Author: Voxtrend News
Just after sundown on Saturday, what began as an ordinary drive along Harrells Highway (NC-411) turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for families and friends in eastern North Carolina. Around 6:30 p.m., a 2006 Toyota Sequoia barreling eastbound lost control, left the roadway, and ended in a violent collision that claimed the lives of the vehicle’s two occupants. State Highway Patrol troopers who rushed to the scene found the SUV completely ablaze against a large tree just outside the small community of Garland in Sampson County. The intensity of the fire was so severe that firefighters worked to cool hot spots…
SYDNEY — In the golden light of a summer evening at Bondi Beach, what should have been a warm celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah turned into one of the darkest days in recent Australian history. Among the horror and confusion that unfolded on Sunday, one name has echoed through social media feeds and news broadcasts alike: Ahmed Al Ahmed, the 43-year-old civilian whose split-second courage helped save lives as gunfire tore through a crowded holiday gathering. Witnesses described scenes of pure panic just after 6:40 p.m. local time at the “Chanukah by the Sea” event near Campbell Parade,…
In a bizarre turn of events straight out of a neighborhood night-vision camera, Kourtney Stevenson, a DoorDash driver visiting family in Evansville, Indiana, was arrested Friday after authorities say she deliberately sprayed what appears to be pepper spray onto a customer’s Arby’s order before leaving the delivery — only to later tell police she was trying to kill a spider because she’s “terrified of them.” It all unfolded in the early hours of December 7, when Mark and Mandy Cardin placed a late-night order from Arby’s, a typical Sunday delivery they expected to enjoy at home. But shortly after Mandy…
Warren, Mich. — The man found dead inside a West Warren Street home on Friday morning has been identified as 36-year-old private chef Mucari Finley, a well-liked culinary artist from Flint whose family says he was not violent and never a threat to anyone. Police were called around 5 a.m. on December 12 after a friend of the suspect reportedly received a FaceTime call in which the suspect claimed to have killed someone and the caller saw what appeared to be a person lying in a pool of blood inside the house. Responding officers quickly saw a deceased adult male…
SYDNEY — A peaceful gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah turned into a scene of unimaginable horror Sunday evening when two armed men opened fire on families, friends and visitors at Bondi Beach, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens more in what Australian authorities have classified as a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. Just after 6:40 p.m. local time, the joyful hum of Chanukah by the Sea, a popular holiday event at Bondi Park Playground, was shattered by the crack of gunfire that sent crowds ducking for cover and sprinting in panic. Witnesses described dozens…
Bondi Beach, Sydney — What was meant to be a joyful first night of Hanukkah turned into one of Australia’s darkest evenings on Sunday, December 14, when gunmen opened fire at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 30 others, including police officers and children, according to Australian authorities and eyewitnesses. The attack unfolded around 6:45 p.m. local time, as families and friends gathered near the Bondi Park Playground, overlooking the famous stretch of golden sand. Shots rang out as two men dressed in black fired into the crowd from an elevated position…
Providence, Rhode Island — Saturday, December 2025. A shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon left two people dead and nine others wounded after a gunman opened fire inside a campus building where exams were underway, according to university officials and Providence city leaders. Authorities are now conducting a large-scale manhunt for the suspect as the Ivy League campus remains on lockdown. The incident has shaken Brown University, the city of Providence, and the wider academic community. What Happened The tragedy unfolded around 4:05 p.m. on Saturday when Providence police received reports of an active shooter at Brown University, specifically…
Lewiston, Idaho — Early Saturday, December 2025. One person is dead after a U-Haul truck explosion rocked a parking lot in Lewiston, Idaho, causing damage to nearby businesses, including a Courtyard Marriott and an Old Navy, according to local officials. Authorities say the explosion appears to have been accidental and not criminal in nature. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by fire and police officials as the community seeks answers. What Happened According to the Lewiston Fire Department and the City of Lewiston Police Department, the explosion occurred in the early hours of Saturday in a parking lot near…
Dulles, Virginia — December 13, 2025. A United Airlines flight departing Washington Dulles International Airport was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Saturday after one of its engines failed and caught fire, officials confirmed. No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on board. The incident involved United Flight 803, a Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo, and is now under federal review. What Happened According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and airport officials, the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. as United Flight 803 lifted off from Dulles International Airport. Moments after takeoff, the aircraft’s…
Corpus Christi, Texas — December 13, 2025. Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the patriarch of the iconic Quintanilla family and the father of late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla, has died at the age of 86, according to a statement shared by his son on Saturday. The news was confirmed by music producer Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, who announced his father’s passing in a heartfelt Instagram post honoring the man behind one of the most influential Latin music legacies of the past century. What Happened On Saturday, December 13, A.B. Quintanilla shared the news of his father’s death on social media, posting a…