'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ 'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ
'Unrepentant' George Santos Crying Out For 'Significant' Prison Time With Social Posts: DOJ Disgraced former New York congressman and convicted fraudster George Santos is proving, once again, that he’s more concerned with clout than consequences. With just days before his sentencing, federal prosecutors filed a scathing letter in Central Islip federal court Thursday, April 17, highlighting a wave of Santos’ recent social media posts they say “cry out” for a stiff prison sentence. The letter–sent from US Attorney John Durham to Judge Joanna Seybert–claims the X posts are “antithetical to the ‘genuine remorse’” claimed by Santos’ attorneys in their sentencing memorandum. Santos, 36…
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates The Trump administration is weighing whether to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status—an unprecedented and aggressive move that has escalated tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government, according to reports from The Washington Post and CNN. According to two people familiar with the matter, the Internal Revenue Service is preparing to rescind Harvard’s long-standing nonprofit designation, CNN reported. A final decision could be announced soon. Related: Obama Calls Out Trump Over "Unlawful" $2 Billion Cuts to Harvard The effort follows the White House’s …
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe A popular bottled sauce brand is sizzling after US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon mistakenly referred to AI (short for Artificial Intelligence) as "A1." McMahon made the blunder repeatedly when speaking at an annual gathering of education and learning leaders, the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, in San Diego last week. "Kids are sponges," McMahon said at one point. "They just absorb everything. “It wasn’t all that long ago that it was, ‘We’re going to have internet in our schools!’” McMahon said. “Whoop! Now let’s see A1” — pronouncing it 'A-One' instead of 'A-Eye' — “and how can…
WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House WATCH: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House
Watch: VP JD Vance Fumbles National Championship Trophy With Ohio State Buckeyes At White House Vice President JD Vance made a curious fumble on Monday afternoon. While welcoming the NCAA Football Champion Ohio State Buckeyes to the White House, Vance accidentally dropped the trophy, leading to a near game-changing turnover. President Donald Trump, Vance, and other members of the administration were on hand at the White House's South Lawn when the VP attempted to lift the trophy, which subsequently broke off its base. The White House The incident was captured on video and later shared by the White House on YouTube, accompanied by Queen's "We Are The Champions" playing in the …
‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters ‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters
‘Chicken Jockey’ Chaos Erupts During Minecraft Movie, Wreaking Havoc In Theaters An unusual phenomenon is sweeping across movie theaters around the globe involving some teen viewers going to see "A Minecraft Movie." "Chicken Jockey," a term familiar to players of the popular video game, is causing chaos in some theaters, as some moviegoers have taken to tossing trash and debris at the sight of the zombie character during the film.  The trend has led to attendees cheering and throwing popcorn when the line is said, and some theaters are now putting up warnings. Incidents have been reported in New Jersey — resulting in some teens being banned - Michigan, Utah — wher…
Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As Girlfriend Asked For Pageant Donations: DOJ Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As Girlfriend Asked For Pageant Donations: DOJ
Man Hid $13M In NFT Sales, Flaunted Travel Pics As Girlfriend Asked For Pageant Donations: DOJ A Pennsylvania man hid millions from the IRS through secret NFT sales, while his girlfriend publicly asked for pageant donations for her daughter, federal authorities and social media posts show. Waylon Wilcox, 45, of Dillsburg, pled guilty before Senior United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion on Tuesday, April 9, to two counts of filing false individual income tax returns, according to a release by the US Department of Justice on Friday, April 11. Prosecutors said Wilcox sold 97 NFTs from the "CryptoPunks" collection—62 in 2021 for about $7.4 million and another 35 in 2022 for roug…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man is accused of threatening to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials, the Department of Justice announced on Friday, April 11. Shawn Monper, 32, of Butler, was arrested after the FBI and Butler Township Police investigated a series of alarming online posts made under the username "Mr Satan," according to federal authorities. The threats, made between January 15 and April 5, included specific violent plans. In one February comment, Monper allegedly wrote: “Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appoint…
DA Blasts NY Judge After Child Sex Abuse, Weapons Defendants Freed Without Bail DA Blasts NY Judge After Child Sex Abuse, Weapons Defendants Freed Without Bail
DA Blasts NY Judge After Child Sex Abuse, Weapons Defendants Freed Without Bail A rare clash between the bench and the prosecutor’s office is playing out on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney publicly slammed District Court Judge John Zollo for releasing two felony defendants—one accused of child sex abuse and the other of gun possession—without bail. In a statement Friday, April 11, Tierney outlined the following cases that saw defendants walk out of jail with no financial conditions: Gun Case: Suspect Was Already Out On Bail In the first case, a Brentwood man already out on bail from a Brooklyn gun charge was arrested again—this time in S…
Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why
Facebook May Send You $40 – And It's Not A Scam: Here's Why Double-check your bank account, you may have gotten money from Facebook that you completely forgot was coming. Facebook users who filed claims in a $90 million privacy settlement that dates back nearly 15 years could soon start seeing payments – or may have already been paid. Many people on social media said they started receiving payments of $40.67 on Thursday, April 10. A class-action lawsuit claimed Facebook improperly tracked users' online activity without consent when users visited non-Facebook websites displaying Facebook's "Like" button. The suit said the nonconsensual trac…
Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With NY Congress Members On Board Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With NY Congress Members On Board
Planes Strike Wings At Reagan National Airport With NY Congress Members On Board There were some elected officials on board one of the planes that touched wings with another at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Thursday afternoon, April 10. The wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 struck Flight 4522 at around 12:45 p.m. on April 10, marking the latest incident involving aircraft in the DMV region, according to the FAA. One flight was heading to Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, while the other was set to take off for JFK International Airport in New York. Among those on board were New York Congress members Nick LaLota, Grace Meng and New Jers…
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 A $39,000 diamond ring, a full suit of armor, and a bag packed with rocks. Those are just a few of the surprises discovered inside lost luggage in the US in 2024. Unclaimed Baggage released its 2025 "Found Report" on Wednesday, April 9. The annual report is published by the Alabama retailer that resells, donates, or recycles lost luggage and its contents if unclaimed for 90 days. In July 2024 alone, US airlines handled 45.6 million checked bags, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Less than 0.05% were permanently lost. Despite the near-perfect baggage return rate, m…
Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How
Meta To Limit Instagram Livestreaming For Some Teens: Here's How Younger teens won't be able to go live on Instagram anytime soon unless they have a parent's permission. Meta has banned users under 16 from livestreaming unless approved by a parent, the tech giant said in a blog post on Tuesday, April 9. The change is part of a broader push to expand protections for teen users across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. There are at least 54 million active "Teen Accounts" worldwide, according to Meta. "With these changes, teens under 16 will be prohibited from going Live unless their parents give them permission to do so," Meta said "We'll …
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Westchester: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Westchester: ‘Cheers To The Journey’
Popular Steakhouse Closes After 16 Years In Westchester: ‘Cheers To The Journey’ A Northern Westchester restaurant known for its hearty dishes, community events, and neighborhood spirit has closed its doors after more than 15 years.  Augie’s Prime Italian Steakhouse in Mohegan Lake shut down on Saturday, April 5, after 16 years of service, the owners announced in a heartfelt farewell message posted to social media on Sunday, April 6.  “Sixteen years ago, in the midst of a stock market crash, we did something a little crazy—we opened a restaurant,” the statement begins. “We weren’t just starting a business, we were creating a space for the neighborhood to gathe…
Judge Blocks Return Of Man Wrongfully Deported To El Salvador By Trump Administration Judge Blocks Return Of Man Wrongfully Deported To El Salvador By Trump Administration
Judge Blocks Return Of Man Wrongfully Deported To El Salvador By Trump Administration A federal judge has overruled a lower court’s order requiring the Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Maryland by midnight Monday. The temporary order was issued hours before Abrego Garcia was scheduled to be returned home after the former MS-13-affiliated man was mistakenly shipped to a notorious El Salvadoran detention center. Top officials admitted the deportation was a mistake, but they’ve dragged their feet in reuniting him with his wife and family in Maryland. Abrego Garcia had previously been granted withholding of removal by an immigration judge back in 2019…
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor
Volatile Markets Spiral As Trump Threatens China, White House Denies Tariff Pause Rumor Chaos has shaken Wall Street for a third day as the White House denied rumors of a pause on President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs that sparked the worst sell-off since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down roughly 1,250 points on Monday, April 7. The massive drop continued the market freefall that happened in the aftermath of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. Soon after trading opened, the Dow surged back into the green by around 10:15 a.m. The bounce back appeared to be in response to social media posts claiming Trump was conside…
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets
TikTok Ban In US Delayed, Trump Claims Tariffs Help Negotiations Despite Crashing Markets TikTok will stay online in the US until at least the middle of June after a federal ban on the popular video app was delayed again. President Donald Trump said he'll sign an executive order to extend a 75-day delay on enforcing the ban. The order comes just one day before the app could have been shut down in the US under the divest-or-ban law. Trump, who once supported a TikTok ban, made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, April 4. "My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress," the Presid…
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' 'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?'
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' If the housing market has you weeping into your Zillow alerts, this might be the fairy tale you’ve been waiting for—assuming you’re not afraid of snow, taxes, or the occasional creaky floorboard. A stunning 1870 Italianate Victorian in upstate New York has the internet positively swooning after it hit the market this week for a jaw-dropping $190,000. That’s right. Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms. Over 3,300 square feet. For less than the price of a Brooklyn studio closet. Located at 465 West Church Street in Elmira (Chemung County), the 3,392-square-foot beauty was listed Monday, March 24 and…
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms
YouTube Shorts Launches New Editing Tools As TikTok Ban Deadline Looms YouTube is unveiling new creation tools on its shorter video platform that directly competes with TikTok, which faces another potential US ban. Five features are coming to YouTube Shorts later in the spring, YouTube said in a blog post on Thursday, April 3. The announcement was made just two days before a federal deadline that could pull TikTok from app stores. The new YouTube Shorts features include beat-synced editing, image and artificial intelligence-generated stickers, upgraded templates, and a redesigned video editor. "Say hello to the new and improved video editor, which has be…
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better'
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' New York State environmental officials are revamping their wildlife enforcement procedures in the wake of public outcry over the state-ordered euthanasia of a popular social media squirrel. Following an internal investigation, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing new protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future, the agency announced Friday, March 28. The changes follow national backlash surrounding “Peanut,” a Chemung County squirrel with nearly one million followers on Instagram who was seized and later euthanized by the agency last fall, as Daily Voice …
Elon Musk Cut Her Child Support, So Ashley St. Clair Sold Her Tesla, She Says In Viral Video Elon Musk Cut Her Child Support, So Ashley St. Clair Sold Her Tesla, She Says In Viral Video
Elon Musk Cut Her Child Support, So Ashley St. Clair Sold Her Tesla, She Says In Viral Video The public drama between Elon Musk and his alleged baby mama took another strange turn when MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair sold off her Tesla. In a video that has since gone viral, the 26-year-old handed over the keys to a Tesla Model S, and she later had more harsh words for the world's richest man. Gold digger and professional gaslighter @stclairashley was caught on camera outside of her ritzy Manhattan condo (paid for by her sugar daddy Elon Musk) selling her $100,000 @Tesla she said was gifted to her by @elonmusk during their romantic relationship. She said she’s… pic.twitter.com/o…
Amazon Tries To Buy TikTok Days Before Possible US Ban: Report Amazon Tries To Buy TikTok Days Before Possible US Ban: Report
Amazon Tries To Buy TikTok Days Before Possible US Ban: Report Amazon has made a surprise, last-minute offer to buy TikTok's US business, just days before a federal deadline that could pull the app from hundreds of millions of phones, according to a report. The online retail giant's push to buy the popular video app was first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, April 2. The proposal comes as TikTok faces a potential ban unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance finds a US-based buyer by Saturday, April 5. The offer was sent in a letter addressed to Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a person briefed on t…
Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In Westchester Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In Westchester
Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In Westchester A woman who claimed that her Jewish parents were subjected to an antisemitic rant by a box office clerk at a New York film center has sparked a Facebook firestorm. On Friday, March 28, the Jacob Burns Film Center in the Westchester County village of Pleasantville announced it would be holding a special event screening of "OCTOBER 8" later in spring.  The film focuses on "antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas," according to its website.  In the comment section, one woman …
Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach
Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach Matt Rife might be headlining sold-out comedy tours — but it’s a small-town Pennsylvania girl who’s apparently stealing his heart. The 29-year-old comedian, who skyrocketed to fame on TikTok and scored a Netflix special is reportedly dating Mariah Morse, according to TMZ. Neither the comic nor the 25-year-old fitness influencer have confirmed the relationship. Morse hails from Coudersport, PA, and calls herself a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, per her LinkedIn profile. She graduated from Misericordia University in 2021 with a degree in healthcare administration and has work…
He Was On 'Jersey Shore' For 5 Minutes — Now Fans Say He's Going Viral For New Nose From Turkey He Was On 'Jersey Shore' For 5 Minutes — Now Fans Say He's Going Viral For New Nose From Turkey
He Was On 'Jersey Shore' For 5 Minutes — Now Fans Say He's Going Viral For New Nose From Turkey The internet never forgets — and neither do "Jersey Shore" fans. A photo shared to the "Jersey Shore: Team Meatballs" Facebook group on Saturday, March 29, has fans convinced that a man in the image once made a brief but memorable appearance on MTV’s Jersey Shore — specifically, Season 2. “Isn’t this the same guy that was on an episode of Jersey Shore?? Where Snooki has a guy over & he brings a friend for Jwow,” one commenter asked, igniting a wave of sleuthing that quickly turned playful. The man in question? A guy named Marco who showed up for just a few minutes in the episode — but …
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change 'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change
'OG Facebook' Returns With Revamped Friends Tab In Meta's Latest Change Meta is hoping to bring back the original Facebook experience with a new Friends tab that shows only content from friends, removing recommended posts and ads.  The feature launched in the US and Canada on Thursday, Mar. 27. The addition is part of a broader effort to restore Facebook's original focus on connecting friends, according to Meta. The revamped feed only highlights content from friends, eliminating recommended posts and ads. "The new Friends tab is a throwback to OG Facebook when you only saw friends' status updates," CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted. "More OG Facebook coming soon…
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch Millions missed their favorite team's first pitch on Opening Day when MLB.TV suffered widespread outages.  Tens of thousands of baseball fans reported that the app was not working for them as games kicked off around the country on Thursday afternoon, according to Down Detector. More than 20,000 complaints were lodged on the website as of 4:20 p.m. on March 27. Across MLB, 10 games were scheduled to start between 3 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., causing millions to flock to the app.  There was a cacophony of complaints on social media as customers were unable to watch or listen to their gam…
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 …
Did 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago? Did 'Bachelor' Winner Spoil Her Own 'Happy Ending' Months Ago?
Did '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…