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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…
Heartbroken Springfield Family Remembers 14-Year-Old Who Died On School Trip To CT Resort
A Massachusetts eighth grader who died during a school field trip at a Connecticut resort is being remembered as a gifted student, athlete, and leader whose loss has devastated his family and school community.
Emari Marshall-Woodard, 14, suffered a medical emergency while visiting High Meadow Resort in Granby and drowned on Wednesday, June 11, authorities said. An off-duty officer began life-saving measures before Emari was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
"Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, school staff, and all those whose lives have been touched…
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…
Why Massachusetts, Connecticut, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.
The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.
Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …
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
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
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
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…
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch
A new federal release is giving the public another look at unexplained sightings.
The Department of War released its third batch of declassified UFO and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records on Friday, June 12, via its public UAP portal at war.gov/UFO.
The latest release includes 53 documents, 10 images, six videos, and three NASA audio recordings from the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
The records include several accounts involving orb-like objects, glowing lights, and historical UFO reports.
One video, "Orbs Over the Pond," involved an October 2024 sighting at ab…
Gene Shalit Dies: Colorful 'Today' Show Personality, Longtime Berkshires Resident
A familiar face from morning television, movie reviews, and decades of pop culture has died.
Gene Shalit, the longtime NBC "Today" show film and book critic known for his bushy mustache, bright bow ties, wild hair, and pun-filled reviews, died Friday, June 12, NBC News reported. He was 100.
His family told NBC News that Shalit died peacefully after what they described as an amazing life.
Shalit joined "Today" as a book reviewer in 1970 and became the program’s full-time film and book critic in 1973. He remained on the morning show until retiring in November 2010.
For generations of v…
