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PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay
PA Police Chief Arrested As Fugitive In NJ, Accused Of Stealing $52K In Overtime Pay A former Pennsylvania police chief collected more than $52,000 for assignments he never worked — including shifts when he was visiting bars and restaurants, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 9. Former Upland Borough Police Chief Michael Kenneth Irey, 55, was picked up by a detective with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in Atlantic County, NJ, as a fugitive of justice on Monday, Nov. 9, according to court records and a news release by District Attorney Tanner Rouse. He is awaiting extradition to Delaware County. An arrest warrant was issued Thursday, Nov. 5, follow…

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SUV, Box Truck Collide At Hackensack-Maywood Border; Woman Removed On Stretcher A woman was placed on a stretcher after her SUV collided with a large box truck at the Hackensack-Maywood border Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The crash happened on The Esplanade right outside of Hackensack's Nellie K. Parker Elementary School, around 10:50 a.m., leaving a black Nissan SUV wedged against the driver's side of the truck. Maywood officers and firefighters responded to the scene, along with an ambulance from Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Center. The female driver was loaded onto a stretcher, though it was not immediately clear whether she was injured or taken to a …

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NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash
NJ Cheerleader, 17, Killed In Violent North Carolina Crash Katelyn Christine Grisolia-Keegan, a 17-year-old New Jersey native, was killed in a car crash in North Carolina Friday, Nov. 6. At 9:15 p.m.,  Keegan was driving an SUV east on Route 64 when she went off the road, hitting several trees, causing the vehicle to overturn, WXII reported, citing state troopers. Keegan was pronounced dead at the scene, WXII said. Growing up in Jackson, Keegan was a member of the cheer team, played football, and participated in singing competitions, according to her obituary from the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home website. "She embraced life with enthu…

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NJ Driver Shot Through Back Window On I-95 Ramp In Philadelphia: State Police NJ Driver Shot Through Back Window On I-95 Ramp In Philadelphia: State Police NJ Driver Shot Through Back Window On I-95 Ramp In Philadelphia: State Police
NJ Driver Shot Through Back Window On I-95 Ramp In Philadelphia: State Police A New Jersey driver was shot through his back window on an Interstate 95 entrance ramp, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The 32-year-old Camden man was traveling on the Allegheny Avenue ramp to I-95 south near mile marker 24.7 in Philadelphia when someone in a vehicle behind him fired a single shot around 7:49 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, according to state police. The bullet went through his back window and struck him, police said. The wounded driver then drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated and was listed in stable condition, according to the release. The su…

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Tornado Watch Loomed As 40 Dogs Were Dumped Across NJ: 5 Indicted, Prosecutor Says Tornado Watch Loomed As 40 Dogs Were Dumped Across NJ: 5 Indicted, Prosecutor Says Tornado Watch Loomed As 40 Dogs Were Dumped Across NJ: 5 Indicted, Prosecutor Says
Tornado Watch Loomed As 40 Dogs Were Dumped Across NJ: 5 Indicted, Prosecutor Says Five people, including four members of the same family, have been indicted after more than 40 small dogs were abandoned across Sussex County during severe weather, leaving some dead and others badly injured, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 9. Joshua Ciemniecki, 19, Francis Ciemniecki, 72, Cynthia Ciemniecki, 50, and Robert Ciemniecki, 74, all of Phillipsburg, along with Kaila McNeill, 30, of Stewartsville, were indicted by a Sussex County grand jury on Thursday, Nov. 5, Prosecutor Daniel M. Perez said. The dogs, believed to be Chihuahua-Jack Russell mixes, were discovered in Stillwater, …

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NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
NJ's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory
Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory Ethan Schultz was just 20 years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 80 in Warren County. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 2025, four days before the Bangor, PA resident's 21st birthday. Now, nearly one year later, Schultz's parents are on a mission to permanently honor his memory, having launched a petition to rename the State Park Overpass, where he died, after him. "We can attest to his immense potential and the bright future that was so senselessly cut short," Jason Schultz and Cathleen Foss Schultz wrote. "He was not just our son, but a loving…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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Democrats Flip Council Seats In 12 Bergen County Towns, End 19-Year GOP Run In One Democrats Flip Council Seats In 12 Bergen County Towns, End 19-Year GOP Run In One Democrats Flip Council Seats In 12 Bergen County Towns, End 19-Year GOP Run In One
Democrats Flip Council Seats In 12 Bergen County Towns, End 19-Year GOP Run In One Democrats flipped Republican-held council seats in 12 Bergen County towns in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election, ending nearly 20 years of exclusive Republican control in one borough, while a Republican mayor trailed her Democratic challenger by just seven votes in one of the county's closest races. Updated unofficial election results show Democrats winning council seats previously held by Republicans in Carlstadt, Hillsdale, Westwood, Elmwood Park, Hasbrouck Heights, Midland Park, Norwood, Oradell, Ramsey, Ridgefield, Waldwick, and Wallington. In Carlstadt, Democrats Dennis Ritchie and Walter Be…

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Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING) Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (DEVELOPING)
Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (Developing) A tour helicopter made an emergency landing at a New Jersey port Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, authorities confirmed. The FlyNYON landed at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal in Bayonne, just outside the container terminal, around 9 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. No injuries were reported. Port Authority police and first responders were at the scene, and the US Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board were notified, officials said. The circumstances leading to the emergency landing were not immediately clear. In April 2025, a family …

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'You Could See Every Rib:' Sicko Dumps Emaciated, Abused Pit Bull In NJ, Police Charge 'You Could See Every Rib:' Sicko Dumps Emaciated, Abused Pit Bull In NJ, Police Charge 'You Could See Every Rib:' Sicko Dumps Emaciated, Abused Pit Bull In NJ, Police Charge
'You Could See Every Rib:' Sicko Dumps Emaciated, Abused Pit Bull In NJ, Police Charge A man has been charged with animal cruelty after an emaciated pit bull showing signs of abuse was abandoned in Hudson County, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 9. Emil Bustamante was arrested Friday, Nov. 6, following an investigation by detectives from the Weehawken and Union City police departments, Weehawken police said. The dog was discovered by a staff member from the Weehawken Mayor's Office who also volunteers with an animal rescue organization. The staff member contacted police and coordinated with Pitbulls & Addicts and Near and Far Rescues to retrieve the dog and arrange…

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Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn
Body Recovered From Passaic River Near Home Of Missing Man In Fair Lawn A body believed to be that of a man missing since September was recovered from the Passaic River in Fair Lawn on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, Daily Voice has learned. Emergency responders were called to the river near First Street and Morlot Avenue, where they discovered a body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head, Daily Voice has learned. Officials believe that the body is that of 43-year-old Enver Messano, who has been missing since leaving his parents' home near the scene on Sept. 28, and however, positive identification is pending with the medical examiner's office, sources tell…

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New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor
New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To NJ, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Albuquerque, NM man was arrested and charged after a shooting in Morris County home early Sunday, Nov. 8, authorities said. Officers responded to Washington Street in Butler, amid reports of gunshots fired at residences and observed Garrett Brogan fleeing into the woods at 2:51 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Mark Castellano, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker said. The Morris County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team responded, along with law enforcement and one resident was safely escorted from…

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Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories
Popular Jersey Shore Bakery Owner Dies, Leaving Generations Of Sweet Memories Gregory Rodriguez, the owner of Dot's Pastry Shop in Ocean City, has died, the business announced on Facebook. Born in Nebraska, Rodriguez was a standout wrestler and football player, and a lifelong Cornhuskers fan. He worked as a welder before moving to Denver, where he met his wife, Jane Scheuermann Rodriguez. The couple married in 2001 and had two daughters, Emma and Sarah. Rodriguez later moved to New Jersey, where he owned and operated Dot's Pastry Shop alongside his in-laws, Leo and Patricia, and his wife's six siblings. "His hands were his tools, his livelihood, and perhaps his great…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests.  Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…

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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise
Starbucks Unwraps New Bearista Mystery Boxes With Rare Golden Surprise Starbucks is revealing five new versions of its wildly popular Bearista cups as part of a holiday-themed mystery box collection. The coffeehouse chain unveiled its limited-edition Glass Bearista Cold Cup Surprise Box collection on Monday, Nov. 9. The new bear-shaped glasses will go on sale at select Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for $39.95 each. The collection features five holiday-themed characters, including a rare golden bear. Each hand-blown glass cup comes in a mystery box, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. The five new Bearis…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans
Chipotle's Record-Breaking Free Food Deal Returns For Creative Fans A tattoo, real or fake, could score you free Chipotle on Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its "tatted like a Chipotle bag" promotion, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The buy-one-get-one deal will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. local time at participating restaurants across the US and Canada on Friday, Nov. 13. Customers who show up in person during the one-hour window with any tattoo can get a free entrée when purchasing another of equal or greater value. That includes permanent ink, temporary tattoos, or even a design drawn o…

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Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi