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Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster
A newsroom rupture is now spilling into public view. Scott Pelley detailed the chain of events that led to his firing from "60 Minutes" in a New York Times interview published Sunday, June 7. Pelley, 68, described the fallout at CBS News as deeply personal after 37 years at the network. He compared the "60 Minutes" staff to family and said the shock of seeing colleagues removed was difficult to process. He told The Times the emotions included “shock, dismay,” and said the bonds inside the program were unusually tight because staffers traveled, worked, and at times entered dangerous assignm…
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20-Year-Old US Army Soldier Dies While Stationed At Fort Riley
A mother says she is "broken" after the death of her 20-year-old son, a Pennsylvania native serving with the U.S. Army in Kansas. Charles "Chunkie" Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr., a lifelong resident of Media, passed away on Friday, May 30, while stationed in Kansas with the United States Army, according to his obituary released by Nolan Fidale Funeral Homes Friday, June 5. Ciancaglione was assigned to Fort Riley and had risen to the rank of Cavalry Scout after enlisting on March 22, 2024. He served as an operator for Bradley Fighting Vehicles, according to the obituary. A member of Penncrest H…
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Penn State Senior Killed In Apparent Phone Robbery Steps From South Philly Home
A Penn State student weeks away from beginning his final semester was shot and killed during an apparent robbery while walking home in South Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police said. Billy Schmidt, 22, a Penn State senior scheduled to graduate in December, was shot in the chest on the 1900 block of Durfor Street around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, according to Philadelphia police and family members. The shooting happened just steps from Schmidt's family home. Schmidt was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died despite lifesaving efforts. Investigators believe t…
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Cause Of Death Released For 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head, 72
A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
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Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
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New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living
The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
Business
New iPhone Update Targets Charging Issue: What To Know
A small iPhone update could make a big difference for some users. Apple has just released iOS 26.5.1, a targeted software update for select newer iPhone models. The update fixes a wired charging issue affecting iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models when the battery is nearly drained, according to Apple’s iOS 26 release notes. Apple’s security release page says iOS 26.5.1 is available for all iPhone 17 models and iPhone Air. The company also says the update has no published CVE entries, meaning Apple did not list any security vulnerabilities fixed in the release. MacRumors reported that the upda…
Obituaries
'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
A search that stretched across continents is now giving way to grief. The family of James "Weston" Higginbotham, the 20-year-old US college student found dead in Japan, shared its heartbreak in a Facebook post on Saturday, June 6. "Our family is heartbroken to share that Weston was found deceased by a volunteer search-and-rescue group in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto," parents Nancy and Keith Higginbotham wrote. "The grief we feel is impossible to put into words. "We are forever grateful for the time we had with our sweet, precious Weston, but cannot begin to understand what lif…
Business
NJ Third In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
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Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
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Most Americans Can't Afford Cheapest Seats At NBA Finals: Trump's Response?
It's not too late to see the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, June 8. As long as you have $8,800 to spare, at a minimum. That's pocket change for President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the game. When told that most Americans can't afford tickets to marquee sporting events, Trump offered a blunt response: "It's sort of semi-free to watch it on TV. That's the way life goes," said the president, who spent his Friday at a Wisconsin event for "some of the most loyal, hardworking patriots," farmers. …
Police & Fire
Cigarette Drops In Driver's Lap, Car Topples Pole Onto Cars In Palisades Park
A Pennsylvania woman crashed into a utility pole in Bergen County on Saturday, June 6, after a cigarette fell into her lap, police said. The driver, 42, was behind the wheel of a gray Dodge Ram 1500 pickup when she swerved and struck the pole at approximately 2 p.m., Palisades Park Police Capt. James Rotundo said. The truck then hit three parked vehicles, according to Rotundo. The impact destroyed the utility pole, causing wires and the pole itself to fall onto two additional vehicles parked at a nearby auto shop, police said. The driver and her passengers refused medical attentio…
Police & Fire
Storm Topples Trees, Knocks Out Power, Closes Lanes Across North Jersey
Multiple incidents tied to a fast-moving storm caused lane closures, a power outage, and traffic disruptions across North Jersey on Saturday evening, June 6, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A downed tree was reported on Route 287 southbound north of Exit 47 for Route 202 in Montville Township as of 7:49 p.m., NJDOT said. Two of the highway's three southbound lanes were closed. A second downed tree was reported on Route 17 southbound south of Passaic Street in Rochelle Park as of 7:46 p.m., according to NJDOT. One of the highway's two southbound lanes was closed. A…
Business
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup
Stella Artois is offering to pick up part of the bar tab for some soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anheuser-Busch announced Stella's "Work From Bar" promotion in a news release on Tuesday, June 2. The beer brand will put $100,000 of its "marketing budget" toward fans who buy a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 while watching the World Cup. Fans can take part from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekday FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. After purchasing a Stella, they can submit their receipt as an "expense report" on the brand's website. The promo comes as about 20 group-stage mat…
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Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. Click here for a new, updated story - 'Unimaginable Loss': Family Shares Heartbreak After Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said on social media. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in…
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Video Shows Seattle Man Jumping On Cars, Smashing Windshields At Delaney Hall
A Seattle man was arrested after officials said he smashed car windows during protests at Delaney Hall in Newark. Zion Napier, 28, of Seattle, WA, was arrested Friday, June 5, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said. Video obtained by authorities shows Napier jumping onto the hoods of three parked vehicles and throwing his full body weight onto their windshields, shattering the glass, Miranda said. He was also seen smashing car windows in the protest area, according to authorities. Napier was wearing a black-and-white keffiyeh wrapped around his head and lower face, along wi…
Police & Fire
Forked River Man Dies After Rip Current Sweeps Him Away Off LBI Beach
A 28-year-old man died after being caught in a rip current off a Long Beach Island beach, authorities said. Police, firefighters, and EMS crews responded to East 21st Street in Ship Bottom at approximately 2:28 p.m. on Friday, June 5, after receiving reports that four people were caught in a rip current, according to the Ship Bottom Police Department. Three of the four people had already made it safely to shore when first responders arrived, police said. David Maldonado-Ocelotl, of Forked River, remained missing in the surf, authorities said. Fire rescue personnel, assisted by local s…
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Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
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New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Business
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts
If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
Police & Fire
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly Summit Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Business
NJ Struggles In New Ranking Of State Economies: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Police & Fire
3 Found With Heroin In Saddle Brook Traffic Stop: Police
Three people were charged with drug offenses after a traffic stop in Saddle Brook, police said. Patrol officers stopped a gray Honda Accord at approximately 10:49 a.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. Further investigation revealed all three occupants were in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, the chief said. Driver Allison Sorbo, 37, of Woodcliff Lake, and passenger Kayla Talmadge, 33, of Dover, were each charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia, a disorderly persons offense, according to police.…
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Child Among 5 Hurt In Fiery DUI Crash On Route 80: Cops
A 23-year-old New York man was arrested after a fiery crash on Route 80 in Bergen County that injured five people, including a child, on Friday, June 5, New Jersey State Police said. Blake D. De Los Santos, of New York City, was heading east in an Acura sedan when he lost directional control, veered off the roadway to the right, and struck a concrete barrier just before 6:10 a.m. at milepost 68 in Teaneck, State Police said. The Acura became fully engulfed in flames following the impact, authorities said. De Los Santos and his four passengers, including a juvenile, suffered minor …
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Bomb Threat Clears Route 46 Walmart In Saddle Brook
A bomb threat cleared the Walmart on Route 46 in Saddle Brook on Friday, June 5. All businesses in the shopping center, including Powerhouse Gym and McDonald's, were cleared as law enforcement searched the building, with employees congregated on the side of the highway. View this post on Instagram Members of the Bergen County Sheriff's Department and Saddle Brook Police Department were at the scene with a bomb squad set to arrive momentarily. Law enforcement sources told Daily Voice that the stores were expected to reopen "momentarily" at app…
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Swimmer, 23, Still Missing After Search Off Seaside Heights
A 23-year-old swimmer remained missing Saturday, June 6, more than a day after disappearing in the water off the Jersey Shore. The U.S. Coast Guard received a report at approximately 1:57 p.m. Friday, June 5, of a person in the water about 100 yards offshore of Seaside Heights, a spokesperson for the agency said. A 47-foot Motor Lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light and a helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City were dispatched to the scene, according to the Coast Guard. Local emergency responders also deployed marine, aerial, and shoreline search resources. Co…
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Police & Fire
Fugitives Wanted In 3 Jurisdictions Arrested In Routine Bergen County Traffic Stop, Police Say
A pair wanted on extraditable warrants in multiple states were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, police said. Officers stopped a black 2020 Lincoln SUV in Saddle Brook at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. The two initially provided fake driver's licenses that appeared to originate overseas, and an investigation identified them as Sena Miclescu, 29, of Newburgh, NY, and Edera Miclescu, 27, of Baltimore, MD. Police found that Sena Miclescu was wanted on full extradition warrants from Las Vegas, NV, …
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Smash-Grab Thieves Hit NJ Pokemon Passion Project: Owner Refusing To Back Down
Pablo Rancier opened Big Pack Hobby Shop in Rochelle Park in 2023 as a way to share his love of Pokemon with fellow collectors. On Thursday, June 4, three burglars smashed their way into the W. Passaic Street store around 3 a.m., and made off with an estimated $30,000 to $40,000 in collectibles. “They were in and out in a minute and 28 seconds, Rancier told Daily Voice in a phone call Friday, June 5. The burglars broke through laminated glass, crawled into the store through the opening, and targeted display cases containing vintage and graded Pokemon cards. Rancier arrived within minutes …
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$190K Theft: NJ Man Busted En Route To Denmark Over Canceled Painting, Prosecutor Says
A 38-year-old Willingboro man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport on theft charges over a canceled painting, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Andrew Foster was arrested on Thursday, May 28, before he could board a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. An investigation into Foster began after prosecutors were contacted by an attorney representing an art buyer who claimed his client was the victim of theft that occurred after a negotiated artwork transaction was terminated, Bradshaw said. Foster's company, Genesis 8 Holdi…
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