Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot'
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has reviewed hundreds of slices — but when he walked out of Ceres Pizza in Manhattan this week, he looked stunned. “This is as good of a slice as you could have,” he said outside of the 164 Mott St. shop. “Just about the best single slice I’ve ever had.” And that wasn't even the official review yet. Portnoy gave the shop's cheese pie a 9.2 — one of the highest scores ever handed out in his One Bite series. “I can’t remember the last time I gave out a 9,” he said. Ceres was launched by chefs Jake Serebnick and Julian Geldmacher, both formerly of Eleven…
Malia Obama Accused Of Copying Work In Nike Ad—Filmmaker Uses Spotlight To Push GoFundMe Malia Obama Accused Of Copying Work In Nike Ad—Filmmaker Uses Spotlight To Push GoFundMe
Malia Obama Accused Of Copying Work In Nike Ad—Filmmaker Uses Spotlight To Push GoFundMe An indie filmmaker who accused Malia Obama of copying her work is using the opportunity to promote a GoFundMe campaign she started for herself last year. Obama has been accused by Laurel, Maryland resident Natalie Jasmine Harris, 27, of copying her work in a 2024 short film "Grace," on a recently released Nike commercial with A'Ja Wilson. The controversial Nike ad. Nike Harris called it "devastating" in a post on social media.  "I'm just going to leave this here." "This is my indie short film, 'Grace,' next to Malia Obama's @Nike @_ajawilson22 commercial," she…
Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping Motorist In Front Of Hudson County School: Cops Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping Motorist In Front Of Hudson County School: Cops
Loaded Gun, Drugs Found On Sleeping Motorist In Front Of Hudson County School: Cops A man found asleep behind the wheel of a car near a Hudson County school was arrested after officers spotted a loaded handgun in plain view and later discovered cocaine, pills, and cash, authorities said. The incident happened around 8:24 a.m. on Friday, May 16, on Hudson Avenue in Guttenberg, according to Police Chief Frank Pelaez. Officers were alerted by a concerned passerby who reported a man passed out in a vehicle, police said. When officers arrived, they found the car in reverse and angled into the roadway, with the driver asleep and bleeding heavily from his finger. The man, later …
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO) Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO)
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (Video) Beleaguered former NFL star Antonio Brown was in the middle of a highly publicized brawl at a Florida boxing match that spilled onto social media. Brown, 36, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who later bounced around the NFL, was involved in a violent scuffle on Friday night in Miami that had to be broken up — though not before the entire ordeal was caught on camera.  Shnaggys angle is insane wtf pic.twitter.com/IttJ9mDSKn — concrete ⁶𓅓 (@cconcreteboyz) May 17, 2025 Antonio Brown Gets Jumped #antoniobrown #fight pic.twitter.com/P0mA1emwaX — FrontLine Tv (@FrontLineTv…
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ 10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’
10 Inmates Escape Through Toilet Hole, Taunt Police: ‘Catch Us When You Can’ Police in Louisiana believe a dramatic prison break that allowed 10 inmates to dash to freedom was the result of an inside job, according to investigators. The inmates escaped from the New Orleans jail early Friday morning, May 16, but jail authorities did not notice they were missing until several hours later. As of Saturday afternoon, Louisiana authorities had tracked down three of the escapees. One was found hiding in the French Quarter, a popular tourist destination in New Orleans, according to the Washington Post. Louisiana State Police guide a hooded Kendall Myles to a chopper…
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After CEO Says Price Hike Coming Two days after America’s largest retailer, Walmart, said it would raise prices to cover the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the president responded with a three-word retort: “Eat the tariffs.” In an earnings call on Thursday, May 15, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told investors that the company would likely need to increase prices on groceries and general merchandise, despite a 2.5 percent increase in first-quarter earnings for 2025. “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible,” he said, according to MarketWatch. “But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the redu…
At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US
At Least 28 Killed As Severe Storms, Tornadoes Tear Through Central, Eastern US A wave of severe weather has resulted in tragedy as multiple tornadoes swept across the central and eastern United States, claiming at least 28 lives, injuring dozens more, and leaving as many as a half-million without power. The event unfolded late Friday, May 16, into Saturday, May 17, leaving a path of destruction across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia. Officials say the death toll could rise as they assessed the damage. Southeastern Kentucky has been particularly hard-hit, reporting 21 fatalities, according to CBS affiliate WKYT in Lexington.  Shortly after midnight on Satur…
PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works
PayPal Launches AI Chat Shopping: Here's How The New Feature Works An artificial intelligence search engine will soon help Americans buy products, book trips, and check out with PayPal or Venmo in online chats. Perplexity is teaming up with the financial technology giant for the new chat-based shopping experience, PayPal announced on Wednesday, May 14. The service is expected to be available in the US in the summer. Shoppers can make purchases within chat prompts on Perplexity Pro. "This partnership unlocks new possibilities, where conversations now drive commerce," said PayPal president and CEO Alex Chriss. "We're making it easy and secure…
No Gunfire, Rock Thrown At Home Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Report No Gunfire, Rock Thrown At Home Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Report
No Gunfire, Rock Thrown At Home Of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Report What was reported as shots fire at the home of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka Saturday morning, May 17 turned out to be a rock thrown, according to David Wildstein, the editor of the New Jersey Globe. Wildstein says no injuries were reported and there was no indication that any shots were fired, despite having been reported as such. Update: Reports of shots fired at the home of Newark Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka turned out to have been a rock thrown. Nobody hurt. Police remain on scene but no indication that any gunfire involved. — David Wildstein (@wildstein) M…
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Upper Saddle River Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Upper Saddle River Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Upper Saddle River Home: How Firefighters Worked Without Hydrants A house fire that broke out in Bergen County Friday, May 16 drew firefighters from all over the area as flames quickly tore through the home, officials said. The blaze started on Lake Road in Upper Saddle River and when crews got there, they were met with intense flames. Firefighters called in backup from nearby towns, including Ramsey, whose Tower Ladder 441 was parked out front to help knock down the fire from above. Yesterday units responded mutual aid into Upper Saddle River for the working fire in a large dwelling. Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Saturday, May 17, 2…
Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey
Chasten Buttigieg, Pete’s Husband, Signing Children’s Book In North Jersey Chasten Buttigieg, spouse of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, has a new children’s book about unconditional love. Buttigieg is signing copies of his new children’s book, “Papa’s Coming Home” at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday, May 18 at noon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chasten Glezman Buttigieg (@chasten.buttigieg) The book is about Jojo and Rosie, two kids whose father who has been away for a trip, and the excitement they have as they get ready for his return home, according to a synopsis. Buttigi…
Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete For US Citizenship Being Explored By DHS Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete For US Citizenship Being Explored By DHS
Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete For US Citizenship Being Explored By DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is weighing a reality show proposal that would pit immigrants against each other in a televised competition for US citizenship, according to multiple reports. Under Secretary Kristi Noem, the department has increasingly adopted a media-savvy approach in connection with its initiatives. DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that discussions with the show’s producer are ongoing, emphasizing that the proposal is in the preliminary stages of review and would need to go through a “thorough” vetting process, The Wall Street Journal reports. The con…
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break Decades-Old Record Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break Decades-Old Record
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break Decades-Old Record More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car.  Lower-t…
New Round Of Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Scattered thunderstorms, some potentially strong to severe, will impact much of the East Coast on Saturday, May 17, ahead of a shift in the weather pattern to close out the weekend. The timing for the storms on Saturday, May 17, is primarily in the afternoon into the evening and covers a broad area along the East Coast. (See the image above.) It will be warm and humid Saturday, with conditions ripe for storms. After the system pushes out, it will be mostly sunny on Sunday, May 18 with seasonable temperatures. Expect similar conditions on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20. Uns…
Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest
Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest Dramatic video shows the moment Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and Long Island native Ben Cohen was escorted out of a US Senate hearing while protesting Congress’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. The 74-year-old Cohen was arrested Wednesday, May 14, after joining several protesters in interrupting a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that featured testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Capitol Police said Cohen and the others were charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” a misdemeanor offense related to illegal protesting…
Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update
Airbnb Expands With Private Cooking Experiences, Beauty Services In Major Update Travelers can now book massages, makeup sessions, and chef-prepared meals in Airbnb rentals – or even at home. Airbnb launched its services and experiences features on Tuesday, May 13. The short-term vacation rental platform also unveiled a redesigned app in time for the summer. The new features are available in 260 cities for services and 650 cities for experiences. The features allow users to book professional offerings from within the app, even if that person isn't staying at an Airbnb. Airbnb Services allows guests to book things like spa treatments, photography sessions, professi…
Senior Fire Captain In Bergen County Forged Fit Tests For Other Firefighters: Officials Senior Fire Captain In Bergen County Forged Fit Tests For Other Firefighters: Officials
Senior Fire Captain In Bergen County Forged Fit Tests For Other Firefighters: Officials A senior fire captain in Bergen County is facing criminal charges after authorities say he forged safety paperwork for members of the fire department. While acting as a senior fire captain in Emerson, Richard A. Solimando, 45, “improperly conducted respirator fit tests for members of the Emerson Fire Department and fraudulently signed acknowledgements for each report" between Jan. 7 and Jan. 27, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Solimando was arrested on Friday, May 16 in Paramus, and charged with one count of third-degree forgery, and one count of fourth-degree fal…
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…
Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For Charter Bus Driver In NJ, Authorities Say Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For Charter Bus Driver In NJ, Authorities Say
Field Trip Ends In DUI Arrest For Charter Bus Driver In NJ, Authorities Say A charter bus driver was arrested after allegedly appearing impaired while transporting students and chaperones back from a field trip in North Jersey, authorities said. Police responded to White Rock Elementary School in Oak Ridge around 6:34 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, where they made contact with Jean Audain, 57, of Spring Valley, NY, identified as the bus driver, Jefferson Police Capt. Robert Bush said. “After further investigation, officers placed Audain under arrest and conducted further testing for impairment,” Bush said in a release. The bus had just returned from a field trip w…
Stillborns, Organs From Harvard Sold Across State Lines: DOJ Secures Guilty Plea Stillborns, Organs From Harvard Sold Across State Lines: DOJ Secures Guilty Plea
Stillborns, Organs From Harvard Sold Across State Lines: DOJ Secures Guilty Plea A Berks County man has pleaded guilty to trafficking human remains stolen from Harvard Medical School’s cadaver program, federal prosecutors announced on Friday, May 16, 2025. Joshua Taylor, 46, of Wernersville, admitted to transporting stolen human body parts across state lines and reselling them in Pennsylvania as part of a shocking, multi-year black-market operation. The U.S. Department of Justice says the body parts—meant for education and medical research—were transported from Massachusetts to New Hampshire and then into Pennsylvania, where they were resold. Stolen Remains Included Or…
Chloroform Sex Game Killing Elvis Impersonator Amounts To Manslaughter By NY Chiropractor: Jury Chloroform Sex Game Killing Elvis Impersonator Amounts To Manslaughter By NY Chiropractor: Jury
Chloroform Sex Game Killing Elvis Impersonator Amounts To Manslaughter By NY Chiropractor: Jury A dangerous sexual roleplay session that claimed the life of a beloved Elvis impersonator has landed a New York chiropractor a manslaughter conviction. Ronald Rayher, 69, was also found guilty of evidence tampering by a Saratoga County jury after just a few hours of deliberations on Friday, May 16, in the 2024 death of Thomas Krider. Krider, a well-known Elvis tribute artist who performed under the stage name TJ Greene, was found dead inside Rayher’s Milton home on April 9, 2024, as Daily Voice reported.  The two men had a long-standing relationship, and both the prosecution and defen…
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Restarting 1798 Alien Enemies Act For Deportations Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Restarting 1798 Alien Enemies Act For Deportations
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Restarting 1798 Alien Enemies Act For Deportations The Supreme Court has reaffirmed a temporary suspension of deportations for Venezuelan migrants facing removal under a seldom-used wartime law cited by the Trump administration. The high court has directed a federal appeals court to review claims from the migrants, asserting that their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act is legally questionable. The measure, enacted in the year 1798, permits deportations only under specific circumstances of national threat, leading to a judicial examination of the administration’s application of this statute.  This Supreme Court order will remain …
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face ‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Maryland Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face A Montgomery County man who pointed a loaded gun at a police officer while recording himself on Instagram—captioning the video “Should I smoke em”—has learned his punishment, prosecutors announced. William Alvarenga, 21, of Gaithersburg, will serve five years in prison as part of a 33-year sentence, with all but five years suspended.  He will also be placed on five years of supervised probation when he gets out, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday, May 16. It all started on Nov. 4, 2024, when detectives were tipped off about a disturbing video circul…
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack 'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…
Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Quadruple-Fatal NY Parkway Crash Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Quadruple-Fatal NY Parkway Crash
Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In Quadruple-Fatal NY Parkway Crash Family and friends will gather next week to say goodbye to Robert “Rob” Violante, a beloved New Jersey high school coach and educator from Westchester County who was tragically killed in a fatal crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York.  Violante, age 45, of the hamlet of Granite Springs in Somers, was driving home from work on Wednesday, May 14, when his vehicle was struck head-on by a van that crossed the median near mile marker 9.2 in New Castle, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Three men in the van were also killed. The crash remains under investigation.  Known aff…
Fairview Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison Fairview Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison
Fairview Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie On NY Stage Sentenced To Decades In Prison A New Jersey man who nearly killed world-renowned author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, NJ, was sentenced Friday, May 16, in Chautauqua County Court after a jury found him guilty in February of attempted murder and assault. The charges stem from a brutal ambush on Aug. 12, 2022, when Matar stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie more than a dozen times in front of a stunned audience. The attack left the 77-year-old Booker Prize-winning author blind in one eye and with seve…
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Flash flooding is slamming parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania Friday, May 16, with more severe weather possible on Saturday, forecasters say. At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar showed rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already recorded an inch of rain. “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the following counties: In New Jersey: Southwestern Mercer, Northwester…
FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces
FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces The FBI is leaving its longtime headquarters in Washington, DC, and relocating around 1,500 workers, according to the agency's director, Kash Patel. The J. Edgar Hoover Building, a low-rise office building located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, has been the FBI's home base since 1975. Patel said there were 11,000 FBI employees in a 50-mile radius around Washington, DC. "That's a third of the workforce," Patel told Fox Business in an interview on Friday, May 16. "A third of the crime doesn't happen here. So we're taking 1,500 of those folks and moving them out. "Every state is getting a plus u…
Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Bergen County Pizzeria Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Bergen County Pizzeria
Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Bergen County Pizzeria A man who sells insurance by day and slings pizzas by night is an unlikely story — but not as unlikely as what happened next.  Dave Portnoy showed up at Vinnie’s Mootz in Lyndhurst and gave the square pie a higher score than the round. If you're new here, that's unheard of. “This is great,” Portnoy said, rating the square pie a 7.9 — one of his highest scores for that style. “I may prefer this over the circle,” he said in the viral review. Vinnie, who still works full-time in insurance, opened the Ridge Road pizzeria two years ago. He told Portnoy: “I like to feed people. I think tha…
Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale
Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale Scarlett Johansson's latest SNL hosting gig is breaking a record. Johansson will be hosting the season finale of the 50th season "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 17 with musical guest Bad Bunny.. This will be her seventh time hosting the show, the most of any woman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) Johansson last hosted in 2019, though she often pops up to make cameos, including a recent episode where she portrayed Ivanka Trump. Her marriage to Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost is often lampoo…