Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York
Measles Case Confirmed In Person Who Rode Amtrak Train From New York A person with a confirmed measles case may have exposed Amtrak passengers on a recent train trip. An infected passenger with a rare breakthrough infection may have exposed others during the trip last week between New York City and Washington, DC, health officials say. The vaccinated person from Minnesota became infected while traveling abroad after returning to the US, boarded the train from NYC before becoming sick several days after arriving in DC. DC Health said the person visited multiple locations in DC while contagious.  Amtrak is contacting passengers who may have been exposed…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say
DUI Driver, 32, Kills Man Near MIT Campus, Cops Say A 73-year-old man from Boston died after a multi-vehicle crash last week in Cambridge, and a New Jersey woman is accused of driving drunk when she caused the wreck, authorities said. Daniel O’Neil was riding a moped near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street, close to the MIT campus, on Friday, March 21, when an SUV struck both him and an MIT police cruiser that was traveling ahead of her, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said. Lauren Mullins, 32, of Roselle Park, NJ, was driving the SUV, according to police. She was arrested at the scene and charged with operat…
Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction
Kermit The Frog Confirmed As 2025 UMD Commencement Speaker — And The Internet Has Best Reaction It's not easy being green, or delivering an epic commencement speech.  But Kermit the Frog, a Peabody Award winner and best-selling author (and muppet) will do both in May, when he will return to the campus where he was first brought to life (by creator and alum Jim Henson, Class of 1960) to deliver the commencement speech in May. The school made the announcement this week, and the internet's reaction is everything you could've ever hoped for. "Kermencement," one absolute genius commented on UMD's post on Facebook. Others begged for the event to be live-streamed, while many …
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Pressure Discount Chains Family Dollar is being sold for $1 billion — about one-ninth of what Dollar Tree paid for it a decade ago — as discount chains nationwide face fierce online competition and President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Dollar Tree will offload Family Dollar to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The deal follows a full review of strategic alternatives and is expected to close later this spring. Family Dollar will stay headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The chain's current president Jason Nordin w…
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New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Feared Dead Found Submerged In Water New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Feared Dead Found Submerged In Water
New Update: Vehicle Of 4 US Army Soldiers Feared Dead Found Submerged In Water This story has been updated. The armored vehicle of four US Army soldiers feared dead after going missing during a tactical training exercise in Lithuania has been found submerged in a body water. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters Wednesday afternoon, March 26, in Poland that the four had died, but that there were no details yet surrounding the circumstances. The vehicle they were operating was an M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle. The Lithuanian Defense Minister called the search-and-rescue operation "very complicated," saying that, "It will definitely take some time."…
Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads
Burrito Panic Over: Chipotle Denies Closure Rumors After Bankruptcy False Claim Spreads Don't worry, Chipotle fans. Barbacoa burritos aren't going anywhere. Chipotle Mexican Grill has denied social media rumors that claimed the fast-casual restaurant chain is closing locations and filing for bankruptcy. A company spokesperson confirmed Chiptole isn't downsizing in an email to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The rumors appear to have started with a story by Madrid-based outlet Unión Rayo, Newsweek reported. The aggregate site from Spain used an image of the Chipotle logo while reporting on the closure of the chain's spinoff, Farmesa Fresh Eatery. The test location …
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show
Chili's Honors 'The Office' With Retro Restaurant Inspired By Hit Show Like Pam Beesly, you just might feel God in this Chili's one night. Chili's will open a special restaurant inspired by "The Office" in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, a few miles outside the TV show's hometown of Scranton, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The "Scranton Branch" was announced 20 years after the US version of the comedy classic debuted on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2005. "The Office" was set at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and its Scranton branch. The NBC hit prominently features Scranton, right down to a parody of a song from "Saturday Nig…
4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Massachusetts Break-In: Police 4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Massachusetts Break-In: Police
4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Massachusetts Break-In: Police Four men believed to be part of a nationwide burglary ring were arrested this week following a months-long investigation that began with a home break-in in Westchester County, police said. The suspects—Jose Hevia-Irribarra, 28; Sebastian Figueroa-Urzua, 30; Yordy Hernandez-Ramos, 21; and Alexander Silva-Yanez, 28—were taken into custody on Monday, March 24, in a joint operation by the Harrison Police Department and the FBI, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 25.  All four, who are Chilean nationals, were arrested under full extradition warrants connected to a recent home burglary …
New Texts, Including Specific War Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers New Texts, Including Specific War Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers
New Texts, Including Specific War Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers The Atlantic has just released the precise attack plans laid out by Trump Administration advisers during a leaked chat on a commercial app prior to a military strike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this month. Two days ago, Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, published a story stating that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat. However, Goldberg did not release specific details regarding the attack itself. In a new story published Wednesday morning, March 26, headlined "Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advis…
New Forecast Predicts Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season New Forecast Predicts Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season
New Forecast Predicts Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season A dynamic and potentially volatile Atlantic hurricane season is being predicted this year, with several similarities to the historic destruction seen last year. “Everyone needs to start planning and preparing for hurricane season,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. “Climatology, weather patterns, water temperatures, and many other factors all point to yet another active Atlantic hurricane season with more tropical storms and hurricanes forming compared to the historical average.” “We expect fewer named storms this year compared to last year. The total number of stor…
COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know COVID-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know
Covid-19: Free Tests No Longer Available From Government, Here's What To Know The federal government program providing free at-home COVID-19 tests has announced that it is currently “not accepting orders,” according to information on the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response website.  The status of this program remains uncertain, as the US Department of Health and Human Services has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the suspension of orders. Orders placed before 8 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, March 9, will still be shipped, but the ordering function on Covidtests.gov has experienced intermittent suspensions since the initiative launched in w…
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It
What Luigi Mangione Wants In Jail, Why Prosecutors Oppose It Awaiting trial in a high-profile murder case, Luigi Mangione is seeking court approval for restricted laptop access to review thousands of documents and videos related to his defense. The 26-year-old Mangione is charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, age 50, outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder as an act of terrorism that was filed in New York and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean "Diddy" Combs is also being held. Combs is f…
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake
Pilot, 2 Children On Missing Plane Found Alive 12 Hours After Crash Into Alaska Lake 
A pilot and two children were rescued hours after a small plane crashed into frigid waters in a miraculous survival story.  Authorities reported that the trio endured nearly 12 hours in the icy lake, clinging to a section of the wreckage until help arrived in Alaska. On Monday, March 24, Good Samaritans played a pivotal role in the rescue of the stranded crash victims, who had gone missing following their flight over a mountain range at Tustumena Lake, just south of Anchorage. The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser had departed Sunday, March 23, but was declared overdue later that evenin…
Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials
Investigation Into Sudden Death Of Former US Attorney Finds No Foul Play: Officials Police have released some findings of the investigation into the sudden death of Jessica D. Aber, the former top federal prosecutor in Virginia. The Alexandria Police Department confirmed on Tuesday, March 25, that detectives have "found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes." It was not immediately clear whether or not she suffered from any type of medical condition. Aber, 43, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March 22, inside a home on the 900 block of Beverley Drive, police previously said. Officers were called to the…
Quincy Man Jailed for Burning Caged Raccoon Alive in Shocking Act of Animal Cruelty: DA Quincy Man Jailed for Burning Caged Raccoon Alive in Shocking Act of Animal Cruelty: DA
Quincy Man Jailed for Burning Caged Raccoon Alive in Shocking Act of Animal Cruelty: DA A Quincy man will spend six months in jail and two years on probation after pleading guilty to a disturbing case of animal cruelty that left neighbors horrified and local veterinarians shaken. Andrew Chieu, 64, admitted in Norfolk Superior Court to placing a live, caged raccoon on top of a burning fire in a metal can in January 2024. A neighbor caught part of the act on video before stepping in and calling police, according to Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. The raccoon suffered severe burns and was taken by Quincy Animal Control to local emergency animal hospitals, where ve…
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Washington, DC, will soon join Waymo's growing list of cities offering fully autonomous taxi rides. Waymo announced it'll launch its driverless ride-hailing service in the nation's capital in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The self-driving taxi rides are expected to begin in 2026. The rollout of Waymo One, the company's paid robotaxi app, follows a return to the capital earlier in 2025, when the company began laying the groundwork for expansion. Human-operated Waymo vehicles are already on DC streets collecting feedback and learning the area's driving patterns. Owned by Goog…
Stonehill's Conference Foe Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought Stonehill's Conference Foe Dropping Sports To D-III After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought
Stonehill's Conference Foe Dropping Sports To D-iii After Ending 34-Year March Madness Drought Just two weeks after the men's basketball team punched its first March Madness ticket in almost 35 years, Saint Francis University is making a historic move by dropping down to Division III. Saint Francis University will leave the NCAA's Division I and the Northeast Conference, the school announced on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The Red Flash will reclassify to Division III and compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference. The shocking decision came one week after the Loretto, Pennsylvania, school played in its first NCAA men's tournament since 1991. The Red Flash lost to Alabama State 70-68 in the…
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer confidence continued its freefall in March, tumbling to its lowest level since the early 2010s as inflation fears, President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff threats, and stock market pessimism weighed heavily on Americans. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. That was the lowest reading since late 2022 and well below the threshold that typically signals a looming recession. The steepest drop came in the Expectations Index, which fell 9.6 points to 65.2 — marking its l…
UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season
UConn's Sweet 16 Just Got Sweeter: Azzi Fudd Announces Return For 2025-26 Season The biggest victory so far during the NCAA tournament for the UConn women's basketball team may have just happened off the court. UConn star guard Azzi Fudd announced she'll come back to Storrs for the 2025-26 season. The Arlington, Virginia, native declared her return in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the UConn women dominated tenth-seeded South Dakota State 91-57, clinching the Huskies' 31st straight Sweet 16 appearance. "Hey Gampel, thanks for last night… See you next year🤗😝😏 #onemoreyear," Fudd posted. …
Did Newton 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago? Did Newton 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago?
Did Newton 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago? A Massachusetts woman may have spoiled her "happily ever after" when she inadvertently telegraphed she had won this season's "The Bachelor." Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, was one of 25 women who started the show vying for the affections of the 31-year-old New Jersey-based day trader, Grant Ellis.  In the end, it came down to her and Litia Garr, a venture capitalist from Salt Lake City.  In the finale on Monday, March 24 on ABC, Litia confessed her love to Grant, saying she knew she loved him since a trip to Scotland. But for Grant, the fe…
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says Despite its fast-lane promise, TSA PreCheck may not save flyers much time but does make the airport experience less stressful, a new survey said. TSA PreCheck members save just seven minutes in security lines on average, according to the survey released by travel website Upgraded Points on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The PreCheck respondents did report feeling far less stressed than other travelers. More than 1,500 people were polled earlier in March. The survey compared wait times, stress levels, and satisfaction among those with and without TSA PreCheck.  The program, which launched…
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds
Burnout Surging Among US Workers — These Groups Are Hit Hardest, New Study Finds A growing number of American workers say they're feeling overwhelmed on the job — and it's getting worse. In a new survey from consulting firm Robert Half released on Tuesday, Mar. 25, 36 percent of US professionals said they feel burned out at work. One in three also reported increased burnout over the past year. Heavy workloads and long hours concern many workers, with 40 percent of respondents citing them as the top reason for burnout. Other worries include a lack of support or recognition from their manager (30%) and limited opportunities to grow professionally (27%). Young profes…
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star
Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star The apparent cause of death has been released for the teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, on Sunday, March 23. He was 14 years old. The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days ago after he became sick while the family was on vacation in Central America at a hotel in Costa Rica. Earlier report - Ex-Yankees Star Re…
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers
More Americans Have Second Jobs Than Ever: Here's Look Beyond Numbers A growing number of Americans are working multiple jobs, with new federal data showing that approximately 8.9 million people now hold a second job.  This marks the highest rate since April 2009, during the Great Recession. At least 5 percent of the American workforce is now balancing multiple jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While inflation has slowed in recent months, financial pressures continue to drive workers toward additional employment. Rising Costs, Reduced Hours Among Key Factors Economic uncertainty, increased living expenses, and reduced work hours …
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke President Donald Trump told reporters he was not aware that secret US war plans were texted by mistake through a commercial messaging app to a shocked American journalist hours after news of the stunning security breach first broke. New details have emerged on the massive mistake, including the names of the senior US officials who were involved in the group chat at the center of the situation. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging g…
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: NHTSA 1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: NHTSA
1.2M+ Ford F-150s Under Investigation For Dangerous Highway Downshifts: Nhtsa Federal safety officials have opened an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks after drivers reported sudden downshifts at highway speeds that, in some cases, caused the rear wheels to lock up. An estimated 1,270,970 Ford F-150 pickups are potentially involved in the issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe comes after 138 drivers reported that their trucks unexpectedly downshifted into a lower gear while traveling at high speeds. The investigation covers model years 2015 through 2017, according to the NHTSA's Office of D…
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data 23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy As Customers Urged To Delete Their Genetic Data Embattled genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest blow after a massive data breach exposed the personal information of millions of customers. 23andMe CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned on Sunday, Mar. 23, so she could bid for the company independently. Joseph Selsavage, the company’s chief financial and accounting officer, is now serving as interim CEO, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Wojcicki confirmed the move in a social media post on Monday, Mar. 24. "While I am disappointed that we have come to…
Stunning Security Breach: Trump Senior Officials Accidentally Texted Reporter Secret War Plans Stunning Security Breach: Trump Senior Officials Accidentally Texted Reporter Secret War Plans
Stunning Security Breach: Trump Senior Officials Accidentally Texted Reporter Secret War Plans The editor-in-chief of an American magazine and multi-platform publisher says he was accidentally texted war plans by the Trump Administration. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat about military strikes in Yemen earlier this month. "I didn't think it could be real," Goldberg said. "Then the bombs started falling." …