Cronología de la desaparición y muerte de Nolan Wells y del desarrollo de la investigación

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Por Danya Gainor, CNN

En los días transcurridos desde la desconcertante muerte de un joven de 18 años, los investigadores han emprendido un minucioso esfuerzo para reconstruir lo ocurrido en Horn Island, una remota isla barrera ubicada a unos 16 kilómetros de la costa de Mississippi.

La investigación ha avanzado rápidamente desde que Nolan Wells desapareció el 4 de julio en la isla, a la que había viajado con amigos de la escuela secundaria. Mientras ellos regresaron al continente, el cuerpo de Wells fue encontrado días después en el agua.

Ahora, la búsqueda de respuestas va mucho más allá de esa remota isla.

A medida que crece el interés público, los investigadores intentan reconstruir las últimas horas de Wells, mientras su familia continúa exigiendo transparencia y respuestas. La muerte del joven ha alimentado las especulaciones y la desconfianza, en parte por la compleja historia racial de Mississippi. y porque Wells parecía ser la única persona de color en una fotografía junto a sus amigos durante el viaje.

Esta es una cronología de los principales acontecimientos del caso y del estado de la investigación.

Wells se graduó en 2025 de la escuela secundaria Ocean Springs High School, en la localidad costera de Ocean Springs, en Mississippi, al este de Biloxi. Después ingresó al Southwest Mississippi Community College, donde jugaba como receptor abierto del equipo de fútbol americano, según The Associated Press.

La noche del 3 de julio, el adolescente preparó salmón para la cena de su familia antes de salir para pasar la noche con sus amigos, previo al fin de semana festivo.

“Fue un abrazo, un beso y se fue”, dijo su madre, Christine Wonsley.

Y, como innumerables estadounidenses en todo el país, Wells salió a celebrar el feriado del 4 de julio en el agua.

Se unió a sus amigos para un paseo en bote a Horn Island, una isla barrera protegida por el Gobierno federal, conocida por sus playas prácticamente intactas, su costa cambiante y su tranquilo aislamiento. Según su familia, era habitual que Wells visitara la isla con sus amigos.

Wells debía regresar a la universidad después del fin de semana festivo para comenzar los entrenamientos de cara a la próxima temporada de fútbol americano, dijo su padre, Elmore Wonsley, en una entrevista con “Good Morning America”.

En las fotografías tomadas ese día en el bote, el joven de 18 años sobresale entre sus amigos, con un brazo apoyado con naturalidad sobre sus hombros mientras sonríe a la cámara.

Pero cuando el grupo regresó al continente esa tarde, un día que había comenzado como una celebración terminó dando un giro inquietante: Wells no estaba con ellos. Su familia reportó su desaparición la noche del 4 de julio, después de recibir una llamada alrededor de las 11 p.m. de uno de sus amigos.

Lo que siguió fue una intensa búsqueda que pronto tendría un desenlace trágico.

A medida que pasaban las primeras horas sin respuestas, la madre de Wells recurrió a las redes sociales para publicar desesperados llamados de ayuda con el fin de obtener información sobre el paradero de su hijo. En una publicación la mañana del 5 de julio, Christine Wonsley dijo que ella y su esposo tenían en su poder el teléfono celular de su hijo y que habían viajado a la isla para buscarlo.

Esa noche, la angustiada madre publicó fotografías de Wells que, según dijo, fueron tomadas durante el paseo en bote del 4 de julio. En ellas, el adolescente, de 1,85 metros de estatura, sonríe a la cámara con un traje de baño azul y gafas de sol.

Ese mismo día, el Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Jackson anunció públicamente que estaba coordinando la búsqueda en la isla con la Guardia Costera de EE.UU. y el Departamento de Recursos Marinos de Mississippi.

El sheriff diría más tarde a The Associated Press: “Por lo que nos han dicho las personas con las que habla

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical

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By Ella Nilsen, CNN

(CNN) — It’s been 13 years since the last large coal-fired power plant was built in the US. Now, the Trump administration wants to build another two, but experts say even federal support likely won’t make that feasible.

President Donald Trump and his administration have made no secret of their preference for coal-fired power, arguing it is an important source of firm, always-on electricity prized by large users like data centers and industry.

Most of their efforts have been directed at keeping existing coal plants operating longer, but last month, the administration announced it would give more than $100 million in federal funding to two proposed plants in West Virginia and Alaska.

These projects are in the planning stage, and the federal money will be used for early-stage feasibility studies. If they are built, it would be a momentous turn of events for coal-fired power in the US. However, that’s a big “if” because the cost could be astronomical to build coal plants with proposed carbon capture — a technology that would stop most of their plant-warming pollution from escaping into the atmosphere, storing it instead.

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It would cost more than $10 billion to construct a 1.6 gigawatt coal plant outfitted with carbon capture, like the proposed one in West Virginia, according to an independent analysis prepared for the Wyoming Energy Authority this year. Similarly, it would cost more than $8 billion to build a plant the size of the 1.25 gigawatt Alaska project.

It’s more than double the cost of building a natural gas plant with carbon capture, and more than four times the cost to establish new solar, according to the Wyoming analysis (this analysis did not factor federal tax credits into building costs). Only erecting a new nuclear power plant is more expensive.

Those price tags are “stunningly high,” energy data analyst Seth Feaster said. And that could stop the projects before they even start.

“My baseline reaction is these plants will never get built,” said Feaster, an analyst at global energy firm the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. “The cost of that power is going to be far higher than the other forms of energy that are out there, including gas, solar and wind.”

Even existing coal plants have slowly been on their way out for years, too old and costly to compete with cheaper natural gas and renewables. The new plants say they’ll utilize carbon capture — technology with bipartisan support. It got a hefty tax credit in former President Joe Biden’s 2022 clean energy law and Biden’s EPA nodded to it as a technology coal plants should utilize to control their emissions. The funding for the new coal plants came from money that Congress initially designated for reducing and capturing carbon emissions.

But the technology is still “not proven,” said Phil Wagner, associate director of research and analysis at energy consulting company McCloskey by OPIS, which tracks coal and electricity markets. “If it can be done, it’s going to be put on natural gas plants first. They’re already lower cost; they’re already 40% of the power grid. It’s less carbon to capture.”

“It’s still super uncertain whether either of these (new coal) plants will be built,” he added.

An Energy Department spokesperson for the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office said the projects had been “competitively selected,” but did not answer CNN’s questions about DOE’s criteria to fund

UK counter-terror police leading investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe

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By Lauren Kent, CNN

London (CNN) — British counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Monday.

Police had previously said there was no information to suggest Widdecombe’s murder was an act of terrorism or politically motivated.

The former lawmaker was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, in western England on Thursday. Police say they believe Widdecombe died the day before her body was discovered. She had “sustained serious injuries,” Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said in a statement last week.

On Saturday, police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire, England, on suspicion of murder.

“The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” said the statement from Devon and Cornwall Police. “We were supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police who carried out the arrest on behalf of Devon & Cornwall Police.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Tracking rain chances Monday, Extreme Heat Watch Tuesday

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We begin Monday with some monsoonal clouds and marine layer influence. Clouds will quickly clear and rain chances diminish. Highs rise a few degrees form the weekend and many areas hold into the 70s by the beaches. High temperatures rise into the 80s and 90s inland. A Heat Advisory is still in effect for interior areas through 10am Tuesday. Some areas will reach into the triple digits. A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect for all coastal areas through Wednesday. Surf could reach 7Ft and may cause coastal flooding in some areas. There is a small 10% chance of showers and isolated lightning from monsoonal storms this evening. Stay out of the waters for a few days and be weather aware!

The real heat begins Tuesday. An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for most of the Central Coast starting in the morning. Some valley areas may reach 85-98 degree temperatures, while the interior could experience 95-105 degree readings! This will be a notable warming trend compared to last weeks heat. Check in on those at risk and utilize cooling shelters when possible. Overnight lows will drop into the 60s and low 70s for some so minimal cooling relief is expected. Abnormally high surf, rip currents and tides remains through the evening, avoid heading into the waters at the beaches and note that minor flooding may be an issue.

Peak Heating for most arrives Wednesday and Thursday. We begin to watch coastal waters calm and better beach conditions throughout the weekend. The heatwave will end Thursday and temperatures fall back to average by the weekend. Winds will be light for most.

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