Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War
JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…
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Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check The first result in your Google search could put more than your time at risk. Scammers buy search advertisements that impersonate legitimate businesses and steer users toward convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can capture passwords and financial information, giving criminals access to victims’ accounts. The tactic exploits a familiar habit: searching for a company’s name and clicking a prominent result without checking where it leads. A recognizable logo or familiar business name doesn't prove a website belongs to that company. Cri…
Democrats Flip PA Senate For First Time Since 1992, Secure Trifecta, Party Says Democrats Flip PA Senate For First Time Since 1992, Secure Trifecta, Party Says Democrats Flip PA Senate For First Time Since 1992, Secure Trifecta, Party Says
Democrats Flip PA Senate For First Time Since 1992, Secure Trifecta, Party Says Pennsylvania Democrats are declaring a historic Election Night victory after flipping the state Senate for the first time in more than three decades while retaining control of the state House, setting the stage for unified Democratic control in Harrisburg. The party announced the victories early Wednesday, Nov. 4, following Tuesday's general election, when four Democratic challengers emerged ahead in crucial state Senate races and House Democrats secured enough seats to maintain their majority. Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale congratulated Eileen Hartnett Albillar, Mar…
Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset
Jeff Van Drew Concedes To Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock In Another Election Night Upset Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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‘This Is Going To End Tragically Tonight’: Man Found Dead After PA Barricade ‘This Is Going To End Tragically Tonight’: Man Found Dead After PA Barricade ‘This Is Going To End Tragically Tonight’: Man Found Dead After PA Barricade
‘This Is Going To End Tragically Tonight’: Man Found Dead After PA Barricade A man who warned relatives that “this is going to end tragically tonight” was pronounced dead inside a Philadelphia home following a barricade situation Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, sources told Daily Voice. Officers from the 7th Police District responded to the 1500 block of Kallaste Drive at approximately 6:11 p.m. for a domestic disturbance involving a 72-year-old man who refused to leave the residence, sources said. Philadelphia police previously confirmed the response time and his refusal to come outside. Officers contacted a relative who reported that the man had sent multiple messages to…

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CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist
CEO Reveals How Hackers Stole $6.3B In Historic Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers used fake job interviews, malicious software, and compromised AI tools to steal more than $6 billion from the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng revealed new details about the massive cyberattack during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The company lost about $6.34 billion in digital currencies on Thursday, Oct. 29, in what could be the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. The hackers spent months preparing for the attack by tricking Binance employees into downloading malicious software. "In June, they set up a fake version of a develo…

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Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig
Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig New details have emerged about the death of Walter Koenig, the “Star Trek” favorite who brought Pavel Chekov to generations of viewers. Koenig’s death certificate lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the immediate cause, with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure as an underlying cause, according to TMZ, which obtained the document. Acute renal failure was listed as a significant contributing condition. The actor died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California. He was 90, and his daughter and niece were with him, as Daily Voice previously reported. TMZ also reported that K…

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10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close 10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close
10 Local Races To Watch In Bergen County As Polls Close From crowded council contests to battles for mayor, voters across Bergen County are deciding who will lead their towns on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Several municipalities have contested mayoral races, while others have more candidates than available council seats. Here are 10 local races to watch as polls close: Teaneck Nine candidates are competing for four Township Council seats, including two incumbents seeking reelection. Deputy Mayor Denise Belcher and Council Member Hillary Goldberg are running to retain their seats, according to the township's website. The other candidates a…