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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Found Dead During Massachusetts Welfare Check
A 50-year-old man wanted for the murder of his 42-year-old Massachusetts girlfriend was captured in New Hampshire the following day, authorities said.
Patricia “Trish” Donaldson, of Salem, was found dead at a residence on Cabot Street on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Salem Police Chief Lucas J. Miller said.
Her boyfriend, Paul Morey, 50, of Salem, has been charged with murder in connection with her death. Morey was arrested in Portsmouth, NH, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, authorities said.
He was arraigned by video conference on a fugitive from j…
