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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in Landmark 6-3 Ruling
In a sweeping decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map and severely weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the final major protection against racial discrimination in voting. The 6-3 ruling raises the legal bar for proving voting discrimination so high that civil rights advocates say it effectively eliminates meaningful enforcement of the 60-year-old landmark law.
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Local Business
Read Section →Abbott Targets Chinese Med Devices in Cyber Crackdown
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health agencies to purge cybersecurity risks from Chinese-made medical devices, citing federal warnings of potential spying on patient data. The directive bans specific monitors and expands a prohibited tech list amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Agencies face an April 17 deadline to comply.
Apr 30
U.S. Mint Greenlights Gold Trump Coin for 250th Anniversary
Apr 30
California's Housing Paradox: Build More, Sell Faster
Apr 30
Santa Cruz's Brutal Math: $81 an Hour to Rent a Two-Bedroom
Apr 30
O'Leary Blasts NYC's Luxury Property Tax as 'Sheer Blind Stupidity'
Apr 30
State News
Read Section →CU Boulder Bolsters Safety with Locks, App Amid Campus Concerns
University of Colorado Boulder is rolling out emergency locking buttons in 39 large classrooms and a new safety app to protect students amid rising campus worries. These measures lock doors instantly during threats and connect users directly to police. The initiatives aim to create a more secure environment on the Boulder campus.
Apr 30
Colorado Sees Asthma Surge from Southern Rockies Wildfire Smoke
Apr 30
Aurora Police Nab 20-Year-Old in 6 Gas Station Armed Robberies
Apr 30
Colorado Lawmakers Boost Housing Tax Credits to Fight Affordability Crisis
Apr 30
CU Boulder Joins Rural Teacher Push with Scholarships, Mentorship
Apr 30
National
Read Section →DOJ Photo Captures Armed Suspect's Chilling Selfie Before WHCD Attack
A mirror selfie of heavily armed suspect Cole Tomas Allen, taken in his Washington Hilton hotel room just before he allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump, has been released by the Justice Department. The image reveals knives, a holster and tools strapped to his body as he prepared to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Federal charges outline a meticulously planned assault thwarted by quick-acting law enforcement.
Apr 30
GOP Blueprint Targets End to Historic DHS Shutdown Crisis
Apr 30
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