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Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century
Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Happy, a beloved Asian elephant who lived at the Bronx Zoo for nearly five decades and became one of its most recognizable animals, has died at age 55. The Bronx Zoo announced Thursday, May 28, that Happy was euthanized following a period of hospice care as she dealt with progressive age-related health issues.  Zoo officials said the difficult decision came after ongoing evaluations by veterinary and animal care staff regarding her condition and quality of life.  "She died peacefully surrounded by her keepers, curators, and veterinarians who have cared for her; some for more than…

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Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars
Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars A federal case tied to a former intelligence official now reads like something from a vault inventory. Former senior CIA official David J. Rush was arrested Tuesday, May 19, after FBI agents allegedly found about 303 gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia home, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post reported that Rush’s home is in Virginia, but the precise city or town has not been released. Rush is charged with theft of public funds. Court records say he is being held while defense attorneys and federal prosecutors gather more information ahead of a detenti…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE) Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (UPDATE)
Brother, Sister Killed In Hudson Valley Fire ID'd — Were Correction Officer's Children (Update) The two teenagers killed in a devastating house fire in Westchester County have now been identified as Putnam County high school students.  Alina and Jeremiah Toone, ages 17 and 15, died after a massive fire tore through their family’s home on Sherwood Road in Cortlandt Manor early Wednesday morning, May 27, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace confirmed the identities of the victims in a statement released later Wednesday.  “I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Alina and Jeremiah Toone, children of Westchester Count…

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See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday
See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday A new quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence will soon start appearing across the US as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The US Mint has released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter displaying the Declaration of Independence for circulation, the bureau announced in a news release on Monday, May 25. The coins will begin shipping to the Federal Reserve on Monday, June 1, for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The quarter commemorates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The front features Thomas…

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Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris'
Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' A familiar face from one of Netflix's most stylish hits is being remembered after a sudden loss. French actor Pierre Deny, 69, died Monday, May 25, after what his daughters described as a "sudden and severe" case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, according to a report by Variety on Wednesday, May 27. Deny was known internationally for playing Louis de Léon on Netflix's "Emily in Paris." His character was the powerful CEO of a luxury fashion company, JVMA. He appeared in seasons three and four of the series. Louis was also the father of Nicolas de Léon, played by Paul Forman, whose …

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VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion
Video: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion An adaptive athlete is going super viral after a traffic stop in which an officer accused her of texting while driving with her “right hand” — despite the fact that she does not have one. Katie, a Florida influencer who posts under the Instagram handle @slightlyoff.balance, shared body camera footage "as a little treat" from the stop involving an officer in Lake Worth on Tuesday, May 26, the day before her court date for the stop, she said. The officer introduces himself and explains Katie drove past him "holding your phone with your right hand." Katie then raises her right arm and respond…

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Man Who Started Fire In Barricaded NY Hotel Room, Fought Firefighters Is Convicted Man Who Started Fire In Barricaded NY Hotel Room, Fought Firefighters Is Convicted
Man Who Started Fire In Barricaded NY Hotel Room, Fought Firefighters Is Convicted A 49-year-old man faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted for intentionally setting a hotel fire in Orange County while other people were inside — and fighting firefighters who tried to put it out, prosecutors said.  Newburgh resident Jason Conn was found guilty on Wednesday, May 27, following a jury trial in Orange County Court before Judge Craig Stephen Brown, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Prosecutors said the incident happened on July 24, 2025, when Town of Newburgh Police responded to a 911 hang-up call from a hotel room at the Ramada…

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Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report
Hair Fragments Found On Saw Could Crush Husband's Defense In Murder Case: Report New evidence has been uncovered in Virginia nearly two years after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was reported missing from her Manassas Park home, according to multiple reports. Three human hairs and several hair fragments that are reportedly tied to the disappearance of the 28-year-old mother in July 2024 were recovered from a saw, investigators with Virginia's Department of Forensic Science said. The hairs will now be tested by state officials as prosecutors continue to investigate the strange disappearance. Kafle Bhatt's husband, Naresh Bhatt, has been charged with her murder, while her bo…

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'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report '60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report
'60 Minutes' Reporter Says CBS Forcing Her Out For 'Refusing To Sanitize' Report A "60 Minutes" correspondent says CBS News is pushing her out months after accusing the network of "corporate censorship" by pulling her investigation into the Trump administration's use of El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. Sharyn Alfonsi told The New York Times on Wednesday, May 27, that CBS declined to renew her contract after weeks of silence from network executives. While she remains employed by CBS, her contract officially expired on Saturday, May 23. Alfonsi, who has contributed to "60 Minutes" since 2015, said she doesn't expect to return to the program. "I'm not resig…

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Man, 22, Who Exchanged Nude Photos, Sex Toys With Young Hudson Valley Girl Gets Prison Man, 22, Who Exchanged Nude Photos, Sex Toys With Young Hudson Valley Girl Gets Prison
Man, 22, Who Exchanged Nude Photos, Sex Toys With Young Hudson Valley Girl Gets Prison A 22-year-old Arizona man who was caught having inappropriate conversations with a young Orange County girl over several online platforms will spend years in prison, police announced.  Mesa, Arizona, resident Sean Jones, 22, was sentenced to eight years in prison and 10 years of supervised release after having inappropriate conversations with a Blooming Grove girl, Blooming Grove Police said on Tuesday, May 26.  According to the department, the case began in March 2022, when officers received a report from a Blooming Grove mother who said her 12-year-old daughter had been having s…

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Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG
Pam Bondi Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Just Weeks After Being Ousted As AG Pam Bondi is sharing a personal health update after one of the most closely watched exits from President Donald Trump's administration. The former US attorney general, 60, told CNN on Wednesday, May 27, that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Justice Department in April. Bondi said she is undergoing treatment, including surgery a few weeks ago, CNN reported. She told the outlet she is still recovering and "doing well." Trump fired Bondi in early April, and Todd Blanche is now serving as acting attorney general. Daily Voice reported on Thursday, April 2, that the offic…

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High-Ranking NYPD Assistant Chief Was Involved In NY ShopRite Shooting: Report (UPDATE) High-Ranking NYPD Assistant Chief Was Involved In NY ShopRite Shooting: Report (UPDATE)
High-Ranking Nypd Assistant Chief Was Involved In NY ShopRite Shooting: Report (Update) A high-ranking NYPD official has been placed on modified duty following a confrontation in a Rockland County supermarket parking lot that ended with a gun being discharged, according to reports.  The off-duty officer involved in the incident, which happened in the parking lot of the Garnerville ShopRite, has now been identified as NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley, CBS News reported. As previously reported by Daily Voice, the incident happened around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, outside the ShopRite at 56 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville.  According to the Town of Haverstraw Pol…

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