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Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Business
Warren Buffett Issues One-Sentence Warning On Economy: What Billionaire Investor Said
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…
News
First 'Most Wanted Fraudster' Surrenders To FBI: Here's What He's Accused Of
A new federal fugitive list just got its first catch. Said Abdullahi Ereg, 47, surrendered to the FBI at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, June 10, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota said. The office said Ereg became the first person from the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters List to be taken into custody. Ereg was indicted in 2024 on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, according to the Justice Department. The charges stem from the Feeding Our Future fraud case, an investigation into money meant to feed ch…
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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…
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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…
Police & Fire
Months After Road Rage Crash Sent Motorcyclist To Hospital, Police Arrest 2 CT Drivers
Two drivers are facing charges months after a Connecticut road rage crash that triggered a five-vehicle pileup and left a motorcyclist seriously injured, police said. Authorities announced the arrest on Thursday, June 11. The charges stem from a crash reported around 1:23 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the intersection of Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike and Canal Street in Southington. According to Southington police investigators, Quest Marquis Robinson was driving a pick-up truck that rear-ended a motorcycle operated by Timothy Delaney. Police said the impact pushed both vehicles into the intersecti…
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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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…
Police & Fire
Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In CT Crash; DCF Had Prior Reports Involving Family
Authorities have identified the 3-year-old Connecticut girl who died after being struck by a vehicle before dawn earlier this week. Akari Cortes was killed after a vehicle hit her around 4:36 a.m. near the intersection of East Center Street and Munro Street in Manchester on Wednesday, June 10, police said. Investigators said a 49-year-old Manchester man was driving westbound on East Center Street when he struck the child. He remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. Manchester police officers and firefighters rushed to the scene and performed life-saving measur…
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America's OnlyFans Hotspots Revealed: How Much Does Your State Spend?
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': 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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Eighth-Grade Student Dies During School Field Trip To Connecticut 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 …
Obituaries
'One Of A Kind': CT Teen Killed In Running Accident, Community Rallies For Family
A 19-year-old Connecticut man remembered for his deep faith, quiet kindness, and devotion to family has died following an accident during a long run, leaving the community heartbroken and rallying around his loved ones. Luke Pesce's loved ones have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his family pay for funeral and burial expenses. "Our family is living through an unimaginable heartbreak following the sudden and tragic loss of our beloved nephew, Luke Pesce, who passed away at just 19 years old after a tragic accident during a long run," wrote Kathleen Sallen, the fundraiser's organizer. T…
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New Map Reveals States Americans Can’t Wait To Move To, Or Get Out Of
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…
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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…
Obituaries
'Carrie Showed Up For People': Support Pours In For Children Of Slain CT Cafe Owner
A Connecticut community is mourning the loss of a beloved business owner whose generosity, volunteerism, and support for local causes left a lasting mark on the town she called home. Carrie Stetson, 54, of Winsted, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street on Monday night, June 9. Leon Stetson, 67, was found with serious injuries and was flown to Hartford Hospital, where he remained in critical condition, Winchester police said. Police believe the mother of three and business owner was killed in a domestic violence incident. Authorities have not said how she died. The los…
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TikTok 'One Bite' Challenge May Have Caused Choking Death Of NY Boy, 12: Report
Support is on the rise for the family of a 12-year-old Westchester, NY boy who died after a choking incident at school that unconfirmed reports say may have been the result of an upsetting social media challenge. The sixth-grade boy, whose name has not yet been released, began choking and became unresponsive at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers at approximately 11:39 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures before transporting the boy to Saint Joseph's Hospital, where he was…
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…
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving CT House Fire Leaves Resident With Severe Burns, 2 Firefighters Injured
A Norwalk resident suffered severe burn injuries, and two firefighters were hurt after a house fire ripped through a home just before dawn. Norwalk firefighters were called to the 1.5-story home on Harriet Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 11. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire on the second floor. The fire was brought under control just 19 minutes after firefighters arrived. Two unrelated residents living on the first and second floors were able to get out of the home as firefighters reached the scene. The second-floor resident suffered severe burn injuries and was tak…
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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…
Police & Fire
Groomed With Drugs, Gifts: CT Man Sexually Assaulted 15-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
Police have arrested a Connecticut man they say groomed a 15-year-old girl with drugs and gifts before sexually assaulting her multiple times. Ryan Kelsey Aubert, 45, of Chaplin, was arrested Wednesday, June 10, following an investigation that began with a report involving a 4-year-old child's possible exposure to THC gummies. The case started on March 12, 2025, after the Connecticut Department of Children and Families reported suspected child abuse or neglect involving the child, according to Aubert's arrest warrant. Investigators said the child's mother found colored candies and a wrappe…
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…
Police & Fire
New Haven School Paraprofessional Accused Of Striking 6-Year-Old Student
A paraprofessional at a Connecticut elementary school is facing criminal charges after police said she struck a 6-year-old student. Chevonne Boone, 48, was arrested after officers responded to John C. Daniels School in New Haven shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, after police received reports that a staff member had struck a child, authorities said. Police said they detained Boone after finding probable cause that the attack had happened during lunch hours earlier. Boone was charged with risk of injury to a minor, third-degree assault, and second-degree br…
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…
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