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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Arrives: What To Know Now One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wanted Driver Captured At Rikers Island After Fatal River Crash (UPDATE) Wanted Driver Captured At Rikers Island After Fatal River Crash (UPDATE)
Wanted Driver Captured At Rikers Island After Fatal River Crash (Update) The 23-year-old driver accused of fleeing after a crash that sent two vehicles into the Susquehanna River and killed a young woman has been captured in New York City, police announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Mikaail Cotton was arrested by New York City authorities in connection with an alleged firearms offense and is being held at Rikers Island, according to the Manor Township Police Department. Arrangements are underway to extradite Cotton to Pennsylvania, where he is expected to face charges stemming from the July 30 crash that killed 20-year-old Saige Zink, of Columbia, police said. Cotton is…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim
Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim People who paid for a popular drug to quit smoking may be eligible for money in a major class action settlement with Pfizer. The $44 million settlement covers people and third parties who paid any amount of money for retail purchases of the smoking cessation medicine Chantix. The lawsuit claims Pfizer failed to follow current good manufacturing practices, causing Chantix to become contaminated with a nitrosamine, which can cause cancer. The plaintiffs also accused Pfizer of misrepresenting its compliance with manufacturing standards. Pfizer has denied wron…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Actor Jon Cypher Dies: NY Native Starred In TV Classics Actor Jon Cypher Dies: NY Native Starred In TV Classics
Actor Jon Cypher Dies: NY Native Starred In TV Classics A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Woman Admits Smuggling Migrants Across US/Canada Border, Faces Years In Prison NY Woman Admits Smuggling Migrants Across US/Canada Border, Faces Years In Prison
NY Woman Admits Smuggling Migrants Across US/Canada Border, Faces Years In Prison A New York woman accused of repeatedly helping smuggle migrants across the US-Canadian border has pleaded guilty to federal charges and now faces years behind bars.  Plattsburgh resident Stacey Taylor, 43, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to conspiracy to engage in alien smuggling and four counts of alien smuggling for profit, according to the US Department of Justice.  The plea comes after Taylor was previously indicted in connection with an international smuggling operation that primarily brought people from India into the United States through the northern border, as Daily V…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Raw Oysters At Steakhouse Left Firefighter With Permanent Brain Damage, Lawsuit Says Raw Oysters At Steakhouse Left Firefighter With Permanent Brain Damage, Lawsuit Says
Raw Oysters At Steakhouse Left Firefighter With Permanent Brain Damage, Lawsuit Says A father, ex-Marine, and firefighter suffered cardiac arrest and a permanent brain injury after eating raw oysters at a popular Chicago steakhouse chain, according to a newly filed lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Joe Belgio on Monday, Aug. 10, in Cook County Circuit Court, IL, against Gibsons Steakhouse - Oak Brook, LLC, GRG Holdings, Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Taylor Shellfish Company, and other defendants. Belgio ate at Gibsons Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, on June 30, 2025, where he ordered and ate raw oysters, according to the complaint. The lawsuit says he ate n…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Convicted Murderer, Mom Break 4-Year-Old Boy's Bones, Burn Him: Affidavit Convicted Murderer, Mom Break 4-Year-Old Boy's Bones, Burn Him: Affidavit
Convicted Murderer, Mom Break 4-Year-Old Boy's Bones, Burn Him: Affidavit A convicted murderer and the mother of a 4-year-old boy are accused in a disturbing child abuse case that left the child with broken bones, burns, bruises, and injuries doctors ultimately categorized as "torture," according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Raheem Akbar Shabazz Floyd, 38, who was on parole for a North Carolina murder conviction, and the boy's mother, Brianna Nichole Nolte-Maple, 32, were arrested in Harrisburg following an investigation into the child's extensive injuries on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the affidavit. The investigation began af…

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by Daily Voice Staff
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Mother, Daughter Take Turns Fighting Back Against Brutal Attack At NY Home, Suspect Charged: DA Mother, Daughter Take Turns Fighting Back Against Brutal Attack At NY Home, Suspect Charged: DA
Mother, Daughter Take Turns Fighting Back Against Brutal Attack At NY Home, Suspect Charged: DA A mother and daughter both took turns protecting each other during a violent attack and attempted rape at a Westchester County home — and now a Bronx man has been indicted on several felony charges, prosecutors said. Alberto Botero, 39, was arraigned in Westchester County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 11, in connection with the alleged attack at a Greenburgh residence on Wednesday, July 1, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday.  The incident began at around 6:25 p.m. when a woman went to the entrance of her home to retrieve a delivery and encountered Bote…

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by Ben Crnic
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Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Be Too Bright In Latest Tesla Recall: What To Know Tesla is recalling more than 20,000 vehicles because their headlights may be too bright in the electric automaker's latest safety problem. The recall affects 20,349 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The affected Teslas include certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The low-beam headlights may exceed the maximum allowed light output, reducing visibility for oncoming drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. That means the vehicles fail to comply with federal requirements for lamps, reflective devices, and…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move 'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move
'America's Head Cheerleader' Just Announced Her Next Move Reece Weaver has made her next move. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader who rose to fame on Netflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in "Chicago," she announced Tuesday morning, Aug. 11, on "CBS Mornings." Weaver will begin her six-week limited engagement at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City on Monday, Sept. 7, and continue through Sunday, Oct. 18. Last June, "The Wall Street Journal" published an article titled "America’s Head Cheerleader Wants You to Back Off Her Husband." The article centered around Weaver's …

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1.7M 'Woodland Escape' Boasting Pool, Pond, Secret Gardens In NY Now On Market $1.7M 'Woodland Escape' Boasting Pool, Pond, Secret Gardens In NY Now On Market
$1.7M 'Woodland Escape' Boasting Pool, Pond, Secret Gardens In NY Now On Market A nearly seven-acre Northern Westchester property filled with gardens, water features, and a contemporary home built among rock outcroppings has hit the market. Known as "Woods Home," the property at 1750 Baptist Church Rd. in Yorktown Heights sits on 6.74 acres in the Huntersville neighborhood and is now listed for $1.7 million, according to a listing from Houlihan Lawrence.  The 4,976-square-foot home has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and one half-bathroom.  Described by Houlihan Lawrence as a "woodland escape," the property includes sprawling lawns, a Sylvan pool, woodlan…

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by Ben Crnic