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Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island
Army Veteran, Toddler Daughter ID'd As 1997 Murder Victims On Long Island An Army veteran single mother and her toddler daughter were publicly identified nearly three decades after they were murdered on Long Island. Tanya Denise Jackson, of Brooklyn, and her 2-year-old daughter, Tatiana Marie Dykes, were identified as the victims in the 1997 cold case killings that later became known as the "Peaches" homicides during a Nassau County Police press conference Wednesday, April 23.  Jackson's dismembered torso was discovered inside a plastic storage bin at Hempstead Lake State Park in June 1997. More of the 26-year-old's remains were found in April 2011…
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post President Donald Trump took an unorthodox approach to what is a routine Easter celebration message, when he relitigated old grudges and attacked his political opponents, calling former President Joe Biden a "highly destructive Moron." Trump posted "Happy Easter" messages on Sunday morning, April 20. The first was the more traditional fare, wishing Christians a happy celebration, but his tone changed just moments later.  Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace an…
SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling
SCOTUS Blocks Deportations Of Venezuelans In Surprise Ruling In a stunning ruling, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of several Venezuelans detained in Texas — a move drawing fierce reactions on both sides of the aisle. The majority ruling, opposed by Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, ordered the Trump administration to pause all removals “until further order,” officials confirmed. The order was handed down on Saturday, April 19.  "The court was right to block these removals," The ACLU said in a statement.  "These individuals were in imminent danger of spending the rest of their lives in a brutal Salvadoran pr…
Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials
Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials At just 12 years old, Long Island’s Arthur “AJ” Palladino is diving headfirst toward a dream that few dare to chase: a spot at the 2028 Olympic Trials. The Lindenhurst athlete’s love for diving began just three years ago in a local summer program. Today, AJ is one of the nation’s top young divers, already earning multiple national titles and representing the United States in international competitions across Europe. His meteoric rise in the sport has captured the hearts of many — now, his family is rallying the community to help keep his Olympic dream alive. “Arthur dedicates most of his f…
Trump, Bukele Meet At WH As Wrongfully Deported Maryland Father Remains In El Salvador Prison Trump, Bukele Meet At WH As Wrongfully Deported Maryland Father Remains In El Salvador Prison
Trump, Bukele Meet At WH As Wrongfully Deported Maryland Father Remains In El Salvador Prison As President Donald Trump prepares to welcome El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday, a Maryland father remains locked inside the Central American nation’s most notorious prison — even after ICE admitted it deported him by mistake. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a longtime Prince George’s County resident, was taken into custody by immigration agents in March 2025 while picking up his son from his grandmother’s house. Agents falsely told him his protected status had changed, according to court records. He was detained, transferred to Texas, and put on a deportation flight t…
Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life, Scientists Claim In Historic First Species De-Extinction Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life, Scientists Claim In Historic First Species De-Extinction
Dire Wolf Brought Back To Life, Scientists Claim In Historic First Species De-Extinction For the first time in thousands of years, dire wolves are alive – or at least a close approximation to them – as scientists claim to have achieved the world's first successful animal de-extinction. Colossal Biosciences announced the revival of the long-extinct wolf species in a news release on Monday, April 7. Three dire wolf pups were born at a private ecological preserve in Texas on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. The wolves are named Romulus and Remus – mythological figures in the city of Rome's origin story – and Khaleesi, the "Mother of Dragons" from the HBO TV series "Game of Thrones". T…
24-Year-Old Killed By Bull At Texas Event 24-Year-Old Killed By Bull At Texas Event
24-Year-Old Killed By Bull At Texas Event A young American athlete was fatally injured during a bull riding event. The incident occurred on Thursday night, April 3 when the 24-year-old competitor, Dylan Grant, was thrown off his bull and trampled in the second round of the Wharton County Youth Fair Extreme Bulls competition in Texas. Despite the immediate response of first responders who stabilized him in an ambulance, he was subsequently airlifted to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
 He had been involved in the sport since obtaining a PRCA permit in 2018 and had par…
Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains
Hooters Files For Bankruptcy, Joining Wave Of Struggling Restaurant Chains Hooters, the restaurant famous for chicken wings and waitresses with skimpy outfits, is the latest national chain to file for bankruptcy. Hooters of America officially announced the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Monday, Mar. 31. The Atlanta-based company filed for bankruptcy in a Texas federal court as part of a plan to sell off its corporate-owned locations and shift to a franchise-only model. The company said the move comes with "near unanimous support from key stakeholders" and aims to streamline operations while keeping all restaurants open during the restructur…
FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Slams 'Misinformation And Lies' In Exit Letter FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Slams 'Misinformation And Lies' In Exit Letter
FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Slams 'Misinformation And Lies' In Exit Letter The nation's top vaccine regulator is stepping down — and he's not going quietly. Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), announced his resignation in a letter dated Friday, March 28, saying he will retire from federal service on April 5 after more than a decade at the agency. Marks — one of the key officials behind Operation Warp Speed — did not hold back in his two-page farewell, slamming what he called “an unprecedented assault on scientific truth” and accusing the Health and Human Services Secretary of seeking “subservient confirmation…
These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore
These Maryland Bridges Are At Risk Of Failure, NTSB Says After Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore The catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is sparking national concern as federal investigators warn that nearly 70 other bridges across the country could face a similar fate. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday, March 20, recommended that 30 bridge owners conduct urgent vulnerability assessments after an investigation into the deadly collapse of the Key Bridge found it was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for critical structures. Key Bridge collapse. Baltimore County PD According to the NTSB, 68 bri…
Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through DC-Area Airports, Metro Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through DC-Area Airports, Metro
Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through Dc-area Airports, Metro Two Maryland residents who recently traveled internationally have tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have been exposed at busy transit hubs in the DMV region. The cases were confirmed in Prince George’s County residents who traveled together, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Thursday, March 20.  Officials say they are unrelated to a previously confirmed measles case in a Howard County resident or the ongoing outbreak in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed, i…
EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud EXCLUSIVE: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud
Exclusive: SZA Allegedly Scammed By NJ Woman Wanted For $600K+ Lancaster County Hospital Fraud A New Jersey woman accused of defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals out of more than $600,000 while raising money for assisted suicide has also been accused of scamming Grammy-winning singer SZA. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, Leah Osei, and Leah Javon has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County announced and Daily Voice previously reported.  McKnight has lived at addresses in Roselle Park and Rahway in Union County as well as Carteret, Middlesex County, New…
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting
March Madness 2025: Everything You Need To Know Before Brackets Start Busting Let the madness begin! The day college basketball fans, office bracket pool gurus, and cute mascot aficionados have been waiting for is finally here. March Madness begins in earnest on Thursday, Mar. 20, with the start of the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The women's first round begins the following day. The men's tourney officially tipped off on Tuesday, Mar. 18, with the annual First Four play-in games in Dayton, Ohio. Four teams have already won a game, including one of the most storied programs in North Carolina, and Alabama State on an incre…
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser EXCLUSIVE: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser
Exclusive: NJ Woman Wanted For $600K PA Hospital Fraud Launches Suicide Fundraiser A New Jersey woman— with ties to multiple other states — is wanted for allegedly defrauding Pennsylvania hospitals of more than $600,000 by faking a sickle cell diagnosis and has been raising money online for assisted suicide in Switzerland, Pennsylvania State Police announced and GoFundMe confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 18. Taleah McKnight, 30, also known as Abygail Brooks, Chemory Brooks, Taleah Brooks, and Leah Osei, has an active arrest warrant for theft by deception and theft of services, East Hempfield Township Police in Lancaster County said on Thursday, March 14. McK…
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up
PepsiCo Buys Poppi For $1.95B As Prebiotic Soda Industry Heats Up PepsiCo is making a nearly two-billion-dollar bet on the future of soda. Pepsi said it will acquire Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 17. The $1.95 billion deal aims to strengthen Pepsi's push into health-focused beverages. The Texas-based brand, founded by husband-and-wife duo Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, skyrocketed in popularity after landing an investment on the TV show "Shark Tank". With its mix of prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, Poppi has built a loyal following as a low-calorie alternative to tradit…
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…
$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible $1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible
$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible More than 1.1 million Americans are owed a share of over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, but time is running out to collect, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. Taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 15, to file their returns and claim their refunds before the money is forfeited to the US Treasury. The IRS estimates that the median refund is $781, meaning half of the refunds are higher and half are lower. Who’s Eligible? Many of those who haven't filed may be due more than just their refund. The IRS warns that low- and moderate-income taxpayers could also be missing out on …
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns
Delete These Suspicious Texts Immediately, FBI Warns The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent warning about a widespread text message scam designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. Known as “smishing” (SMS phishing), the scam involves fraudulent texts impersonating toll and package delivery services to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing sensitive data. According to cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, cybercriminals have registered over 10,000 fraudulent domains as part of this operation, targeting at least 11 states and one Canadian province. Key…
NJ Judge’s Son, Quarryville 'Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA NJ Judge’s Son, Quarryville 'Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA
NJ Judge’s Son, Quarryville 'Fake Cop’ Suspect, Arrested On Gun Charge In PA John Francis McCarthy IV, the son of a Princeton judge and previously accused of impersonating a police officer in Quarryville, is now facing a weapons charge in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, March 7. McCarthy, 39, of Princeton, NJ, was arrested on Thursday, March 6, after an investigation by West Lampeter Township Police revealed he had fired a weapon at Morr Range in Willow Street, PA, in September 2024, despite being legally barred from possessing firearms. McCarthy was prohibited from owning or using guns due to a protection-from-abuse (PFA) equivalent restraining order…
Scotch Plains Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M In TX Lottery: Reports Scotch Plains Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M In TX Lottery: Reports
Scotch Plains Company Spent $25M On Every Possible Combo To Win $95M In TX Lottery: Reports Did a company based out of New Jersey rig the Texas lottery?  Texas officials are investigating after a company called Rook TX, based in Scotch Plains (Union County) claimed a $95 million jackpot in April 2023 by spending $25 million to buy nearly every possible number combination, the New York Times reported. Rook TX worked with four retailers in Texas to order a significant amount of lottery terminals to achieve every possible number combination, Ryan Mindell, the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission told the Times. In the three days before the drawing, people went to …
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest New York Congressman Tom Suozzi is defending his support for censuring a fellow House Democrat who protested President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress. Suozzi–who represents Long Island’s 3rd District–was among ten House Democrats who voted with every Republican member to censure Texas Rep. Al Green on Thursday, March 6, for disrupting Trump’s address to Congress two days earlier. In a post on X following the vote, Suozzi chided Green for distracting from issues like protecting Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. “Instead of addressing rising costs, fixing immigration, and Ukraine, …
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting
Steak Your Claim: Texas Wants To Rebrand New York Strip, NY Isn't Biting A beef between Texas and New York is sizzling. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to rename the New York strip steak as the "Texas strip" steak. The Republican said the Texas senate will file a resolution to make the name change official for restaurants and supermarkets in the Lone Star State. Lt. Gov. Patrick argues that the large cattle industry in Texas deserves the credit. "Just because a New York restaurant named Texas beef a New York Strip in the 19th century doesn't mean we need to keep doing that," he said in a social media post on Friday, Feb. 28. New York City resta…
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study
US Layoffs Surge To 2020 Levels As Economic Turmoil Grows: Study Layoffs are sweeping across the country at a pace not seen in years, hitting government workers, retail employees, and tech professionals the hardest, according to a new study. US employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest total since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020, according to a report released by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, Mar. 6. Last month's cuts were 245 percent higher than January and more than double the job losses from February 2024. February marked a dramatic spike in job losses, as businesses and federal age…
'Fake Cop' Suspect Speaks Out, Calls Quarryville Charges A ‘Twisted Lie’—Claims He Was Helping 'Fake Cop' Suspect Speaks Out, Calls Quarryville Charges A ‘Twisted Lie’—Claims He Was Helping
'Fake Cop' Suspect Speaks Out, Calls Quarryville Charges A ‘Twisted Lie’—Claims He Was Helping A man accused of impersonating a police officer and harassing residents in Quarryville is now speaking out, claiming he was falsely accused and unfairly targeted by authorities. John Francis McCarthy, the estranged son of a sitting New Jersey judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant and harassment in February. Now, he’s firing back, calling the charges a “twisted lie” by law enforcement. “I HAVE NEVER claimed to be a government employee to anyone, anywhere, EVER,” McCarthy wrote in a series of emails to local news outlets. Instead, he says he is a concerned Uber driver who h…
DNA Links Armed Hyattsville Man To Woman’s Rape Near Metro: DOJ DNA Links Armed Hyattsville Man To Woman’s Rape Near Metro: DOJ
DNA Links Armed Hyattsville Man To Woman’s Rape Near Metro: DOJ A cold case has had a major breakthrough leading to the indictment of a Maryland man for a brutal armed rape, according to the US Department of Justice.  Cristian Josue Arteaga, 35, formerly of Hyattsville, was indicted on multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse while armed after investigators tied him to the 2012 attack of a woman walking home from the Ft. Totten Metro station, the US Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. The case had gone cold for over a decade until a DNA hit in late 2023 connected Arteaga to the crime, leading to his extradition to DC in January 20…
Kim Kardashian Sued After Mistakenly Identifying Westchester Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian Sued After Mistakenly Identifying Westchester Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate
Kim Kardashian Sued After Mistakenly Identifying Westchester Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Reality TV star and business mogul Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that she falsely identified a New York man as a convicted murderer on Instagram, causing him serious emotional distress. Westchester County resident Ivan Cantu filed the lawsuit against the celebrity on Thursday, Feb. 20, alleging that Kardashian wrongfully posted his photo on Instagram to her 350 million followers, claiming he was a convicted murderer on death row, according to New York-based Sobo & Sobo Personal Injury Attorneys.  The case includes six counts, including libel, slander…
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons. For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA. Click here to view product labels. States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include: Alabama California Color…
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including NY Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…
PA Man Admits To Running Brutal Sex Trafficking Ring Across Four States PA Man Admits To Running Brutal Sex Trafficking Ring Across Four States
PA Man Admits To Running Brutal Sex Trafficking Ring Across Four States A Pennsylvania man has confessed to orchestrating a violent, multi-state sex trafficking operation that preyed on vulnerable women, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Philip Walker, 39, of Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania said. Between November 2019 and April 2022, Walker systematically recruited and lured adult women in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Florida, and Texas, exploiting them through t…
Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free
Nathan's Famous Puts NYC Tap Water In Cans — And Will Give It Away For Free An iconic hot dog brand in New York will help some fans cook with a little extra flavor from the city. Nathan's Famous is giving away limited-edition cans of New York City tap water, the Jericho, NY-based company announced. The promotion allows people to enter for a chance to win a four-pack of the specially canned water, along with a coupon for a free pack of Nathan's Famous hot dogs. Lucky fans in 17 states and Washington DC can boil their Nathan's hot dogs in "purified water from a municipal source" just like they would in the city. "New York's tap water has been a corner…
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states. At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7. The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…