Injured CT Hiker Climbs 7 Hours After Dislocating Shoulder In Fall As Rescuers Cheer Him To Top Injured CT Hiker Climbs 7 Hours After Dislocating Shoulder In Fall As Rescuers Cheer Him To Top
Injured CT Hiker Climbs 7 Hours After Dislocating Shoulder In Fall As Rescuers Cheer Him To Top A Connecticut hiker pushed through serious injuries for seven hours before reaching the summit of Mount Washington under his own power, New Hampshire wildlife officials said. Kurt Siuzdak, 61, fell Tuesday, Sept. 14, while climbing New Hampshire’s tallest mountain. He dislocated a shoulder and hurt his back after slipping on wet granite slabs near the Lakes of the Clouds, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Siuzdak began his hike on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail at 4 a.m. He fell around 10 a.m. Yet he kept moving toward the summit. Another hiker called 911 around 3:15 p.m. after spotti…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…
Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years
Wendy's Goes Retro With Return Fans Have Demanded For Years Wendy's is turning back the clock after years of requests from nostalgic fans. The fast-food chain is bringing back its iconic yellow packaging at US restaurants, a Wendy's spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, Frostys, and other menu items will once again be served in the yellow cups and boxes longtime customers may remember. Wendy's said yellow packaging is "one of the most requested comebacks" since the chain's first restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio, in November 1969. "Yellow has been part of Wendy's since th…
‘Snuff Film’ Mystery: 1M Images, 5 Women Who Appear Dead, Philly Police Say ‘Snuff Film’ Mystery: 1M Images, 5 Women Who Appear Dead, Philly Police Say
‘Snuff Film’ Mystery: 1M Images, 5 Women Who Appear Dead, Philly Police Say More than 1 million images are under review in a sprawling Philadelphia investigation involving possible snuff films and five women who appear to be dead, police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Investigators have identified four of the five women depicted, but still cannot determine whether the recordings show actual homicides, pornography, or staged “art films” involving fake blood, according to police. No remains belonging to any of the women have been recovered. The investigation centers on 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and 417 West Chew Avenue in the city’s Olney section, where detective…
Fed Hikes Interest Rates For First Time Since 2023: Here's Why Fed Hikes Interest Rates For First Time Since 2023: Here's Why
Fed Hikes Interest Rates For First Time Since 2023: Here's Why The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in more than three years as inflation remains high and soaring energy prices put more pressure on Americans. The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee raised its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The unanimous 12-0 vote marked the Fed's first rate hike since July 2023 and followed a period of unchanged rates throughout 2026. Rate hikes are intended to slow inflation by making borrowing more expensive. Higher rates can increase costs tied to mortgages, car l…
Patrick Clancy To Address Children’s Deaths, Ex-Wife’s Mistrial On ‘60 Minutes’ Patrick Clancy To Address Children’s Deaths, Ex-Wife’s Mistrial On ‘60 Minutes’
Patrick Clancy To Address Children’s Deaths, Ex-Wife’s Mistrial On ‘60 Minutes’ Patrick Clancy will speak publicly about the killing of his three young children and the online claims that linked him to their deaths. He will speak with  CBS Correspondent Ross Douthat on "60 Minutes" Sunday, Sept. 20, on “60 Minutes.“ Clancy was formerly married to Connecticut native Lindsay Clancy. Prosecutors accuse her of strangling their children inside their Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on Jan. 24, 2023. It's an accusation she hasn't denied, but her defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.  Cora was 5. Dawson was 3. Callan was 8 months ol…
Travis Kelce Named Victim In $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Travis Kelce Named Victim In $35 Million Ponzi Scheme
Travis Kelce Named Victim In $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Travis Kelce has been identified as a victim in a multimillion-dollar investment scheme that ended with a federal prison sentence for the man behind it, according to multiple reports. The 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs star tight end was named during court proceedings on Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to multiple reports. Siddharth Jawahar, 38, who ran Texas-based Swiftarc Capital LLC, received an 11-year prison sentence. US District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone also ordered him to pay $31.35 million in restitution, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced. Jawah…
Marine, Police Officer, Dad Of 2 Should Have Failed ICE Vetting Before Suicide: Report Marine, Police Officer, Dad Of 2 Should Have Failed ICE Vetting Before Suicide: Report
Marine, Police Officer, Dad Of 2 Should Have Failed ICE Vetting Before Suicide: Report Problems investigators found in a Marine reservist’s past should have kept ICE from hiring him, former officials told The Washington Post after his death outside the agency’s Philadelphia field office. Joseph “Joe” Thomas Moore, 38, a father of two, died outside the office on Friday, Aug. 28, after learning he would lose his job, the newspaper reported. Moore died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the neck, and his death was ruled a suicide, Philadelphia Department of Public Health spokesperson Jason Brooks told Daily Voice on behalf of the Medical Examiner’s Office. His family has di…
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know
Antibiotic Study Raises Death Risk Concerns: What You Should Know A widely used hospital antibiotic is drawing renewed scrutiny after a major research review raised concerns about patients’ survival. The drug is cefepime, used to treat serious bacterial infections. A study published in JAMA Network Open examined 110 randomized trials involving 22,608 adults and children and compared it with other antibiotics in the beta-lactam family. Across those trials, 6.6 percent of cefepime-treated patients died, compared with 6.2 percent of patients receiving alternatives. Researchers examined deaths from any cause, generally at 30 days or the closest available foll…
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words: See What Made The Dictionary Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words: See What Made The Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words: See What Made The Dictionary The dictionary is getting a major update for the internet age. Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary, the Springfield, Massachusetts-based publisher announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The latest batch includes terms tied to artificial intelligence, social media, dating, food, music, and internet culture. Some of the most recognizable additions include "vibe coding," "yacht rock," "parasocial," and "Mandela Effect." Several newer online terms also earned a spot in the dictionary, including "looksmaxxing," "Rickroll," "meme coin," and…
Duct-Taped American Airlines Passenger Breaks Silence In Court: Report Duct-Taped American Airlines Passenger Breaks Silence In Court: Report
Duct-Taped American Airlines Passenger Breaks Silence In Court: Report Layne Lundeen has broken his silence. The unruly American Airlines passenger who was notoriously restrained to his seat by a gun range owner and a retired police officer using duct tape on Thursday, Sept. 3, says that he remembers nothing. The Baltimore Banner obtained the audio recording from the court proceeding in which 67-year-old Lundeen, who was fired from his job as a realtor, reportedly told District Court Commissioner George Haag at the Jennifer Road Detention Center that he had no recollection of anything from the flight. According to the outlet, he didn't even know how he got to …
Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide
Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Snow lovers may have reason to celebrate this winter, but a new outlook suggests the Northeast won’t share the same forecast. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2026-27 winter outlook predicts colder, snowier conditions across parts of the interior, while the Atlantic Corridor trends milder with slightly below-normal snowfall. Its national map places a cold, snowy band across portions of inland New York and Pennsylvania, extending into central New England and south through the Appalachians. Coastal areas generally fall within a mild, dry zone. Those broad boundaries cut across Daily Voice’s seven-…
Several Hand Soaps Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Risk Several Hand Soaps Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Risk
Several Hand Soaps Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination Risk Several hand soaps distributed across the Northeast are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria. Intercon Chemical Co. issued the voluntary recall for six hand soap products, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report classified on Friday, Sept. 11. The soaps were distributed through wholesalers and a retailer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. They were also available in North Carolina, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, California, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, and Washington. The recall affects: Interc…
Shocking New Docs Reveal Trump Gunman Practiced Shot Day Before Rally Attack: Reports Shocking New Docs Reveal Trump Gunman Practiced Shot Day Before Rally Attack: Reports
Shocking New Docs Reveal Trump Gunman Practiced Shot Day Before Rally Attack: Reports A 20-year-old gunman sharpened his long-range shooting skills one day before attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, newly unclassified FBI documents show. Thomas Matthew Crooks practiced a 100-yard shot at the Clairton Sportsmen’s Club near Pittsburgh on Friday, July 12, 2024, a person at the gun club told investigators, according to NBC News. Crooks opened fire about six minutes into Trump’s campaign speech at the Butler Farm Show grounds the following day. He fired eight shots from an AR-15-style rifle, striking Trump in the ear, killing 50-yea…
Starving Dog Rescued From Shocking Conditions In New York Basement: Officials Starving Dog Rescued From Shocking Conditions In New York Basement: Officials
Starving Dog Rescued From Shocking Conditions In New York Basement: Officials A young Long Island man left a starving dog locked in a basement with little to eat, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 16. Isaiah Thomas, 20, of Wheatley Heights, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 15 on two animal cruelty charges, the Suffolk County SPCA said. Thomas owned a 4-year-old Cane Corso named Apollo, then confined the dog to a basement secured by a metal door that was held closed by three vehicle tires, investigators said. When authorities found Apollo, the dog was severely underweight and suffering from a flea infestation, excoriations, wounds, severe generalized muscle loss, and diff…
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…
NBC4 Helicopter Crashes While Covering Accident In LA, Killing 3, Including Reporter NBC4 Helicopter Crashes While Covering Accident In LA, Killing 3, Including Reporter
NBC4 Helicopter Crashes While Covering Accident In LA, Killing 3, Including Reporter A news helicopter sent to cover a deadly Los Angeles collision became the scene of another tragedy. Three people died when NewsChopper4, providing coverage for NBC4 and Telemundo 52, crashed in Chatsworth just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to multiple reports and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Aerial reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were killed aboard the helicopter, NBC Los Angeles reported. Angel City Air operated the aircraft for the stations. A pedestrian on the ground also died, according to ABC News, citing a fire department spokesperson. The helicopte…
Much-Anticipated Apple Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Much-Anticipated Apple Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know
Much-Anticipated Apple Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s next chapter has arrived, with a wave of software updates promising more from the devices you already use. The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement. The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices. Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across d…
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Thousands of hair dryer brushes are being recalled because they can cause electrocution, shock, and burn hazards. Guang Zhou issued the recall for about 2,295 Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The hair dryer brushes don't have an integrated immersion protection device required under federal regulations. The missing safety device can create a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in. The brushes can also overheat, creating a burn hazard. Guang Zhou…
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Macklemore got the boot, then Ed Sheeran’s opening acts followed suit. One day after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour for his pro-Palestinian remarks during his openers in New Jersey, all four other opening artists dropped out in solidarity on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Those artists include Billie Eilish's brother Finneas, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish folk group Beoga. In a statement, Rowe wrote, in part: "I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up ag…
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce made his "Monday Night Football" debut on ESPN, but fans' focus was on something other than football. His fashion choice. The former Philadelphia Eagles center joined ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 14, before the Chiefs opened their season against the Denver Broncos.  Kelce paired a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie with white New Balance sneakers, which is what many fans found problematic. "STOP WEARING TENNIS SHOES WITH SUITS IM BEGGING YOU," Amy, who posts as @amyknowsball on X, wrote Sunday, Sept. 14. The…
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MA, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MA, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MA, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
How MA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States How MA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States
How MA Fared In New Study On Nation's Most Diverse States Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter'
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' Cleveland has renamed its portion of Lake Erie to mock President Donald Trump's push to rename bodies of water. The city's council approved a resolution to call part of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" on Monday, Sept. 14. The measure passed 13-1 and is nonbinding, which means it doesn't legally change the lake's name, WKYC 3News reported. Council member Kris Harsh introduced the resolution, which applies to the area of Lake Erie stretching from the easternmost to westernmost points of Cleveland's shoreline. The "Gulf of Cleveland" also extends two miles into the lake. …
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
MA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
MA Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…