policies can raise energy costs in states like Wisconsin, where agriculture and fuel prices are closely linked.
Diesel powers much of the nation’s farm equipment, while fertilizer production is closely tied to natural gas — making energy prices a key concern for farmers.
Democrats argue that investments in clean energy can benefit rural communities through job creation and lower utility costs over time.
Rebecca Cooke, who is challenging Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, recently touted an endorsement from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Action Fund. (Provided by the office of Congressman Derrick Van Orden)
While Wisconsin does not have significant hydraulic fracturing operations, it plays a major role in the industry as a leading producer of silica sand used in fracking nationwide, meaning changes in domestic energy production can affect parts of the state’s economy.
The Natural Resources Defense Council also has opposed projects like the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which transports oil and natural gas liquids through the Great Lakes region. Supporters, including some industry and labor groups, say the pipeline is critical to maintaining reliable and affordable energy supplies in the Midwest, while environmental groups have raised concerns about environmental risks.
Cooke also received support from prominent Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Van Orden criticized Cooke’s embrace of the endorsement, telling Fox News Digital, «Rebecca Cooke is completely out of touch with Wisconsin, touting an endorsement from the radical NRDC. It’s a clear sign of how quickly she’ll sell out Wisconsin farm families to please Washington Democrats. (iStock)
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The race between Cooke and Van Orden is expected to be highly competitive, with both parties viewing Wisconsin’s 3rd District as a key battleground that could help determine control of the House.
With control of the chamber at stake, energy costs and their impact on Wisconsin’s farm economy are poised to be a central fault line in the race.
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UK counterterrorism police probe antisemitic arson attack as Iran-linked group claims responsibility
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Counterterrorism police are leading an investigation after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire outside a synagogue in London early Monday in what authorities are treating as an antisemitic hate crime.
The attack took place around 1:45 a.m. in the Golders Green neighborhood, where Hatzola ambulances, a volunteer emergency service run by the Jewish community, were deliberately set ablaze in a synagogue parking lot, according to a statement by Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams of the Metropolitan Police.
«This arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. This is a devastating incident for our Jewish communities,» Williams said. He added that while the incident has not yet been formally declared terrorism, «the investigation is now being led by Counterterrorism Policing… and all lines of enquiry remain open.»
A video circulating online purports to show Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, an Iran-linked group that has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Jewish sites in Belgium and the Netherlands, taking credit for the London attack, according to the Jewish Chronicle.
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Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026. (Hannah McKay/Reuters)
Authorities are examining a potential link to a newly emerged group with suspected ties to Iran. «We are aware of an online claim from a group taking responsibility for this attack,» Williams said. «Establishing the authenticity and accuracy of this claim will be a priority… but it is not something we can confirm at this point.»
Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that the attack reflects years of policy failures in confronting Iranian activity on British soil. «Successive U.K. Governments have completely failed in their primary duty of keeping the home front safe. Iranian terrorist activity has been known about in the U.K. for years yet no significant moves have been made to ban the IRGC or restrict the ability of regime-linked entities to function within British society. We have created the conditions for terrorism to flourish,» he said.
He argued that Britain’s broader approach to the conflict with Iran — attempting to maintain distance while avoiding direct confrontation — has further emboldened Tehran. «The current policy on the war in Iran is delusional. The Government is pretending Britain is not involved. The Iranian regime does not, however, believe in neutrality and has decided its position for us: ripe for targeting.»
Joe Truzman, a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said in a post on X that «My initial assessment is that the attack could potentially be linked to Ashab al-Yamin, an Iran-linked group that has carried out multiple attacks against Jewish institutions across Europe since the war began… Hopefully this is something different, but the possibility that the group is involved should be examined.»
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Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026. (Isabel Infantes/Reuters)
Police said they are searching for three suspects seen on CCTV pouring an accelerant onto the vehicles before igniting them. No injuries were reported, though nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution.
The attack comes amid a broader wave of violence targeting Jewish communities across Europe in recent weeks.
Scott Saunders, CEO of the International March of the Living, said the incident represents a dangerous escalation. «The arson attack in Golders Green… marks a dangerous escalation in the targeting of Jewish communities,» Saunders said. «Emergency vehicles operated by Jewish volunteer first responders were deliberately attacked… in direct proximity to a place of worship — a space that should represent safety.»
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Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel visits the scene after four ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026. (Isabel Infantes/Reuters)
«These ambulances do not only serve Jewish communities… Targeting them is an attack not only on Jewish life, but on the shared fabric of the community they serve,» he added. «Since the war with Iran began, antisemitic attacks have become more frequent, more brazen, and more direct. Jewish institutions are being singled out; synagogues, community spaces, and now even the emergency services that exist to protect Jewish lives, with a growing sense that these are legitimate targets. Following the deadly shooting in and around a synagogue in Manchester last October, where this escalation already resulted in loss of life, the attack in Golders Green makes clear that this trajectory is continuing.»
Dr. Charles Asher Small, founder of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, said the attack reflects a broader trend.
«The attack against a visible Jewish target is not an isolated act of vandalism; it is the violent fruition of a climate where Jew-hatred has been normalized and institutionalized,» Small said.
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Men hold the flag of Israel and the pre-Iranian Revolution «Lion and Sun» flag near the scene where four ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes (Isabel Infantes/Reuters)
«At the center of this malignancy sits the Iranian regime… which actively funds and directs the networks that view British Jewish institutions as legitimate targets,» he added.
British officials also condemned the attack.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, «An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on us all. We will fight the poison that is antisemitism.»
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the incident on X «a particularly sickening assault — not only on the Jewish community, but on the values we share as a society.»
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Police secure the site near a synagogue damaged by an explosion early on Monday, in Liege, Belgium, March 9, 2026. (Yves Herman/Reuters)
«The targeting of Hatzola… is a most painful illustration of the ongoing battle between those who sanctify life and those who seek to destroy it,» he added in a statement posted March 23, 2026.
Police said there have been no arrests and urged anyone with information to come forward.
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