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…
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says
These Foods May Have More Calories Than You Think, Report Says Your summer diet may be getting tripped up before the first bite. Some common foods can contain more calories than shoppers expect, and those gaps may be enough to stall weight-loss goals, according to Food Label Maker. The company said calorie counting can be less exact than many consumers realize, especially when food labels, portion sizes, and daily estimates all leave room for error. "A food labeled 200 calories can test at 240 and still clear FDA rules," said Maria AbiHanna, a nutrition expert at Food Label Maker. "Someone targeting 1600 calories a day can easily eat 500 over without …
New HBO Show Reveals Surprise Rob Reiner Posthumous Cameo New HBO Show Reveals Surprise Rob Reiner Posthumous Cameo
New HBO Show Reveals Surprise Rob Reiner Posthumous Cameo Rob Reiner had one last HBO surprise waiting for America’s birthday weekend. The 78-year-old actor-director made an unexpected posthumous appearance in the Friday, July 3, episode of HBO’s "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness." Reiner, nearly unrecognizable under a white wig and Revolutionary period costume, played George Washington in a sketch about the first president’s decision not to seek a third term. The segment was filmed about a month before Reiner died, according to production details. The sketch starts with the kind of civics lesson that sounds solemn until Larry David app…
Severe July 4th Storms Most Likely In These Locations Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Severe July 4th Storms Most Likely In These Locations Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
Severe July 4th Storms Most Likely In These Locations Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Summer's most anticipated holiday will come with more than fireworks this year, as a volatile weather pattern threatens to complicate outdoor plans before a much different scenario arrives. Anyone spending time outdoors on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day should prepare for dangerous heat, oppressive humidity, and the chance of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms before a dramatic shift brings much cooler weather and widespread rain to the Northeast. The National Weather Service says the combination of temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 90s and tropical humidity wil…
Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In US New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In US
New Rankings Reveal Best Places To Live In US A new ranking is putting some of America’s most desirable communities in the spotlight. Niche released its 2026 Best Places to Live in America rankings, naming top cities, neighborhoods, suburbs, and towns across the US. The rankings analyze more than 230 cities and 18,000 locations nationwide, according to Niche. Niche said the rankings use public data and millions of resident reviews to weigh factors such as cost of living, school quality, job opportunities, safety, diversity, walkability, and housing. The top overall place to live in America was Atlantic Station in Atlanta, Georgia. C…
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report
Evidence-Backed Benefits Of Drinking Coffee Revealed In New Report That morning cup may be doing more than waking you up. Coffee has been tied to several evidence-backed health benefits, The Washington Post reported Thursday, July 2, citing hundreds of studies on the widely consumed drink. The report noted that coffee contains more than 1,000 chemical compounds, including magnesium, potassium, niacin, and other B vitamins. Research once raised concerns about coffee and cancer risk. But The Post reported that later studies found early links were often complicated by smoking, since smokers also tended to drink more coffee. More studies have since pointed i…
Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend
Suspected Shark Bite At Popular NY Beach Injures Swimmer On July 4th Weekend A swimmer was hospitalized after being bitten by an "unknown marine animal" believed to be a shark at a popular Long Island beach on Friday, July 3, officials said. The incident happened at approximately 12 p.m. at Field 6 at Jones Beach, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Jones Beach State Park lifeguards and emergency medical technicians responded immediately after the swimmer was bitten. The victim suffered lacerations to the right foot and was taken to Nassau County University Medical Center Hospital with what officials said were …
Tucker Carlson Says He Will Help Launch New Third Party After Rift With Trump Tucker Carlson Says He Will Help Launch New Third Party After Rift With Trump
Tucker Carlson Says He Will Help Launch New Third Party After Rift With Trump One of the right’s loudest media voices is now talking about building something outside the party he once helped boost. Tucker Carlson said he plans to help build a third political party after his public break with President Donald Trump and the Republican establishment, according to an interview published by Columbia Journalism Review on Wednesday, July 1. Carlson, 57, said his split with Trump deepened over US foreign policy and the war with Iran. He told CJR that he has not spoken with Trump since the conflict began and said he had visited the White House three times before the war to u…
Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Vote In Poll) Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Vote In Poll)
Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Vote In Poll) A special taste test led by a world-renowned chef has picked the nation's best hot dog style right before the Fourth of July. Wirecutter, a product review service from The New York Times, released a video sampling hot dog topping varieties nationwide. The Wirecutter staff was joined by chef José Andrés, a restaurateur and founder of World Central Kitchen. The taste test was inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is continuing through Sunday, July 19. Eight regional favorites were placed in a knockout round-style bracket to determine the top dog. The winner was the Seattl…
Mom Standing Alongside Road Struck, Killed After 2 Vehicles Collide At Intersection: PSP Mom Standing Alongside Road Struck, Killed After 2 Vehicles Collide At Intersection: PSP
Mom Standing Alongside Road Struck, Killed After 2 Vehicles Collide At Intersection: PSP A 53-year-old Chambersburg woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash sent one of the vehicles into her at a Quincy Township intersection, Pennsylvania State Police said. The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Tomstown Road and Mentzer Gap Road in Franklin County at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, according to state police. Police identified the pedestrian as Katina I. Espinosa, 53, of Chambersburg. She was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. A 60-year-old Fayetteville woman was driving east on Mentzer Gap Road and stopped at the intersection with Tomstown Road, where tr…
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 A former Pro Bowl linebacker who helped deliver a long-awaited franchise breakthrough is being remembered after his death at 51. Keith Mitchell, a New Orleans Saints standout who also played for two other NFL teams, died Thursday, July 2, the team announced in a statement. The Saints remembered Mitchell as a team legend who beat long odds after an outstanding college career at Texas A&M. Mitchell, listed at 6-foot-2 and about 235 pounds, signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He made the 53-man roster and played in all 16 games as a rookie, contributing on defense …
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1M To Fight Hunger In Berks, Schuylkill Taylor Swift is giving back to her hometown in a big way ahead of her wedding The Berks County native and her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, have donated $1 million to Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, the organization announced on Thursday, July 3. The unexpected gift will help the Reading-based food bank continue providing nutritious food to families facing hunger across Berks and Schuylkill counties at a time of record-breaking demand. "We were so excited to learn of this unexpected but greatly appreciated donation from a global superstar who grew up right here in our serv…
Horse-And-Buggy Crash Involving Infant, 2 Seriously Hurt: PA State Police (DEVELOPING) Horse-And-Buggy Crash Involving Infant, 2 Seriously Hurt: PA State Police (DEVELOPING)
Horse-And-Buggy Crash Involving Infant, 2 Seriously Hurt: PA State Police (Developing) A horse-and-buggy crash in southern Lancaster County sent two people to the hospital on Friday morning, July 3, authorities said. The crash happened at the intersection of Truce Road and Buck Heights Road in Providence Township around 8:30 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. A minivan collided with a horse and buggy carrying three people, including an infant, Pennsylvania State Police told WGAL News 8. The infant was not injured, but the other two occupants of the buggy suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment, PSP explained to the outlet. Lancaster County e…
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave The holiday weekend forecast comes with two competing hazards and one piece of good news. The National Weather Service said a historic, dangerous heat wave and humid air mass will fuel scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Northeast from Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 6. Storms are expected to develop during the hottest parts of the day, generally from the late afternoon until around 9 p.m. Friday and on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The main threats are heavy downpours, damaging winds, and lightning, especially for outdoor events and fireworks. Friday will b…
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July is bringing plenty of fresh watchlist material to Netflix. Netflix’s July lineup includes new original series, movies, returning favorites, live sports, and several familiar films, according to the company’s Tudum site. The month opened Wednesday, July 1, with "Enola Holmes 3," bringing Millie Bobby Brown back as the young detective in a Malta-set mystery involving a missing Sherlock Holmes. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," featuring Tom Hanks as beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers, dropped on Wednesday as well. Also available now is "Worst Neighbor Ever," a true-cri…
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators A confusing part of a high-profile disappearance case may be coming into sharper focus. Investigators believe two early ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie likely came from the person or people who abducted her, CBS News reported, citing investigators familiar with the case. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. CBS News reported that investigators believe the same person or people sent both notes and that both were likely sent from the same computer IP address. The first note was…
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…
Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach
Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach A shark was sighted off Long Island on Thursday, July 2, forcing beaches to temporarily close on a scorching hot day. All Nassau County beaches had reopened by the late afternoon, officials said. However, they were closed for two separate hours earlier in the day after shark sightings, Newsday reported. The shark was first seen around 10:30 a.m. near Point Lookout, according to the New York Post. Lifeguards quickly responded by closing nearby beaches for an hour. Observers confirmed the sighting of a nine-foot sandbar shark in the area, pulling everyone out of the ocean as temperatures nea…
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall A popular children's toy is being recalled after a child began choking when a part detached and exposed small plastic balls inside. Target issued the recall for about 49,000 Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall was issued because the toy's clear plastic dome can be separated from its blue whale-shaped base, allowing children to access small plastic balls. The recalled toy features colored balls inside a clear plastic dome that pop into the air when a child presses an external plunger on top. The Giggles…
NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say
NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say A New York woman and Chinese national has been federally indicted after prosecutors accused her of running an alleged sex trafficking operation out of residential brothels in the Boston area. Zengzeng Liu, 40, of Flushing, New York, also known as "Bella," is accused of managing an international operation beginning no later than August 2025. Investigators say women, many of them foreign nationals from Japan, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines, were recruited to travel to the Greater Boston area to engage in commercial sex acts, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said. She is…
'They All Have To Die' Granddaughter Finds Grandmother Fatally Stabbed In PA: Affidavit 'They All Have To Die' Granddaughter Finds Grandmother Fatally Stabbed In PA: Affidavit
'They All Have To Die' Granddaughter Finds Grandmother Fatally Stabbed In PA: Affidavit A 28-year-old Dauphin County man is accused of fatally stabbing his grandmother inside their Swatara Township apartment, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, July 1. Esteban Paulino Villegas has been charged with First-Degree Murder in the death of Connie Pineda following the attack at the Chestnut Pointe apartment complex on Chambers Hill Road on Tuesday, June 30, according to the criminal complaint. Swatara Township police responded to Apartment 1007 at 3655 Chambers Hill Road around 8:46 p.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting an elderly woman had been st…
PA Dad Was On THC When He Left His 14-Month-Old Daughter In His Hot SUV To Die: Affidavit PA Dad Was On THC When He Left His 14-Month-Old Daughter In His Hot SUV To Die: Affidavit
PA Dad Was On THC When He Left His 14-Month-Old Daughter In His Hot SUV To Die: Affidavit A Pennsylvania father with active THC in his system has been charged with murder after police say he left his 14-month-old daughter in a hot SUV for hours while he worked, leading to her death, as authorities announced at a press conference on Thursday, July 2. Daniel Jeffrey Moist, 38, is charged with Third-Degree Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Leaving a Child Unattended in a Motor Vehicle, Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta announced following a Thursday, July 2, news conference. Moist was…
FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental' FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental'
FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental' One of the nation's biggest FIFA World Cup wins in men's soccer history has a red cloud lingering over it. USMNT leading scorer Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in the 64th minute of the team's Round of 32 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, July 1. The AS Monaco FC striker scored just before halftime in what turned out to be the match-winning goal. Balogun was removed from the game due to a challenge he made against Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic. The New York City-born attacker stepped on Muharemovic's lower right leg, although the contact appeared…
NJ Man Arrives In PA With $300, Mountain Dew To Meet 'Trafficked' 13-Year-Old: Prosecutors NJ Man Arrives In PA With $300, Mountain Dew To Meet 'Trafficked' 13-Year-Old: Prosecutors
NJ Man Arrives In PA With $300, Mountain Dew To Meet 'Trafficked' 13-Year-Old: Prosecutors A New Jersey man is accused of traveling to Pennsylvania believing he was paying to sexually assault a 13-year-old girl being trafficked, prosecutors announced on Thursday, July 2. Christopher Martin Reynolds, 35, of Browns Mills, was arrested Wednesday in Bensalem Township following a proactive, multi-agency undercover operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said. The investigation began on Tuesday, June 30, during an online undercover operation conducted by a Montgomery County District Attorney's Office detective, according to …
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Your first instinct during a heat wave is probably to crank the air conditioning. But energy experts say that's exactly what you shouldn't do. Most experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during periods of extreme heat because it helps prevent your air conditioner from being overworked while reducing overall energy consumption, according to Joe Jenkins, media spokesman for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. "It prevents your A/C unit from being overworked, and it helps moderate your overall energy consumption." Lowering energy use not only helps manage your monthly ele…
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit
Mass Trucker Charged In Death Of PA Trooper On I-81 During NY Truck Inspection: Affidavit The Massachusetts truck driver accused of killing Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira during a commercial vehicle inspection of a New York tractor trailer on Interstate 81 is now facing felony charges, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, July 2. Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., has been charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, two counts of Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Summary Reckless Driving, Summary Careless Driving Resulting in Unintentional De…
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest
Secret Message Etched In NJ Couple's Ring Emerges After Empire State Arrest The fearless couple who made headlines for their over-the-top engagement at the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 1 is from New Jersey. Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, are both from East Orange, the NYPD confirmed. The couple, featured in Netflix's "Skywalkers: A Love Story," is now facing criminal charges for what appears to have been a publicity stunt. Video shared by Reuters shows police taking the couple into custody. View this post on Instagram Members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit responded to th…
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know 100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know
100K+ Fireworks Recalled Right Before Fourth Of July: What To Know More than 100,000 fireworks are being recalled just two days before the Fourth of July, officials said. Winco Fireworks International issued the recall for about 100,620 fireworks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recalls include about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack fireworks. The Unity fireworks can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury from explosions and burns. The Roman candles can malfunction and send shots out the side of the tube, creating similar hazards. N…
PA Bicyclist Dad Of 2 Killed; Hit-And-Run Driver Charged Months Later PA Bicyclist Dad Of 2 Killed; Hit-And-Run Driver Charged Months Later
PA Bicyclist Dad Of 2 Killed; Hit-And-Run Driver Charged Months Later A driver has been charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Pennsylvania late last year, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 2. Harrison Odere, 50, is charged with Felony Homicide by Vehicle, Felony Hit and Run Causing Death or Serious Bodily Injury, Misdemeanor Involuntary Manslaughter, and summary offenses including Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Duty to Give Information and Render Aid, and Traffic Control Signals in connection with the Dec. 31, 2025, crash that claimed the life of 39-year-old Nickolas Andrew Siegfried of Nazareth, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavi…
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Huge US World Cup Win: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet deals as the US prepares for its 250th birthday and after an enormous soccer victory for the nation. The doughnut chain will offer free Original Glazed doughnuts all day on Thursday, July 2. The giveaway comes after the US men's national soccer team kept a "clean sheet" against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A clean sheet is a soccer term used to describe when a team keeps its opponent from scoring a goal. The USMNT won 2-0, preventing Bosnia from scoring despite playing with 10 men for more than 35 min…