Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List
Major Boating Retailer Closing Only PA Store, Dozens More Amid Bankruptcy: See Full List A major boating and marine retailer with locations across the Northeast is closing nearly 60 stores after filing for bankruptcy. West Marine will shutter 59 locations in 23 states as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, the Florida-based company announced on its website. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday, May 17. The company reported more than 100,000 creditors and between $500 million and $1 billion in both assets and liabilities, according to court documents. "This decision reflects our effort to align our store footprint with our current business needs, while …
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF'
Actress Anne Schedeen Dies: Best Known As Mom On Popular NBC Sitcom 'ALF' A familiar face from one of TV’s quirkiest sitcom families has died. Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom "ALF," died at age 77, her family announced Sunday, June 14, in a post on her Facebook page. A cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "We are bereft without her," her family wrote, also calling Schedeen "a force." The family remembered her creative energy, humor, artwork, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and love of stories. They also asked those mourning her to "Raise a margarita in her honor." Schedeen is survived by her hus…
US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff In California US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff In California
US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff In California A flight from one of the nation’s most important military test bases ended in a crash. A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, according to multiple reports. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, June 15, on the base airfield in the Mojave Desert. A large plume of smoke was visible across the high desert after the crash. Crew conditions and any casualties were not immediately released because the response was still active, CNN reported. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene after the crash,…
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing
KFC Plans Major Shake-Up As Competition Grows: See What's Changing KFC is making major changes to its restaurants as it faces growing competition from fast-food rivals that are focusing more on chicken. The chain announced a sweeping global overhaul in a news release on Monday, June 15. KFC said it will lean into new boneless chicken items, expanded sauces, and specialty drinks, along with redesigned restaurants and branding. The boneless push comes as chains like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell have recently added more chicken options. "In an increasingly crowded category, we have a clear opportunity to set the standard for modern chicken in…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
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…
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall
Mold Found In Popular Nasal Spray, Prompting Nationwide Recall A nasal spray sold through Amazon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with mold that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections." Beekeeper's Naturals is voluntarily recalling bottles of its Saline Nasal Spray, the company announced on Thursday, June 11. The Food and Drug Administration posted the recall on Friday, June 12. Testing found the affected sprays were above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain a type of mold called Aspergillus species. People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risks from the r…
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School
Woman Killed After 30-Foot Fall Into Empty Pool At Pittsburgh Obama School A construction worker died after falling approximately 30 feet into an empty pool while working at a Pittsburgh school on Monday morning, officials said. Emergency crews were called to Pittsburgh Obama Academy on North Highland Avenue just before 9 a.m. on Monday, June 15. Construction workers were at the school performing work on the pool, where scaffolding had been erected, Pittsburgh Public Schools spokesperson Ebony Pugh said in a statement. The incident happened around 9 a.m. while work was underway, according to Pugh. "Arriving responders located the adult female at the bottom of th…
Storm Threat To Return After Pleasant Stretch: Here's Timing Storm Threat To Return After Pleasant Stretch: Here's Timing
Storm Threat To Return After Pleasant Stretch: Here's Timing The week is starting on its best behavior, but storms are already waiting offstage. Mostly sunny skies and comfortable conditions are expected Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, after a cold front moved through the region, according to the National Weather Service. Unsettled weather will begin to return on Wednesday, June 17, as humidity increases. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will be possible, especially farther west, the National Weather Service said. A stronger storm threat is expected Thursday, June 18, as another cold front moves through the region. That is als…
Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA
Decade After Death Staged As Suicide, Woman Arrested In SC For PA Homicide: DA A woman is accused of fatally shooting her longtime partner and staging his death as a suicide in Pennsylvania, a case that remained unsolved for more than a decade before her arrest in South Carolina, authorities announced on Monday, June 15. Betty Jane Adams, 60, was charged in connection with the May 1, 2015 death of John Wesley Alleman, 68, at his home in the 60 block of Hickorytown Road in Middlesex Township, according to the Cumberland County District Attorney Seán McCormack. Alleman was found in bed with a gunshot wound to his head after a 911 call around 7 a.m. initially reported th…
Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash In Pennsylvania Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash In Pennsylvania
Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash In Pennsylvania A fatal motorcycle crash is under investigation after a rider was killed in Pennsylvania, authorities announced. The York County Coroner's Office was dispatched to the 3700 block of Ridge Road in Codorus Township at 10:03 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, after receiving reports of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, according to a media release issued Sunday, June 14. Investigators believe the motorcycle was traveling west on Ridge Road when the crash happened, the coroner's office said. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's identity has not yet been released. Cause and manner …
ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania
ICE Arrests Convicted New York Robbery, Cocaine Conspirator In Pennsylvania A convicted New York robber and drug trafficker is back in federal custody after immigration agents arrested him in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Monday, June 15. Fernando Rivas, a Dominican national living in the United States illegally, was taken into custody by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia field office during a targeted enforcement action in Harrisburg on Wednesday, June 11, according to ICE. Rivas was previously convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on two counts of Ho…
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know
Fox Strikes $22B Deal To Acquire Streaming Giant In Major Move: What To Know Fox Corporation will acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, creating one of the largest streaming businesses in the US. Fox and Roku announced the cash-and-stock agreement in a joint news release on Monday, June 15. The deal would combine Fox's programming, along with its free ad-supported service Tubi, with The Roku Channel and the popular streaming device. Under the agreement, Fox will buy Roku for $160 per share. Roku shareholders will receive $96 in cash and 0.9693 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share. Fox said the merger would make the company the third-largest pla…
Dogs Left In Car On 97-Degree Day Leads To Animal Neglect Citation In Lancaster County Dogs Left In Car On 97-Degree Day Leads To Animal Neglect Citation In Lancaster County
Dogs Left In Car On 97-Degree Day Leads To Animal Neglect Citation In Lancaster County Three dogs were allegedly left inside a vehicle on a 97-degree day without water or relief from the heat in Lancaster County, police announced on Sunday, June 15. Michelle L. Campbell, 53, of Bonifay, Florida, was cited for summary neglect of an animal following an incident in East Earl Township, according to East Earl Township Police. Campbell allegedly left the three dogs inside her vehicle at 129 Toddy Drive around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, police said. The dogs were left without water or protection from the extreme heat, according to the citation. A summary citation charging Cam…
Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding Clothing Returns Surge As GLP-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding
Clothing Returns Surge As Glp-1 Users Drop Sizes: How Retailers Are Responding 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…
Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch
Venus, Jupiter, Mercury Will Join Moon In Evening Sky Show: When, Where To Watch The evening sky is about to put the finishing touch on a rare June display. A slender crescent moon will join Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western sky on Tuesday, June 16, and Wednesday, June 17, creating one of the month’s best skywatching moments. Daily Voice previously reported that the lineup would be visible shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Earlier report: Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon The best viewing window will be about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset. In the Northeast, that means roughly between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Look low toward the west-n…
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon
NBC Cancels Primetime Show Featuring Jimmy Fallon A familiar NBC face has lost one piece of his primetime portfolio. NBC has canceled "On Brand With Jimmy Fallon" after one season, multiple reports said, including Deadline. The unscripted competition series featured Jimmy Fallon launching a marketing agency, with contestants competing to create advertising and branding campaigns for major companies. Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show," created, hosted, and executive-produced the show through his production company, Electric Hot Dog. He was joined by marketing executive Bozoma Saint John, the former Netflix chief marketing officer, who ser…
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know
Major Retailers Now Using License Plate Readers In Parking Lots: What To Know A quick shopping trip may now leave behind more than a receipt. Automated license plate readers are being used in parking lots at some major retailers, including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Target, and Costco, according to multiple reports. The systems, known as ALPRs, use cameras and software to capture license plate numbers from vehicles as they enter, leave, or pass through parking areas. Retailers say the technology is being used for security, theft prevention, and public safety. Privacy advocates say shoppers may not know when their plate is being scanned, how long the data is kept, …
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash
Popular 32-Year-Old American Singer On Tour Among 6 Killed In Mid-Air Brazil Crash A flight above one of the world’s most recognizable cities ended in disaster. American singer and producer Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday, June 14, when two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, according to multiple reports. Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was 32. The crash happened over Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in western Rio de Janeiro, according to El País. One of the helicopters crashed into a parking area with electric vehicles, sparking a fire that burned about 20 vehicles, El País reported. The crash killed all six people abo…
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts
FBI Warns Of Phantom Hacker Scams Targeting Bank Accounts A hoax that sounds like a rescue can end with an empty bank account. Federal authorities are warning about Phantom Hacker scams, a layered fraud scheme that can trick victims into moving their own money to criminals, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The scam often begins with someone posing as tech support. The person may contact a victim by phone, text, email, or a pop-up message and claim a computer problem needs immediate attention. The FBI says victims are then directed to download software that grants the scammer remote access to their computers. Once inside, the…
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport 12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport
12 Dead After Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Missouri Airport A skydiving flight ended in disaster shortly after takeoff. A pilot and 11 skydivers were killed Sunday, June 14, when a plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The agency said troopers were assisting the Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Office after a fatal crash near the airport. UPDATE: 12 people were killed after a plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri. -FOX4 https://t.co/UWdylPia1M pic.twitter.com/QyxoXy65Fb — Breaking911 (@Breaki…
CyberTip Leads To Grok AI-Generated Child Porn In PA: Prosecutors CyberTip Leads To Grok AI-Generated Child Porn In PA: Prosecutors
CyberTip Leads To Grok Ai-generated Child Porn In PA: Prosecutors A Pennsylvania man is accused of using artificial intelligence software to create child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 10. Harry Tiffany IV, 66, of New Britain Borough, was charged after investigators traced dozens of AI-generated child pornography files to his Grok account and electronic devices, according to Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan. The investigation began on May 20 after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children forwarded seven CyberTips received from X.AI LLC, authorities said. The reports flagged 37 unique image files that…
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded after a retired firefighter opened fire during a confrontation at an active crime scene in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, near North 54th and Arlington streets in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police. Officers assigned to the 19th District had responded to reports of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they began investigating and canvassing for witnesses and evidence. During that investigation, a 57-year-old man, now…
Bystander Shot Outside PA Sports Emporium Lands Man Attempted Homicide Charge Bystander Shot Outside PA Sports Emporium Lands Man Attempted Homicide Charge
Bystander Shot Outside PA Sports Emporium Lands Man Attempted Homicide Charge A fight outside Carlisle Sports Emporium ended with a gunshot and an attempted homicide arrest, police announced. Naeem Thomas, 21, of Harrisburg, is accused of shooting another person during a physical altercation outside the business at 29 S. Middlesex Rd. in Middlesex Township, according to Middlesex Township Police. Officers were dispatched to the Carlisle Sports Emporium for a reported shooting at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, May 30, police said. Investigators learned several patrons were involved in a fight outside the business when Thomas allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired a shot, str…
PA Man Posed As Teen On Roblox To Solicit Nude Photos From Girls: Prosecutors PA Man Posed As Teen On Roblox To Solicit Nude Photos From Girls: Prosecutors
PA Man Posed As Teen On Roblox To Solicit Nude Photos From Girls: Prosecutors A Pennsylvania man who posed as a teenager on Roblox to sexually exploit young girls has been sentenced to the maximum county prison term, prosecutors announced on Friday, June 5. Alec James Magill, 32, of Upper Southampton Township, was sentenced by Bucks County President Judge Raymond F. McHugh to one year less a day to two years less a day in Bucks County Correctional Facility, followed by two years of probation, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Magill entered an open guilty plea to all charges on March 16. Before sentencing, the mother of one of Magill's v…
FBI Search Finds Virginia Teen In Pennsylvania Man's Bed: Affidavit FBI Search Finds Virginia Teen In Pennsylvania Man's Bed: Affidavit
FBI Search Finds Virginia Teen In Pennsylvania Man's Bed: Affidavit A missing Virginia teen was found in a Pennsylvania man's bedroom, leading to multiple felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, June 12. Edrin Gonzalez Garcia, 22, of Harrisburg, was charged after investigators found a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Stafford County, Virginia, at his Swatara Street home, according to a criminal complaint filed by Harrisburg police. The investigation began after the FBI's Philadelphia Field Office requested assistance from Harrisburg police on Thursday, June 5, regarding the missing juvenile, identi…
Pedestrian Left Seriously Injured In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run; Charged Driver Sought By Police Pedestrian Left Seriously Injured In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run; Charged Driver Sought By Police
Pedestrian Left Seriously Injured In Pennsylvania Hit-And-Run; Charged Driver Sought By Police A driver accused of leaving a seriously injured pedestrian behind after a crash in Pennsylvania is wanted by police, police authorities announced on Thursday, June 11. Terry Lee Gettys Jr., 34, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash on the 100 block of Mountain Road in Dillsburg, according to Carroll Township Police. Officers responded to the scene on Wednesday, June 10, after receiving a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle, police said. The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Through witness statements and …
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall A product sold through some of the country’s biggest online marketplaces is now part of a wider safety alert. Total Nutrition Inc., of Deer Park, New York, expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because of possible Salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, June 11. The expanded recall follows a supply chain review that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot tied to the original recall, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The products w…
Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36
Ex-nfl Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 A former NFL standout whose career started with record-setting force has died. Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker and pass rusher, died at age 36, the team announced Saturday evening, June 13, in a statement on social media. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The 49ers called Smith’s death a “sudden and tragic passing” and remembered his “undeniable talent and sheer dominance” on the field. The team also said Smith would be remembered for his “infectious smile.” The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Aldon Smith.📰 https://t.co/gVxEEdWtLp pic.twitter.com/…
Missing At-Risk Man Sought In Pennsylvania For Over A Week: Police Missing At-Risk Man Sought In Pennsylvania For Over A Week: Police
Missing At-Risk Man Sought In Pennsylvania For Over A Week: Police A 29-year-old man believed to be at risk of harm is missing in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, June 11. Yalexis Peguero was last seen in the area of Church Street in Hazleton at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to an advisory issued by Pennsylvania State Police on behalf of the Hazleton Police Department. Police said Peguero may be confused and could be at special risk of harm or injury. Authorities believe he is driving a navy blue 2007 Acura TL bearing Pennsylvania registration NGE7240. Anyone with information about Peguero's whereabouts is asked to cal…
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…
New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy
New Details Released On Cause Of Death For 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy A new report has added more detail to the killing of a familiar face from film and television. Actor James Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, multiple reports said Friday, June 12. People reported that the medical examiner ruled the 81-year-old actor’s death a homicide. Entertainment Weekly also reported the cause and manner of death, citing the medical examiner’s findings: https://ew.com/james-handy-fatal-stabbing-cause-of-death-new-details-11993670 Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick," "…