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Pregnant Woman Shoots Bystander, Crashes Into Hotel Before Killing Herself: DA
An 8-month-pregnant woman opened fire outside a Massachusetts hotel, wounded an innocent bystander, crashed her vehicle into the building, and then took her own life during a violent early morning incident, according to police. The violence unfolded around 12:55 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel on Haynes Street in Sturbridge, prompting a large response from local and state police. Investigators believe the woman went to the hotel looking for two people she knew, Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said. She fired shots from outside the building, striking a bystande…
Business
Popular Toy Linked To Choking Incidents, Sparking Huge Recall
A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after several children choked or suffered respiratory distress. GOPO Toys issued the recall for about 70,410 GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 18. The teethers violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The recalled toy's strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. GOPO has received three reports of children choking on the…
Business
Urgent Recall Issued For Fireworks Sold In Northeast Before Fourth Of July
If you purchased fireworks in Pennsylvania to celebrate the Fourth of July, you should check what you bought. Bada Boom Fireworks is recalling about 1,060 Pyro Diablo-branded "Diablo Rising" 9-shot fireworks cakes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 18. The fireworks contain a pyrotechnic composition that's higher than the legal limit for aerial fireworks intended to produce sounds. The overloaded cakes can explode with greater force than expected, potentially creating burn and fire risks. No injuries or incidents had been reported as of t…
Police & Fire
11 Undocumented Migrants Among 15 Charged In $1.4M Mass SNAP, Health Benefits Fraud Case: Feds
A federal investigation uncovered a massive benefits fraud scheme that allegedly drained more than $1.4 million from taxpayer-funded programs in Massachusetts. The charges were announced Thursday, June 18, after a Homeland Security Investigations probe led to indictments against 15 suspects, including 11 people living in the country illegally and four U.S. citizens. According to the Department of Justice, the scheme involved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, MassHealth benefits, disability payments, unemployment benefits, and other public assistance programs. Feder…
Sports
Northeast Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game After Players Refuse To Wear Rainbows
An independent baseball team in eastern Pennsylvania forfeited a game after several players refused to wear rainbow jerseys for an LGBTQ+ Pride Night. The York Revolution announced that it would not play its scheduled home game against Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Thursday, June 18. The teams play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which isn't affiliated with MLB clubs. A free community Pride event will still be held at WellSpan Park in York from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Game tickets will be treated like a rainout and can be exchanged for any remaining 2026 r…
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Double Stabbing: Middlesex County Prosecutor
A man was killed and a woman is in critical condition after both were found stabbed in South River Thursday morning, June 18. At 10:01 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call of a disturbance on Kamm Avenue and a woman and unresponsive man with multiple stab wounds, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South River Police Chief Mark Tinitigan said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene while the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The investigation is active and continuing but there is no threat to the public, authorities said…
News
Support Swells After NJ Man Struck By Falling Tree
Nolan Luria, a Chatham resident, is on the long road to recovery after he was struck by a falling tree, according to a GoFundMe set up to support him. On Friday, June 5, Luria was on an annual family friends and camping trip in the Delaware River, he was struck by a falling tree during a storm, fracturing his right femur in two places, shattering his right heel, and breaking his left ankle. Luria was rushed to intensive care in New York where he has already undergone two surgeries on his femur, with more on the way. His recovery has been a tough road, as he has been fighting off infec…
Sports
Scottish Fans Discover BJ's Stores As Tartan Army Invades Northeast With Passion, Charity
BJ's Wholesale Club is the latest Northeast staple that the Tartan Army has invaded. Scottish nutrition influencer Fraser Reynolds stopped by a BJ's store to show what the wholesale retailer offers to his roughly 500,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Reynolds is among tens of thousands of supporters following the Scottish national team along the East Coast during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the 96-second video, Reynolds goes on "a wee walkabout" in BJ's with a friend and a huge inflatable dog balloon animal. They check out everything on sale from bulk foods, the freezers, and…
News
ICE Agent Rammed By Victim Of Mistaken Identity, Real Suspect Self-Deported In March
A 39-year-old man who ICE agents had apparently mistaken for another man who had already fled the country is facing federal charges, according to federal officials. Eduardo Cruz Garcia, of Barnegat, was charged by criminal complaint with assaulting a federal officer while the officer was performing official duties and inflicting bodily injury in connection to the Monday, June 15 incident on Route 72 in Manahawkin, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Cruz Garcia appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Trenton on Wednesday, June 17 and was ordered detained. Agents wearing vests mar…
Police & Fire
Woman Dead, Teen Daughter Hospitalized In Route 23 Crash: Sources
A woman was killed and her teen daughter was airlifted with serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck on Route 23 in Franklin Borough on Thursday morning, June 18, police and Daily Voice sources said. The crash happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 23 and Mabie Street, according to the Franklin Borough Police Department. Responding officers found the driver of a Ford SUV and a juvenile passenger suffering from apparent serious injuries, Police Chief Gregory Cugliari said. A preliminary investigation found the Ford SUV, occupied by an adult…
Police & Fire
Bergen County Dyson Heist Suspect Arrested While Reporting To Parole Officer: Cops
A woman accused of stealing two Dyson vacuums from a Lowe's store in Bergen County was arrested while reporting to her parole officer, police said. East Rutherford police responded to Lowe's Home Improvement on June 3, for a reported shoplifting investigation, according to Capt. Jeff Yannacone. Store security showed officers surveillance video that captured a woman crawling under a secured locked enclosure and removing two Dyson vacuums, the captain said. The woman was then seen leaving the store without paying for the merchandise, police said. After an investigation, East Rutherf…
Police & Fire
Englewood Police Sergeant Dies In Sleep, Leaving Family, Colleagues Heartbroken
The sudden death of an Englewood police sergeant has left his family, fellow officers, and the community mourning the loss of a man described as a dedicated officer, trusted friend, and devoted father. Sgt. Matthew DePetro died in his sleep following a medical event, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Englewood PBA Local 216. DePetro was a longtime member of the Englewood Police Department whose death came as a shock to colleagues and loved ones, organizers said. The campaign says DePetro took great pride in serving the community but was most devoted to his family. Organizer…
Business
Prices May Rise For Many Apple Products, CEO Warns: Here's Why
You could soon pay more for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and other devices as Apple faces soaring costs for memory and storage chips, according to a report. Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset surging memory and storage costs, outgoing CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, June 17. Cook, who replaced co-founder Steve Jobs, will be replaced by senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus on Tuesday, September 1. While he didn't say when the increases would begin, how large they'd be, or which products would be affected, Cook calle…
Police & Fire
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: Sparks Fly When Tractor-Trailer Snags Utility Wires In Fair Lawn
A tractor-trailer became tangled in overhead utility wires on a Fair Lawn street, sending sparks flying early Thursday morning, June 18, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Fair Lawn police and Fair Lawn Fire Companies #1 and #3 responded to Banta Place after the rig became caught in the wires, Loving said. Sparks were generated when a steel guide wire came in contact with a primary electric line. Firefighters were able to raise the wires, allowing the driver to move the tractor-trailer away, according to police. No injuries were reported. PSE&G Electric Division an…
Weather
Timing Shifts For Potent Storm System Bringing Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts
A potent storm system is about to make for a rough ride for parts of the Northeast. The US National Weather Service says a cold front will bring showers and a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday, June 18. Some storms could turn severe, with strong to damaging wind gusts the main concern. The main window for stronger storms is expected from midday into the afternoon, with some activity lasting into Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather’s latest severe thunderstorm map shows one risk zone focused on eastern New York, northeastern Pennsylvani…
Business
Popular Food Sold At Aldi Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen: What To Know
More than 500,000 packages of macaroni and cheese sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide are being recalled because they may contain an undeclared allergen. BEF Foods Inc. issued the voluntary recall for about 525,645 packages of its Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The action expands on a previous recall issued in March. The FDA said that the macaroni and cheese may contain soy lecithin that was not listed on the packaging. People with soy allergies or sensitivities could face adverse reactions if they consume the re…
Business
Retailers Respond As Weight-Loss Medication Users Return Clothes After Dropping Sizes
A major shift in shopping habits is creating a costly fit problem for clothing sellers. Retailers are seeing more apparel returns and exchanges tied to customers' use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications. The drugs, a class that includes medications used for weight loss and diabetes treatment, can lead to rapid body-size changes. That has some shoppers buying multiple sizes of the same item, trying them on at home, and returning what does not fit. Some users can drop about one clothing size a month at peak weight loss, according to The Wall Street Journal. That creates a moving target for sho…
Schools
AI Porn Of 60+ Classmates Sparks Federal Lawsuit Against PreK-12 School, Tech Firms
A federal lawsuit filed over a shocking AI child pornography scandal at Lancaster Country Day School accuses administrators of ignoring warnings, allowing the abuse to spread, and obstructing investigators, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 18. More than a dozen victims and their parents are suing the private school, two former students, their parents, and multiple artificial intelligence companies in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges two male students created approximately 350 sexually explicit “deepfake” images of at least 59 …
Obituaries
Founding Member Of Iconic Rock Band Chicago Dies
A key architect of one of rock’s most unmistakable sounds has died. Walter Parazaider, a founding member of Chicago and the saxophonist, flutist, and woodwind player whose vision helped define the band’s horn-driven style, died Wednesday, June 17, at age 81, according to multiple reports. Chicago announced his death in a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday: "Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and countless Chicago fans who are all grieving his loss today. "A Rock & Ro…
Police & Fire
Teen Tourist Killed When Central Park Carriage Horse Gets Loose: Police
An 18-year-old man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, police said. The incident happened near 71st Street and Center Drive at 2:47 p.m., according to the NYPD. Officers were told the man had fallen from the carriage, police said. He was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the NYPD. According to ABC7, the man was an 18-year-old tourist. Footage of the horse breaking free and being chased by the driver was shared to X by Gus Stalton, the managing editor of the West Side Rag. Here’s a video of the h…
Weather
Storm System Packed With Damaging Winds, Downpours Nears: Updated Track, Timing
A new storm system is sharpening its aim. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely from midday into the afternoon on Thursday, June 18, across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could become severe, with damaging winds the main concern. The updated AccuWeather track shows areas expected to see the strongest storms. One risk zone extends from northern New Jersey into New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and northern New England. Another zone stretches from northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri toward the mid-Atlantic, includ…
Real Estate
$12.9M Alpine Estate With Pool, Spa, Theater Hits Market: Look Inside
One of Alpine's most expansive luxury estates has hit the market with an asking price of just under $12.9 million. View this post on Instagram Located at 7 Buckingham Dr., the gated property sits on approximately two manicured acres in one of Bergen County's most exclusive communities. The listing is represented by Taylor Lucyk and Abby Kahn of Christie’s International Real Estate Group. The home features seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms across three elevator-serviced levels. A library, private stud…
Weather
First Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Barrels Over World Cup Venue: See Projected Track
The Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm, and it wasted no time making noise near one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Tropical Storm Arthur barreled across Texas on Wednesday, June 17, as Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo faced off in a FIFA World Cup match in Houston. The match went ahead, and underdog Congo played Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw. Arthur made landfall just northeast of Matagorda Bay, Texas, early Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was expected to track along the Texas coast into Wednesday e…
Police & Fire
Death Penalty Possible For Man Accused Of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House
A man accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard members steps from the White House now faces new federal charges that could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors announced. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, an Afghan national, was charged in a 17-count superseding indictment filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday, June 16, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The new charges stem from the shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and seriously injured Sgt. Andrew Wolfe on Nov. 26. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, was killed in the sh…
News
Syracuse Football Recruits From NJ Allegedly Charged In Philly Assault Case
Two Syracuse University football recruits from South Jersey are facing assault-related charges in Philadelphia, according to court records and as first reported by Syracuse.com. Charles "Charlie" W. Foulke IV, of Voorhees, and Masiia A. Acrey, of Camden, both 18, were charged following an April 12 incident, court records show. A third individual, Jalen Millevoix, was also charged, Syracuse.com reports. The incident occurred at 2nd and Market streets at approximately 2:25 a.m., according to a June 15 news report by Delaware Valley News, which contains mugshots of the trio. A coupl…
News
Amazon Prime Day Returns With 4 Days Of Deals
Amazon Prime Day is coming early this year, and shoppers may want to start clearing room in their carts now. The summer sale will run from Tuesday, June 23, at 12:01 a.m. PDT through Friday, June 26, giving Prime members four days to shop millions of exclusive deals, Amazon announced in a Prime press release. Shoppers can browse early Amazon deals now and return for the full Prime Day sale when it kicks off. According to the release, the event will include deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, fashion, beauty, groceries, home goods, kitchen items, outdoor gear, back-…
News
Contractors Carjacked, Robbed At Knifepoint At Future Wayne Affordable Housing Site: Cops
Three contractors were robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint and had a vehicle stolen at a Wayne demolition site, leading to charges against two Paterson men and a nationwide manhunt for a third suspect, police said. Wayne police responded to 1655 Valley Road, which is slated for redevelopment into a 275-unit apartment complex with affordable housing units, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 8 after receiving a report of an armed robbery and carjacking involving three victims, according to Capt. Daniel Daly. The victims were working as contractors at the property, a building slated for demoliti…
Obituaries
Girl From 'The Ring,' Star Of 'Lilo & Stitch' Dies At 35: Reports
The former child actor widely known as the psychic girl in "The Ring" and the voice of Lilo in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" has died, according to reports. Daveigh Chase, 35, died from complications of meningitis on Tuesday, June 16. Roy Hernandez, Chase's boyfriend, announced her death to TMZ on Wednesday, June 17. Hernandez reportedly created a GoFundMe page for Chase as her health worsened. "Her condition has become critical, and the doctors have told me she may not have much time left," he wrote. "All she ever wanted was a place where we could live togethe…
Police & Fire
Meetup To Sell Gaming PC Ends In Armed Robbery In Bergen County: Prosecutor
A social media meetup to sell a gaming computer ended in an armed robbery, leading to charges against two teenagers and a local woman in Bergen County, authorities said. Lodi police responded to the area of Church Street and Boyd Street in Lodi at approximately 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, after receiving a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The victim had arranged through social media to sell a gaming computer and was waiting in a vehicle when two suspects approached and began talking with them, Musella said. A short tim…
Business
JetBlue Scaling Back At Newark, NYC Airports Amid Cost-Cutting Push: Report
JetBlue Airways is downsizing its presence in the greater New York City area amid years of economic turbulence and the recent surge in fuel prices from the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline will close its flight attendant base at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with tech operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia Airport, JetBlue told CNBC on Wednesday, June 17. The closures are expected to happen in the fall. JetBlue said that no employees will lose their jobs, and staff will be able to bid or transfer to other bases. The airline also confirmed that it will make "targete…
Police & Fire
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking US Bars Dry, Forcing Emergency Beer Deliveries
The British may have marched on Boston centuries ago, looking for a fight. This time, the Scots are here looking for a pint. Scottish soccer fans have descended on Massachusetts for the World Cup, and in less than a week, they've helped drink some of the city's bars dry. The "Tartan Army" spent the past week filling restaurants and pubs, and in some cases helping empty beer taps across the city, according to NBC Boston. The fans took over the streets last weekend after Scotland claimed a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday and marched to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game on Sunday. Sam Ad…
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