Author: Voxtrend News
Washington — Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared open Wednesday to raising the bar for successfully challenging voting maps under a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would weaken the landmark law and limit the consideration of race in the drawing of congressional districts. The high court appeared sharply divided in the long-running legal fight over Louisiana’s congressional map, which was before the justices for a second time Wednesday. The high court first heard arguments in March over whether Louisiana lawmakers relied too much on race when it crafted new House district lines last year. But…
A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with the abduction of 23-year-old Kada Scott, who remains missing, and faces another kidnapping charge in what police described as a pattern. Keon King, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with kidnapping Scott, police said during a Wednesday morning press conference. King is also charged with kidnapping another woman earlier this year in a case the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office withdrew in May after a witness failed to show up in court. Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski said charges were refiled Tuesday. Toczylowski said King allegedly kidnapped a woman in front…
Americans are still cracking open cold ones, but what’s inside their cans is changing. More people are now reaching for cannabis beverages, nonalcoholic drinks infused with tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main ingredient in marijuana that makes you feel high. Some varieties also include cannabidiol, or CBD, a chemical compound found in marijuana or hemp that proponents say helps relieve pain, anxiety and other health symptoms. The drinks come in different forms including seltzers, juices, sodas and teas. Consumer demand for cannabis beverages is growing as Americans drink less booze. According to a July Gallup survey, the percentage of U.S. adults…
A New Jersey woman who bought Broadway tickets online to celebrate her 9-year-old daughter’s birthday says they were turned away at the theater because the tickets were invalid. For weeks, she was unable to get a refund from the site where she purchased the tickets, StubHub, a secondary ticket marketplace where fans buy and sell seats. So, she turned to the CBS News New York investigators to get results and warn others about what to know before clicking buy. Tickets would not scan at the venue On the day of the show, Courtney DeRocini went to the theater and showed…
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes — a range of dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements — and found that more than two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving than what experts say is safe to consume, about 0.5 micrograms per day. “Protein powders and shakes have become immensely popular and are part of a daily routine for many people who are focused on consuming more protein in their diet,” Brian Ronholm, director…
A devastating collision before daybreak Wednesday claimed the lives of two people in rural central Illinois. At about 6:19 a.m., Illinois State Police responded to reports of a serious crash on U.S. Route 136 near County Road 50E, close to the Champaign–McLean county line. The wreck involved two vehicles and left both badly mangled, prompting a full closure of the road for hours so investigators and first responders could work the scene. The Champaign County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victims as Joshua A. Cleveland, 32, of Champaign, and Shirley C. Fenton, 67, of Weldon. Authorities say both were pronounced dead…
On a cool Tuesday night in Syracuse, what began as a typical evening ended in heartbreak and unanswered questions. Around 11:04 p.m. on October 14, police were called to Midland Avenue near West Brighton after reports of gunshots. When officers arrived, they found 40-year-old Joseph Castillo suffering from multiple serious gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to Upstate University Hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead soon after. The Syracuse Police Department confirmed Castillo’s identity early Wednesday morning. He was a father, neighbor, and friend—someone known in his community for quietly going about his life. His death jolted residents, especially in…
Early Tuesday morning, a tragic accident on State Highway 36 in Temple claimed the life of Mark Poirier, a 61-year-old resident of Moody. Law enforcement says Poirier was struck by an SUV and was pronounced dead at the scene — leaving family, friends, and the local community shaken. Around 5:52 a.m. on October 14, 2025, Temple Police were called to the 10,700 block of West Highway 36, responding to reports that a pedestrian had been hit. When officers and emergency crews arrived, they found Poirier gravely injured. Despite immediate attention, he was declared dead just after 6 a.m. — less…
On October 10, Springfield lost a beloved neighbor and community pillar: 66-year-old Diana Bridgeman. She passed away from injuries sustained days earlier when she was struck by a vehicle while walking her bicycle across North Kansas Expressway. The news has left the city shaken and renewed concerns about pedestrian safety. The collision unfolded shortly after 1:30 p.m. on October 6, in the 2600 block of North Kansas Expressway. Bridgeman was walking her bike westbound across the roadway when a 2004 Dodge Ram, traveling in the center turn lane, struck her. Emergency crews responded quickly, administered medical care on scene, and…
The quiet of a Tuesday night in Aliquippa was shattered when a gunshot pierced the evening air. At around 9:05 p.m., Beaver County dispatchers received frantic calls about shots fired in the 1100 block of Wade Street, near Maratta Road. First responders rushed to the scene, only to find 24-year-old Gevod Tyson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically, in the early hours of Wednesday, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner confirmed he had succumbed to his injuries. Even as investigators swarmed the scene late into the night, many questions still hang unanswered.…