What happened in Prince Harry and Meghan's 'car chase'?

'Chase' is reminiscent of the 1997 paparazzi pursuit that killed Princess Diana.

Advertisement eNewspaper       |        Crosswords       |       Horoscopes Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 18 2023 Nicole Fallert | Newsletter Writer What happened in Prince Harry and Meghan's 'car chase'? 'Chase' is reminiscent of the 1997 paparazzi pursuit that killed Princess Diana. Advertisement A celebration of women's empowerment turned into a harrowing moment after Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry left a charity event in New York City and faced a paparazzi "car chase." Also in the news: President Joe Biden is in Japan Thursday but won't stay abroad long before returning to debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. Montana is the first state in the United States to ban the Chinese-owned app TikTok. 🙋🏼‍♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert, Daily Briefing author.  Maybe check that Gmail account you've been ignoring the last two years. Now, here we go with Thursday's news. Questions surround Prince Harry and Meghan's 'car chase' In a statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's team described a "near catastrophic" chase that ensued after the royal couple left a charity event in New York City. The pair and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were followed for more than two hours by half a dozen vehicles, according to their spokespeople. The pursuit "resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers." The couple and Ragland eventually switched to a taxi cab and whisked away, photos show. The cab driver, Sukhcharn Singh, told The Associated Press he wouldn't call the incident a "chase." Read more • Before the ''car chase,'' Duchess Meghan delivered an empowering speech about fighting for equity at a Women of Vision gala. The pair and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were followed for more than two hours by half a dozen vehicles after leaving a charity event in New York on Tuesday, according to their spokespeople. Kevin Mazur, Getty Images Ms. Foundation for Women Biden in Japan amid debt ceiling talks President Joe Biden will meet privately with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Thursday before joining the Group of Seven gathering of major industrialized nations. The two leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen security and economic cooperation. The summit in Hiroshima takes place as a dispute in Washington over the debt ceiling is inching toward a resolution. • Biden shortened his international trip this week, a move which underscores the urgency of a looming June 1 deadline for potential economic calamity. • But a deal in the coming days to raise the nation's debt limit won't necessarily sound an all-clear signal for the U.S. economy. An 11th-hour agreement that narrowly averts default but frays nerves, sinks stocks and pushes up interest rates could still do some damage. • How should we prepare financially? By taking money away from those who rely on government services, consumption could fall, resulting in an economic downturn that could impact stocks and 401(k)s, experts say. President Joe Biden, third left, greets troops upon his arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Iwakuni, Japan, Thursday, May 18, 2023. Susan Walsh, AP More news to know now • Biden administration unveiled an initiative to combat homelessness in five US cities. • Philadelphia is poised to elect its first woman of color as mayor. • A new rule would crack down on institutions that fail to produce graduates whose incomes are too low to cover debt payments. • How does Biden plan to win battleground states ahead of 2024? • On today's 5 Things podcast, what the debt ceiling battle could mean for your wallet. Listen on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your smart speaker. What's the weather today? Check your local forecast here. Note found on body of teenage New Mexico shooter The New Mexico teenager who killed three people earlier this week in a neighborhood shooting spree before police fatally shot him was carrying a note in which he warned people to leave his little sister alone, authorities said Wednesday. The note was just one of several additional details authorities brought up about their investigation into the Monday shooting in Farmington. Policy say the gunman was armed with a "AR-style rifle" legally purchased, and investigators said they believe the two other weapons were taken from family members. Read more • Supreme Court leaves Illinois ban on ''assault rifles'' in place for now. • Shootings, lockdowns, anxiety: Here's what kids say about mental health, helping each other. Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a measure Wednesday banning TikTok in Montana, making it the first state in the United States to completely ban the Chinese-owned social media app amid skepticism from lawmakers. Lawmakers from both political parties have raised concerns over TikTok's potential threat to national security, including if the app could be used by the Chinese government to spy on U.S. citizens. There has also been a growing number of red states that have issued TikTok bans on government-issued devices. Read more •  A New Orleans-based appeals court heard the latest arguments in a case that could force a major abortion pill off the market. • TikTok's latest drama, #Tattoogate, and the reason we love complaining on the internet. Just for subscribers: • These twins survived the Holocaust as children. They worry about today's antisemitism. • A Michigan hospital worker sues after he was tapped to play an active shooter in an unannounced drill. • From prison to ''Mr. Marijuana'': This man fled Kentucky to become a Dutch pot pioneer. • What is emotional cheating? Know the signs. These articles are for USA TODAY subscribers. You can sign up here.  Grand jury indicts man in stabbing deaths of University of Idaho students A Ph.D. criminology student accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in November has been indicted by a grand jury and will appear for arraignment on Monday to enter a plea. Bryan Kohberger, 28, has already been charged by prosecutors, but a grand jury indictment allows the case to be transferred directly to a higher-level court in Moscow, Idaho. It also allows prosecutors to keep more of their evidence secret until a trial. Read more • A Texas man pleaded guilty to smuggling gun in connection to deadly Mexico kidnapping. Quick hits • ''No generics'' deals blocked pet owners from cheaper flea-and-tick treatment, a lawsuit claims. • LA strip club dancers voted to unionize: ''Finally ... a seat at the table.'' • A man was indicted for stealing Judy Garland's $3.5 million ruby slippers from ''The Wizard of Oz.'' • Tiger Woods won a key court ruling against ex-girlfriend Erica Herman. • Jill Biden was in my Harry Styles vs. Lizzo SoulCycle class and it was all the inspiration I needed. Photo of the day:  Marble artifacts from 1,800 years ago unearthed after recent storms Recent storms in Israel have led to the discovery of rare marble artifacts that sank with a ship more than 1,800 years ago. The Israel Antiquities Authority said in an online post this week that an experienced sea swimmer spotted ancient columns in waters off the Beit Yanai beach near the Mediterranean resort city of Netanya. Read more A diver touches an 1,800-year-old beam that sank with a ship in waters off Israel. Courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here. Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com or follow along with her musings on  Twitter. Support journalism like this – subscribe to USA TODAY here. Associated Press contributed reporting. Advertisement Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback