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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Investigators Identify Notes In Nancy Guthrie Case Believed To Be From Abductors Investigators Identify Notes In Nancy Guthrie Case Believed To Be From Abductors
Investigators Identify Notes In Nancy Guthrie Case Believed To Be From Abductors 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…
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…
Storm Threat To Rise As Heat Index Soars Into Triple Digits: Timing Storm Threat To Rise As Heat Index Soars Into Triple Digits: Timing
Storm Threat To Rise As Heat Index Soars Into Triple Digits: Timing The Independence Day holiday setup is turning into a two-part weather problem. Dangerous heat and humidity will grip the Northeast from Thursday, July 2, through Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th, before a cooler pattern starts to break through by Monday, July 6, according to the National Weather Service. The heat will come first. Thursday will be hazy, dangerously hot, and extremely humid, with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s in some inland areas. Heat index values could locally exceed 110 degrees along parts of the I-95 corridor, and some locations could hit the 100-degree mark …
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…
Maryland Man Who Shot Passenger 5 Times, Ditching Body On Pennsylvania Highway Sentenced: DA Maryland Man Who Shot Passenger 5 Times, Ditching Body On Pennsylvania Highway Sentenced: DA
Maryland Man Who Shot Passenger 5 Times, Ditching Body On Pennsylvania Highway Sentenced: DA The Maryland man convicted of shooting his passenger five times before stealing thousands of dollars and leaving his body along a highway in Pennsylvania has been sentenced, prosecutors announced Wednesday, July 1. Kevin Shareed Harmon, 38, of Gwynn Oak, Md., was sentenced by Lancaster County Judge Craig Stedman after a jury found him guilty in March of Third-Degree Murder, Theft By Unlawful Taking, and Firearms Not To Be Carried Without A License in the April 23, 2023, killing of 54-year-old Miguel Vazquez-Ruiz, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Stedman sentence…
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey
First Name With Most Negative Baggage Revealed In New Survey First impressions may begin before anyone says a word. A new survey finds that many Americans admit they make assumptions about people based solely on a first name, and one name stood out above all the others. Karen was named the most-judged first name in the survey by Talker Research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 18 percent of respondents said they make assumptions about someone based entirely on a first name. Gen Z respondents were the most likely to do it. Twenty-nine percent of Gen Z respondents said they judge people by first name alone, compared with 21 percent of m…
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…
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One
Trump Takes First Trip On Controversial New Air Force One A presidential aircraft that has already stirred debate has now taken its first official trip with President Donald Trump aboard. President Donald Trump flew on the Boeing 747 on Wednesday, July 1, traveling from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to Medora, North Dakota. The visit was tied to the upcoming opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The aircraft was gifted to the US government by Qatar, retrofitted with taxpayer dollars, and is expected to serve as a temporary presidential plane while the US waits for two long-delayed Boeing replacements. The plane is know…
New On Netflix: July Brings Big Originals, Classics, Live Sports New On Netflix: July Brings Big Originals, Classics, Live Sports
New On Netflix: July Brings Big Originals, Classics, Live Sports 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…
Teen Arrested In Colorado In Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt; Second Wanted: Police Teen Arrested In Colorado In Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt; Second Wanted: Police
Teen Arrested In Colorado In Killing Of Penn State Senior Billy Schmidt; Second Wanted: Police A teen wanted in the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has been arrested in Colorado, while a Philadelphia man is accused of helping him flee, authorities announced on Thursday, July 2.  One of two teenagers wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State senior during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia has been arrested in Colorado, authorities announced. The 16-year-old was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday, July 1, according to Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. The teen faces charges including murder, robbery, conspi…
ICE Officer Fires Weapon After Fugitive Rams Federal Vehicle In Dauphin County ICE Officer Fires Weapon After Fugitive Rams Federal Vehicle In Dauphin County
ICE Officer Fires Weapon After Fugitive Rams Federal Vehicle In Dauphin County ICE officials opened fire in Pennsylvania, but a federally wanted fugitive remains at-large following the incident in Pennsylvania's Capital early on Wednesday morning, July 1, authorities told Daily Voice. ICE officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Harrisburg to arrest Clemente Lara-Hernandez, whom the agency identified as a wanted Mexican national, around 6:15 a.m., when the encounter turned violent, an ICE spokesman explained.  Lara-Hernandez used his vehicle to ram an ICE law enforcement vehicle before fleeing, according to ICE. He then drove the wrong way on a on…
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82
'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' Actor Michael Byrne Dies At 82 A British actor known in the US for his roles in the "Harry Potter" and "Indiana Jones" film franchises has died. Michael Byrne died at 82 years old on Saturday, June 20. The Guardian first reported Byrne's death on Wednesday, July 1. Byrne's cause of death wasn't immediately released. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Byrne," a representative for Byrne said in a statement to NBC News. "Michael will be remembered as an extraordinary actor whose talent, warmth, and sense of humour touched so many." "Harry Potter" fans knew Byrne as the older Gellert Gri…
Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Pennsylvania: Coroner Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Pennsylvania: Coroner
Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Pennsylvania: Coroner A woman died after she was struck by a train in Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, July 1, authorities announced. The woman was struck near 41 Brick Plant Road at approximately 8:57 a.m., according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The coroner and deputy coroners responded to the scene and pronounced her dead at 9:32 a.m., the release states. Officials identified the victim only as a 62-year-old woman from the 00 block of East Jefferson Street in Womelsdorf Borough. The Berks County Coroner's Office ruled the manner of death suicide. The Berks County Coroner's Office was as…
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent'
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford says she's selling her sprawling Connecticut estate because the home no longer feels the same after the loss of her husband and her children starting families of their own. The Greenwich property, known as Cedar Cliff, hit the market in May with a $100 million asking price, making it the most expensive home currently listed in Connecticut. Related: Tour Kathie Lee Gifford's Greenwich Mansion The former "TODAY" and "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" host said the decision comes down to the memories tied to the home she shared with her late husband, Frank Gifford. Th…
Tree Limb Kills 80-Year-Old Homeowner While Trimming Tree In PA: Coroner Tree Limb Kills 80-Year-Old Homeowner While Trimming Tree In PA: Coroner
Tree Limb Kills 80-Year-Old Homeowner While Trimming Tree In PA: Coroner An 80-year-old homeowner was killed while trimming a tree behind his Pennsylvania home, authorities announced on Wednesday, July 1. Donald Paul Glass was using a pole saw while standing on a ladder at a home in the 1000 block of Mahlon Drive in Bern Township when a tree limb fell and struck him, causing both him and the ladder to crash to the ground, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Berks County 911 received the call for a reported fall victim at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, according to the coroner. Glass was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:53 p.m., the coroner said. His…
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know 145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know
145 People Sickened In Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships: What To Know At least 145 people were sickened in separate norovirus outbreaks aboard two cruise ships, federal health officials said. The outbreaks happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird and the Ruby Princess, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Both outbreaks were reported to the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program on Sunday, June 28. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC said norovirus caused the illnesses. On the Ruby Princess, 102 of 3,032 passengers reported being ill during the Princess Cruises trip, along with 23 of the 1,144 crew members. The Pacific Oce…
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police
Suspect Lusted After Sister-In-Law For Years Before Murder, Sex Assault On Long Island: Police The Long Island man accused of strangling and sexually assaulting his sister-in-law had lusted after her for years, authorities said. Joseph Horner, 27, and his wife lived in the same building as 25-year-old Victoria Castle in North Massapequa but in different apartments, the Nassau County Police Department said. Cops said Horner confessed to the crime when they first interviewed him Monday, June 29, according to News 12 Long Island. He told investigators that he’d had “sexual desire” for his wife’s sister since 2017, police said. Authorities said that while Horner’s wife was off on a trip…
25-Year-Old PA Man Admits Sharing Child Porn On Discord Before Resetting Phone: Affidavit 25-Year-Old PA Man Admits Sharing Child Porn On Discord Before Resetting Phone: Affidavit
25-Year-Old PA Man Admits Sharing Child Porn On Discord Before Resetting Phone: Affidavit A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man admitted to uploading child sexual abuse material to Discord before resetting his phone to factory settings, according to an affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. Michael Eugene Pavasco, of Annville Township, was arrested Tuesday, June 30, after members of the Lebanon County Human Trafficking Task Force executed a search warrant at his South Lancaster Street home, authorities said. Pavasco is identified in court documents as an employee of Veterinary Medical Center of Lebanon, Inc., though the center told Daily Voice he has not worked there for about six months.…
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say
NFL Defensive Star's Brother Killed Mother In Her Home, Police Say The brother of longtime NFL defensive lineman Calais Campbell was accused of killing their mother, authorities said. Ciarre Campbell, 41, was charged with several crimes, including murder and aggravated assault, ESPN reported. He was charged after police discovered his mother, 71-year-old Nateal Campbell, dead while conducting a welfare check at an Atlanta home at around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. According to arrest warrants, Nateal Campbell was found with her throat slashed, and Ciarre Campbell possessed a knife. He will remain in Fulton County Jail after waiving his first&…
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …
Official Oppression, Harassment Charges Filed Against PA Tax Collector: Prosecutors Official Oppression, Harassment Charges Filed Against PA Tax Collector: Prosecutors
Official Oppression, Harassment Charges Filed Against PA Tax Collector: Prosecutors A Pennsylvania township tax collector is facing criminal charges tied to an alleged dispute with her neighbors, authorities announced. Tina Koren, 65, of Whitehall, has been charged with misdemeanor Official Oppression and Harassment, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. The charges will move forward after a preliminary hearing was held Tuesday, June 30, where a judge ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed to Lehigh County Court, prosecutors said. Koren’s bail was set at $5,000 unsecured, and a formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., accor…
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81
PA State Trooper ID'd By Governor After Being Killed In Line Of Duty On I-81 A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who died after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a truck inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, July 1, has been identified by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44, a Schuylkill County native who enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in January 2007, served with Troop L in Frackville as a Motor Carrier Inspector for more than 20 years, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Pahira was conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 South near Mile Marker 119…