Author: Voxtrend News
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources familiar with a video that was shown to lawmakers this week. One of the sources said the action could be interpreted as the survivors either calling for help or trying to wave off another strike. The additional details were first reported by The New York Times. The Sept. 2 operation was the first of more than 20 attacks on alleged drug-carrying vessels by the Trump administration in…
FIFA has announced the matchups for the 2026 World Cup games, including the five group matches that will be played in Philadelphia next summer. These are the teams that will be playing in Philadelphia’s five group stage matches at Lincoln Financial Field: Sunday, June 14: Côte D’Ivoire vs. Ecuador, 7 p.m. Friday, June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti, 9 p.m. Monday, June 22: France vs. the winner of the Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname playoff, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 25: Curaçao vs. Côte D’Ivoire, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m. Another game in the Round of 16 will be…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. Instead of a first dose within 24 hours of birth — as the CDC has advised for more than 30 years — the panel voted to recommend delaying it until a child is 2 months old for children born to mothers who test negative for the virus. The panel voted, in a 8-3 decision, to recommend individual decision-making in consultation with a health care provider to determine when or if to…
In Indiana, several Republican state senators have recently faced disturbing incidents, including threats and false emergency reports at their homes. These events occurred as some political figures push for changes to the state’s congressional map. Lawmakers like Spencer Deery, Linda Rogers, and Jean Leising have experienced unsettling situations. Deery’s home was targeted with a “swatting” attempt, where someone falsely reported an emergency to provoke a police response. Rogers received threats related to her home and family business, while Leising was the target of a pipe bomb scare sent to law enforcement. The senators find themselves in this position as some…
A report from a government group watching over how money was spent in Afghanistan says that weapons and equipment paid for by American taxpayers are now being used by the Taliban. The group, called the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), says that the United States spent around $144.7 billion trying to rebuild Afghanistan between 2002 and 2021. The goal was to make the country stable and democratic, but the report says this didn’t happen. The report also mentions that when the Taliban took over, the group couldn’t check on the equipment and buildings that were given to the…
A grim discovery ended a tense search on Saturday: 26-year-old Mohammed Halawa — who vanished earlier in the week — was found dead in a wooded area near Clarksville, Md. Mohammed Halawa was last seen on Thursday, December 4, stepping out of his home on foot around noon in the 5900 block of Trotter Road. Concern quickly mounted among family members and local authorities. He was reportedly coping with serious health issues and had essential medication at home — but left without it, and without a cell phone. Conditions only heightened the alarm: temperatures had dropped sharply, and those close…
Early Friday morning, tragedy struck on a slick, snow-covered stretch of Highway 274 about 10 miles south of Granite Falls, MN. At roughly 8:00 a.m., a southbound car driven by 41-year-old Jean Elizabeth Hodgman lost control and slid across the centerline — colliding head-on with a northbound SUV. The collision claimed two lives: Hodgman and a 14-year-old passenger, Jonathan David Ramos. Witnesses described treacherous conditions: snow-covered roads and slick surfaces that likely played a grim role in the crash. According to the official crash report from Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), the Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Hodgman veered northbound before…
A Texas woman is recovering after a scary encounter with some geese at a local park. Lydia West, 72, was at City Lake Park in Royse City on December 1st when the incident happened. She was doing what she often does: feeding the ducks. But this time, some geese got aggressive and attacked her. According to reports, the geese were after the food and knocked Ms. West to the ground. Her son, David West, said she couldn’t move. Thankfully, a couple who were also at the park saw what was happening. They stepped in to help, chasing the geese away…
Following a recent game, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer plans to speak with wide receiver George Pickens about comments Pickens made on social media. The exchange followed the Cowboys’ loss to the Detroit Lions. During the game broadcast, former NFL player and current analyst Richard Sherman commented that Pickens appeared “uninterested” during the game. Pickens responded on social media, directing insults at Sherman. The social media post was later deleted, but Schottenheimer has said he will address the situation with Pickens. “I’m aware of what was supposedly put out there,” Schottenheimer told reporters. “I’ve not talked to him yet…I will…
Actress Jessica Alba recently shared her thoughts on a scene she filmed early in her career for the movie “Fantastic Four” (2005). Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, Alba explained that a particular scene, where her character appeared nude, was difficult for her. Alba, who comes from a traditional background, expressed that the scene made her uncomfortable. In the scene, her character, Sue Storm, uses her powers to become invisible but becomes partially visible while undressed in front of a crowd. Alba also reflected on her character, Sue Storm, as a role model. She noted that Sue possessed a…