COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says COVID-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says
Covid-19: Strain Behind New China Surge Now Surfacing In US, CDC Says A new strain of COVID-19 gaining traction overseas is now being detected in the United States, according to health officials tracking the virus. Airport screenings have identified cases of the NB.1.8.1 variant — the same strain linked to a surge in infections in China — among international travelers arriving in several US states, CBS News reports. The variant has been found in passengers tested at airports in the New York City area, California, Virginia, and Washington state.  Those travelers came from a range of countries including China, Japan, France, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a massive trove of compromised login credentials, raising new alarms about the scope and scale of InfoStealer malware campaigns. The exposed Elasticsearch database contained more than 184 million unique usernames and passwords. It was not password-protected or encrypted, and it was publicly accessible when discovered earlier this month. The database included login details tied to popular platforms such as Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.  It also contained services with potentially greater stakes, including banking portals, health …
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong'
Thousands Reporting Major Outages On X: 'Something Went Wrong' A major outage is affecting thousands of X users on Saturday morning, May 24. While the main X platform loads, users are reporting it's not possible to access posts, with an error message of "Something went wrong" appearing. As of 9:15 a.m., nearly 26,000 users were reporting issues with X, formerly known as Twitter, on downdetector.com. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Palisades Bike Path After Getting Too Close Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Palisades Bike Path After Getting Too Close
Cyclist Bitten By Venomous Snake On Palisades Bike Path After Getting Too Close He meant to save the snake — instead, it nearly cost him his hand. Dan Geiger was cycling on the path along the Palisades cliffs that stretches from Fort Lee into Englewood Cliffs and Alpine, when he spotted a small snake on the path near the cliffs. Geiger, a writer from New York City, didn’t want it to get crushed by a bike or car. When the snake wouldn’t move after he nudged it with a water bottle, he reached out with his hand — and that’s when the snake struck him with "precision and speed," he said in an interview with Fox News. “I knew something was wrong immediately,” Dan said. Ble…
Top 10 Beaches: Northeast Has 3 Of Nation's Top-Ranked Spots Top 10 Beaches: Northeast Has 3 Of Nation's Top-Ranked Spots
Top 10 Beaches: Northeast Has 3 Of Nation's Top-Ranked Spots While it's taking a lot longer than normal for temperatures to warm up, Memorial Day weekend does mark the unofficial start of summer. That also means it will be time to hit the beach. This summer, a locale on Long Island known for its white sandy shores, ranks first among the Top 10 beaches in the nation for 2025, according to Stephen Leatherman, a professor and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, known as “Dr. Beach." His list, which was first introduces in the early 1990s, is based on dozens of factors, such as sand quality, water te…
Route 17 Crash: Careless Truck Driver Cited In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Cops Say Route 17 Crash: Careless Truck Driver Cited In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Cops Say
Route 17 Crash: Careless Truck Driver Cited In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Cops Say A commercial truck struck a utility pole and crashed into a tractor trailer at a Paramus Starbucks early Saturday morning, May 24, causing power outages and traffic disruptions, authorities said. The crash happened at approximately 3:05 a.m. on Route 17 South, near Kayal Orthopedics, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti. After hitting the pole, the truck veered into the Starbucks parking lot and collided with a tractor-trailer that was unloading a delivery, Guidetti said. The 45-year-old tractor-trailer driver from Edison was inside the trailer organizing the shipment when …
Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions
Hurricane Season Outlook: NOAA Issues 2025 Predictions With hurricane season just days away, federal forecasters have just released their long-range outlook. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30. NOAA’s outlook includes a range of 13 to 19 named storms — those with winds of at least 39 mph.  Of those, six to 10 could strengthen into hurricanes, and between three and five may reach major hurricane status, with winds of 111 mph or higher. Forecasters say they have 70 percent confidence in those projections. A combination of warmer ocean temperatures, low wind shear, and favor…
NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing
NJ Couple Finds $1M Lottery Ticket In Junk Drawer Months After Drawing A Mercer County couple got the surprise of a lifetime after discovering a $1 million Mega Millions ticket they had forgotten about sitting in a drawer, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning ticket was purchased on New Year’s Eve at the Speedymart Food Store in West Trenton. After the purchase, the couple set the ticket aside and didn’t think about it again for months. “I was in the house and I just opened the drawer and I saw the tickets. I decided to get them checked,” the player said. “I scanned them. One said ‘not a winner,’ and then another ‘not a winner,’ and then I scanned a …
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police
NJ Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Crash On Route 15 In PA: Police A crash between two motorcycles on Route 15 in Upper Allen left both riders hospitalized, local police said. The wreck happened just after 1 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, near the Cumberland Parkway exit, Upper Allen Township Police announced. The rider of a black motorcycle slowed down due to heavy traffic and swerved left to avoid another bike, according to investigators. A silver motorcycle behind it was unable to react in time and rear-ended the black motorcycle, causing both to crash onto the roadway. Both motorcyclists were hurt and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, police s…
Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Falsified Records: Prosecutor Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Falsified Records: Prosecutor
Elmwood Park Fire Inspector Mark Hettinger Arrested A municipal fire inspector has been charged with falsifying and tampering with public records, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. Mark S. Hettinger, 43, of Elmwood Park, was arrested on Thursday, May 22, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit, Musella said. The investigation began on April 16, when the Prosecutor’s Office received information about possible tampering of records related to the Elmwood Park Fire Prevention Bureau. Authorities say that Hettinger, the borough's fire inspector and formerly a firefighter…
Masked Men Stormed Bergen County Hotel Months Ago — Prosecutor: 'We Got Them' Masked Men Stormed Bergen County Hotel Months Ago — Prosecutor: 'We Got Them'
Masked Men Stormed Bergen County Hotel Months Ago — Prosecutor: 'We Got Them' Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with armed hotel robberies in Bergen and Essex counties, authorities announced. Jibril M. Beamon, 32, of Somerset, and Shedrick A. Goodridge III, 35, of Jersey City, were charged after a months-long investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Teaneck Police Department, and Newark Police Department, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Teaneck police responded to an armed robbery at the Hampton Inn. Two employees told officers a masked man with a gun entered the lobby, motio…
Firefighter Stole $6.7K From Fire Company In Bergen County: Prosecutor Firefighter Stole $6.7K From Fire Company In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Firefighter Stole $6.7K From Fire Company In Bergen County: Prosecutor A 29-year-old firefighter has been charged with stealing more than $6,700 from a volunteer fire company account in Bergen County, authorities said Friday, May 23. Adrian Oceguera, of Weehawken, was arrested in Paramus on Thursday, May 22, 2025, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. On Jan. 6, the office’s Confidential Investigations Unit received information about an alleged theft tied to the Fairview Fire Department. An investigation revealed a series of unauthorized ATM withdrawals and purchases made between January 2023 a…
VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase
Video: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase A University at Buffalo graduate turned his commencement into a viral family affair. Jean-Paul Al-Arab made headlines when he sprinted across the stage while carrying his infant son–and while being chased by campus police–at UB’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Al-Arab, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 2022, earned his bachelor or arts degree in criminology all while working overnight restaurant shifts and being the primary caretaker for his son during the day while his wife worked, he told NPR. “I promised myself and I promised him …
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had'
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Days after revealing his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, former President Joe Biden stopped by a Connecticut restaurant for a bite to eat and a chance to connect with staff and customers. Biden visited The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville on Thursday night, May 22, where he posed for photos and chatted with patrons, the restaurant said in a Facebook post. Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night. He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with... Posted by The Woodland on Friday, May 23, 2025 Woodland Owner Brandon Scimeca, center of the photo wit…
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students
Bones Found On Beaches ID’d As Shipwreck Captain, Case Cracked By Ramapo College Students Skeletal remains that washed up on South Jersey beaches over nearly two decades have been identified as the captain of a 19th-century schooner, law enforcement announced. The remains, found between 1995 and 2013 in Atlantic and Cape May counties, were confirmed to belong to 29-year-old Henry Goodsell, who died in a shipwreck off the Brigantine coast in 1844. The identification was made by the New Jersey State Police in partnership with the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG). A skull was first found in Longport in 1995. More bones turned up in Margate …
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the statement said. “Und…
Deadbeat Crackdown: 18 Arrested In Passaic County Child Support Sweep Deadbeat Crackdown: 18 Arrested In Passaic County Child Support Sweep
Deadbeat Crackdown: 18 Arrested In Passaic County Child Support Sweep Eighteen fugitives were arrested in a two-day child support enforcement operation led by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, the department said. The sweep took place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and 22, in partnership with the Superior Court of New Jersey-Passaic Vicinage Probation Division and Child Support Division,  Sheriff Thomas Adamo announced. “During the two-day initiative, sheriff’s officers and detectives successfully apprehended 18 fugitives, including one individual wanted for Endangering the Welfare of a Child,” Adamo said. “It should be noted that one of the fugit…
Unlicensed DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After NJ Crash: Cops Unlicensed DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After NJ Crash: Cops
Unlicensed DWI Driver Tries Switching Seats After NJ Crash: Cops A 19-year-old Passaic County man was charged with DWI after crashing into another car and allegedly trying to switch seats with a passenger, police said. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near Main Street and Ryerson Avenue in Bloomingdale on Friday, May 23, just hours after the department launched its Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts. Officers arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles and learned that one had crossed the double yellow line before impact, police said. During the investigation, officers determined that “the occupants of the suspect vehicle had attempted to swit…
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE) Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE)
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (Update) A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration's attempt to block Harvard University from hosting international students in the President's latest political attack on the Ivy League school. Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison Burroughs issued the ruling on Friday, May 23. The pause came just hours after Harvard announced the lawsuit over the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The suit claims the move was meant to punish Harvard for rejecting Pr…
$5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station $5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station
$5.9 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold At NJ Gas Station It was a terrific and vey lucrative Thursday for a lottery player in Essex County. A ticket sold in Roseland matched all six balls in the Pick-6 jackpot drawing on Thursday, May 22, winning $5.9 million, New Jersey's third largest jackpot of 2025. The ticket was purchased at an Exxon on Eagle Rock Avenue. The winning numbers were 20, 21, 30, 31, 42 and 44.
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies
Husband Of Today Show Co-Host Dies The husband of a popular co-host on the Today Show has died, according to NBC. Sheinelle Jones’ spouse of 17 years, Uche Ojeh, was 45. Ojeh had been battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, the network said in announcing the news. “There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children," Today co-host Savannah Guthrie said on Friday morning, May 23. "Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle’s perfect partner in life.” The two met at North…
Former NJ Family Services Caseworker Who Possessed Child Porn Learns Fate: Feds Former NJ Family Services Caseworker Who Possessed Child Porn Learns Fate: Feds
Former NJ Family Services Caseworker Who Possessed Child Porn Learns Fate: Feds A 58-year-old Kearny resident was sentenced to more than nine years in prison on Thursday, May 22, after pleading guilty to possessing and transporting child pornography, authorities said. Trent Collier previously worked as a caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. In September 2021, Collier arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on a flight from the Dominican Republic, Habba said. Upon arrival, law enforcement searched Collier’s cellular phone and identified at least two images …
BMWs, Mercedes: Members Of $1 Mil NJ Stolen Car Ring Learn Fate BMWs, Mercedes: Members Of $1 Mil NJ Stolen Car Ring Learn Fate
BMWs, Mercedes: Members Of $1 Mil NJ Stolen Car Ring Learn Fate Five members, including two juveniles were sentenced for their involvement in an auto theft trafficking network that pilfered luxury vehicles throughout North Jersey, authorities announced Thursday, May 22. Tikeem Shearin, 19, Carlos Espinal, 20 and Sincere Sims, 21, Newark residents, were each sentenced to five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to leader of an auto trafficking ring, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel said. Two juveniles were sentenced to three years in Jamesburg Juvenile Detention Center for their involvement in the ring. A four-month investigation by n…
No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG
No Charges For NJ Trooper In Fatal Pursuit: AG A state trooper involved in a pursuit that led to the death of a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran will not face charges, authorities announced on Thursday, May 22, authorities said. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at 10:19 a.m., New Jersey State Trooper Christopher Bird began following an SUV on Route 80 eastbound and initiated a traffic stop, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. The driver of the SUV, Sean Mamakas, a 33-year-old Kempton, PA resident, continued traveling eastbound, exiting the interstate at Exit 12 and headed toward County Road 521 southbound in Hope Township, authorities said…
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  FAA officials arrived on the scene Thursday for the start of an investigation also in…
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know
Popular Allergy Drugs Have Unbearable Itching Side Effect, FDA Warns: What To Know Some patients may suffer from unbearable itching across their entire body after stopping common allergy medications, health officials said. People who quit Zyrtec or Xyzal after using them daily for several weeks or longer have reported a rare but serious reaction known as pruritus. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the condition on Friday, May 16. In 209 cases tracked by the FDA, many described intense itching that appeared within days and disrupted their daily lives. "Patients did not experience itching before starting the medicines," the FDA said. "Report…
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know
FBI Issues Warning About 'Malicious' AI Scam: What To Know Scammers are using fraudulent text messages and AI-generated voice messages, according to a new warning from the FBI. Since April 2025, malicious actors have been impersonating senior US officials to target individuals, particularly current and former federal and state government officials and their contacts.  Details The fraudsters are using text messages and AI-generated voice messages, known as smishing and vishing, to establish a false sense of rapport before attempting to access personal accounts. One common tactic involves sending a malicious link disguised as a request to tran…
VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey VIDEO: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey
Video: Totaled By A Train, Spotted On The Parkway — Because, Jersey Got hit by a train. Still made it to the Parkway. New footage shows the same mangled Honda Civic that was slammed by an NJ Transit train in Bergen County casually cruising down the Garden State Parkway — without its bumper, trunk lid, or license plate. The Civic, which was struck at the Fair Lawn Avenue crossing on Thursday, May 22, was spotted by Ahmed Kasab near the southbound lanes near the Bloomfield toll plaza. Kasab, a mechanic in Paramus, was stunned. Click here to watch. "The whole passenger side airbag was hanging down," Kasab said, noting that driver seemed like that …
‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs ‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs
‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs He flew in from Chicago with a gun, bought a ticket to a Jewish diplomatic event, waited outside, then opened fire. Moments later, he told police: “I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza.” Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Illinois, is now facing multiple federal charges, including the murder of foreign officials, after he allegedly carried out a deadly ambush near the entrance of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 21, federal officials announced. The attack happened just after 9:00 p.m., outside a ticketed event hosted by the American Jewish Committee that was designed…
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for a new, updated story - 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration …