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Child's Brain Injury Sparks Recall Of 10K+ Toddler Stools Sold On Amazon
More than 10,000 toddler stools sold on Amazon have been recalled after several children were injured in collapsing incidents — including one case where a child suffered a brain injury. The recall affects about 10,300 Onasti Toddler Tower Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Mar. 13. The stools can tip over or collapse during use, creating serious fall hazards. The plastic, foldable stools come in multiple colors, including beige, blue, gray, green, and pink. They're about 25 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 32 inches tall. The stools have an adju…
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Patient, 18, Assaults Hospital Employees In Region, Police Say
An 18-year-old patient assaulted two employees at a Capital Region hospital, police said. Saratoga County resident Isabelle Singley, of Burnt Hills, was arrested following an altercation at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs early Wednesday, March 12. An investigation found that Singley struck two staff members at the hospital, causing injuries, at around 3 a.m., sheriff’s officials said. No other details about the incident were given. Singley was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, both felonies. She was arraigned in the Saratoga Springs City Court and released on her own…
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Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Region
A pedestrian was killed in what police described as a hit-and-run crash in the Capital Region. Emergency crews in Colonie were called for a car vs. pedestrian crash on Wold Road near Beltrone Drive at around 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 14. The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The driver then fled the scene without offering aid to the victim or calling 911. Details about the victim, including their age, sex, and hometown, were not immediately given. No suspects had been identified as of early Friday afternoon. Wolf Road was closed for sev…
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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…
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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…
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$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 …
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Fan Loses Bet With Dropkick Murphys Frontman At Concert — But Still Wins Big (
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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.&…
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New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To
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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…
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Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Burning Clothing Donation Bin In NY, Daughter Doubts Official Account
The daughter of a New York woman found dead inside a burning clothing donation bin says she does not believe the official version of events surrounding her mother’s death. Michelle McFarren, 43, was discovered around 2:20 a.m. Thursday, March 6, inside a smoldering donation bin in the parking lot of a Glens Falls restaurant on Hudson Avenue, police said. Authorities determined her cause of death was fire-related but have not released further details. McFarren, a mother of three and grandmother of three, likely climbed into the bin seeking refuge from the rain, Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins…
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Dog Shoots Owner After Getting Paw Stuck In Gun, Police Say
An American dog owner was accidentally shot by his pet in a freak incident rarely seen involving animals and firearms. Officers responded to a home in Memphis, Tennessee on Whitney Avenue at 3:50 a.m. Monday, March 10, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his left thigh, according to the police report first detailed by WMC-TV Action News 5. He told police he had been lying in bed with a female friend when his 1-year-old pit bull jumped onto the bed and got its paw stuck in the trigger guard, causing the weapon to fire. The victim’s friend left the scene before officers arriv…
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Arsonist Sets Fire To Occupied Home In Region, Police Say
An arsonist set fire to a Capital Region home knowing someone was inside, police said. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials were called to a Corinth residence on Antone Mountain Road for a disturbance at around 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 12. An investigation found that Louis Hart, 34, intentionally set fire to the home knowing another person was inside, deputies said. There were no reports of injuries. He also intentionally damaged another person’s property to the tune of $250, according to investigators. Hart, of Corinth, was arrested on suspicion of arson in the second degree and criminal m…
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After Remains Of NY Woman Found In Woods, Police Push For Answers In Chilling Cold Case
Police are renewing calls for information after human remains discovered in a wooded preserve in upstate New York were identified as a woman who disappeared a decade earlier. The remains of Amanda King, 27, were found in the Burden Pond Preserve in Troy, near Campbell Avenue, on Oct. 20, 2024, according to Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker. A local resident stumbled upon the remains, leading police to the scene. Now, investigators are asking for the public’s help in piecing together how King’s remains ended up in Troy and what led to her death. “We urge anyone who may have informat…
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Teen NY Cheerleader's Funeral Procession Will Pass Through High School Campus In Final Farewell
As the Westchester community continues to grieve the loss of 14-year-old Gia Deborah Gentile, the Mount Pleasant Central School District will pay tribute to the beloved student and cheerleader with a special procession through her high school campus following her funeral mass on Thursday, March 13. In accordance with the Gentile family’s wishes, the funeral procession will pass through Westlake High School and Middle School sometime before noon on Thursday, the Mount Pleasant Central School District announced earlier this week. Students, faculty, and staff—led by the Westlake Stu…
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Blood Moon Eclipse Coming: Here's When, What To Know
Skywatchers across North America are in for a treat as the moon prepares to undergo a stunning transformation during a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a blood moon. This remarkable phenomenon occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow that turns the moon a captivating reddish hue. This celestial event is scheduled to take place overnight from Thursday, March 13, into Friday, March 14. Enthusiasts in North America will have an excellent opportunity to observe the peak of the eclipse, which is expected to occur between 2:26 a.m. an…
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Shell-Shocked! TSA Finds Live Turtle In Man’s Pants At Newark Airport
A Pennsylvania man was caught with a turtle concealed in his pants when a Transportation Security Administration body scanner triggered an alarm near his groin on Friday, March 7 at Newark Liberty International Airport, the TSA said in a release. A pat down by an officer revealed there was something concealed in the man’s groin, the TSA said. When asked if there was something hidden in his pants, the man, a resident of East Stroudsburg, ,reached down the front of his pants and pulled out a live turtle that was wrapped in a small blue towel. The turtle was estimated to be about 5-inches in le…
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Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn
A new scam is targeting people with a fake email and officials are urging the public to stay vigilant. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued the warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the agency. These emails, which carry the subject line “Claim Benefits!”, falsely claim that recipients must apply for their 2025 Social Security benefits through a provided link. How Scam Works The scam email appears to come from SSA and directs users to a fake website disguised to look like SSA’s official page. However, clicking on the link l…
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Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage
Billy Joel is rescheduling dates on a lengthy tour so that he can focus on recovering from surgery. The moves come after he fell onstage at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel wrote in an Instagram post. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” The extensive tour schedule, which was set to continue through November 2025, has been pushed back four months, during wh…
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Doctors Said It Was The Flu — Days Later, 10-Year-Old Girl Was Gone
A Maryland mother is grappling with unimaginable loss after her once-healthy 10-year-old daughter died from complications doctors initially brushed off as the flu. Minka Aisha Greene, of Capitol Heights, had never been seriously ill before, her mom, Kymesha Greene White told Daily Voice in a phone call Tuesday, March 11. So when Minka stopped eating and playing outside in late January, Greene White knew something was seriously wrong. “She was never one of those kids who had a cold or anything,” Greene White said. “So when I noticed she wasn’t eating or asking to go outside, I was like,…
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International Search Intensifies For Missing American College Student In Dominican Republic
The search for a missing Virginia college student who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is intensifying as officials establish a high-level commission to oversee the case, authorities announced. The Dominican Republic National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and the US Embassy Liaison, has expanded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who went missing on Thursday, March 6 while on a trip with friends in Punta Cana. Officials confirmed that Konanki, a c…
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First Measles Case Confirmed Outside Of NYC In 2025, Health Officials Urge Vaccination
A child under 5 years old on Long Island has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case outside of New York City in 2025, health officials announced Tuesday, March 11. The case in Suffolk County, confirmed at the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratory, comes as measles cases rise globally and across the United States, including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The New York State Department of Health, Suffolk County health officials, and Northwell Health are investigating the case and tracking potential exposures. The child is currently being treated at…
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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…
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Sexual Abuse: NY Pastor Admits 'Sweet Spot' For Molesting Children Was Between 11 And 15
A New York pastor formally confessed to sexually abusing numerous children, some as young as infants. Long Island resident Jose Saez Jr., 29, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, March 11, following an investigation by the Justice Department’s “Project Safe Childhood” initiative. Saez, a father of three and former pastor at Brentwood’s Iglesia Cristiana Alumbrando El Camino Church, admitted to using an encrypted messaging service to engage in sexually explicit conversations with minors and with a law enforcement officer po…
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NTSB Makes Urgent Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter
Federal aviation officials are taking urgent action to prevent future midair collisions after a catastrophic crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, March 11, in response to the accident, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. Collision Over DCA The crash occurred around 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, when the Amer…
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$12K Necklace From Luxury US Jeweler Linked To Billionaire Sex Assault Claims: Report
Editor's Note: People purporting to be from the Tancredi Group, who allegedly represent Ali Fayed, have responded to the allegations made in the report. The statement is set out below the article A $12,000 necklace from a high-end Connecticut jeweler is now at the center of disturbing new allegations against Ali Al-Fayed, the brother of late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, in a shocking "60 Minutes Australia" investigation. The exposé, released Sunday, March 10, features explosive claims from a woman identified only as Kim, a former assistant to Egyptian-business Mohamed Al-Fayed. She al…
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New Airline Offering Flights At Long Island's Main Airport: See Where You Can Go
A popular airline in New Haven, Connecticut, is crossing the Long Island Sound and offering flights from a new airport. Avelo Airlines will begin flying from Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Islip, New York, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The carrier will begin service to three destinations in the late spring. Twice-weekly flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays. Avelo will fly to Lakeland, Florida, along with two North Carolina destinations: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) near Charlotte and Wilmington International Airport…
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Animal Abuser Let 2-Year-Old Dog Starve To Death In Freezing Hudson Valley Home: DA
A Hudson Valley man is accused of abandoning a dog that later starved and froze to death. Ronnie Morris, 38, of Monticello, was indicted for aggravated cruelty to animals by a Sullivan County grand jury on Friday, March 7. An investigation found that Morris abandoned his 2-year-old pit bull, Nala, in a vacant house without electricity while locked in a crate, according to the Sullivan County DA’s office. Nala was left there for several days, and eventually froze/starved to death. Following his arraignment in Sullivan County Supreme Court, Morris was released on his own recognizance. If c…
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