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PA Drops In Nation's Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
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Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG
A man is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his disabled former stepson after the teen's mother died, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 2. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release. Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025. The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevel…
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PA Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Florida Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
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Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Business
PA Struggles In New Ranking Of State Economies: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
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FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to collect money from family, friends, and strangers remains on the FBI's Most Wanted fugitive list years after being indicted on federal fraud charges. Vanessa O'Rourke, formerly of Harleysville, Montgomery County, is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud after allegedly claiming she had glioblastoma, a terminal form of brain cancer, and soliciting donations for treatment she never received, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Federal investigators say O'Rourke falsely told family and friends she needed financial help…
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Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
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Dementia Patients Allegedly Abused By Workers At Two Lancaster County Nursing Homes
Two Lancaster County nursing home workers accused of physically and verbally abusing dementia patients will have their cases move forward after waiving their preliminary hearings, prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 4. Antoine J. McLeod, 53, of Lower Windsor Township, and Kiara Marie Elvir, 30, of Lancaster, waived their preliminary hearings before Judge Brian Chudzik on Tuesday, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Elvir is charged with Abuse of a Care-Dependent Person following an incident involving a dementia patient at Magnolias of Lancaster on Rohrerstown R…
Sports
Villanova Legend Jalen Brunson Stops Spurs, Goes To War With Courtside Hecklers In Viral Video
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
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Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head
A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
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‘Nice And Gruesome’ Monkey Torture Videos Land PA Man Guilty Plea In Animal Crush Ring: DOJ
A third man has admitted his role in a disturbing online network dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing the torture and sexual abuse of baby monkeys, federal authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Hugh T. Campbell of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court in Cincinnati to conspiring to create and distribute so-called "animal crush" videos, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Campbell participated in online groups dedicated to creating and sharing videos depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse involving monkeys, investigators said. According to court do…
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
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Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider
A 71-year-old man has died after an e-bike crash in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Phillip M. Park, of Alburtis, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. An autopsy completed on Wednesday, June 3, determined Park died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in an e-bike accident. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner's office said. Investigators said Park was operating an e-bike when he suffered an unwitnessed fall. The crash happened in t…
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
The NBA has banned two fans for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to reports. The teen received a lifetime ban from every NBA arena after trying to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a league spokesperson told ESPN. A second person will also be banned for life after the incident on Wednesday, June 3. The interruption happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks were leading 92-86 as the Spurs brought the ball up the court. A fan sprinte…
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Charged In Fatal Route 100 Head-On Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old PA Man
A Pennsylvania man is accused of driving drunk before crossing into oncoming traffic and causing a head-on crash that killed a 27-year-old driver, prosecutors announced Friday, June 5. Kevin Krum, 62, of Breinigsville, has been charged with Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving-Unintentional Death, and related offenses in connection with the fatal crash on Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Upper Macungie Township Police Ch…
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34-Year Mystery Solved After Remains Found In PA Field ID'd As Missing NY Mom
A woman whose remains were discovered in a Pennsylvania farm field more than three decades ago has finally been identified, bringing long-awaited answers to a family that never stopped searching, officials announced on Thursday, June 4. Nuria C. Rodriguez, of Bronx, New York, was positively identified on April 14 through forensic genetic genealogy after spending 34 years known only as "Christman Jane Doe," according to the Berks County Coroner's Office. The case began on June 3, 1992, when a farmer discovered a human skull in freshly turned soil along Christman Road in Windsor Township. A …
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Hundreds Of Rats, Dead Rodents Found In Condemned PA Home: Court Docs
A condemned Pennsylvania home packed with hundreds of rats, dead rodents stored in a freezer, and ammonia-filled air has led to criminal charges against two residents, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. Thomas Paul Busch II, 37, and Jennifer Marie Busch, 43, were charged after Steelton police and animal cruelty investigators found what authorities described as dangerous and inhumane living conditions inside a condemned home on the 40 block of South Harrisburg Street, according to criminal complaints and affidavits. The pair are each charged with Felo…
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Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
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Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As Lancaster County Man Learns Fate
A woman who said a sexual assault "changed my life forever" shared the lasting impact of the attack as the man who admitted raping her appeared for sentencing in Lancaster County Court, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 3. Elliot Matthew Nguyen, 25, of East Earl Township, pleaded guilty in January to rape by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, and two counts of indecent assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The charges stemmed from an attack at a residence in the 5500 block of Division Highway in June 2025. …
Business
Second Payouts Coming In $725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible
If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
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'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy Stabbed To Death
A familiar face from big-screen hits and prime-time crime dramas has been identified in a deadly Los Angeles case. Actor James Handy, 81, died after being stabbed Wednesday, June 3, in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street for a report of unknown trouble, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD said the 911 caller stated, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Police found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a stab w…
Police & Fire
8 More Alleged Victims Found Of PA Man Accused Of Exploiting Children; 177 Charges Filed
A Pennsylvania man already accused of soliciting underage girls for explicit photos is now facing 177 additional charges after investigators identified eight more alleged victims, police announced on Wednesday, June 3. Deren Thach, 38, of Montgomery County, was first arrested after an investigation that began in December 2025 when police received information that a man was soliciting a minor girl for sexual acts and nude or sexually explicit photos and videos in the Willow Grove section of Abington Township, according to the release. A search warrant was executed at Thach's apartment in Amb…
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New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…
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New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living
The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
Weather
Summerlike Surge Will Set Stage For Strong Storms In Northeast
The calendar is about to feel like it skipped ahead. Friday, June 5, will bring one more mostly sunny, warm, and dry day across much of the Northeast before showers and thunderstorms arrive Saturday afternoon, June 6, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. High temperatures on Friday are expected to reach the 80s in many interior areas, with lower 90s possible in hotter spots, the National Weather Service said. AccuWeather says heat and humidity will build across the Northeast…
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New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
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'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Business
Newest Trader Joe's Mini Totes Features Stripes: When To Get One
Trader Joe's is adding stripes to its wildly popular line of mini tote bags for the first time. The grocery chain will release new Striped Canvas Mini Totes at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson told the Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. The bags will be available while supplies last on Wednesday, June 17. The $2.99 striped totes have a pocket on each side and come in four different pastel colors. They measure 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. The bags are made with heavy-duty, 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend fabric. "The size is ideal for sm…
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Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens Nation's Cattle Supply For First Time In Decades
A long-eradicated livestock threat has returned to US soil, putting ranchers and federal officials on alert. The US Department of Agriculture reported on Wednesday, June 3, that New World screwworm was detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. The larvae were found in the calf’s umbilical area. No further detections had been reported as of the USDA announcement. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement posted to X that the confirmed case is being treated with "the utmost seriousness." "After years of unchecked spread through Central and South America, this dev…
Sports
UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event
The fight around White House Fight Night is now spilling outside the cage. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, June 3, that he was banned from attending UFC Freedom 250, the fight card planned for the White House South Lawn. The dispute adds another layer of attention to UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, June 14. The date falls on Flag Day, President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, and during celebrations tied to the country’s 250th anniversary. Trump, with UFC officials, is examining work on the UFC arena. TikTok/realdonaldtrum…
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Where To Get Free Doughnuts, Big Discounts For National Donut Day 2026
A day dedicated to delicious deals on doughnuts is serving up plenty of sweet reasons to celebrate. National Donut Day falls on Friday, June 5, and chains across the US are offering free doughnuts, huge deals, and limited-time giveaways. The holiday began in 1938 when The Salvation Army in Chicago created it to honor "Donut Lassies," who were volunteers who served comfort and doughnuts to American soldiers in the WWI trenches. The Lassies' work not only improved troops' morale but also made doughnuts popular back home. Across the country, doughnut chains and local shops are servi…
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