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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late.
The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity.
Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky.
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Daylight Saving Time Nears: How The Switch Changes Your Day
The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work.
AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports.
Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted.
Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations.
Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…
203 Passengers Stranded After US Cruise Ship Ends Global Voyage Due To Fuel Costs
More than 200 passengers have been left stranded after a residential cruise halted its global voyage, turning a floating-home dream into an uncertain search for somewhere to stay.
The Villa Vie Odyssey is docked in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Its Florida-based operator, Villa Vie Residences, announced the suspension Tuesday, Oct. 27, citing fuel costs it said had become unsustainable.
The 642-foot ship carried 203 passengers, predominantly Americans, and 156 crew members, according to NBC News. Those onboard have been instructed to disembark, with no confirmed date for the voyage to resume.
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Wolf Bites Toddler At ZooAmerica In Hersheypark, Parents Sentenced: Court Docs
The parents of a toddler bitten by a wolf at ZooAmerica in Hersheypark while they were allegedly distracted by their cellphones have learned their fate, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Carrie Bryant Sortor, 44, and Stephen James Basil Wilson, 62, both of Lititz, Lancaster County, were charged with first-degree misdemeanor endangering the welfare of children after their 17-month-old son was injured at ZooAmerica in Hershey, Dauphin County, in April.
The incident happened around 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, when the unsupervised toddler squeezed t…
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video)
A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said.
Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…
Doctor In CVS, Pyramid Healthcare Sex Abuse Lawsuit Dies After Pleading Guilty
A doctor accused of sexually exploiting women seeking addiction treatment — and named in a sweeping civil lawsuit involving 15 women against CVS Health and Pyramid Healthcare — has died months after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 23.
Christopher Jackson Davis, 64, of York, Pennsylvania, died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 16, before he could be sentenced for sexually assaulting and extorting patients while treating them at Pyramid Healthcare's York methadone clinic.
His death was ruled a suicide caused by asphyxia, according to a…
Walter Koenig Dies: Screen Legend, Fan Favorite From 'Star Trek'
Walter Koenig, a “Star Trek” favorite whose career took him far beyond the Enterprise, is dead, according to multiple reports.
Koenig died of natural causes Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California, his talent agent told TVLine. He was 90. His daughter and niece were with him.
He became known to generations of viewers as Ensign Pavel Chekov, the Russian navigator who joined the original “Star Trek” during its second season in 1967.
Koenig returned for all six original-cast movies and also appeared in “Star Trek Generations.” Decades later, he voiced Federation President …
