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Dolly Parton Dies: Entertainment Icon Touched Generations Worldwide
One of America’s most recognizable and beloved entertainers, whose songs, humor, and generosity crossed generations, has died. Country music legend Dolly Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her family announced in a video posted to Parton’s Instagram account. She died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, according to the family. Parton’s death came after a period of health problems that had forced her to step back from several public appearances. Daily Voice reported Monday, Aug. 17, that Parton had missed an event marking the opening of Dollywood’s NightFligh…
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Family Speaks Out After BF Says ‘Demon’ Made Him Kill College Soccer Star
The family of a soccer player stabbed to death by her boyfriend after he claimed a “demon” told him to do it is speaking out, calling the 18-year-old's killing a “parent’s worst nightmare” as nearly $60,000 has poured in to build a legacy in her name. “This is a parent’s worst nightmare. It has been devastating for family, friends, and the whole community,” Karoline Heintz's family said in a statement released through Pennsylvania State Police. “Karoline was loved by all. She was a kind, smart, beautiful girl. We want justice for our ‘sweet’ Karoline.” The family asked for privacy as they …
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Man Learns Fate After Attempting To Sexually Assault Teen During Robbery: Monmouth Prosecutor
A 48-year-old Freehold man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman during a robbery, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Anthony Burke was previously convicted of attempted aggravated sexual assault, armed robbery and multiple weapons offenses, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 9:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, Manalapan police responded to Thompson Grove Park after Burke forced his way into the woman's car, robbing and attempting and attempting to sexually assault her at gunpoint, Santiago…
National Interest
'M*A*S*H' Star Mike Farrell Breaks Silence After Wife, Actress Shelley Fabares Dies
Mike Farrell is sharing a deeply personal tribute after losing his wife and partner of more than four decades. The 87-year-old “M*A*S*H” star spoke out following the death of actress and singer Shelley Fabares, who died Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles at age 82. She was surrounded by loved ones. Farrell joined Fabares’ family in announcing her death Monday, Aug. 24, while remembering the woman whose television and film career spanned decades. “We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so m…
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'Happy Wheelchair Birthday:' Disabled Woman Speaks Out After NJ Restaurant's Viral Blunder
A disabled musician and activist whose birthday celebration went viral for all the wrong reasons is turning an upsetting restaurant blunder into something bigger. Antonia Sinibaldi was celebrating her birthday at Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken on Saturday, June 20 when a dessert plate arrived with the message, "Happy Wheelchair Birthday." "Not to complain about a fairly new restaurant in my town but why would you make my dessert say this? My family members dessert was entertaining. What was written on my plate probably set my employee off more than me. I would never expect that in my town,"…
National Interest
Lunar Eclipse Nears: These Locations Will Enjoy Best Viewing Conditions
The countdown is on for one of the year’s most dramatic sky shows, but where you live could make all the difference. NASA says a deep partial lunar eclipse will unfold Thursday night, Aug. 27, into early Friday, Aug. 28, with 96.3 percent of the moon’s disk entering Earth’s dark central shadow at maximum eclipse. The partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT Thursday and reaches its maximum at about 12:13 a.m. EDT Friday, according to NASA. The main partial phase ends at 1:52 a.m. EDT Friday. At its peak, only a narrow strip of the moon will remain illuminated by direct sunlight. …
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Nearly $3M Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot Won By Middlesex County Player
A New Jersey Lottery player in Middlesex County is nearly $3 million richer after hitting the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot. The lucky player matched all five numbers in the drawing Monday, Aug. 24, winning the $2,975,145 jackpot, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 01, 07, 08, 16 and 21. The Bullseye was 07 and the XTRA was 03. Online retailer Jackpocket sold the winning ticket and will receive a $2,000 bonus, lottery officials said. Another 111 players matched four of five numbers plus the Bullseye to win $500 each. Of those, 27 played the XTRA and multiplied their prize…
National Interest
Multiple Adults, Children Killed In Mass Shooting, Fire At Montana Home
A family disturbance turned into a horrific scene after gunfire erupted and a home was quickly consumed by flames. Multiple adults and children were killed Sunday, Aug. 23, at a home on White Star Circle in Billings, Montana, according to authorities and multiple reports. The exact number of victims has not been released as investigators work to confirm identities and notify relatives. Police received a 911 call at about 6 p.m., and gunshots could be heard in the background, authorities said. Officers arriving minutes later heard more gunfire from behind the house. Smoke then began po…
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Neptune Man Charged With Stealing $10K From NJ Resident: Cops
A months-long investigation into nearly $10,000 stolen from a Bergen County man's bank accounts led to the arrest of a 34-year-old Jersey Shore man, authorities said. Benjamin Grinley, of Neptune City, was arrested after New Jersey State Police troopers discovered an outstanding Teaneck warrant during a traffic stop on Tuesday, Aug. 18, Teaneck Deputy Police Chief Seth B. Kriegel said. The investigation began after a Teaneck resident reported his bank accounts had been compromised on Dec. 10, 2025, police said. Approximately $9,850 had been fraudulently withdrawn from a bank in Flemington. …
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Beloved NJ Preschool Teacher Loses Everything In Fire
Dorothea Emrich is picking up the pieces after she lost everything in a fire at her Navesink home on Friday, Aug. 21. Emrich, a teacher at Mountain Hill Preschool in Atlantic Highlands, heard a loud pop coming from her garage and when she opened the door, her car spontaneously combusted and the fire spread, destroying her home, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her. "Mrs. Emrich is someone who would truly do anything for anyone," Mario Ariemma, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Whether you know her from her years of dedication at Mountain Hill Preschool, or recognize h…
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First US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported
The first measles deaths reported in the United States this year have been confirmed as the nation battles its highest case count in decades, state health officials announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. Two people have died from the highly contagious virus, marking Pennsylvania's first measles-associated deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The deaths come after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported zero measles deaths nationwide in 2026 through its latest update on Friday, Aug. 21. Three deaths were reported in the United States in 2025. Pennsylv…
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Pedestrian Dies After Hit By Vehicle: Manchester PD
A 43-year-old Whiting man died after they were struck by a vehicle in Manchester, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 25. At 9:37 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 9, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of County Route 530 and Swift Circle in Whiting, Manchester police said. Richard Fescharek sustained multiple life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash, police said. Fescharek was pronounced dead Friday, Aug. 14, police said. The crash remains under investigation, though it is believed to be caused by improper crossing, police said.
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2-Alarm Jersey Shore Fire Emits Plumes Of Smoke: FD
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in Beach Haven Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire at 211 Leeward Ave., a three-story wood frame home, Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company said. While en route, firefighters saw a column of smoke in the area and tolled a second alarm, fire officials said. Firefighters stretched two lines and were eventually able to bring the fire under control, fire officials said. The fire was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office for investigation, firefighters said. No injuri…
National Interest
Rare Freshwater Infection Kills 8-Year-Old Girl: What To Know
An 8-year-old girl has died after a devastating illness linked to a summertime family outing. Lillian Smart of the city of Ruston in north-central Louisiana died Saturday, Aug. 22, after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare organism commonly known as the “brain-eating” amoeba, according to her family and multiple reports. “The injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from,” the family wrote in a post on Facebook. “Everyone did everything they could to keep her here. We are heartbroken and honestly do not know what to do next. How do we put one foot in fron…
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NJ College Baseball Player Killed By Cops After Drunkenly Entering Wrong Home: Report
A 22-year-old catcher set to begin playing for a New Jersey college this semester was shot and killed by police after his family says he mistakenly went to the wrong Pennsylvania home while drinking with friends. Glenwood Earl Pysher IV was identified as the victim of the officer-involved shooting, according to a statement from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office sent to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Pysher, affectionately known as "Bubba", had been celebrating a friend's birthday at a local bar before the festivities moved to a friend's house in Upper Pottsgrove Towns…
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Mountain Dew's Newest Flavor Comes With Spicy Twist: How To Try It
A popular candy brand and Mountain Dew are teaming up for a new tropical soda with a spicy twist. Mountain Dew x Trolli Mango Pineapple Punch launched nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The limited-edition soda blends mango, pineapple, and a hint of strawberry. The drink is meant to be paired with Trolli Spicy Crawlers, creating a sweet-and-spicy combination. "Trolli is all about pushing the boundaries of what a sour gummi candy can be, so what better way to show consumers more ways to enjoy Trolli Spicy Crawlers than by pairing it with the bold, new fruit-…
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NJ Mom Drowns Saving Girl From Delaware River Day Before 34th Birthday
A New Jersey mother of two drowned while saving a struggling girl from the Delaware River one day before what would have been her 34th birthday, according to authorities and a fundraiser for her family. Priscila Alvares Pereira Dos Santos, 33, of Delran, disappeared beneath the water at Amico Island Park on Monday, Aug. 24, after helping the girl reach shore, Delran police said. Her body was recovered about 20 feet off a beach at the park around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Tuesday would have been Dos Santos' 34th birthday, according to a GoFundMe launched with her family's authorization.&nb…
Weather
Storm System Will Hit Northeast After Comfortable Start To Week: Timing
A stretch of crisp, comfortable weather across the Northeast will give way to a more unsettled pattern later this week. The National Weather Service says mostly sunny skies and low humidity will dominate Tuesday, Aug. 25, with highs generally in the upper 70s to low 80s. Fair conditions are expected to hold through much of Wednesday, Aug. 26, before the next disturbance approaches. Wednesday will remain dry for most of the region, with temperatures around 80 degrees and light winds, according to the National Weather Service. The change becomes more noticeable Thursday, Aug. 27, as wa…
National Interest
These Everyday Habits Could Be Relationship Dealbreakers, Survey Finds
A new survey is revealing the relationship habits many Americans say can go too far, with some behaviors falling into a gray area before a breakup ever happens. Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans about what counts as cheating in 2026 and found that emotional connections, secret communications, and online activity can be viewed as relationship breaches. The survey, conducted online from July 1 to July 6, 2026, found that 15 percent of Americans who are married or in a relationship admit they have romantic feelings for someone outside their relationship. Gen Z respondents were the most…
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FDA Issues Highest Risk Level After Major Recall Of Dips, Salsas
A popular supermarket chain is warning shoppers to check their refrigerators after a recall involving prepared foods was elevated to the highest possible risk level. The Food and Drug Administration upgraded a Whole Foods Market recall of prepared dips and salsas to a Class I classification, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected products could cause serious health consequences or death. The recall involves nearly 13,000 units of dips and salsas that may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA warning. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market…
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'Jersey Shore' 2.0? Viral TikTok Shows New Reality Show Filming In Seaside Heights
A new Netflix reality show from a producer behind MTV's "Jersey Shore" appears to be filming in the place that made the original series famous. A TikTok shared by user @mtlchlo shows a film crew in Seaside Heights, with the video claiming a "new younger cast" was filming a new Jersey Shore show. The clip had racked up 1.2 million views. According to Deadline, Netflix is working with "Jersey Shore" producer SallyAnn Salsano on a new reality show called "The Leftovers," which is being filmed across New Jersey. Deadline says the series centers on a group of friends coming together for the fir…
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KFC's Newest Menu Addition Leans Into Ranch Craze As Popular Item Returns
KFC is doubling down on the nation's ranch obsession with a new dipping sauce alongside the return of a fan-favorite menu item. The fast-food chain launched its new Hot Ranch Big Dip nationwide on Monday, Aug. 24. KFC also announced the return of Double Crispy Hot Wings in the news release. The 4-ounce sauce mixes creamy, tangy ranch with garlic, herbs, and a chili pepper kick in a serving twice the size of its usual dip. The dip and wings are available for a limited time at participating KFC restaurants while supplies last. Hot Ranch Big Dip comes after a big summer for ranch, w…
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Police Chief Shuts Down DV Concerns After Wife Of Slain Cop Found Dead
The body of Karen Solomon, the wife of an off-duty police officer who was found dead in his Massachusetts home last week, was found after a six-day search, authorities announced Monday, Aug. 24. The 58-year-old woman, who was the founder and president of First H.E.L.P., an organization that works to reduce mental health stigma among first responders, was the primary suspect in the death of Worcester Police Officer Kurt Solomon, who was found dead on Wildwood Avenue just before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Internet sleuths had been speculating that there was a history of domestic abuse, pr…
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Judge In Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Rejects Mistrial Bid After Her Catholic Faith Enters Testimony
A judge rejected a mistrial request after a prosecution witness discussed Lindsay Clancy’s Catholic faith in front of jurors. The dispute came Monday, Aug. 24, during Clancy’s murder trial, according to NBC Boston. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children at their Duxbury home in January 2023. The children were Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months. @alysssssaaaunfiltered Aug 24 | Day 19 REDDINGTON CALLING FOR A MISTRIAL!! #reddington #lindsayclancytrial #mistrial #linsdayclancy #kevinreddington ♬ original sound - Alyssa Dr. Kirk Heilbrun had discussed Clancy’s s…
National Interest
Karoline Leavitt Reveals Next Move After White House Exit
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed what she'll do next after announcing her departure from President Donald Trump's administration. Leavitt will return to work for Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., after leaving the White House at the end of August. The 28-year-old announced the move while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Aug. 21. Before joining Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, Leavitt served as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc. The Atkinson, New Hampshire, native hasn't said what her specific role will be with the super PAC. Leavitt said Fri…
National Interest
Fox News Makes Major Lineup Change On ‘The Five’
A familiar face on Fox News is moving into one of the network’s most prominent daily roles. Emily Compagno, 46, has been named a permanent co-host of “The Five” and will officially join the program Tuesday, Sept. 8, Fox News announced Monday, Aug. 24. She will leave her role on “Outnumbered,” where she has been a co-host since 2021. Compagno will join Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, and Jesse Watters, with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica Tarlov rotating in the show’s left-leaning seat. A rotating Fox News personality will fill Compagno’s spot on “Outnumbered” until a permanent replacement is named. …
Obituaries
NJ Stop & Shop Cake Decorator Dies Less Than 1 Year After Cancer Diagnosis
A longtime New Jersey bakery worker remembered for her artistic talents and love of family has died less than one year after a battle with cancer. Adriana Gonzalez Martinez, 62, of Parlin, died at home surrounded by her family on Friday, Aug. 21, according to her obituary on the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home website. Born in Havana, Cuba, Martinez lived in Parlin for 30 years and worked as a cake decorator in the bakery at Stop & Shop in Keyport. She loved traveling, spending time at the beach, and being with her family. Martinez was diagnosed with cancer in December 2025 and underwent …
Obituaries
Leonardo Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks
New Jersey dad John Bleibdrey died after having an aneurysm while fishing in the Outer Banks on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary on the Scott and Kedz funeral home website. He died one week before his 43rd birthday. A lifelong Leonardo resident, Bleibdrey was a member of the Carpenters Union of New York and worked as a contractor, his obituary reads. He was passionate about fishing and loved his trips to the Outer Banks, often visiting during his birthday week. He also loved fishing at Leonardo Beach and Sandy Hook, and rooting on his beloved Yankees and Cowboys. He is…
National Interest
Bret Michaels Halts Touring For Months After Surgeries: 'Remain Unbroken!'
Bret Michaels is stepping away from touring for several months to recover from recent surgeries. The Poison frontman announced the cancellation of the rest of his 2026 dates on the Live and Amplified Tour in a statement on his website on Saturday, Aug. 22. The decision came after a comeback performance at The Bowl at Sugar Hill in northern Georgia. Doctors and paramedics evaluated Michaels immediately after the show and determined he needs more rest. "We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being," his doctors said. "He wanted to attempt this show, but we feel there is …
Breaking News
Teen Needed Surgery After Genitals Bitten During Sexual Assault At Hotel: Prosecutors
A woman was left unable to walk and needed surgery after a sexual assault at a Pennsylvania hotel, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 24. Javier Santos-Rivera, 41, of Allentown, was charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated assault, sexual assault, simple assault, indecent assault, and intimidation of a witness or victim, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. Pennsylvania State Police were called to an area hospital around 7:17 a.m. on March 21 after a 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted, according to the DA's office. Investigators d…
National Interest
Stranded Tourist Dies In Scorching Death Valley Heat
A French tourist died after becoming stranded on a remote road in Death Valley National Park as temperatures reached 116 degrees, according to officials. Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died on Monday, Aug. 17, after he and a traveling companion got stuck in mud near Queen of Sheba Mine Road, the National Park Service said in a news release on Friday, Aug. 21. Formosa and his companion, who's also from France, were traveling on West Side Road when their vehicle became stuck. With no other vehicles in the area, the men began walking across the salt flats toward Badwater Road to get help. The two…
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