IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map. Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences. The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure. Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers. Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy. The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy. Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent. Fictional super…
Teen Scooter Rider Flees Traffic Stop, Crashes Into SUV, Pole On Long Island: Police Teen Scooter Rider Flees Traffic Stop, Crashes Into SUV, Pole On Long Island: Police
Teen Scooter Rider Flees Traffic Stop, Crashes Into SUV, Pole On Long Island: Police A 19-year-old motorized scooter rider was seriously injured after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, crashing into an SUV, and slamming into a utility pole on Long Island, police said. Albert Jose Rosario Duran, of Copiague, was riding a 2025 Racestar scooter southbound on Great Neck Road in Copiague when First Precinct officers attempted to stop him at approximately 12:05 p.m. Friday, July 10, Suffolk County Police said. Rosario Duran refused to pull over and attempted to evade officers, according to investigators. About eight minutes later, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Rosario Duran coll…
Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones
Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools and batteries are being recalled because they can catch fire while charging. Greenworks Tools issued the recall for about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V tools and batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 9. The recall includes trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, and other tools with USB-C batteries. The lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit while they're being charged through the USB-C port while inserted in a tool. The recalled tools use 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0…
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports A growing parasite outbreak is now affecting some fast-food orders. Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily stopped serving certain fresh ingredients amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to multiple reports, including People and Allrecipes.  The reported menu changes come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states.  Related report: Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States The illness is caused by the microscopic Cyclos…
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces is introducing a new version aimed at fans craving cookies with the classic peanut butter candy. The Hershey Company officially unveiled Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie in a news release on Wednesday, July 8. The new candy adds a crispy chocolate cookie center to the familiar shelled candy based on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The new candy is the first US Reese's Pieces innovation in 10 years, according to Hershey. "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to g…
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List 3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List
3 Cities In NY Among Worst For Bedbugs In Nation: See Full List Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report. Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut. The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast A fast-growing summer stomach illness has turned a routine kitchen habit into a timely health question. Daily Voice reported on Friday, July 10, that the CDC had received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Data released by the CDC indicates a significant, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 843 confirmed cases and over 86 hospitalizations reported across 31 states. CDC Now, the focus is prevention. The CDC says the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contamin…
Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups
Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups 7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpees nationwide as the frozen drink celebrates its 60th anniversary. Customers can get a free small Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores on Saturday, July 11. The annual Slurpee Day also marks 7-Eleven's 99th birthday. The drinks will be served in commemorative 60th anniversary cups while supplies last. The convenience store chain is also launching the new Mountain Dew Confetti Chill Slurpee, a citrus birthday cake-inspired flavor that combines lemon cake and vanilla icing. Pink, green, and blue sugar crystals can be added to the …
Nassau E-Bike Crash Leaves Victim, 24, In Critical Condition: Police Nassau E-Bike Crash Leaves Victim, 24, In Critical Condition: Police
Nassau E-Bike Crash Leaves Victim, 24, In Critical Condition: Police A 24-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition following an e-bike crash on Long Island on Friday, June 10, police said. The man was riding his electric bike at Merrick Avenue and Garfield Street in Merrick when he fell off, the Nassau County Police Department said. First responders arrived at the scene just before 4 a.m. and found the man unresponsive in the street, cops said. He was rushed to a local hospital in an NCPD ambulance in critical but stable condition. Police are still investigating the incident. It came two days after a 14-year-old boy was struck while riding an e-b…
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint A 25-year-old New Jersey woman has been jailed on multiple offenses in connection with the sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Victoria Cranmer, of Little Egg Harbor, was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on Wednesday, July 8, in connection with the Wednesday, May 6, incident, which she filmed and saved to her Snapchat memories, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. WARNING: The following news story contains disturbing information. Reader discretion is advised. The New Jersey Division of …
Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds
Gift Card Fraudster Who Mocked Elderly Victim Sentenced In $2.2M Scam: Feds A Chinese gift card scammer’s $2.2 million fraud that resulted in a conviction in New York has him headed to federal prison, authorities said. Jun Wang, 64, was sentenced to five years and 10 months behind bars on Tuesday, July 7 in Albany federal court, the Justice Department said. In a secretly recorded conversation during the fraud, Wang spoke about an elderly victim with an FBI agent and told them, “The only loser is this lady,” and “Other than this lady, everybody’s happy,” investigators said. Wang was part of a multinational money laundering conspiracy in which his role was to redeem…
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure A passenger was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window became detached shortly after takeoff in Greece, according to reports. The Malta Air-operated flight left Thessaloniki for Memmingen, Germany, on Friday, July 10, Greek news outlet NewsIT reported. The plane returned to Thessaloniki after the window came loose during the flight. Photos and videos posted online showed a damaged window and passengers wearing oxygen masks inside the cabin. "There was a noise like a tire bursting," a passenger told Radio Thessaloniki 94.5. "There was panic with s…
Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Closes After 47 Years In Nassau County Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Closes After 47 Years In Nassau County
Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Closes After 47 Years In Nassau County A family-owned Italian restaurant on Long Island has closed after more than 47 years in business. Piccolo Ristorante on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore served its final customers on Friday, July 3, according to announcements on its website and social media pages. Owner Tom Valenti Jr. told Newsday he hoped to keep things running and didn’t make a final decision to close shop until Thursday, July 2. He said “a myriad of reasons” meant the restaurant was “being forced to reconsider what we’re going to be doing.” Piccolo opened in 1979 and even briefly expanded to Carle Place in 2009, though that…
Killer Who Strangled NY Native On Euro Trip Learns His Fate: Authorities Killer Who Strangled NY Native On Euro Trip Learns His Fate: Authorities
Killer Who Strangled NY Native On Euro Trip Learns His Fate: Authorities The killer who strangled a New York native to death during an “intimate encounter” while she was on vacation in Europe has learned his fate, authorities said. The suspect — a 38-year-old man identified only by his initials LTM under Hungarian law — was sentenced Tuesday, July 7 to 14 years in prison for the killing of Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest, the Associated Press reported. Michalski, 31, was visiting Budapest when she met the man, an Ireland native, inside a nightclub, authorities said. The two returned to the man’s rented apartment, where he strangled her to death, according to inv…
Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY
Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States, Including NY A summer stomach illness is spreading fast, and health officials are still searching for the source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, according to the CDC’s updated surveillance page. That is a sharp jump from 145 cases in 17 states cited in Daily Voice’s Wednesday, July 1, report. Original report: Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Hits These States Hardest Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. The CDC said…
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …
Man Who Went Viral For Silent Breakdance At Town Council Meeting's Latest Stunt Ends In Arrest Man Who Went Viral For Silent Breakdance At Town Council Meeting's Latest Stunt Ends In Arrest
Man Who Went Viral For Silent Breakdance At Town Council Meeting's Latest Stunt Ends In Arrest Months of singing, dancing, breakdancing, and bizarre public comment performances finally caught up with William Thilly. The 52-year-old, who has become a viral fixture at Cranford Township Committee meetings, was arrested after his latest appearance on Tuesday, July 7, ended with police escorting him out of Town Hall. Thilly, who, according to his website, is a Democratic candidate for Cranford's Township Committee, has become a familiar face at nearly every committee meeting. Thilly typically uses his allotted five minutes during public comment not to address township business, but t…
George Soros And Sons Bought 18 Properties In One Long Island Town: Report George Soros And Sons Bought 18 Properties In One Long Island Town: Report
George Soros And Sons Bought 18 Properties In One Long Island Town: Report Billionaire investor George Soros and his family have snapped up 18 properties totaling 120 acres on Shelter Island, drawing the anger of locals, according to a recent report. Soros, 95, and his sons Alex and Gregory are now the largest private landowners on the island, the New York Post reported Thursday, July 2. Though the properties were purchased through shell companies, residents told the Post they’ve seen signs of the family’s work across the island, which is only accessible by ferry. When the Soroses purchased a 63-acre horse farm, they ended up in town zoning disputes over a fence …
Slain NY Mom, 71, Spent Years Trying To Help Son Accused Of Killing Her: Report Slain NY Mom, 71, Spent Years Trying To Help Son Accused Of Killing Her: Report
Slain NY Mom, 71, Spent Years Trying To Help Son Accused Of Killing Her: Report A 71-year-old Westchester County woman who prosecutors said was beaten and stabbed to death by her son spent years trying to help him build a future and worried deeply about his well-being, according to reports. As Daily Voice previously reported, Chester Green, 26, was arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his mother, Marian Green, at their home on Butler Road in Scarsdale's Fox Meadow neighborhood. Prosecutors allege he killed her sometime between Sunday, July 5, and Tuesday, July 7, by stabbing and beating her with both a sharp and blunt objec…
Out-Of-Control Car Tears Through Fences, Shed Before Smashing Into Long Island House Out-Of-Control Car Tears Through Fences, Shed Before Smashing Into Long Island House
Out-Of-Control Car Tears Through Fences, Shed Before Smashing Into Long Island House An out-of-control vehicle slammed into a home on Long Island on Thursday, July 9, knocking out power, starting a gas leak, and leaving the home unsafe, authorities said. Cops said a 25-year-old driver suffered a medical issue behind the wheel, sending his car careening through an intersection and off the streets, News 12 Long Island reported. Investigators said the vehicle pushed another car into the intersection, just missed a first house, crashed through two fences and a shed, then collided with the second home, according to News 12. The chaos began at Smithtown Bypass and S Plaisted Ave…
Shooter Gets Away After 17-Year-Old Boy Shot On Long Island: Cops Shooter Gets Away After 17-Year-Old Boy Shot On Long Island: Cops
Shooter Gets Away After 17-Year-Old Boy Shot On Long Island: Cops A 17-year-old boy was shot and seriously wounded in an altercation Thursday night, July 9 on Long Island, police said. The dispute erupted around 7:30 p.m. in a backyard on Neptune Avenue in Mastic, leading to the teen’s shooting, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, police said. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 631- 852-8752 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS.
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity' 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity'
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Addresses Rumored Run In Controversial Senate Race: 'I Want Integrity' "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey said he won't run for the US Senate in his native Maine after Democratic nominee Graham Platner's exit from the race. Dempsey, who was born in Lewiston, Maine, announced his decision in an op-ed on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The Portland Press Herald published Dempsey's column just hours before Platner said he would withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation that he denies. Platner's anticipated departure prompted Maine Democrats to begin searching for a replacement candidate to challenge five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins…
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How
Get Free Meals, Waffle Fries At Chick-Fil-A: Here's How Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free meals and waffle fries in the middle of July. The chain launched its new "Spot the Cows" game in the Chick-fil-A App on Tuesday, July 7. The limited-time game is available exclusively to Chick-fil-A One members through Monday, July 13. Members who complete the game will receive a reward for one free medium waffle fries, available while supplies last at participating restaurants. Players search different scenes for cows without their costumes and tap them to help them "suit up" before the timer runs out. The reward is limited to one per…
Damaging Winds, Downpours Possible In New Storm Round: Timing Damaging Winds, Downpours Possible In New Storm Round: Timing
Damaging Winds, Downpours Possible In New Storm Round: Timing A new round of scattered, severe storms will not wait long to make its move. A strong cold front will help trigger the storms across much of the Northeast on Friday, July 10, with the main threat arriving during the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The storms will develop in humid air ahead of the front, with the highest risk east of the Appalachians and near the I-95 corridor. Damaging wind gusts, isolated large hail, frequent lightning, and torrential downpours are the main concerns. Localized flash flooding will also be possible where storms repeatedly m…
Katie Couric Reveals Terrifying Medical Scare Katie Couric Reveals Terrifying Medical Scare
Katie Couric Reveals Terrifying Medical Scare Katie Couric has spent decades guiding viewers through breaking news. This time, the breaking news was happening to her. The 69-year-old journalist detailed the frightening episode in a Substack essay titled "The Day I’ll Never Remember: How I suddenly lost hours of my life," published Monday, July 6. Couric wrote that the scare happened Saturday, June 27, while she was in Aspen, Colorado, for the Aspen Ideas Festival. She was scheduled to moderate one panel and speak on another. Her day started normally. She walked into town, bought iced coffee, peaches, nectarines, kettle corn, and a str…