Combat sport clubs are being used by the white nationalist group Patriot Front to recruit new members, as detailed in a report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). These Active Clubs, which emphasize mixed martial arts training, serve to bond members over white supremacist ideologies while maintaining a low profile to evade scrutiny from researchers and law enforcement. Since 2023, there has been a 14% increase in hate groups in the U.S., with Patriot Front employing these clubs to counteract its declining brand and allegations of infiltration by federal agents.
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Reno casino shooter fired 80 shots, killed 3 people with unknown motive
A gunman, Dakota Hawver, 26, opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, firing 80 shots and resulting in three fatalities, including two men from Southern California and a local resident. The motive remains unclear, and Hawver, who was shot during a police encounter, is in critical condition; investigators found no prior connections between him and the victims. Want More Context? 🔎
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