Author: Voxtrend News
The Trump administration announced Thursday that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House’s East Wing. The approximately $200 million project will be funded by President Trump and other private donors, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said. “The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, yet the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building’s entrance,” Leavitt said at Thursday’s press…
Millions of people with student loans who had signed up for a Biden-era repayment plan will start seeing interest accrue to their accounts starting today, Aug. 1, a change that could result in an additional $300 in monthly costs for the typical borrower, according to one analysis. The Department of Education announced on July 9 that it planned to restart charging interest for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan, which was created by the Biden administration in 2023 to help lighten the financial burden faced by millions of student loan borrowers. But two courts…
Friday is Colorado Day, when residents celebrate the state’s 149th birthday. On Colorado Day, people across the state celebrate by attending different activities and festivities to mark the occasion. “Happy Colorado Day! Today, across our entire state, people are gathering to celebrate small businesses, community centers, our great outdoors, and everything that makes Colorado special. I encourage Coloradans to get out and explore the many free and discounted events in our communities and celebrate everything Colorado,” said Gov. Jared Polis in a statement. Polis will attend several events on Friday, including a Keep Colorado Beautiful launch event in Paco Sanchez…
President Trump on Thursday said he’s giving Mexico an additional 90 days to strike a trade deal, with the announcement coming a day before his administration’s Aug. 1 deadline to impose 30% tariffs on imports from the nation. Mr. Trump had said earlier this month that the 30% import duties would begin on Friday for Mexican imports, saying at the time that the country had not done enough to stop North America from turning into a “Narco-Trafficking Playground.” In his Thursday social media post, the president said he agreed to a 90-day extension during a phone conversation with Mexico President…
A car dealership in Golden will pay nine of its former employees nearly $500,000. It’s part of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after allegations that the company, Christopher’s Dodge Ram, created an environment where employees were openly sexually harassing their co-workers. “It was very uncomfortable. I changed my whole way of dressing. I started wearing hoodies, I’d tuck myself underneath my desk,” Amanda Lujan said. Lujan is one of the nine employees now part of the settlement. Lujan says she reported her concerns to management and human resources at the time, claiming things only got worse. “I…
Aurora police said that a driver who was injured in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning chased down the suspect driver. Investigators said the crash happened about 6:30 a.m. at South Pitkin Road and South Buckley Road. According to the Aurora Police Department, the crash involved three vehicles: a Hyundai, a white Subaru and a Dodge Charger. The preliminary investigation suggests that all three vehicles were northbound on South Buckley Road when the driver of the Hyundai rear-ended the Subaru. That’s when investigators believe the driver of the Hyundai ran away from the crash heading north on South Buckley Road.…
Deadly flash floods hit central Texas on July 4, killing at least 135 people, including at least 27 campers and staff at Camp Mystic. The Christian girls’ camp was established in 1926. Jennie Lou Tucker, a live event artist in Littleton, was a camper at Camp Mystic from the ages of 10 to 15 years old. Then she was a counselor there before college. “It’s a very peaceful place,” Tucker said. “It’s like an Eden. You drive through the gates, and there are these huge cypress trees and beautiful green grass. Every girl there is smiling and happy, and excited.…
The Colorado State Patrol is continuing to remind everyone of the dangers of drinking and driving. Troopers say not only could you cause harm to yourself and others, but you also face hefty fees and fines. This includes paying at least $13,000 in court fees and fines, having your vehicle impounded, license suspended for at least nine months, and facing jail time. Troopers say that with these heavy fees, you could also get community service, even if you are a first-time offender. The court makes the decision, but the offender can face anywhere from 48 to 96 hours of community…
The Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit was conducting traffic operations in the Denver metro area on Thursday night. The trooper aircraft unit said about 9:15 p.m. that multiple commercial airplane pilots reported a green laser being directed into the cockpits of their aircraft. The state patrol aircraft unit said they were able to locate the suspect on East 64th Avenue and Monaco Street in Commerce City. While surveilling the suspect, troopers said the suspect pointed the laser at the aircraft multiple times. The aircraft crew was then able to direct ground troopers to the suspect as he was attempting to…
By naming its game world “Philabieldia,” did a Japanese video game developer just give a shoutout to the real-life city of Philadelphia? That’s how some local gamers are interpreting a recent trailer. Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct event Thursday, announcing several new games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 console from partner developers. And one game by Square Enix, “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales,” is getting some attention from Philadelphians. “This is Philabieldia, a continent overrun by beast tribes,” a narrator says in a trailer for the game, as the name “Philabieldia” appears on the screen. Social media…