Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown?
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Only four words stood between a Jersey City student and the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship. Ishaan Gupta, representing the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, finished second in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic 90-second spell-off Thursday, May 28, in Washington, D.C. Watch the moment Speller 29 Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by competing in the third Spell-off in Bee history. His winning word, the final word he spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was "bromocriptine."  Scri…
Coroner IDs Lititz Man Killed In Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE) Coroner IDs Lititz Man Killed In Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (UPDATE)
Coroner IDs Lititz Man Killed In Lancaster County Central Park Shooting (Update) A 47-year-old Lititz man was identified as the victim killed in Wednesday night's shooting at Lancaster County Central Park. Another victim remains in critical condition. A Lititz man was identified as the victim killed in a shooting near Lancaster County Central Park, authorities announced on Thursday, June 25. Kevin Lucas, 47, was pronounced dead at the scene after police found him suffering from a gunshot wound on Rockford Road in the City of Lancaster on Wednesday evening, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Lancaster Township police officers and Lancaster County Park R…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Grammy-Winning Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Grammy-Winning Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Grammy-Winning Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest horn-driven sounds has gone silent. David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports. His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given. Clayton-Thomas became best known as the gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. He sang on some …
Philly Man Charged In $2 Million Theft From NJ Business: Feds Philly Man Charged In $2 Million Theft From NJ Business: Feds
Philly Man Charged In $2 Million Theft From NJ Business: Feds A 33-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to stealing $2 million from a business in Glassboro as another Philadelphia resident was sentenced to 21 months in prison for the same theft, authorities announced Thursday, June 25. Ruben Cruz is charged with conspiracy to transport stolen property, transportation of stolen property, and conspiracy to launder money, while Ricky Rivas-Ortiz, 43, was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to transporting stolen property, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazier said. Over the 2021 July 4th holiday weekend, Cruz and Rivas-Ortiz burglarized a Glassboro bu…
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns A familiar TV host is answering questions after viewers noticed something different. Sean Hannity shared a health update on Wednesday, June 24, after his raspy voice and puffy face raised concerns among viewers and sparked online speculation. The 64-year-old Fox News host addressed the concern in a post on X, saying the changes were tied to a pinched nerve and medication. "Thanks to everyone who has checked in," Hannity wrote. "I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck." Hannity said his doctor put h…
New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor
New Charges For NJ Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student: Prosecutor A 36-year-old former middle school teacher in New Jersey is facing additional charges after she was accused of having sex with one of her students, authorities announced Wednesday, June 24. A grand jury indicted Ashley Fisler, a Washington Township resident, on 12 counts including sexual assault of a minor, along with new charges of  pattern of misconduct, manufacturing child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material, and distribution of obscenity to a minor, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. The victim, now an adult, said they had sexual relat…
Popular 'Fox & Friends' Personality Announces Departure Popular 'Fox & Friends' Personality Announces Departure
Popular 'Fox & Friends' Personality Announces Departure A familiar morning-TV face is signing off after more than two decades. Janice Dean, the longtime Fox News senior meteorologist and "Fox & Friends" personality, announced Thursday morning, June 25, that she is leaving her role after 22 years. Dean shared the news in a video posted on X, saying her multiple sclerosis has progressed to the point that she can no longer manage the demands of the early-morning schedule. I know so many of you have been wondering where I’ve been.  Please know I’ve read your comments, prayers and words of support and kindness. It meant the world to me.…
PA Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed While Speeding With Kid In Car: DA PA Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed While Speeding With Kid In Car: DA
PA Man Killed By Drunk Driver High On Cocaine And Weed While Speeding With Kid In Car: DA A Pennsylvania man was killed in a violent crash by a driver who was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and speeding through a severe thunderstorm with his unbelted child in the car, prosecutors said after the driver was sentenced on Wednesday, June 24. Luis Gustavo Cruz, 31, of the 400 block of Jared Way in Earl Township, was sentenced to four to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to causing the May 3, 2025 crash that killed 72-year-old Ralph Timothy Groff, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Judge Dennis Reinaker imposed the sentence after Cruz ple…
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
What's Cooking? 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…
Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds Possible As Cold Front Approaches: Updated Timing Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds Possible As Cold Front Approaches: Updated Timing
Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds Possible As Cold Front Approaches: Updated Timing A cold front capable of producing stronger storms is taking aim after a short stretch of quieter weather. Thursday, June 25, will start with a mix of sun and clouds, along with rising humidity across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. The frontal system will then approach from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday into Friday, June 26. Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead o…
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed
New Fast-Food Survey: Rankings For Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Revealed America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking. McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report. YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market. McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent. Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent. The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (UPDATE) Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (UPDATE)
Officer Cleared In Shooting That Killed Charging Dog, Wounded Owner: York DA (Update) A York City police officer was legally justified in shooting a charging dog during an incident that also wounded the animal's owner, according to initial findings released by the York County District Attorney on Wednesday, June 24. York County District Attorney Tim Barker said body-worn camera and patrol vehicle video conclusively show the officer acted in self-defense when he fired at an unleashed pit bull mix that charged him on the 300 block of West Philadelphia Street on Tuesday, June 16. According to the findings, York City police were originally dispatched around 7:20 p.m. to 373 W. …
Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of PA Teen Held For Court After Hearing Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of PA Teen Held For Court After Hearing
Man Accused In Fatal Shooting Of PA Teen Held For Court After Hearing A man who had been on the run for months after a 19-year-old was shot and killed inside a Pennsylvania home — only to later surrender — has had his case proceed to court, authorities announced Tuesday, June 23.  Ti'Shaun Singleton, 19, of Allentown, was pronounced dead at 5:46 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 inside a home in the 200 block of Edward Lane in Catasauqua, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. An autopsy determined he died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. Samuel Rolando Colon, 24, of Allentown, is charged with criminal hom…
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE) Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (UPDATE)
Mass Shooting Suspect Arrested: 2 Killed, 3 Injured In Philadelphia Police Say (Update) A man accused of stepping out of a vehicle wearing a mask and opening fire into a crowd in Philadelphia has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left two young men dead and three others wounded, police announced on Tuesday, June 23. Marquis Andrews was taken into custody on Monday, June 23, and transferred from the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center to the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit, where he faces charges for his alleged role in the shooting, authorities said. The attack happened around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, March 30, on the 300 block of South 60th Street, accordi…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
WATCH: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping WATCH: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping
Watch: Hostage Video Released As Harrisburg Man Convicted In 2-Year-Old Kidnapping Newly released cellphone video captures the terrifying moments a Harrisburg man held a 2-year-old girl hostage while negotiating with police before tactical officers stormed the apartment and rescued her, Dauphin County prosecutors announced after his conviction. Antonio Hammond was convicted Tuesday, June 23, of kidnapping of a minor, burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a firearm without a license, receiving stolen property, flight to avoid apprehension, and possession of a firearm by a wanted fugitive, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Francis T. Ch…
Thousands Without Power, Told To Shelter In Place As Fire Engulfs Allentown Building, (PHOTOS) Thousands Without Power, Told To Shelter In Place As Fire Engulfs Allentown Building, (PHOTOS)
Thousands Without Power, Told To Shelter In Place As Fire Engulfs Allentown Building, (Photos) A massive commercial building fire prompted a six-alarm response as flames engulfed all three floors of a downtown property on Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the 300 block of North Front Street around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, according to county dispatchers. Heavy flames and thick black smoke poured from the building as crews launched an aggressive attack from the ground while multiple aerial ladder trucks poured water onto the fire from above. Officials said all three floors of the commercial building were burning as firefighters worked urgently to keep the flames fr…
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out
Surprise Wedding: 'Jersey Shore' Star Just Pulled Off The Ultimate Fake-Out Fifty people thought they were going to a screening of Jenni "JWoww" Farley's new movie "Nanny Cam," PEOPLE reports. Instead, it was the MTV "Jersey Shore" star's wedding to pro wrestler Zack Carpinello. According to PEOPLE, the couple created fake, movie-themed invitations, signage, and even a red carpet. But, surprise! This wasn't a movie screening at all. This was a Wednesday, June 24 wedding in Old Bridge. Snooki shared a photo of herself hugging JWoww in her wedding dress. She wrote: ""I love a good surprise and i love her and so happy but so mad i didn't know🥺🥺." ""My beautiful quee…
'Violently Swerving' Newark Flight Diverts After Pilot Medical Emergency: Report 'Violently Swerving' Newark Flight Diverts After Pilot Medical Emergency: Report
'Violently Swerving' Newark Flight Diverts After Pilot Medical Emergency: Report A pilot's medical emergency forced an Air Canada flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to make an emergency landing in Boston on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, according to the FAA and ABC7. Air Canada Flight 7664 landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport at approximately 2 p.m. after the crew reported a pilot medical emergency, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The flight had departed Newark and was bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia. Passengers described a chaotic scene aboard the aircraft, ABC7 reports. One passenger told the outlet that the plane began "v…
PA Woman Who Posed As Man's Dead Wife After Killing  Him, Sentenced: Prosecutors PA Woman Who Posed As Man's Dead Wife After Killing  Him, Sentenced: Prosecutors
PA Woman Who Posed As Man's Dead Wife After Killing Him, Sentenced: Prosecutors A woman who posed as her victim's dead wife after a Bucks County killing has been sentenced for brutally stabbing a man to death after he wouldn't let her sleep, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 24. Meghan Macklin, 48, of Philadelphia, killed 72-year-old Richard Scott MacFarland at his Wrightstown Township home in October 2023 before stealing his vehicle and valuables and fleeing the state, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. During her sentencing hearing, a former cellmate testified that Macklin admitted she killed MacFarland after he woke her up and asked for…
Ex-Boyfriend's Child's Mother Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Philly Hair Stylist Ex-Boyfriend's Child's Mother Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Philly Hair Stylist
Ex-Boyfriend's Child's Mother Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Philly Hair Stylist A woman accused of fatally stabbing her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend in North Philadelphia is now in police custody, authorities announced. Zayahshay Davis, 22, was arrested by officers from Philadelphia's 22nd District in the area of 12th and Huntingdon streets on Wednesday, June 24, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. She is accused in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Sariah Conover, which happened at approximately 5:52 p.m. on Monday, June 22, in the 1300 block of West Lehigh Avenue, police said. Following her arrest, Davis was transported to Homicide Headquarters, where she …
Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says
Philly Among Worst Fourth Of July In US Celebrations Despite History, New Study Says Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before PA Parents' Execution: DA Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before PA Parents' Execution: DA
Cult Member Charged After 'Mom' Heard Before PA Parents' Execution: DA Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24. Richard Zajko, 72, and …
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise. The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue. The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Some of the country's most popular body care and home fragrance products will soon be available at a major beauty retailer. Bath & Body Works announced a new partnership with Ulta Beauty in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. A special selection of Bath & Body Works products will launch in participating Ulta stores nationwide and on the chain's website starting on Sunday, July 12. The collaboration marks a major expansion for Bath & Body Works as the company looks to reach customers beyond its own stores and digital platforms. "We're continuing to expand our…
Man Living In Tent Found Dead Near Walking Path In PA (UPDATE) Man Living In Tent Found Dead Near Walking Path In PA (UPDATE)
Man Living In Tent Found Dead Near Walking Path In PA (Update) The man found dead along a walking path in Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 24.  Christopher Lee Crouthamel, 57, of Allentown, was pronounced dead at 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the scene in the 200 block of River Street, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio. Crouthamel had been residing in a tent near the D&L Trail , the coroner said. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office had previously confirmed to Daily Voice that investigators were called to the scene after reports of a deceased man found along a walking path on Sand Isl…
PA Man Who Killed, Dismembered Mother Of 4 In NY Convicted After Over Decade PA Man Who Killed, Dismembered Mother Of 4 In NY Convicted After Over Decade
PA Man Who Killed, Dismembered Mother Of 4 In NY Convicted After Over Decade After more than a decade since the crime, a Pennsylvania man has been convicted in the 2014 murder of a Hudson Valley, NY mother whose dismembered remains were found in the woods weeks after she was reported missing.    Keymarroo Guiden, 53, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on Tuesday, June 23, of second-degree murder in the 2014 killing of April Parker, 31, of Monticello, the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office announced.  The verdict came after a 12-day trial prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Puma and Executive Assistant Distr…
Philly Man After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Philly Man After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor
Philly Man After Three Assaulted In Jersey Shore: Prosecutor Two people, including a 17-year-old were arrested and charged after three adults were assaulted in North Wildwood, authorities announced Wednesday, June 24. At 1:05 a.m., on Monday June 22, officers responded to 13th Avenue and Central Avenue and found three injured adults who were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and North Wildwood Police Chief Katherine Madden said. One of the victims was unconscious after being struck by a bottle, authorities said. An investigation identified Alpacino Carrero, a 20-year-old Philadelph…
Walmart Deal Days Are Back Walmart Deal Days Are Back
Walmart Deal Days Are Back This is not the week to casually open a shopping app unless you are prepared to meet a discounted vacuum, a patio upgrade, or a dorm-room essential that somehow jumps straight into your cart. Walmart Deals runs from Monday, June 22, through Sunday, June 28, with thousands of offers online, in the Walmart app, and in stores nationwide, according to the Bentonville, AR-based retailer. Shoppers can browse the latest Walmart Deals including savings on electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, skincare and early back-to-school finds. This year, Walmart Deals overlaps with Amazon Prim…
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Federal regulators are warning about a rise in young children drowning as families spend more time around the water during the summer. A total of 379 children younger than 15 died by drowning in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a report released on Wednesday, June 24. That was up 6% from 359 deaths reported in 2022. The increase comes as drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4. "This year's report makes clear that these tragedies continue to take an unacceptable toll on American families," sai…