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20-Year-Old PA Firefighter Killed In 3-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash ID'd 20-Year-Old PA Firefighter Killed In 3-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash ID'd 20-Year-Old PA Firefighter Killed In 3-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash ID'd
20-Year-Old PA Firefighter Killed In 3-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash ID'd A 20-year-old Pennsylvania firefighter killed in a three-vehicle motorcycle crash has been identified, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Jayden J. Sanchez, of Whitehall Township, served with the Whitehall Township Bureau of Fire, online records show. Sanchez was riding a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 south on Weaversville Road when the crash happened at Atlas Road in Allen Township, Northampton County, at approximately 7:26 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to Pennsylvania State Police. A 2015 Acura TLX driven by a 16-year-old boy and a 2026 Honda CR-V driven by a 55-year-old Whiteha…

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep
Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep A former football player remembered as a campus leader has died after a training emergency left his family holding onto hope for two weeks. Austin Stallman, 21, a Texas A&M University senior and son of Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, after suffering heat stroke in College Station, Texas, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. Stallman previously played football at Angleton High School. The school said he became ill while trying out for a Navy SEAL preparation program, ABC13 Houston reported. He became disoriented during a 9-mile training run Tue…

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PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss
New Details Emerge In Sudden Deaths Of 2 College Students At Ole Miss New information has been released after the sudden deaths of two Ole Miss students, though investigators are still working to determine what killed them. Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, died Monday, Sept. 21. Hamilton was a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Strang was a junior from Atlanta, as Daily Voice previously reported. Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus, while Strang died off campus. Related report: Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss Court records describe pills recovered from both locations and purchases inve…

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These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa
College Student Survives 8-Story Fall While Dancing On Sofa A 21-year-old University of Georgia senior survived a fall from an eighth-floor apartment window after apparently striking a metal bench on the way down, police said. Kristen Sargent fell at Rambler Athens Apartments at 558 W. Broad St. around 7:37 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department field case report.  The incident happened just after the Georgia Bulldogs had won a game against the Oklahoma Sooners, Sargent's father, Richard Sargent, told WSB-TV. Richard said he later heard his daughter talking to one of her friends: “Hey, I'm alive. I…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast
Bronx-Raised Attorney, Long Island Husband Among 4 Americans Killed In Greece Blast A Bronx-raised attorney and her husband, a Long Island native, were among four American tourists killed in an explosion near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Florida Hoxha grew up in the Bronx and was a senior attorney at the New York Legal Assistance Group, according to ABC News. Her husband, Ian Alexander Kirkpatrick, was from Huntington and attended Huntington High School from 2003 to 2007, according to his LinkedIn profile. Hoxha and Kirkpatrick were killed alongside Hoxha’s brother, Florin Hoxha, and his wife, Erisa Cani, on Friday, Sept. 25, when an early-morning explosion destroyed a…

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Man Pulls Knife, Cut Victim's Clothes Off At Pennsylvania McDonald's: Police Man Pulls Knife, Cut Victim's Clothes Off At Pennsylvania McDonald's: Police Man Pulls Knife, Cut Victim's Clothes Off At Pennsylvania McDonald's: Police
Man Pulls Knife, Cut Victim's Clothes Off At Pennsylvania McDonald's: Police Zachary Dantz Jenkins did his best to get away. His best wasn't good enough after a strange encounter at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. Hatboro Police say the trouble started on Thursday, Sept. 10, when Jenkins approached a man sitting inside a vehicle at the McDonald's on North York Road. According to investigators, Jenkins instigated a confrontation, pulled out a knife and began cutting off the man's clothing before fleeing with several associates. The incident was reported two days later, and detectives used interviews and surveillance video to identify Jenkins as the suspect, police said. …

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VIDEO: 300 Juveniles Flood PA Town After Football Game, Police Investigating VIDEO: 300 Juveniles Flood PA Town After Football Game, Police Investigating VIDEO: 300 Juveniles Flood PA Town After Football Game, Police Investigating
Video: 300 Juveniles Flood PA Town After Football Game, Police Investigating Police are investigating what they called "outrageous behavior" after nearly 300 juveniles flooded Doylestown Borough following a Central Bucks West football game, leading to fights, an assault and a wave of other complaints. Central Bucks Regional Police responded to continuous juvenile-related activity in the center of town from about 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, until 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, the department said. Police reported large groups gathering in the street, car alarms being set off, noise complaints, fights and an assault. Authorities continued receiving complaints the fol…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall
Power Windows Can Hurt Passengers, Forcing Huge Cadillac Recall Nearly 30,000 Cadillac SUVs are being recalled because a power window problem can cause someone to get pinched, federal regulators said. General Motors issued the recall for 29,347 Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Sept. 24. The recall affects certain 2025 through 2027 models. The issue involves the front windows when they're closed with the key fob's express-up function, according to the NHTSA. The windows may fail to detect an obstruction and automatically reverse during the final 13 millimeters of upwa…

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Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes PA Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…

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Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu
Dunkin' Enters 'New Territory' With Latest Drinks Joining Halloween Menu Dunkin' is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new lineup of spooky drinks. The coffee chain launched its Halloween menu on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The limited-time lineup is available nationwide at participating Dunkin' locations while supplies last. The menu is led by the new Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink made with green apple flavor and sparkling water. Dunkin' is also using the drink as the base for three other new options: Midnight Apple Dunkin' Zero with blackberry flavor, Candy Kiss Dunkin' Zero with mango flavor, and Orchard Twist Dunkin' Zero with peach…

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Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report
Pop-Tarts Ends Boozy BuzzBallz Partnership Over Underage Drinking Concerns: Report Pop-Tarts is ending its controversial BuzzBallz collaboration over concerns that the canned cocktails could appeal to children, according to a report. Parent company Mars Inc. has canceled all planned marketing for the limited-edition Pop-Tarts BuzzBallz, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mars also confirmed that the drinks are no longer being produced. BuzzBallz, owned by Sazerac Co., is known for premixed cocktails sold in brightly colored, ball-shaped cans. The Pop-Tarts versions featured blue branding similar to the pastry's packaging. The drinks contained 15% alc…

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New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
New Recall Targets Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products A packaged food product distributed across several states is now the focus of a federal recall, prompting consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday, Sept. 25, that Sempio Food Services Inc. is recalling about 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew imported from the Republic of Korea without receiving required import reinspection. The recall involves 31.75-ounce pouches, packaged in cardboard boxes, of “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Classic” and “Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew Rich.” The products wer…

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by Joe Lombardi

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Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens
Clocks 'Fall Back' Soon: Here’s When The Switch Happens An extra hour is waiting in the wings, but it comes with a trade-off for anyone who enjoys daylight after work. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1. Clocks across most of the US will turn back to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The return to standard time means lighter mornings and earlier evening darkness by the clock. It also adds an extra hour that night, potentially giving you more time to sleep. The switch follows Halloween. Before going to bed on Saturday, Oct. 31, move manual clocks back one hour. Remember bedside…

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Netflix Reveals October Slate As Major Titles Return Netflix Reveals October Slate As Major Titles Return Netflix Reveals October Slate As Major Titles Return
Netflix Reveals October Slate As Major Titles Return Netflix is rolling out a wide-ranging October slate, led by original movies, returning series, documentaries, comedy specials, and a deep catalog of licensed films. The October schedule starts Wednesday, Oct. 1, with titles including “21 Jump Street,” “22 Jump Street,” “8 Mile,” “Ad Astra,” “Angels & Demons,” “Bring It On,” and the “Bourne” films, according to What’s on Netflix. Netflix’s site, Tudum, also announced that “The One About Matthew Perry,” a three-part documentary series about the “Friends” actor, will premiere Tuesday, Oct. 27. The documentary is directed by Mary Robertson…

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TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports
TSA Makes Huge Checkpoint Change Affecting Agents Nationwide: Reports Transportation Security Administration agents checking boarding passes and identification won't be allowed to sit while working at checkpoints nationwide, according to reports. TSA is removing chairs from travel document checker podiums at airport security entrances, CNN reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The change has already started at most commercial airports, according to the American Federation of Government Employees, which represents TSA screeners. The union said it learned about the decision from its members and criticized the move as a "disregard for workers' rights and safe…

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Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death
Rob Lowe Shared Family Outing Photo Shortly Before 13-Year-Old Niece’s Tragic Death Rob Lowe shared a glimpse of a family outing shortly before his family announced a heartbreaking tragedy. His niece, Fiona Hepler Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of his younger brother and fellow actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has died, according to multiple reports. Her family confirmed the news in a statement shared with People on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Rob, 62, had posted a photo from a family sushi outing the previous day, Mirror US reported. The picture showed him holding a large fish. The report does not establish that Fiona attended the outing. Fiona was the middle of Chad and…

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NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison
NJ Rep Intentionally Got Pregnant Despite Facing 17 Years In Prison New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver isn't putting her life on hold. The Newark Democrat says she made the decision to get pregnant despite facing federal charges that could carry up to 17 years in prison if convicted. “People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I made the decision to get pregnant," she said on X this week. "But, at the end of the day, this is something I couldn’t let be consumed by this administration. I refuse to let them take my joy or my future.” McIver's second child with husband Khalif Thomas comes as she continues fighting a three-count fe…

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