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Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate
Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Reality TV star and business mogul Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that she falsely identified a New York man as a convicted murderer on Instagram, causing him serious emotional distress. Westchester County resident Ivan Cantu filed the lawsuit against the celebrity on Thursday, Feb. 20, alleging that Kardashian wrongfully posted his photo on Instagram to her 350 million followers, claiming he was a convicted murderer on death row, according to New York-based Sobo & Sobo Personal Injury Attorneys.  The case includes six counts, including libel, slander…
Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78 In Pennsylvania Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78 In Pennsylvania
Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78 In Pennsylvania Voletta Wallace, the devoted mother of rap legend The Notorious B.I.G., died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Feb. 21, according to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac. She was 78. Wallace had been receiving hospice care and passed away from natural causes, Yanac told Daily Voice.  Her family confirmed her passing in an emotional Instagram post, calling her their “matriarch” and the woman who dedicated her life to preserving the legacy of her son, born Christopher Wallace. 🕊️ "It is with immense sadness that we share this news with you, and ask that you give our f…
Bensalem Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA Bensalem Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA
Bensalem Stalker Who Cut Power, Sent Vulgar Gifts To Victim Sentenced: DA A man who stalked women in Bucks and Lehigh counties by attaching GPS trackers to their vehicles, sending obscene gifts, and breaking into a home has been sentenced to prison, authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Matthew Bustin, 33, of King of Prussia, was sentenced to five to 24 months in county prison with three years of probation after pleading guilty to Stalking – Repeatedly Committing Acts to Cause Fear in Lehigh County on Nov. 7, 2024, according to District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Prosecutors had sought a state prison sentence, but Judge James T. Anthony handed down the s…
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School
New Study Reveals Shocking Amount Of Phone Use By Teens While At School A brand-new study has uncovered surprising trends in teen phone use during school hours, raising fresh concerns about digital distractions in the classroom. The study, published by JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, Feb. 3, found that students spent a significant portion of the school day on their phones, with messaging, Instagram, and video streaming among the most-used apps. Researchers also noted that a quarter of students logged more than two hours of screen time during class. In addition, students whose parents held bachelor’s degrees or higher spent about a half-hour less on their phones dur…
PA Inmate’s $15K Plot To Kill Ex Using Instagram Foiled: Affidavit PA Inmate’s $15K Plot To Kill Ex Using Instagram Foiled: Affidavit
PA Inmate’s $15K Plot To Kill Ex Using Instagram Foiled: Affidavit A Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) inmate and a Norristown man are accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting the inmate’s former girlfriend, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. Zunir Wilson-Walker, 22, and Jadan Uriah Jones, 20, are charged with criminal solicitation of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and criminal use of a communications facility. Wilson-Walker faces additional charges, including terroristic threats, stalking, simple assault, and strangulation related to his ex-girlfr…
Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media
Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media A new app is fighting against doomscrolling and helping users get active by turning steps into screen time. Steppin' blocks you from using certain apps unless you walk a certain number of daily steps. The app was founded by Boston entrepreneur Paul English, who's also a co-founder of travel search engine Kayak.com. Steppin' rewards physical activity by tying screen time to movement. For every 100 steps, users earn one minute of access to restricted apps, including social media apps like Facebook and Instagram, as well as other platforms like Netflix. The app's settings are fully …
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta will cut thousands of employees in the latest move for the controversial company that owns platforms like Facebook and Instagram, according to reports. An internal memo sent to Meta workers said five percent of low-performing employees will be terminated, Bloomberg News reported. The company that also owns WhatsApp and Threads has more than 72,000 employees, according to Meta's most recent quarterly report. A five-percent reduction would mean about 3,600 people could lose their jobs. "I've decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,…
New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed
New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed The number of confirmed deaths from six separate wildfires in the Los Angeles area has climbed to 16. The situation remains dire, with at least another 16 people still reported missing, and authorities anticipate that this number may increase as the search continues. The wildfires have destroyed 40,000 acres -- more than twice the size of Manhattan and almost the size of Washington, DC, while The creating apocalyptic scenes that seem straight from a horror movie. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed. A red flag warnings for dangerous fire conditions through Wednesday, Jan.…
Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says
Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says Meta is dismantling its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. and aims to bring back political content as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the company said. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the changes in a video statement on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, will replace its fact-checking program with a Community Notes system similar to the one implemented on X (formerly Twitter). Zuckerberg said the new system's goal is to reduce bias and restore free expression. "Fact-checkers have be…
Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In NJ Crash Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In NJ Crash
Matt Gaudreau's Widow Welcomes Baby After Husband, Brother Johnny Die In NJ Crash The widow of Matthew Gaudreau gave birth to the couple's only child about four months after Matt and his NHL star brother Johnny Gaudreau were killed by a suspected drunk driver. Madeline Gaudreau announced the arrival of her son Tripp Matthew in an Instagram post on Sunday, Dec. 29. Her husband Matt and his brother Johnny died when they were hit while riding bicycles in Oldmans Township on Thursday, Aug. 29. The photo showed Madeline holding the newborn’s tiny hand next to a wooden sign reading "He's here." "Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋," the caption said. "Mommy & Daddy’s world." Made…
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes
ChatGPT Goes Down, X Users Coming In Hot With Memes Hours after a Meta outage left Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users in the dark, ChatGPT seems to be following suit. Users of the AI website began experiencing technical difficulties sometime around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. A message on the website as of 9:20 p.m. reads: "ChatGPT is currently unavailable. Status: Identified - We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix." Naturally, X users had a field day. #ChatGPT is down. Looks like everyone will have to finish their assignments the old fashioned way. pic.twitter.com/68xVq9DNf8 — Xon Kurama (@XonKurama) Decemb…
Meta Outages: Thousands Experiencing Issues With Facebook, Instagram, Other Platforms Meta Outages: Thousands Experiencing Issues With Facebook, Instagram, Other Platforms
Meta Outages: Thousands Experiencing Issues With Facebook, Instagram, Other Platforms Tens of thousands of Meta users are experiencing outages across its platforms. Just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, there were numerous reports of outages on Downdetector.com, including 69,000 on Instagram, over 1,000 on Facebook, and 10,000 on WhatsApp. Meta issued a statement on the outages on X at around 1:45 p.m. "We’re aware that a technical issue is impacting some users’ ability to access our apps," the statement said. "We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience." We’re aware that a technical issue is impacting some use…
Who Is Luigi Mangione? UPenn Student, Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder Who Is Luigi Mangione? UPenn Student, Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder
Who Is Luigi Mangione? UPenn Student, Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder After a week of speculation and viral memes on social media, authorities have identified a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny announced Monday, Dec. 9, that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who has ties to Maryland, is considered a suspect in the murder. He was eating at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA when an employee recognized him and called local police, Kenny said (scroll down for more on Mangione's apprehension). Mangione's Facebook page shows that he is from Towson, MD and studied at the University of Pennsylvania. His…
Moderation Mess: Meta Admits Harmless Content Often Gets Taken Down Moderation Mess: Meta Admits Harmless Content Often Gets Taken Down
Moderation Mess: Meta Admits Harmless Content Often Gets Taken Down Meta is admitting that harmless content gets taken down amid criticism for its handling of moderation. “Too often, harmless content gets taken down, or restricted, and too many people get penalized unfairly,” the company's president of global affairs, Nick Glegg, told reporters on Monday, Dec. 2, according to a report in The Verge. Meta's platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. Despite advancements in AI moderation, Clegg acknowledged there is still “work to do” in ensuring fair and accurate enforcement, the report said. Meta has promised to refine its…
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography ** Warning: The following details may be disturbing to some readers. ** A former Lancaster County family medicine physician is facing felony charges for sexually exploiting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography, according to police, public records, and court documents. Frank Yang Liu, 33, of Manheim, was charged after an investigation by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD), and Lancaster County detectives. Authorities allege Liu used Instagram to exchange explicit messages and images …
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (EXCLUSIVE) Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (EXCLUSIVE)
Family Finds Taylor Swift's Birth Announcement In PA Grandma's Desk (Exclusive) A Pennsylvania granddaughter has found baby Taylor Swift photos and a newspaper clipping of the popstar's birth announcement sent to her grandma from Swift's parents — before she sells it to a super fan she's offering Swift an opportunity to reclaim this adorable memento.  Meg DiPiano posted in a Taylor Swift Facebook group on Monday, Oct. 28: "My grandmother worked for Taylor Swifts father in Wyomissing PA, when my grandmother passed we found Taylor’s birth announcement in her desk in the original envelope. Is anyone interested in this?" The Daily Voice team wanted to know more s…
Northern Lights Dazzle PA Residents Northern Lights Dazzle PA Residents
Northern Lights Dazzle PA Residents Residents across the Northeast were dazzled by the Northern Lights, visible Thursday evening, Oct. 10. The purple and pink lights were visible due to a Solar Storm, or a Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun on Tuesday, Oct. 8 which arrived in the area Thursday. "I got a text from a friend about 30 minutes ago," said Joe Jenkins, of Poughkeepsie, NY, "so I ran out and looked due north. You couldn’t miss it." The lights were clearly visible from 7:24 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. People from all over the world shared photos to X. Here are some photos from the Daily Voice coverage area: Northern Light…
PA Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune PA Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune
PA Teacher Fulfills Dream Winning $60K On Wheel Of Fortune A second-grade teacher fulfilled a literal dream in the final minutes of "Wheel of Fortune" on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Scott Aukamp of Shillington teaches at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School. He competed on a "Teacher's Week" episode winning $19,250 during the game that aired locally at 7 or 7:30 p.m. (depending on your affiliate station) on CBS21 and 6ABC.  He went on to win the bonus round, scoring an extra $40,000! You can watch the final minutes in the video player below.  You can't spell teachers without C-A-S-H! 💸 🤑 Wheel Of Fortune Aukamp had actually dreamed of …
Pennsylvania Has America's Best Breakfast YouTuber Joshua Weissman Says Pennsylvania Has America's Best Breakfast YouTuber Joshua Weissman Says
Pennsylvania Has America's Best Breakfast YouTuber Joshua Weissman Says Have you ever wondered which state has the best breakfast? Joshua Weissman, a YouTuber with nearly 10 million subscribers and vast cooking knowledge (which he gained working in professional kitchens), has absolutely wondered what the most popular breakfast is in every state and which one of those is the best.  Weissman had his 2.1 million Instagram followers tell him the best breakfast in each state, which he then made and shared with some of his team members who ranked the food.  He posted right around brunch time on Sunday, Aug. 25 which probably helped it gain a #5 trending vi…
'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case 'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case
'Great Day In Court': Bam Margera Takes Plea Deal In PA Disorderly Conduct Case Former reality television star Bam Margera pleaded guilty to two counts of summary disorderly conduct on Wednesday, June 26 as part of a deal with Chester County prosecutors. The District Attorney's Office said Margera was given six months of probation in total — three months for each count, to be served consecutively.  He could face jail time if he tests positive for drugs during his sentence, 6abc reports.  Margera, a 44-year-old West Chester native, celebrated the outcome on Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A po…
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties
Conspiracy Theorist Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Has NJ, PA Ties Maxwell Azzarello, a conspiracy theorist who set himself ablaze outside of a Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial was under way, appears to have ties to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At 1:30 p.m., Azzarello, 36, walked into the center of a park near the courthouse, took out pamphlets containing conspiracy theories and propaganda from a backpack, and threw them in the air. Then, he took out an accelerant and lit himself on fire, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maggi said. Civilians and nearby officers extinguished the blaze and Azzarello was taken to the&nb…
Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta
Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta Facebook and Instagram users were locked out of their accounts Tuesday morning, March 5 in what appeared to have been a widespread outage. Hundreds and thousands of both Facebook and Instagram users had reported problems on DownDetector as of 11 a.m. The issue was resolved at approximately 11:45 a.m. Meta spokesman Andy Stone addressed the outage on Twitter: Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience. https://t.co/ybyy…
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO) Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO)
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (Video) NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism (@mikesrunwalkforautism) Fans loved seeing Kylie in th…
Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis
Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Shares Cancer Diagnosis Ryne Sandberg, the one-time manager for the Philadelphia Phillies and Hall of Fame second baseman, is battling prostate cancer, he announced on Instagram on Monday, Jan. 22.  "Last week, I learned that I have been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer," he wrote in a statement.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryne Sandberg (@rynesandberg23)  "I have begun treatment, and I am surrounded by my loving wife Margaret, our incredibly supportive family, the best medical team, and our dear friends."  Sandberg, 6…
YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland
YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland The beloved car collection of a YouTube star who made his living while showcasing his hot rods is up for grabs following his conviction for an elaborate piracy scheme. Baltimore will be the place to be for gearheads and car collectors on Friday, Oct. 13, when the US Marshals auction off the multi-million dollar car collection of "influencer" Bill Omar Carrasquillo - also known as "Omi In A Hell Cat - after he was sentenced to more than five years in prison. Earlier story - Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring Carrasquillo, a New Jersey native, was sentenced earlie…
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police Police say they've arrested the Philadelphia street racer who was seen on camera smashing a rear windshield before head-butting a driver late on Sunday, Oct. 1.  PPD Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said a suspect is in custody but did not release a name as of Wednesday morning, Oct. 4.  @phillypolice SIG & Major Crimes Detectives have made an arrest overnight in the assault/vandalism that occurred on Sunday in center city, involving the male on the motorcycle. Great tips from public and some outstanding detective work. More will follow. — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) October 4, 20…
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report The top of a tourism bus turned out to be an excellent vantage point for a man who captured the stunning footage of a biker smashing the back windshield of a car with his feet in Philadelphia. The video from the Sunday, Oct. 1 incident in 1400 S. Penn Square was shared to Instagram by George Coloney, where the video garnered more than 42K likes as of Tuesday, Oct. 3. The footage shows the armed street racer jumping on the back windshield of the vehicle, which according to 6abc was carrying a 5-year-old girl in the back seat. The driver tells the outlet she was with her girlfriend and two c…
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say
Central PA Man's 'Service Alligator' Turned Away From Phillies Game, Reports Say A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his "service" alligator were denied entry from Citizens Bank Park, according to Fox29's Howard Eskin.  The sports reporter posted a photo to X (formerly Twitter) showing the forlorn pair outside the ballpark on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27.  Are you kidding me. A #Phillies fan tried to come into game tonight with what they said was a “service animal.” An Alligator! Yes an Alligator. Thing’s I’ve never seen. This is it. ⁦@SportsRadioWIP⁩ pic.twitter.com/H7A0FM0IYC — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) September 27, 2023 CBS News reports that the alligator was Wally…
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario
Popstar Pink Visits Hersheypark Disguised As Mario It was not "Me Mario" hanging out at the so-called "Sweetest Place on Earth" over the weekend, it was the three-time Grammy-winning pop star Pink.  Pink, who grew up in Doylestown where she went by her real name Alecia Moore, was outfitted with the disguise by her husband, who also bought similar glasses disguises of Batman and Bluey for their kiddos.  The 44-year-old mom of two posted some videos and photos of the undercover visit on her Instagram.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by P!NK (@pink) In the video, she poked fun at he…
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' 3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor'
3 Philadelphia Women Including Possible Sisters Revealed As Contestants On 'Bachelor' The women competing on the next season of ABC's "The Bachelor" have been revealed. And three of them are from Philadelphia. Next season's Bachelor, Joey Graziadei, hails from the Philly burbs: He's a 28-year-old tennis coach who grew up in Collegeville. ABC on Saturday, Sept. 16 released just the names and ages of the contestants, but popular Reality TV blogger RealitySteve released some tea on his Instagram stories. According to Steve, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren are sisters. Daily Voice did some digging and according to the LinkedIn in Lanie's Instagram bio, she's a …