Passengers Evacuate Onto Wing After Fire Erupts On American Airlines Plane In Denver Passengers Evacuate Onto Wing After Fire Erupts On American Airlines Plane In Denver
Passengers Evacuate Onto Wing After Fire Erupts On American Airlines Plane In Denver A fire broke out on an American Airlines aircraft, leading to the hospitalization of 12 people, and sending some passengers onto the wing of the plane to evacuate. The incident at the Denver International Airport occurred shortly after Flight 1006, en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas Fort Worth, safely landed at approximately 5:15 p.m. Mountain time Thursday, March 13 due to reported engine vibrations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver's airport: https://t.co/5QEzEAj6wL pic.twitter.com/xRGwoZ5hwx — 9NEWS Den…
Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender
Stepfather Of Missing PA Teen Enci Aubrey Wu Charged With Harassment Of NJ Sex Offender The stepfather of missing 14-year-old Enci Aubrey Wu, who has been searching for her for over two months, has now been charged with harassment, authorities confirmed. John F. Gehrmann III, 44, currently Easton and originally of Kearny, New Jersey, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of harassment for allegedly targeting a New Jersey sex offender online in connection with Wu’s disappearance, according to Pennsylvania State Police and court documents. Allegations Against Gehrmann Gehrmann repeatedly harassed an individual and their family online, despite being warned multiple times to s…
Hamas Agrees To Release NJ's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports Hamas Agrees To Release NJ's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports
Hamas Agrees To Release NJ's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports Edan Alexander is coming home. The 20-year-old Tenafly, NJ native is the last surviving American-Israeli hostage taken by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attack. Multiple news outlets including ABC and The Hill said on Friday, March 14, that the terrorist organization agreed to release Alexander along with the bodies of four other dual nationals. The announcement, which came on the Jewish holiday of Purim, was reportedly made on Telegram, according to The Hill. After graduating from Tenafly High School in 2022, Alexander volunteered to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He was serving at the G…
Ted Lasso Will Be Back For Season 4, Jason Sudeikis Reveals Ted Lasso Will Be Back For Season 4, Jason Sudeikis Reveals
Ted Lasso Will Be Back For Season 4, Jason Sudeikis Reveals The hit show that made believers out of millions of viewers across the globe will be coming back. Apple TV+ has just renewed Ted Lasso for a fourth season. Jason Sudeikis, who stars as Lasso, broke the news on Friday, March 14 in an interview on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother Jason. “We’re writing Season 4 now," said Sudeikis, who also is executive producer. "That’s the official word." The series follows Lasso, an American college football coach, who is unexpectedly recruited to coach a fictitious English Premier League men's soccer team, AFC Richmond,…
Monmouth U. Closing Renowned Polling Institute Due To 'Changing Political And Media Landscapes' Monmouth U. Closing Renowned Polling Institute Due To 'Changing Political And Media Landscapes'
Monmouth U. Closing Renowned Polling Institute Due To 'Changing Political And Media Landscapes' Monmouth University is shutting down its polling institute, a nationally recognized research center treated as a "gold standard" in New Jersey's political world. University president Dr. Patrick Leahy announced the closing of the Monmouth University Polling Institute in a community-wide letter on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The institute will officially close on Tuesday, July 1. The decision follows a year-long review of all university centers and institutes, with school leadership ultimately determining the polling firm "is no longer aligned with our current strategic goals." "The chang…
Potent Storm Moving East Will Be Packed With 50 MPH Winds: Here's Timing Potent Storm Moving East Will Be Packed With 50 MPH Winds: Here's Timing
Potent Storm Moving East Will Be Packed With 50 MPH Winds: Here's Timing A strong cold front accompanying a potent storm will bring strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour as it pushes off the East Coast. The time frame for the system is Sunday, March 16 into St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17, according to the National Weather Service. See the first image above from AccuWeather to see the broad area where gusty winds are predicted. Scattered power outages are possible. Thunderstorms are expected from northern Florida to New York state. (Click on the second image above.) It's part of a massive system that will spread across 30 states from Fri…
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why New home prices could jump by as much as $10,000 because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, industry leaders warn. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that Trump's tariffs could increase prices by $7,500 to $10,000 per new single-family home. The trade group said the estimate is based on reports from members planning for tariff-related price hikes. Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, Mar. 4, as well as 20 percent duties on Chinese imports. Two days later, he announced the tariffs would be paused for products covered by the…
$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible $1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible
$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible More than 1.1 million Americans are owed a share of over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, but time is running out to collect, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. Taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 15, to file their returns and claim their refunds before the money is forfeited to the US Treasury. The IRS estimates that the median refund is $781, meaning half of the refunds are higher and half are lower. Who’s Eligible? Many of those who haven't filed may be due more than just their refund. The IRS warns that low- and moderate-income taxpayers could also be missing out on …
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is "too closely aligned" with Russia and is handling the US economy in an erratic manner, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The two-day poll, completed Wednesday, March 12, found that 56 percent of respondents — including 89 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of Republicans —agreed that Trump was too close to Moscow.  In contrast, 40 percent disagreed, and four percent did not answer the question. Trump has dramatically shifted US foreign policy since starting his second term in January, including publicly berating Ukrainian…
Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes
Why Are Americans So Stressed? Study Reveals Key Causes As stress levels climb nationwide, many are feeling the strain earlier in life than ever before, a new study finds, shedding light on why so many struggle with burnout. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 American adults, conducted online from Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 10, reveals that the typical person hits peak burnout at 42 years old—but for younger adults, the stress is setting in much sooner. Among Gen Z and millennial respondents (ages 18 to 44), peak stress now averages just 25 years old—nearly two decades earlier than their older counterparts. Respondents reported that th…
NJ Bridge Jumper, 23, Remains Missing As Family Pleads For Help NJ Bridge Jumper, 23, Remains Missing As Family Pleads For Help
NJ Bridge Jumper, 23, Remains Missing As Family Pleads For Help Support is on the rise following the loss of a 23-year-old New Jersey man who loved ones say died by suicide earlier this month. Marvin Castro Fugon leapt from the Delaware Memorial Bridge on March 7, friends and family say. Local authorities have ended their search for Marvin’s body, leaving the family to organize private recovery efforts, according to a GoFundMe launched by Jimmy Perez-Hernandez. "He didn’t survive, but his body has not been found and it does not appear that anybody is looking for him," Fugon's stepfather Jason Smith of Pennsville said on Facebook on March 10.  "I …
MAGA Fan Loses Bet With Dropkick Murphys Frontman At Concert — But Still Wins Big (VIDEO) MAGA Fan Loses Bet With Dropkick Murphys Frontman At Concert — But Still Wins Big (VIDEO)
Maga Fan Loses Bet With Dropkick Murphys Frontman At Concert — But Still Wins Big (Video) Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey put his money where his mouth is when he challenged a MAGA-shirt-wearing fan to a bet at a recent concert—and won in front of a roaring crowd. During a live concert in Clearwater, FL, Casey spotted the fan in the audience and proposed a "friendly wager" in the name of "dialogue and discourse." Casey, a Pittsfield, MA native, and his band have long been critics of President Donald Trump. This time, Casey bet that the hat and shirt were not made in America. Casey vowed that if the MAGA shirt-wearing fan lost, they'd switch shirts. And if he won the wager, C…
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study A new study has revealed a staggering surge in fentanyl poisonings among children and teens across the US, with cases skyrocketing by more than 1,100 percent between 2015 and 2023. The findings, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, highlight the growing threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid, particularly as counterfeit pills flood the illicit market. The study examined nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to US poison centers from 2015 to 2023, analyzing cases involving children and adolescents aged 0–19.  Researchers found a dramatic increase in poisonin…
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom The numbers are chilling.  A 32-year-old man, standing five feet nine inches tall and weighing just 68 pounds, was forced to live in an 8-by-9-foot room for 20 years.  All because his 56-year-old stepmother said so, Waterbury police said. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. She was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $300,000 bond. Original Report: Waterbury Woman Held Stepson Captive For 20 Y…
NJ-Based TD Bank Closing Six Garden State Banks, 30+ Others: Find Out Where NJ-Based TD Bank Closing Six Garden State Banks, 30+ Others: Find Out Where
Nj-based TD Bank Closing Six Garden State Banks, 30+ Others: Find Out Where TD Bank is closing nearly 40 branches along the East Coast as part of a broader restructuring plan. TD Bank will shut down 38 locations in 11 states and Washington, DC, a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Mar. 13. The branches will be closed by Thursday, June 5. The Canadian bank with US headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, cited shifting customer habits and a focus on digital banking as reasons for the closures. "We are focused on building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve the customer experience," the spokespe…
Protesters Storm Trump Tower, Demand Release Of Detained Columbia Grad Protesters Storm Trump Tower, Demand Release Of Detained Columbia Grad
Protesters Storm Trump Tower, Demand Release Of Detained Columbia Grad Protesters stormed the lobby of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, calling for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate of Columbia University, currently detained by US immigration authorities.
 The protest began around midday on Thursday, March 13 with an estimated crowd of 100 to 200 individuals. Participants chanted slogans such as “free Mahmoud, free them all” and “fight Nazis, not students,” expressing solidarity with Khalil, who earned his master’s degree from Columbia University in December. By early afternoon, tensions escalated as the NYPD made arrests. Khalil, who ho…
Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform
Meta's Community Notes To Use Tech From Elon Musk's Social Media Platform Meta's new Community Notes system will be based on algorithms developed by billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform, the company said. Meta will begin testing the crowdsourced program that aims to prevent misinformation on Tuesday, Mar. 18, the tech giant said in a blog post on Thursday, Mar. 13. The move comes as Meta replaces its third-party fact-checking program in the US for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Community Notes are part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's broader shift toward what he calls "free expression" on the company’s platforms. "We’re going to take time to …
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes'
Hulk Hogan Cuts NY ShopRite Meet-And-Greet Short, Leaving Fans Hurt: 'Don't Meet Your Heroes' Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan ruffled up some feathers in the Hudson Valley after allegedly walking out of a local meet-and-greet event early, leaving some hopeful fans heartbroken. The controversy occurred at an event in Orange County at the Montgomery ShopRite on Wednesday, March 5, where Hogan was holding a meet-and-greet to promote his "Real American Beer."  Many fans raced to the supermarket for a chance to meet their hero, with many waiting for hours in line. However, after Hogan left the event, several disappointed people took to social media to vent about their missed opportunity…
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Student In Dominican Republic The search for missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki has escalated into a major international investigation, with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) now assisting Dominican authorities, officials announced. The Dominican Republic Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it has assembled a high-level joint task force to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who vanished in Punta Cana last week. Authorities say they are exploring all possibilities. "The prosecuting authority is conducting extens…
'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield 'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield
'Quadzilla' Arrives In Philly: Eagles Sign RB AJ Dillon To Bolster Defending Champs' Backfield The defending Super Bowl champions are adding even more power to their backfield. The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal, ESPN reported. Dillon will join an Eagles rushing attack that ranked second in the NFL last season, thanks in large part to Saquon Barkley, who was the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year. Dillon will help Philly replace Barkley's primary backup Kenneth Gainwell after he departed for Pittsburgh in free agency. The 26-year-old will compete for snaps alongside second-year pla…
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General will close more than 140 stores after a sharp drop in profits, marking a shift in strategy as the discount retailer faces rising costs and changing consumer habits. Dollar General will shut down at least 96 Dollar General locations and 45 pOpshelf stores in 2025, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 13. There are about 20,434 Dollar General stores and 231 pOpshelf locations, according to data company ScrapeHero. Another six pOpshelf stores will be converted into Dollar General locations. "As we look to build on the substantial progress we made …
Dump Truck Overturns, Driver Hospitalized: Manchester Twp PD Dump Truck Overturns, Driver Hospitalized: Manchester Twp PD
Dump Truck Overturns, Driver Hospitalized: Manchester Twp PD A driver was hospitalized after his dump truck overturned in Manchester Township on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. At 11:48 a.m., officers responded to Route 70 and Green Acres Road and found a black 2004 Mack dump truck overturned on its passenger side, Manchester Township police said. An investigation determined the dump truck driver was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle while making a left turn into the entrance of the Ocean County Landfill, police said. The driver, a 65-year-old Point Pleasant man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was …
NASA Axes Chief Scientist’s Office In Workforce Shakeup NASA Axes Chief Scientist’s Office In Workforce Shakeup
NASA Axes Chief Scientist’s Office In Workforce Shakeup NASA is eliminating key scientific offices—including the Office of the Chief Scientist—as part of a broad restructuring that will reduce the agency’s workforce and impact major research initiatives.  The cuts, revealed in an internal email reported by Axios, are tied to a phased reduction in force that also dissolves NASA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, affecting about 20 employees. The implications of these cuts are significant, as they cast doubt on the future of vital NASA science initiatives, particularly those focusing on human-induced climate change.&…
NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List
NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, March 12 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $353M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, March 12 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $353 million with a $165.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 when the prize will approach $400 million. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 11-13-28-51-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, accordin…
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs
Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy After Slashing $795M In Debt, Cutting Jobs Spirit Airlines has flown past its financial turbulence, as the budget airline exits bankruptcy after shedding nearly $800 million in debt, officials said. Spirit has ended its financial restructuring process, the airline said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The Dania Beach, Florida-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024. The airline has finalized a plan that eliminates $795 million in funded debt and it also received $350 million in equity investments. "We're pleased to complete our streamlined restructuring and emerge in a stronger financial position…
NJDOC Lt. Stole, Sold Ammo From Sea Girt Range: AG NJDOC Lt. Stole, Sold Ammo From Sea Girt Range: AG
Njdoc Lt. Stole, Sold Ammo From Sea Girt Range: AG A New Jersey Department of Corrections lieutenant in charge of managing state ammunition stockpiles was charged with stealing and selling taxpayer-funded ammo for personal profit, authorities said. Timothy Morris, 56, of Bayville (Ocean County), who served as NJDOC’s Range Master, is accused of illegally ordering excess ammunition and selling it on the secondary market, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced. Morris allegedly pocketed more than $475,000 through this scheme while attempting to conceal his financial transactions, prosecutors said. Morris, who has held his Range Master…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.  New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Firefighter Stole $10K From Union, Spent It On Food: Burlington County Prosecutor Firefighter Stole $10K From Union, Spent It On Food: Burlington County Prosecutor
Firefighter Stole $10K From Union, Spent It On Food: Burlington County Prosecutor A 38-year-old New Jersey firefighter was arrested and charged on Monday, March 10, with stealing $10,000 from a labor union representing first responders, authorities said. Tull,a Williamstown resident and a firefighter in Cinnaminson, was treasurer of a union that represented firefighters and EMTs throughout Burlington County, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said. An investigation revealed Tull used the union's debit card to withdraw $6,300 from ATMs, which he then put into his personal account, Bradshaw said. Tull illegally utilized the union’s debit card to spend $3,384…
New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To NJ Airport New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To NJ Airport
New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To NJ Airport An airline from the Dominican Republic will soon make its debut in the New York City area, offering budget-friendly flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet will begin service at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the airline said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The nonstop flights to Santo Domingo will start on Monday, June 16. Newark will be Arajet's second US destination after service launches at Miami International Airport in April. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arajet (@arajetairlines) "Arajet is commit…
NJ Student Airlifted After Clothes Ignite During Cooking Class, School Evacuated: Police NJ Student Airlifted After Clothes Ignite During Cooking Class, School Evacuated: Police
NJ Student Airlifted After Clothes Ignite During Cooking Class, School Evacuated: Police A student and a teacher suffered burns during a cooking class at Monroe Township Middle School on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. The student came in contact with an open flame during the class, causing her clothes to ignite, Monroe Township police said. The teacher in charge of the class quickly attempted to smother the flames, police said. A student used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, police said. The student was airlifted to a burn center, Monroe Township EMS said. The teacher sustained minor burns and was transported to a local hospital via ambulance, police said…