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These 12 NJ Towns Could See The Worst World Cup Traffic Saturday
New Jersey's first-ever FIFA World Cup match is just days away, and soccer fans, err, football fans, already know who will be making history at MetLife Stadium. Brazil and Morocco will face off in Group C play at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, marking the first World Cup game ever played in New Jersey. Fans heading to the match should prepare for major delays around the Meadowlands. East Rutherford police told Daily Voice that the heaviest traffic is expected within a five-mile radius of MetLife Stadium before and after the game. That zone includes East…
Police & Fire
Western Mass Man Pointed Rifle At Officers During Hours-Long Armed Standoff: DA
A Western Massachusetts man is facing multiple serious charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into an armed standoff that lasted for hours and prompted a large emergency response. Matthew Parker, 44, of North Adams, faces multiple felony charges when he is arraigned on Friday, June 12, for the alleged stand-off earlier this week, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. North Adams police responded to Parker's home on Houghton Street at about 8:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, after receiving a report of a domestic assault and battery. According to police, t…
Business
Costco Defends $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken Amid False Advertising Lawsuit: 'Fatally Flawed'
Costco is firing back at a lawsuit accusing the wholesale giant of falsely claiming that its popular $4.99 rotisserie chicken has "no preservatives." The retailer asked a federal court in California to dismiss the proposed class-action lawsuit, The Seattle Times reported. Two California women filed the lawsuit back in January, arguing that Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. Costco attorney Charles Sipos said the claim is "fatally flawed" because the two ingredients are not categorized as preservatives under…
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Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
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Underage DWI Driver Admits Killing NY Officer In Crash While Going To Work
A New York man admitted he was drunk while underage, speeding, and ran a red light before crashing into and killing a police officer as she drove to work, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 11. Matthew Smith, now 21, of Hauppauge, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and numerous related charges for the Jan. 31 crash that killed Officer Patricia Espinosa and seriously injured his passenger, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said. "Patricia Espinosa, a wife and mother who dedicated her life to protecting others, was killed on her way to work, leaving her daugh…
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Milania Giudice Arrested For Assault In NJ, Court Records Show
Milania Giudice has been charged with simple assault in New Jersey, according to municipal court records. A complaint filed in Montville Municipal Court charges the 20-year-old daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice with simple assault, a disorderly persons offense. Police tell Daily Voice that the charge stems from a dispute at a home in town on Thursday, May 14. Teresa Giudice purchased a $3.35M home with beau Luis Ruelas in Montville in 2021. It was not immediately clear whether or not that's where the dispute involving Milania occurred last month. The charge al…
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Eye-Popping Amount Of Cash MA Is Spending On OnlyFans Revealed
Americans are spending billions of dollars each year on OnlyFans, and a new report suggests some states are far more engaged than others. According to a 2025 analysis by OnlyGuider, an OnlyFans search platform, total annual spending on the subscription-based content service reached an estimated $2.63 billion nationwide. The report ranked all 50 states and Washington D.C. using a "spend per 10,000 residents" metric designed to compare engagement levels across populations of different sizes. Washington, D.C., topped the rankings, followed by North Dakota, Nevada, Colorado and Illinois. A…
Obituaries
'Cruel Twist Of Fate': Mass Horse Trainer, 25, Dies Weeks After Fulfilling Lifelong Dream
A young Massachusetts horse trainer who had just achieved her lifelong dream of owning a farm was killed in a devastating riding accident that also claimed the life of her beloved show horse. Chloe Christina Smith, 25, of Swampscott, was riding with friends in Groton on Friday, June 5, when her horse balked at a jump, throwing her from the saddle before collapsing on top of her, according to her family and obituary. Smith was airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she died hours later, surrounded by loved ones, Daily Item reported. “Her life was horses,” her father,…
Sports
Golf Legend Phil Mickelson Removed From Prestigious Club After Misconduct Allegation
One of golf’s biggest names is facing a new controversy away from the course. Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, after a female employee accused him of inappropriate contact, Golf Digest reported in an exclusive published Thursday, June 11. The outlet reported that multiple sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed Mickelson’s removal from the private club outside San Diego, where he had played and practiced for decades. The allegation stems from an incident earlier this spring before a round of golf, according to Golf Digest. …
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Mass Eighth-Grade Student Dies During School Field Trip To CT Resort
School officials have confirmed that a Massachusetts eighth-grade student died during a school field trip at a Connecticut resort. Emari Marshall-Woodard, 14, suffered a medical emergency and reportedly drowned while at High Meadow Resort in Granby on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinall confirmed he was a student of the district in a message to parents and staff on Thursday. “Our entire Springfield Public Schools community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of our students following a school field trip yes…
Business
Serious Injury Risks Trigger Major Recall For Popular Pool Toys: What To Know
A popular pool toy sold online for years is being recalled because it could seriously injure children, federal regulators said. Joyin US Corp. issued the recall for about 254,000 Sloosh dive sticks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 11. The agency said that the toys violate a federal safety ban and pose an impalement hazard. The recalled dive sticks can exceed the federal compressibility limit, creating a risk that kids could fall or land on them in shallow water and suffer serious piercing injuries. The CPSC also warned that facial …
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US Postal Worker Lures Teen In Mail Truck, Raping Her — She's Not The First Victim: Indictment
A US Postal worker accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl inside his mail truck has been indicted, and prosecutors say a second alleged victim came forward after his arrest made headlines. Jenry Buestan Gutama, 23, of Moriches, was indicted on rape, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and child endangerment charges involving two girls who were 15 years old at the time of the alleged assaults, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Thursday, June 11. According to prosecutors, Buestan Gutama was working as a United States Postal Service employee on Monday, May 11…
Business
52K Spooky Jobs Available In Spirit Halloween's Largest Hiring Blitz Ever
Halloween is months away, but Spirit Halloween is already preparing for its busiest season with a massive hiring push across North America. Spirit Halloween is hiring for more than 52,000 retail jobs for the 2026 Halloween season, the retailer said in a news release on Thursday, June 11. The company, based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, is aiming to open more than 1,500 temporary stores across the US and Canada. The campaign is the largest in Spirit Halloween's history, according to the retailer. "Spirit Halloween provides a dynamic and fun work environment where associates can b…
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US Cruise Passengers Arrested After Port Fight, Chair-Throwing Police Station Chaos
A cruise stop in the Bahamas ended with shattered glass, injured officers, and five Americans in custody. Three women and two men from the US were arrested after a fight at the Nassau Cruise Port escalated into a violent struggle at a police station on Monday, June 8, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Authorities said Tourism Police officers were called shortly after 4:45 p.m. to a physical altercation involving several cruise ship passengers at the Nassau Cruise Port. When officers arrived, they saw the five suspects involved and took them into custody, the department said. Two…
Business
Warren Buffett Issues One-Sentence Warning On Economy: What It Means
One sentence from Wall Street’s most famous investor is drawing attention. Warren Buffett warned during a CNBC interview with Becky Quick at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that stock-market speculation is looking less like investing and more like gambling. “The casino has gotten very attractive to people,” Buffett told CNBC, according to the network’s transcript of the interview, conducted on Saturday, May 2. Buffett, 95, compared the market to a church with a casino attached, with the church representing long-term investing and the casino representing short-term speculation. The war…
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Penn State Senior's Suspected Killers' Photos, Video Released:
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New surveillance video and photos have been released as Philadelphia police search for the suspects accused of killing a Penn State senior during an apparent cellphone robbery in South Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department announced Wednesday, June 10, that homicide detectives are seeking help identifying two males believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22. Schmidt, a Penn State senior who was expected to graduate in December, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, …
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New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
Business
65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford
Nearly 550,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled after dozens of people suffered injuries from an issue that creates sharp edges inside the vehicles, adding to a growing list of safety problems for the automaker. Ford issued the recall for about 548,463 Expeditions from the 2018 through 2024 model years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Monday, June 9. The affected SUVs were built from Tuesday, March 14, 2017, through Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. The chrome plating on the vehicles' center consoles can bubble and peel away from the base m…
Weather
Line Of Severe Storms Take Aim At Northeast As Heat Index Soars To 100 Degrees: Timing
Heat and humidity are building across the Northeast, and a stormy stretch is coming with them. The National Weather Service said hot and humid conditions are expected along the East Coast on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, with severe thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening both days. The setup will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Maximum heat index values (the combination of the temperature and humidity) could approach 100 degrees Thursday and Friday, with isolated readings up to 105 degrees possible, t…
Business
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…
Business
Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026
Busch Light is bringing back a fruity flavor after the huge success of its "Bapple" beer. Anheuser-Busch announced the limited-time return of Busch Light Lime in a news release on Wednesday, June 10. The comeback is the latest flavored release for the brand, which sold 2.3 million cases of Busch Light Apple in six weeks earlier in 2026. The lager is described as crisp and smooth, with a sweet front and a clean finish. It will be sold in 12-, 24-, and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans across 28 states while supplies last. Busch Light Lime was first launched in June 2025, and&nb…
News
Girl Missing After Violent Surf Sweeps Family Into Ocean In Southern California
A family beach trip turned terrifying in seconds after powerful water conditions hit the shoreline. A girl remains missing after she, her mother, and her brother were swept into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California, at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, according to multiple reports. Bystanders rushed into the rough surf and rescued the mother and one child, ABC News reported. The search and recovery effort continued on Wednesday, June 10, as crews expanded beyond the area where the girl was last seen. Laguna Beach officials said search teams were using ocean cond…
News
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research
The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
News
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Weather
Here's New Timing For Rounds Of Severe Storms Fueled By Heat, Humidity
Heat and humidity are building across the Northeast, and steamy storms will soon follow. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story: Northeast Faces Severe Storms As Heat Index Soars To 100 Degrees: Timing The warm air will precede a cold front. Hot and humid conditions will combine to push maximum heat index values close to 100 degrees on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, with Heat Advisories in effect for much of the region. High temperatures in the 90s will be wide…
Business
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (
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President Donald Trump brushed away concerns about affordability as inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years, fueled by skyrocketing energy prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 10. His remarks came hours after new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, marking the highest reading since April 2023. As a reporter asked him about the latest numbers, Trump seemed unbothered by rising inflation. "No, I love it," he said. …
Schools
Ipswich High Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo
A Massachusetts boys lacrosse team saw its championship hopes end over graduation photo props. The Ipswich High School Tigers were one win away from reaching the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 state championship game when the school was forced to forfeit a semifinal matchup scheduled for Tuesday night, June 10. In a statement, school officials said the team did not have enough eligible players to compete. Multiple players were not allowed to participate after sharing a photo showing them with what appeared to be cigars in their mouths. MIAA rules prohibit stud…
Business
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks
Honda and Acura vehicles sold across the Northeast are being recalled over a corrosion issue that could cause rear suspension components to fail. American Honda Motor Company issued the recall for 880,514 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The issue affects certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA said rust can build up on parts of the rear subframe that support the suspension, potentially causing those components to break. "Fail…
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Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced. Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…
Sports
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Iran's biggest soccer star is criticizing the Trump administration for creating "a lot of tension" on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mehdi Taremi addressed the issues that the Iranian national team faced upon arrival for the World Cup during an ESPN interview published on Wednesday, June 10. The Inter Milan striker spoke after 14 members of Iran's support staff were denied visas to enter the US. At least 3,400 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war at the end of February. Despite an indefinite ceasefire, Iranian and US-Israeli forces traded strikes in the d…
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Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…
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