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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 →Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch
Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.
Apr 30
Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer
Apr 30
Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed
Apr 30
Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates
Apr 30
Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months
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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