2 Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum In Washington, D.C. 2 Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum In Washington, D.C.
2 Israeli Embassy Staff Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum In Washington, D.C. Two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., law enforcement officials confirmed on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:15 p.m. The victims were exiting a Jewish event near the 300 block of F Street NW— across from the FBI’s Washington Field Office—when a gunman opened fire, according to multiple news outlets. “Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC,” Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted on X. 'Free Palestine' Allegedly Yelled Before Gunfire Sources fa…
'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge 'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge
'Delco Pooper' In Viral Road Rage Case Facing Yet Another Charge A Ridley Park woman who went viral for allegedly defecating on another driver’s car in a Delaware County, Pennsylvania, road rage dispute is now facing an additional criminal charge. Christina Marie Solometo, 44, appeared in court on Monday, May 20, where Magisterial District Judge Mary Hopper held her for court on all original charges and added a new charge of open lewdness. The additional count was filed by Delaware County Assistant District Attorney Dareus Chen just before the hearing, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Solometo now faces the following charges: indecent exposure. disord…
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Sweeping Through: Latest Timing, Holiday Weekend Forecast Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Sweeping Through: Latest Timing, Holiday Weekend Forecast
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Sweeping Through: Latest Timing, Holiday Weekend Forecast A potent storm will bring heavy rain and gusty winds leading into the Memorial Day weekend, before a change in the weather pattern comes. The storm will move through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast overnight  Wednesday, May 21, through Thursday, May 22, causing temperatures to plummet to 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below seasonal averages, the National Weather Service says. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of precipitation is expected before the system moves out, and some spots could see 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) Wind gusts could be as high…
CT Duo Helped Run Monkey Torture Video Ring; Animals Were Beaten, Sexually Abused, Killed: Feds CT Duo Helped Run Monkey Torture Video Ring; Animals Were Beaten, Sexually Abused, Killed: Feds
CT Duo Helped Run Monkey Torture Video Ring; Animals Were Beaten, Sexually Abused, Killed: Feds Two Connecticut residents are among 11 people indicted in a disturbing nationwide case involving the torture of monkeys for online videos, federal officials announced. Kimberly A. Anglin and Mark M. Sampieri (who also went by The Chef or SainT), both of Connecticut, are accused of conspiring with others to create and distribute graphic videos showing brutal acts of violence and sexual abuse against monkeys, federal prosecutors said.  Investigators say the two were part of an underground network that paid for videos now under federal investigation. According to the indictment, the defe…
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know
Hackers Infect 394K+ Computers, Microsoft Disrupts 'Most Popular Infostealer': What To Know A global cybercrime tool used to steal passwords and drain bank accounts was shut down in a major takedown led by Microsoft and federal authorities. The tool called Lumma Stealer had infected more than 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March and May, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday, May 21. Hackers used the malware to target schools, hospitals, banks, and gaming communities, often holding victims for ransom or committing financial fraud. A federal court order allowed Microsoft's digital crimes unit to seize more than 2,300 web domains that powered the malware's ope…
Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound
Danbury Man Stops By Convenience Store, Walks Out A Millionaire — Now He's South America Bound A trip to grab a KENO ticket turned into a life-changing moment for a Danbury man when he walked away a millionaire.  The longtime lottery player scored the top prize in the CT Lottery’s “$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” game, his favorite. The winner's name was not released.  He bought the winning ticket at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street. The winner said he’d come in planning to play KENO but decided to try his luck on a few scratch-offs. That’s when everything changed. “I’ve won a few larger prizes in the past,” he said, and considers himself lucky. But this one tops t…
WATCH: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast WATCH: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast
Watch: NY News Anchor Goes Into Labor On Air, Powers Through Full Newscast Call it breaking news, literally. Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just moments before her morning broadcast on WRGB Wednesday, May 21, but–like a true professional–never missed a beat. Her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, kicked off the show with the perfect opening line: “We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia’s water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.” Jaquith, poised and smiling, gently corrected: “Early labor, early labor, Let’s not get carried away.” Instead of rushing to the hospital, Jaquith proceeded to co-anchor the entire…
Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost
Teen Killed In Crash After Leaving Prom: Community Mourns Bright Future Lost An 18-year-old high school senior from Massachusetts who was killed in a single-vehicle crash after leaving her Falmouth High School prom is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and the many friendships she left behind. Ava Lodico had just left the prom on Saturday, May 17, when she crashed her Range Rover near Acapesket Road and Casey’s Way in Falmouth. Police said the vehicle was engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. She was the only person inside the v…
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights
Pilot Pete From 'The Bachelorette' Caught In Newark Airport Mess As FAA Cuts Flights A viral TikTok by a New York-based airline pilot is putting a spotlight on the chaos unfolding at Newark Liberty International Airport, where runway construction has triggered major delays and forced the FAA to cut flights. Peter Cappio, also known as Pilot Pete from Charity's season of ABC's "The Bachelorette," shared a video on Wednesday, May 21, showing his plane stuck behind 26 others on the taxiway at Newark. It took 57 minutes from pushback to takeoff. "I just departed Newark Airport today I know it's been in the news a lot but holy cow, is that a disaster getting out of Newark L…
COVID-19: FDA Says It Will Limit Who Can Get Future Booster Shots COVID-19: FDA Says It Will Limit Who Can Get Future Booster Shots
Covid-19: FDA Says It Will Limit Who Can Get Future Booster Shots In a significant shift in vaccination policy, the Trump administration has revealed that approval for seasonal COVID-19 shots will be restricted to certain groups. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it will continue to approve boosters for those 65 and older as well as others at higher risk of severe disease. But it will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials on their effectiveness before approving them for wider use on the broader population.  The FDA’s revised framework, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, May 20, stat…
'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Pats, Jets Reportedly Wanted 'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Pats, Jets Reportedly Wanted
'Tush Push' Ban Narrowly Rejected By NFL Owners: See What Pats, Jets Reportedly Wanted Push, Eagles push. NFL owners officially voted down a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak play known as the "tush push," according to NFL.com. The vote was taken during the NFL's spring league meeting on Wednesday, May 21. The Philadelphia Eagles helped popularize the play over the past few seasons, culminating in the franchise's second Super Bowl victory in February. "Tush push" critics have said the scrum isn't a true football play and may be dangerous for players, especially linemen. The Green Bay Packers proposed the ban, which fell two votes shy of the 24 needed to pas…
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies $100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies
$100M In Medical Debts Canceled For 100,000 CT Residents — Here's Who Qualifies More than 100,000 Connecticut residents are opening their mail this week to find a surprise that could change their lives: letters telling them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped clean. The debt relief comes from a statewide effort led by Gov. Ned Lamont and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. The goal is to give families struggling with unpaid medical bills a fresh start — no applications, no strings attached, the governor's office said.  “Medical debt causes additional anxiety and stress when individuals and families are coping with potentially life-threatening healt…
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police
Routine Norwalk Traffic Stop Lands 3 In Jail With Felony Charges: Police A routine traffic stop in Norwalk this week ended with three people behind bars after police uncovered multiple firearms and suspected drugs, authorities said. Officers pulled over a vehicle around 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, on Cudlipp Street near Jacob Street, according to Norwalk police. The driver, Charles Razor, was found to have a suspended license. As officers questioned the passengers, they discovered Darius McGee had a loaded Glock 45 with an illegal extended magazine, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up a second loaded 9mm handgun with the serial number scratched off, alon…
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target's sales have fallen through the start of 2025 amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, falling consumer confidence, and boycotts over the retailer's diversity program rollback. Target reported that net sales dropped 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. Despite digital sales rising 4.7%, in-store sales plummeted 5.7%, causing total transactions to fall 2.4%. Chief financial officer Jim Lee said Target is expecting similar sales drops throughout 2025. "For the full year, we believe it's prudent to plan for a low single-digit decline in our sales, i…
We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap
We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap Summer just got louder and cheaper. Live Nation launched its annual Concert Week on Monday, May 20, offering $30 all-in tickets to dozens of shows.  While many venues sold out of the cheap seats fast, Daily Voice spotted discounted seats still available to major artists across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Here’s what’s still on the table as of press time: Breaking Benjamin & Staind — Awaken The Fallen Tour 🗓️ Friday, May 23 at 5:45 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY Avril Lavigne — The Greatest Hits 🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at …
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers. The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…
This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers An urgent warning has been issued for users of a popular iPhone feature that could leave you vulnerable to hackers. AirPlay is a wireless tool created by Apple that allows users to easily stream music, videos, or photos, or mirror their screen from iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices to compatible receivers like TVs, speakers, and more. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Oligo have uncovered serious flaws in the AirPlay system.  These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to quietly take control of devices, including Apple products like iPhones and Macs, as well as third-party gad…
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions This story has been updated. President Trump has announced the formation of a massive, so-called "Golden Dome" antimissile shield defense system. It would integrate ground-based interceptors and satellites to defend against sophisticated threats. "Once fully constructed the 'Golden Dome' will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space," Trump said in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon, May 20. Space Force General Michael Guetlein is expected to lead the project that aims to protect the US against thre…
'I Think I've Done Enough': Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From Political Spending 'I Think I've Done Enough': Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From Political Spending
'I Think I've Done Enough': Elon Musk Says He'll Step Back From Political Spending Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says he plans to cut back on future political spending just weeks after taking a step back from his role in President Donald Trump’s administration. "I think I've done enough,” the 53-year-old Musk said at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, May 20. “If I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don’t currently see a reason.”  Musk contributed approximately $290 million of his own money to support Trump in the 2024 presidential election. But since then, his efforts have been far less successful. He contributed f…
Friend Charged With Giving Alcohol To Fan Who Fell 21 Feet At PNC Park: Court Docs (UPDATES) Friend Charged With Giving Alcohol To Fan Who Fell 21 Feet At PNC Park: Court Docs (UPDATES)
Friend Charged With Giving Alcohol To Fan Who Fell 21 Feet At PNC Park: Court Docs (Updates) A 21-year-old McKeesport man is facing charges after investigators say he bought beer for the underage Pirates fan who plunged 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during a game last month. Ethan Harrison Kirkwood is charged with two Misdemeanor Selling or Furnishing Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverage offenses after allegedly buying alcohol for 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, who fell from the right-field bleachers near the Clemente Wall on Tuesday, April 30, court records show. 📹 Surveillance Footage, Timeline Detailed In Complaint According to a criminal complaint filed by the Pennsylvania Stat…
Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In CT — Now He's Behind Bars Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In CT — Now He's Behind Bars
Group Confronts Alleged Child Predator In CT — Now He's Behind Bars A Naugatuck man is facing serious charges after police say he was caught trying to meet up with someone he believed was an underage girl. Roger Pratt, 36, was arrested on a warrant for possession of child sex abuse material, Ansonia police said.  Police say the arrest followed a disturbing investigation that started when a group of private citizens used social media to communicate with Pratt. These individuals, who track potential child predators online, posed as a child online and lured Pratt to meet them in Ansonia, police said.  The confrontation was shared with local authorit…
Fresh Out Of Jail, CT Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram Fresh Out Of Jail, CT Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram
Fresh Out Of Jail, CT Influencer Flexes Arrest Over 137MPH Porsche Reels On Instagram “Tonight I got arrested. For exactly what you’d think I did.” That’s what Giovanni Petruzziello wrote on Instagram just hours after police say he was caught on video speeding in Ferraris, Porsches, and McLarens at speeds up to 137 mph, once in a 25 mph zone. The 27-year-old Durham, CT luxury car shop owner and influencer was charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Fresh out on $150,000 bond, Petruzziello hit Instagram to recap his Monday, May 19 traffic stop — and flex through the fallout for his …
NFL Owners Will Permit Players To Compete In 2028 LA Olympics NFL Owners Will Permit Players To Compete In 2028 LA Olympics
NFL Owners Will Permit Players To Compete In 2028 LA Olympics In a groundbreaking move for the sport, NFL players will have the opportunity to pursue Olympic glory for the first time. With the debut of flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the league's owners voted unanimously to allow players to try out for the Olympic flag football team. Under the new resolution, each NFL team may designate one player to participate in the Olympic trials, with the provision that each club’s designated international player may also compete for his respective country.  “I think this news represents a great opportunity for the sport, for …
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies
George Wendt, Who Played Norm On Cheers, Dies Actor and comedian George Wendt who played the beer-loving character Norm Peterson on NBC's iconic Cheers sitcom has died. He was 76. A cause of death has not been released. Wendt was nominated six times for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series during Cheers' 11-year run from 1982 to 1993. He also appeared in a slew of movies, including The Little Rascals (1994), Sandy Wexler (2017), No Small Affair (1984), Fletch (1985), Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), and Outside Providence (1999). He was an alumnus of The Second City improv comed…
CT Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Out For Walk In Unprovoked Attack: Police CT Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Out For Walk In Unprovoked Attack: Police
CT Man Stabbed Twice In Head While Out For Walk In Unprovoked Attack: Police A 33-year-old Middletown man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in the head during what police say was an unprovoked assault Monday night, May 19.  Officers were called to the area of 188 Pearl Street just after 9 p.m., as paramedics were treating the man's head injury.  The victim told police that he was walking on Grand Street when someone came up behind him and stabbed him on the top of his head. He said he was stabbed a second time before he managed to run toward Pearl Street. He stopped on Pearl, where a neighbor called 911, police said.  Paramedics took the…
CT Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police CT Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police
CT Wrong-Way Driver Had 3 Times Legal Limit Of Alcohol In System: Police A New Haven man is facing multiple charges after Connecticut state troopers said he was caught driving drunk and the wrong way on Route 15 — without a valid license. Juan Escalante, 27, was stopped just after midnight Tuesday, May 20, after multiple 911 callers reported a car traveling north in the southbound lanes, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers found him parked on the right shoulder of the northbound entrance ramp near Exit 59 shortly after. Escalante showed clear signs of intoxication. “Escalante's eyes were watery and bloodshot, and the strong odor of an alcoholic bever…
Fairfield County Beaches Ranked: The Cleanest (And Most Concerning) Spots On The Sound Fairfield County Beaches Ranked: The Cleanest (And Most Concerning) Spots On The Sound
Fairfield County Beaches Ranked: The Cleanest (And Most Concerning) Spots On The Sound With summer around the corner, swimmers across Long Island Sound have reason to celebrate — mostly. According to the 2025 Long Island Sound Beach Report released Tuesday, May 20, by Save the Sound, 72% of beaches on both the New York and Connecticut sides earned an A or B for water quality during the 2024 swimming season. Save the Sound But not all beaches passed the test. The report graded 204 beaches based on water samples collected from 2022 through 2024. Some top Connecticut performers included: Westbrook Town Beach (A+) — 10 years straight with a perfect score Waterford Town Beach…
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says UPDATE: Christina "Chris" Miller has been found safe, her family and police said. The 31-year-old woman who had been missing since Sunday, May 18 was located unharmed on Tuesday, May 20, according to her mother Jennifer.
Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok
Levi's Sells Dockers For $311M+ To Brand Giant Behind Forever 21, Reebok Levi Strauss & Co. is selling its Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for at least $311 million. The agreement was announced on Tuesday, May 20. The deal could reach up to $391 million based on Dockers' future growth under Authentic, whose portfolio also includes Forever 21's intellectual property, Nautica, and Reebok. The sale is expected to close by Thursday, July 31, in North America and by the end of January 2026 for global operations. "Dockers is a natural fit for the Authentic model," said Authentic's founder and CEO Jamie Salter. "It's a brand with deep roots, high…
137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding On Residential Roads, Police Say 137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding On Residential Roads, Police Say
137 MPH In 25 Zone: CT Influencer Posted Videos Speeding On Residential Roads, Police Say A 27-year-old Connecticut entrepreneur, luxury car shop owner, and social media influencer has been arrested after posting multiple videos of himself driving at dangerously high speeds through residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Giovanni Petruzziello, of Durham, was arrested and charged with seven counts of reckless driving and three counts of second-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers began investigating Petruzziello earlier this month after receiving a tip about videos shared to his more than 255,000 social media followers that show him speeding …
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez is teaming up with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie packed with spice, nostalgia, and a signature twist for lucky fans. The pop star and actress is partnering with Oreo for a cookie inspired by her love of horchata, Mondelēz International said in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. The cookies feature chocolate cinnamon-flavored wafers filled with a sweetened condensed milk-flavored creme, along with a second layer of chocolate and cinnamon creme with cinnamon sugar bits. "Making my own Oreo cookie was a lot of fun," Gomez said. "I grew up loving them, so …