Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident
Man Pulled Into MRI Machine Dies From Injuries After Freak NY Accident A 61-year-old man who was critically injured after being pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island has died. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Nassau Open MRI on Old Country Road, as Daily Voice reported. The man entered the MRI room while a scan was already in progress—an area he was not authorized to be in. Because he was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck, the machine’s powerful magnetic force drew him in, causing what authorities described as a “medical episode.” Emergency personnel responded to the facility after a 911 caller reported a victim i…
Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates
Mystery Illness Sickens Over 140 On Royal Caribbean Cruise, CDC Investigates A dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare for more than 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas when a mysterious illness swept through the ship during a week-long cruise. The gastrointestinal outbreak, which affected 134 of the 3,914 passengers and seven crew members, was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, July 11, the day the ship returned to Los Angeles after departing on Friday, July 4.  Those who fell ill during the voyage to Mexico experienced symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, though the …
‘He Died A Hero’: Former MLB Prospect Drowns Saving Strangers As Family Watches ‘He Died A Hero’: Former MLB Prospect Drowns Saving Strangers As Family Watches
‘He Died A Hero’: Former MLB Prospect Drowns Saving Strangers As Family Watches Chase Childers, a former Baltimore Orioles minor league prospect, died a hero in South Carolina after rushing into floodwaters to save a group of swimmers — sacrificing his life to protect theirs. According to Pawleys Island Police, officers received a 911 call at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, reporting “multiple swimmers in distress near Shell Road Ocean.”  One man — later identified as Childers — was missing, and a search was immediately launched by police, Midway Fire Rescue, and the US Coast Guard. At approximately 6:15 p.m., rescue teams recovered Childers' body fro…
Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport
Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport A small single-engine airplane skidded off the runway while landing at Hartford-Brainard Airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority said.  The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Hartford-Brainard Airport temporarily closed following the incident, but a secondary runway reopened for aircraft use just before 4 p.m., the CAA said.  Hartford firefighters were dispatched to the scene, but were not needed, authorities said.  Hartford Fire Department District Chief Mario Oquendo Jr. told CTInsider that the aircraft's front landing gear failed to d…
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At New England Coldplay Show Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At New England Coldplay Show
Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At New England Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…
Cops Called On ESPN's Chris Russo During Airport Meltdown Over Son’s Missing Golf Clubs Cops Called On ESPN's Chris Russo During Airport Meltdown Over Son’s Missing Golf Clubs
Cops Called On ESPN's Chris Russo During Airport Meltdown Over Son’s Missing Golf Clubs Longtime ESPN host and sports radio legend Chris “Mad Dog” Russo is known for his animated rants, but his latest outburst took place far from the studio. Russo, 65, recounted a chaotic scene on First Take Wednesday, July 16, following his return from a golf trip to Scotland with his son, Tim Russo, an assistant basketball coach at Northern Arizona University. It all went down at London’s Heathrow Airport, where, according to Russo, police were called over a luggage debacle involving his son’s golf clubs. What was supposed to be a father-son bonding trip flying across the Atlantic to hit th…
NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved
NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved Tributes are pouring in for Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old New Jersey resident killed on Wednesday, July 16, when he was struck by lightning while volunteering at an archery event. Montgomery, of Cinnaminson, worked as an engineer and was passionate about his career, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website.  An animal lover, Montgomery was devoted to his three dogs, Mia, Franco and Vedder, walking them every day, his obituary reads. "They became his constant companions and a source of joy," according to his obituary. "Robert will be deeply missed by their thr…
CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police
CT Mom Charged With Killing Her Baby Boy In Drunken I-91 Crash: Police Just days before his first birthday, 11-month-old Isiah Ortiz was killed in an overnight crash on I-91 in Enfield. Now, his mother is facing serious charges, including manslaughter, authorities said.  Fransheska Stuart, 30, of Meriden, was arrested on Tuesday, July 15. Nearly 18 months after she crashed her 2006 Honda Accord just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2023, near Exit 45 southbound when she lost control, hit a guardrail, and the car flipped onto its side, Connecticut State Police said.  When emergency crews arrived, the metal of the car was compressing Stuart’s c…
Sheriff’s Deputies Among Victims in Fatal Explosion At LA Training Facility Sheriff’s Deputies Among Victims in Fatal Explosion At LA Training Facility
Sheriff’s Deputies Among Victims in Fatal Explosion At LA Training Facility A routine morning at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training center turned deadly when a powerful explosion ripped through the facility, killing at least three deputies and sending shockwaves through the law enforcement community. The blast erupted just before 7:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Biscailuz Training Center in Monterey Park, a site that houses the department’s Special Enforcement Bureau and bomb squad, according to the Los Angeles Times. According to law enforcement sources, the explosion occurred as members of the bomb squad were moving explosives, though the exact c…
Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man' Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man'
Volunteer Firefighter Electrocuted During NY Crash Response: 'World Lost A Great Man' A community is in mourning following the death of a New York firefighter who lost his life while responding to an emergency call. Jason McGlone, an assistant chief of the East Branch Volunteer Fire Department in Delaware County, died while responding to a car crash on Route 30 on Thursday night, July 17, the department confirmed. McGlone, a Long Island native from South Huntington who had made East Branch his home, was among the first responders dispatched to the scene around 9:30 p.m. when a vehicle reportedly crashed into a telephone pole. In a heartbreaking series of events, a fellow fi…
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why
Beef Prices Soar To All-Time Highs During Summer Cookout Season: Here's Why Hot weather isn't the only thing hitting summer cookouts – beef prices are also on the rise. The average price of a pound of ground beef hit a record high of $6.10 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's 13.7% higher than the average in June 2024. Uncooked steak climbed 8% to $11.49 per pound, according to the Associated Press. The surging beef costs come as the US cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size since 1951, with the US Department of Agriculture reporting just 86.7 million cattle and calves nationwide as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. David Anderson, a liv…
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback'
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' Republicans in Congress have voted to slash more than $1 billion in funding for public media outlets, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing news, educational programming, and emergency alerts. The House passed the plan to cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, late at night on Thursday, July 17. The move also cuts about $7 billion in allocated foreign aid. With GOP Senators also clearing the measure that's called rescission, the bill heads to President Donald Trump's desk. Trump is expected to sign…
$666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group $666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group
$666 Scholarship Awarded To PA High School Students By Satanic Group Two Pennsylvania teens just scored $666 each — not from a traditional scholarship foundation, but from a Satanic congregation that celebrates rebellion, self-expression, and emotional honesty. Satanic Delco, a Delaware County-based independent Satanist group, announced on Tuesday, July 15 that Kylie Tracy of Kennett High School and Adrian Gramatges of Ridley High School are this year’s winners of its annual Outsider Achievement Award. Each graduating senior received $666 and a certificate recognizing their embrace of individualism, creativity, and critical thinking — core values of what the…
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again. Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row. The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.  In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America. While beloved global …
Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action
Sausage Recall Alert: Plastic Pieces Prompt Nationwide Action A sausage brand sold nationwide has been recalled after pieces of plastic were reportedly found in the product. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday, July 17.  The company reported three consumer complaints involving white pieces of plastic in the sausage. No injuries have been confirmed. The recalled item is an 11-ounce vacuum-packed package containing four pieces of “all natural al fresco chicken sausag…
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay The home of "Love Island," Premier League soccer, and many popular movies is about to get more expensive. Peacock is raising its monthly rates by $3 starting on Wednesday, July 23, Vulture reported. It's the biggest price hike since the NBC streaming platform launched in 2020. The ad-supported Peacock Premium plan will climb nearly 40% to $10.99, while the ad-free Premium Plus tier will jump about 20% to $16.99. The new prices take effect for new and returning customers on July 23, while current subscribers will see the hike on or after Thursday, August 22, depending on billing. …
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey
Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed In New Survey Forget chasing six-packs and perfect angles. More Americans are turning inward. A new survey finds that nearly eight in 10 people now prioritize how they feel over how they look, and they’re making daily changes to prove it. The poll of 2,000 adults found 77 percent said they care more about internal wellness than outward appearance.  Many are adopting small habits to support that goal, including getting better sleep, eating nourishing meals, and moving their bodies in ways that simply feel good. The shift reflects a growing interest in gut health and mind-body connection. In fa…
‘Always On’ Culture Taking Toll On Young Adults, New Survey Finds ‘Always On’ Culture Taking Toll On Young Adults, New Survey Finds
‘Always On’ Culture Taking Toll On Young Adults, New Survey Finds Life feels overwhelming for younger Americans, not just once in a while, but more than half the month, according to a new survey. A new national survey finds that Generation Z and millennial adults report feeling overwhelmed on average 17 days a month. Gen Z typically refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, making them approximately 13 to 28 years old. That pressure is coming from all sides. More than four in five say they’re stressed by their social life (88 percent), digital life (83 percent), and even their daily diet (81 percent). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf o…
Trump Scores Record-Low Approval On Handling Of Epstein Affair, New Poll Reveals Trump Scores Record-Low Approval On Handling Of Epstein Affair, New Poll Reveals
Trump Scores Record-Low Approval On Handling Of Epstein Affair, New Poll Reveals Nearly seven out of 10 Americans believe President Donald Trump’s administration is concealing crucial information about Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking network, a new poll shows. The results underscore how the scandal has become a rare bipartisan liability for the White House. Related story: Graphic Birthday Note Bearing Trump’s Signature Surfaces In Epstein Records: Bombshell Report The two-day nationwide Reuters/Ipsos poll, which closed Wednesday, July 16, found that 69 percent of adults think federal officials are withholding details about the disgraced financier’…
Graphic Birthday Note Bearing Trump’s Signature Surfaces In Epstein Records: Bombshell Report Graphic Birthday Note Bearing Trump’s Signature Surfaces In Epstein Records: Bombshell Report
Graphic Birthday Note Bearing Trump’s Signature Surfaces In Epstein Records: Bombshell Report A lewd birthday letter bearing President Donald Trump’s signature was among the messages collected for the late disgraced financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, The Wall Street Journal reported in an exclusive published Thursday night, July 17. The letter, sent at the request of Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, features typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman drawn in heavy marker, with Trump’s squiggly signature appearing below the waist, the outlet reported, saying the message ends: “Happy Birthday — and may every day be anot…
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away
Fourth Detainee Who Escaped New Jersey ICE Facility Captured 2,700 Miles Away The fourth and final detainee who escaped from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey last month was captured Thursday, July 17, in Los Angeles, more than 2,700 miles away, the FBI said. Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon, 25, a Colombian national, escaped from Delaney Hall in Newark following a riot on June 12, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The FBI did not release further details about Pineda-Mogollon's escape. The three other detainees were identified as: Franklin Norberto Bautista-Reyes, a Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2021, was arreste…
Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring'
Maryland Singer Tricked Into 'AGT' Audition, Then Simon Cowell Calls Her Song 'Boring' An aspiring Maryland singer got the surprise of a lifetime during what she thought was a VIP tour at "America’s Got Talent." Gaithersburg native Anna Wilson, 21, had her world turned upside down by her mother, who pulled a fast one on her in front of a raucous audience during auditions for the popular show. Wilson thought she and her mother were in for a special VIP experience out in California — but her mother had something a little bigger in mind before they even boarded the plane out west. During the latest round of auditions aired on NBC, Wilson's mother Carrie took to the stage, spark…
Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Broadcast Shocker: CBS Abruptly Cancels Top-Rated Late Show With Stephen Colbert The ratings-leading Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026, in a shocking conclusion of a noteworthy era in late-night television.  Colbert broke the news to a live audience during taping of the Thursday, July 17 show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City that started late in the afternoon. "I'm not being replaced," Colbert said during the broadcast. "This is all just going away."After the audience booed, Colbert replied, "Yeah, I share your feelings." CBS later confirmed the decision, citing “purely financial reasons” amid a rapidly changing and challenging…
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off 'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off
'I Shot Him In The Head': Erie Council President Says NJ Mafia Got Him Off Erie City Council President Mel Witherspoon stunned residents during a heated public meeting on Wednesday, July 16, by recounting how he once shot a man in the head—and walked free thanks to alleged ties to the New Jersey mafia. “I said, ‘Nick, you know I can blow your head off.’ He said, ‘Go ahead.’ And I did. I shot him in the head, point-blank. This close,” Witherspoon told the crowd, holding his hand near his temple. Witherspoon, now 80, shared the story as he explained why he had not attended rallies or the funeral for 43-year-old Marchello Woodard, who was shot and killed by a Pennsyl…
Ridgefield Teen Killed After Log Splitter Rollover At NY Home Ridgefield Teen Killed After Log Splitter Rollover At NY Home
Ridgefield Teen Killed After Log Splitter Rollover At NY Home An 18-year-old Connecticut resident was killed Wednesday evening, July 16, in a tragic incident involving heavy landscaping equipment in Northern Westchester, police said. Fairfield County resident Brandon Q. Gmelin of Ridgefield, CT, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a rolling log splitter at a private residence in the Town of South Salem, New York State Police announced. Troopers responded to the home at around 6:30 p.m. along with investigators from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and officers from the Town of Lewisboro Police Department, following a 911 call re…
Mom Paralyzed In NY Boat Crash Faces Setbacks As Support Grows: 'Will Continue To Fight' Mom Paralyzed In NY Boat Crash Faces Setbacks As Support Grows: 'Will Continue To Fight'
Mom Paralyzed In NY Boat Crash Faces Setbacks As Support Grows: 'Will Continue To Fight' The Long Island mother paralyzed in a Memorial Day weekend boat crash is now facing new challenges in her recovery — but her family is staying hopeful as community support pours in. Brooke Skrocki, the 28-year-old fiancée of Edward Hillkewicz, was left with life-altering spinal injuries after he piloted a speeding boat while drunk, slamming into a jetty in Hampton Bays with her, two other adults, and their two young daughters aboard, the Suffolk County DA’s Office said. While her children, ages 2 and 6, were not physically injured, Skrocki was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital an…
Maryland Man Used Voice Of America Lines In DC To Threaten Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Feds Maryland Man Used Voice Of America Lines In DC To Threaten Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Feds
Maryland Man Used Voice Of America Lines In DC To Threaten Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Feds A longtime federal media employee from Maryland is facing charges for allegedly phoning in violent threats to a sitting Republican Congresswoman — from inside Voice of America’s studios in DC. Seth Jason, of Edgewater, was arrested on Thursday, July 17, after a federal grand jury indicted him on four charges for allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her staff, and their families. Jason, who was taken into custody by US Capitol Police and the Anne Arundel County Police Department, made his first court appearance Thursday in US District Court in Washington, DC, officials …
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam 'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam What started as a playful moment during Coldplay’s Wednesday night concert at Gillette Stadium ended with gasps and a potential PR disaster for a Boston tech company. During the band’s performance, frontman Chris Martin called out the crowd’s energy and directed attention to the big screen kiss cam, a lighthearted tradition at large arena shows. But when the camera zoomed in on Andy Byron — the married CEO of software firm Astronomer — and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, things took an awkward turn. The pair appeared extremely cozy at first, with Byron’s arms wrapped around Cabot …
Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Leg Condition, White House Announces Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Leg Condition, White House Announces
Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Leg Condition, White House Announces The White House announced that President Donald Trump’s leg swelling and visible hand bruises stem from age-related conditions, including a chronic one, rather than any serious illness. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a briefing on Thursday afternoon, July 17, that the president, age 79, was evaluated this week for “mild, symmetrical swelling” around his ankles.  A duplex ultrasound ruled out deep-vein thrombosis, and further imaging showed no arterial disease. Physicians instead diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a prevalent circulatory problem in pe…
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather
Popular Classic Rock Band Cancels CT Show, Entire Tour Due To Extreme Weather The band behind hits like "Jet Airliner" and "The Joker" is canceling its tour weeks before it was set to begin in the Northeast. The Steve Miller Band announced the cancellation of its entire tour, according to a message on the group's website posted on Thursday, July 17. The "Fly Like An Eagle" performers cited dangerous weather conditions across the country. The rock band hasn't said if or when the concerts will be rescheduled. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band, …
NYPD Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA NYPD Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA
Nypd Officer Steals $87K From Elderly Bank Clients For BMW, Aruba Trip: DA An NYPD officer who previously worked at a Westchester bank has been charged in a sweeping financial crimes case accusing him of stealing over $85,000 from elderly customers and using the funds to pay for personal expenses—including a Caribbean vacation, luxury car payments, and fitness program subscriptions. Yeison Rodriguez Acosta, age 27, of Manhattan, was arraigned Thursday, July 17, in Rye City Court on a 30-count felony complaint stemming from a months-long investigation by the City of Rye Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, both agencies announced.…