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GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, NJ's AG Wants Answers
Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…
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NJ Group Tried Harvesting Organs From Patient Who Showed Signs Of Life: Whistleblowers
New Jersey’s largest organ procurement group is facing explosive allegations that it tried recovering organs from a patient who was still showing signs of life, fueling a broader congressional probe into alleged fraud and record manipulation. In a scathing letter sent to New Providence-based New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJTO) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the US House Ways and Means Committee claimed it had uncovered several “egregious actions and potential violations of federal and state statutes.” Nearly a dozen whistleblowers came forward with evidence of fraud, cover-ups, and …
Politics
Trump's Lewd Birthday Note, Drawing To Jeffrey Epstein Released After House Subpoena
Congressional Democrats released what they claim is a sexualized birthday card that President Donald Trump signed and gave to notorious pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats posted the drawing on social media on Monday, Sept. 8. The note features a typewritten conversation between Trump and Epstein inside the outline of a female torso. Trump's signature is seen just below the thighs of the drawing, which appears to mimic pubic hair. The graphic birthday note was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid-July. Oversight Dems …
Politics
Trump Administration To Hand Over Epstein Files To Congress, House Oversight Chief Says
The long-shrouded records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are finally headed to Capitol Hill, according to a top House lawmaker. Rep. James Comer (R-Kentucky), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced on Monday, Aug. 18, that the Justice Department has agreed to begin handing over records related to the late financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The records are expected to be provided by the end of the week. The move comes in response to subpoenas issued earlier this month by a House Oversight subcommittee seeking documents related to Epstein’s high-…
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Nearly Half Of Americans Surveyed Say Trump Is Corrupt As Approval Slides In New Poll
A new national poll suggests trouble is mounting for President Donald Trump, and not just with independents. Trump’s job approval rating has taken a major hit since spring, sliding six points and now sitting 20 points underwater, according to a national survey conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The poll, involving 1,000 adults nationwide and conducted between Friday, July 25 and Wednesday, July 30, found that only 38 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, compared to 58 percent who disapprove. In April, Trump’s approval stood at 44 approving, 51 percent dis…
Politics
'Tool For Bribery': Sens. Blumenthal, Warren Want Rules For Trump’s Presidential Library Fund
Two high-ranking Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten the rules for how sitting presidents raise and use donations for their presidential libraries, citing practices linked to President Donald Trump. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren are backing the bill alongside Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), according to CBS News. “Donald Trump is using his presidential library as a tool for bribery while he is still in office,” Warren told CBS. She added, “Many of the donations to Trump's …
Police & Fire
Officer Shot By Fellow Cop While Being Served Restraining Order ID'd As New Mom
A North Andover police officer is recovering in the hospital after she was shot by a fellow officer during a call to her home involving a restraining order. Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons was off-duty when three of her coworkers, including a supervisor, came to her house on Phillips Brooks Road in North Andover on Monday, June 30, to serve her with a court-approved restraining order, authorities said. That’s when, authorities say, something went wrong. "When one of the officers was escorting Ms. Fitzsimmons during the service of the court order, an armed confrontation took place," said Essex Co…
Business
Trump Mobile, Gold Smartphone Released Amid Presidential Ethics Concerns
The Trump Organization is launching a new wireless plan, increasing ethical concerns surrounding President Donald Trump and his family's business dealings. Trump Mobile was unveiled on Monday, June 16, by the organization with two of the President's sons as executive vice presidents, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The service claims to offer unlimited data, complete device protection, and 24/7 roadside assistance. A $499 golden smartphone called the "T1 Phone" will also be sold. The phone includes the Android 15 operating software, 256 gigabytes of storage, and "AI face unlock." The…
Real Estate
Zillow To Block Listings That Violate New Rules: Here’s What Gets You Banned For Life
Zillow is cracking down on how real estate listings are shared, and agents who break the rules could see their listings blocked from the site for good. Starting June 30, any listing that violates Zillow’s new Listing Access Standards may be permanently removed from both Zillow and Trulia, the company said in a public announcement posted May 20. The standards are based on a simple rule: If a listing is marketed to some buyers, it should be marketed to all buyers, Zillow said. The standards are designed to support transparency and fair access, and mirror the National Association of Realtors’…
Business
Airbnb Just Made Booking Less Annoying: Here's What Changed
Airbnb guests around the world will now see the full price – including all fees before taxes – right in search results. The vacation rental company announced the change on Monday, April 21. Airbnb's optional toggle feature to see full pricing is now standard for all users worldwide. The company said nearly 17 million guests had used the toggle since it launched in 2022. "With the global rollout of total price display, we're making it easier for guests to better understand the price they'll pay, and for hosts to succeed in a more transparent marketplace," Airbnb said. Airbnb first tes…
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Bill To Keep Old Criminal Records Off Background Checks Vetoed By Murphy, Offers Another Plan
A New Jersey bill aimed at preventing outdated criminal records from appearing on background checks, if charges were being expunged, has been vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy. The governor instead proposed an online tracking system and annual reporting requirements to address the state’s expungement backlog. The legislation, Assembly Bill 3881, was introduced on Feb. 27, 2024, by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) to prohibit the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) from releasing outdated criminal history records while pending expungement orders were still being processed. Under current la…
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Mystery Drones 'Not The Enemy:' Trump Clears The Air
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
Politics
Trump Orders JFK, RFK, MLK Secret Assassination Files To Be Released
The declassification and release of all remaining federal records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been ordered to be released by President Trump, who called it “long overdue” and in the public interest. The executive order, issued on Thursday, Jan. 23, mandates the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General to present plans for the release of these secret records. Files concerning the JFK assassination on Nov. 22 1963 are to be addressed within 15 days, while records related …
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Drones Could Be Looking For Missing Radioactive Material, NJ Mayor Says
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham has his own theory about the drones over New Jersey. He says they may be looking for radioactive material that went missing earlier this month. "We know we have drones flying in a grid-like pattern. In my opinion, they're looking for something. What might they be looking for? Maybe that's radioactive material," Melham said on Good Day New York. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an alert on Friday, Dec. 13, confirming radi…
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Once-Thriving Celeb Messaging Site 'Cameo' Violated Federal Guidelines: New Jersey AG
Cameo, message site that allows you or someone you care about to receive a video message from a range of celebrities, admitted to violating Federal Trade Commission endorsement guidelines, Matthew Platkin, the New Jersey Attorney General said. The website, features a diverse group of celebrities like former NFL head coach Jon Gruden, British politician Nigel Farange and legendary professional wrestler Mick Foley, reached a settlement with the state after it alleged Cameo failed to provide appropriate disclosures to consumers purchasing these personalized videos for business or product endors…
Politics
Ex-Stripper Running For Congress In Philadelphia: 'Elect Hoes'
Alexandra Hunt isn't shying away from her former career as a stripper in her run for Congress in Philadelphia— she's leaning into it. The 28-year-old leftist running for Congress in the city's 3rd District took a vow of transparency about her dancing days and an abortion at 18 years old in a recent OpEd for Daily Kos, making honesty the foundation of her campaign platform. Alexandra HuntAlexandra Hunt campaign photo "As I prepared to enter the political world as a candidate, I made promises that I would not leave anyone behind and that I would be honest about my experiences, including m…
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