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Police & Fire
NJ Rookie Cop Dies In Off-Duty Accident, Mayor Says
A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of an officer who was killed in an accident, officials announced. Bordentown Police Officer Robert Sparano died in an off-duty accident, Mayor Eric Holliday said on Tuesday, May 13, calling the tragedy “heartbreaking.” Sparano had only joined the department in July 2024, having graduated from the Mercer County Police Academy's Basic Police Recruit Class #31-24. In Tuesday's statement, Holliday said that although Sparano was a recent addition, he quickly became a valued and respected member of the department. “His dedication to…
News
NJ Drug Stop Suspect Wanted In PA Teen Sexting Case Captured By US Marshals In Virginia
A man on Hatboro’s Most Wanted List for sending sexually explicit photos to a minor was arrested in Virginia by US Marshals, authorities announced Tuesday, May 13. Calvin Lavern Cheeze, 25, was taken into custody by the US Marshals Service Capitol Area Task Force at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Richmond, Virginia. He is currently being held at a Henrico County correctional facility pending extradition to Pennsylvania, according to the Hatboro Police Department. Cheeze is accused of initiating sexually explicit contact with a juvenile girl, sending her graphic images, and soliciting nude photos i…
Business
Owners Of Popular NJ Restaurant Leave America For Australia: 'Huge Loss For Dining Scene'
After nine years of redefining modern dining in New Jersey, the owners of one Essex County restaurant are heading home to Australia and closing the restaurant. In an emotional announcement on Instagram, the owners of Common Lot in Millburn, Ehren and Nadine Ryan, said their final service was held on Friday, May 9. The couple, who built a family, a home, and a nationally recognized restaurant in the U.S., said the time had come to return to their roots. “We had always believed we would stay in the US indefinitely given we have built businesses, had a family and rescued a dog here,” they wrot…
News
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey
Netflix officially broke ground Tuesday on a $1 billion production studio in Fort Monmouth, launching what state officials say will become a premier East Coast hub for film and TV. The massive 292-acre site, once home to a U.S. Army base, will be transformed into 12 state-of-the-art soundstages spanning nearly 500,000 square feet, plus support buildings and community-focused spaces, according to the Office of Governor Phil Murphy. “Netflix is proud to invest in American innovation and the creative community,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “We estimate that these studios will create …
Sports
Holy Curveball: Orioles Fan Scores Signed Baseball From Pope Leo XIV After Curious Question
A Baltimore Orioles fan from Colorado was gifted a precious signed baseball by the new American pope—but not before being subjected to a slightly awkward question. Pope Leo XIV, a known baseball fan who was at a World Series game in 2005 sporting White Sox gear, offered up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an avid collector, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Well, would you look at that... Congratulations to Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV pic.twitter.com/U5DJ7TOyDr — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 8, 2025 Jason Perash, who visited the Vatican this week with the intention of ge…
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Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder Arrested In Prostitution Sting: Police
Kyle Snyder, the youngest American to win Olympic gold in wrestling, was arrested in a prostitution sting in Columbus, Ohio, police announced on Monday, May 13. The 28-year-old was caught during an undercover operation by the Columbus Division of Police’s Police and Community Together (PACT) unit, aimed at curbing prostitution on the city’s north side, according to Sgt. Joe Albert. Snyder contacted an undercover ad around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and arranged a meetup at a nearby hotel, Albert said. Officers say Snyder arrived roughly 20 minutes later, paid cash, and solicited a sexual…
Sports
Hola, Madrid! Washington Commanders, Miami Dolphins Set For First-Ever NFL Game In Spain
Get your passports ready—the Washington Commanders are taking their talents to Madrid for the first-ever NFL game in Spain, the team announced. The Commanders are officially headed overseas to face the Miami Dolphins in Madrid as part of the NFL’s 2024 International Games, officials confirmed. The game will be played at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the world-famous home of Real Madrid, in Week 11 as part of the NFL's slate of international games in 2025. Kickoff time is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, and it will air on the NFL Network. It is the second overseas game for the Commanders…
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Mom Who Tortured Animals On YouTube Launches GoFundMe To Stop Trump From Deporting Her
A Pennsylvania mom convicted of torturing animals in gruesome YouTube videos is now raising money online—hoping to avoid prison and deportation under President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Anigar Monsee, 28, of Upper Darby, was found guilty of four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals – torture – in Delaware County Court on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, according to court records. She now faces up to seven years in prison when she is sentenced on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Now, she’s asking strangers on the internet for help. Monsee launched a GoFundMe campaign titled "Fighting D…
Sports
MLB Lifts Bans On All-Time Hits Leader Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson
In a groundbreaking and unanticipated decision, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred has removed all-time greats Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, among others, from the permanently ineligible list. This potentially paves the way for their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Rose, a switch-hitting infielder/outfielder, is MLB's all-time leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053) and singles (3,215). He was one of the stars of the Cincinnati Reds' Big Red Machine which won back-to-back World Series in 1975 and '76.…
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Resolution Filed To Remove NJ Reps After 'Storming' ICE Facility
A resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives to strip three New Jersey Democratic lawmakers of their committee assignments following a protest at an ICE detention center in Newark. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), seeks to remove Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Robert Menendez Jr. (NJ-8) from their congressional committees. The action follows what DHS officials are now calling an “illegal raid” at Delaney Hall on Friday, May 9. “The radical left has lost their minds — they would rather raid an ICE facilit…
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Guatemalan National Lied To Gain Custody Of Children In NJ, Feds Say
A 57-year-old Guatemalan man living in New Jersey has been charged with lying to federal officials in an attempt to gain custody of two unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said. Luciano Tinuar Quino, also known as Luciano Tinuar Guino, was charged with two counts of making false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and Attorney General Pamela Bondi said on Tuesday, May 13. The criminal complaint alleges that Tinuar Quino, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2016 and lived in the Orange, NJ area, submitted false sponsorship applications to the Department of …
Business
Microsoft Laying Off Thousands Of Workers In Biggest Job Cuts Since 2023
Microsoft is laying off about 6,000 employees as it restructures to "enhance efficiency" and reduce layers of management. A spokesperson for the tech giant confirmed the global layoffs to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, May 13. Microsoft had about 228,000 employees at the end of June 2024, according to market data firm Statista. The company said it regularly adjusts its workforce "to meet the strategic demands of the business." "We continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace," the spokesperson said. The layoffs …
Police & Fire
Duo Plead Guilty To Fatal Asbury Park Triple Shooting: Prosecutor
Two men admitted to their roles on Friday, May 9, in a 2023 Asbury Park triple shooting that left one man dead and two others njured, authorities said. Ziamere Ivery, an 18-year-old Neptune Township man, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter while Michael Sally, a 20-year-old Long Branch resident, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. Around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, Asbury Park police responded to the Asbury Park Gardens apartment complex on Atlantic Avenue and found three victims with gunshot injuries, S…
Police & Fire
Suspended Driver Charged After Airborne Crash Kills Woman In Lakewood: Prosecutor
A 56-year-old Toms River man is facing charges after a passenger in a car he was driving was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning, May 13, authorities said. At 1:35 a.m., Lakewood police responded to Cedar Bridge Avenue near the Garden State Parkway after a truck struck overhead utility wires, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. While on scene, officers discovered a heavily damaged 2015 Nissan Altima overturned in a drainage ditch, adjacent to Cedar Bridge Avenue, Billhimer said. Martine Taylor, the driver, and a 52-year-old female passenger were entrapped in the vehicle, Bil…
Police & Fire
Murder-suicide
: Woman Found Shot Dead, Man Killed By Fire In NJ Home Explosion, Cops Say
The home explosion in South Jersey over the weekend has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities confirmed Tuesday, May 13. A male victim, believed to be the tenant, was found in the living room with a handgun nearby after officials extinguished the blaze at 13 Tranquility Ct. around 2 a.m. Sunday, May 11, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. His death was ruled a suicide caused by the fire. A female victim was located in a bedroom, and her death was ruled a homicide due to a gunshot wound to the head, officials said. The prosecutor’s office said an inves…
News
'We Will Find You': NJ State Police Release 2025 Most Wanted Fugitives List
The New Jersey State Police has released its 2025 "Most Wanted" list, featuring 13 of the state’s most dangerous fugitives — and they are not backing down. The list is led by Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, who escaped from a correctional facility in 1979 while serving a life sentence for the 1973 murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster. A reward of up to $2 million is being offered for information leading to her return. “NJSP is coming for you. You are being pursued, and we will find you. We will not rest until you are brought to justice,” troopers said during a p…
Police & Fire
NJ Armed Barricaded Suspect Tased: Point Pleasant Police
A barricaded man was tased before being apprehended by police on Friday, May 9, in Point Pleasant, authorities said. Officers with the Howell Township Police Department and Point Pleasant Police Department responded to the 1100 block of River Avenue to arrest Nicholas Soukas, law enforcement said. Soukas barricaded himself inside the residence upon officers' arrival and was armed with a knife, Point Pleasant police said. Traffic was detoured as the Ocean County Regional SWAT team was deployed to the scene and attempted to have Soukas surrender and relinquish his knife, police said. After se…
Sports
ESPN Launching Streaming App With Live Games, Full Channel Lineup: Here's What It Costs
For the first time, sports fans can get ESPN's full TV network lineup without cable through a new standalone streaming service. ESPN announced the pricing and details of its new direct-to-consumer platform on Tuesday, May 13. The app, simply called ESPN, will feature more than 47,000 sporting events each year, along with SportsCenter and the network's vast content library. Unlike ESPN+, the new ESPN app will offer many channels without a cable subscription, like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ACC Network, and SEC Network. The unlimited package, which does include ESPN+ content, will cost $29…
News
Foot Fetish: NJ Assembly Candidate Selling Photos On Website, Report Says
Rebecca Holloway has never been one to toe the party line. Holloway, who is running for State Assembly alongside Kevin Ryan, is selling photos of her feet on a foot fetish website, as reported by the New Jersey Globe and shared by Politico. She has been selling photos of her feet for the last two years, charging $5 a month for a subscription, the Globe reported. A link to her page turns up a 403 error as her page appears to be set to private or removed. A former school board member in Clementon and mother, Holloway has made challenging the South Jersey Democrat political…
Business
UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack
The head of UnitedHealth Group is stepping down, ending a rocky four years marked by rising medical costs, a major cyberattack, and the high-profile killing of an insurance executive. Andrew Witty has left his position as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to "personal reasons," the company announced on Tuesday, May 13. He'll remain with UnitedHealth as a senior adviser to newly reappointed CEO Stephen Hemsley. Witty's resignation came as UnitedHealth suspended its 2025 outlook, citing accelerating medical spending among new Medicare Advantage members. "Leading the people of UnitedHea…
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Police Incident Leaves Man Dead In PA; Next Of Kin Sought: Coroner
The man who died following a police incident in Lehigh County has been identified as Timothy D. Vanbilliard, 45, of Emmaus, the coroner announced on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Vanbilliard was involved in a police response near the 1500 block of North Cedar Crest Boulevard in South Whitehall Township on Sunday, May 11. He was transported to the emergency department at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 2:59 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy was completed Tuesday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center. The cause a…
Business
Inflation Holds Steady, Grocery Prices Drop As Trump's Trade Policies Cloud Outlook
Inflation was relatively flat as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs went into effect in April, with lower grocery prices helping keep overall costs in check. Monthly inflation increased just 0.2% from March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday, May 13. Consumer prices rose 2.3% from April 2024, the smallest yearly inflation since February 2021. The annual inflation number was slightly below the 2.4% Dow Jones forecast, CNBC reported. Wall Street didn't react much to the consumer price index (CPI) data, with stocks and Treasury yields staying relatively unchanged when …
Police & Fire
100K+ Images Of Child Porn, NJ Fire Chief Arrested: Authorities
A former fire chief from West Deptford was recently arrested and charged with having more than 100,000 images of child sexual abuse material, authorities said. Martin Matson, 70, is charged with three counts of possessing child pornography, according to a criminal complaint from Mantua Joint Municipal Court. Matson previously served as fire chief of the Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, ABC6 reported. He was arrested on Thursday, May 8. Matson was arrested after investigators searched his Weatherly Court home in April, ABC6 said. Matson told law enforcement he had been downloading c…
Police & Fire
Dealing Cocaine Sends South Toms River Man to Prison: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old South Toms River resident pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute on Friday, May 9, authorities said. Per the terms of a plea agreement, Angel Perez is expected to be sentenced to seven years in prison, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, detectives investigating the distribution of cocaine observed two motor vehicles parked next to each other near the Presidential Apartments, Billhimer said. Detectives saw a woman exit her vehicle and enter the passenger’s side of the second vehicle, operated by Perez, Billh…
Politics
Trump Endorses Ciattarelli For NJ Governor
President Donald Trump has made his pick for New Jersey governor. Trump, who has property in Bedminster in Somerset County, endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for the Republican nomination on his Truth Social account Monday. “Jack Ciattarelli is a terrific America First Candidate running to be the next Governor of a State that I love, NEW JERSEY!” Trump said. “Jack, who after getting to know and understand MAGA, has gone ALL IN, and is now 100% (PLUS!). He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected Leaders in New Jersey and, as your next Governor, Jack Ciattarelli will work closely with me …
News
Travel Advisory Issued For Popular Exotic Destination By State Department: Here's What To Know
The US State Department is advising Americans who plan on traveling to a popular exotic beach destination in Asia. The advisory cites the increased risk of “terrorism and natural disasters” in Indonesia and has classified the nation with a Level 2 Travel Advisory of “Exercise Increased Caution.” However, certain areas in the nation were labeled with the highest travel advisory level, at a Level 4 Advisory of “Do Not Travel.” Travelers are advised to avoid areas such as Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) "due to civil unrest." "Terrorists continue…
Business
Chomp Free Krispy Kreme For Pac-Man's 45th Birthday: Here's How To Score Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Pac-Man's birthday with a new doughnut collection, giveaways, and deals based on the classic video game. The popular doughnut chain announced its collaboration with Pac-Man on Monday, May 12. The two-player partnership between the brands helps mark Pac-Man's 45th birthday, which falls on Thursday, May 22. The limited-time lineup includes three themed doughnuts and a maze-inspired box modeled after the classic arcade game. "These all-new Pac-Man doughnuts are sweetest in multi-player mode," Krispy Kreme chief growth officer Dave Skena said. "So, press s…
News
Great White Shark Spotted Off NY Coast: Watch Drone Footage
With Memorial Day two weeks away, a great white shark was spotted off the coast of Long Island. Drone footage shows it off the shore of Montauk, the eastern-most point in the Hamptons, on Monday, May 12. It was captured by photographer Joanna L Steidle, who told Storyful, "I have been flying these waters for eight years and this is the earliest shark spotting I have had in a season and it is also the closest to shore I have spotted a great white." Click here to view the drone footage on Storyful. Lifeguards don't go on duty until later this month. Great white sharks, the largest pre…
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Male Escort Gives Graphic Testimony On Day 1 Of Sean Combs' Trial In NY
A male escort gave graphic testimony on the first day of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution being held in Manhattan. Daniel Phillip, age 41, provided information on sexual encounters with Combs and his then-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura from around 2012 to 2014. He said he was paid between $700 and $6,000 on several occasions to have sex with Ventura, while Combs watched and directed him. One time, Ventura told him to urinate on him while Combs masturbated, according t…
Business
Business Travel May Suffer As Trump's Tariffs, Border Policies Fuel Global Concerns: Survey
Business travel may soon decline as international companies reassess economic and logistical hurdles created by President Donald Trump's trade wars and border policies. Nearly a third (29%) of corporate travel buyers now expect their company's travel volume to drop in 2025, according to an April survey from the Global Business Travel Association. US firms are forecasting a slightly steeper average decline than international companies. Those expecting less business travel are projecting a 21% drop for their companies on average. Nearly one in five (19%) said they're uncertain about the …
Business
Apple Could Be Raising iPhone Prices Soon, Report Says
Apple is considering a price increase for its new iPhone models scheduled for release this fall, according to a brand-new report. The price hike would coincide with anticipated enhancements in features and design modifications, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the technology giant is strategically evaluating this move to ensure it aligns with the launch of new, ultra-thin designs, The Journal reported. The company is distancing itself from any direct association between the potential price hikes and the ongoing US tariffs on Chinese imports, …
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