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Jet Fuel Spill In PA Quarry: Residents Warned Of Odor As Crews Monitor Benzene Approximately 60,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled from an underground pipeline in Montgomery County after a drilling crew struck it, prompting a shelter-in-place order, road closures, and a massive hazardous materials response, authorities said. Residents near the spill in Upper Merion Township may continue smelling fuel as weather conditions change, but air monitoring has not detected contaminants above health-based safety levels, according to an update issued by township police at 10:27 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The spill happened near East Fourth Street (River Road) and Coates Street on Thursd…

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3 Found Dead In South Jersey Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor 3 Found Dead In South Jersey Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor 3 Found Dead In South Jersey Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor
3 Found Dead In South Jersey Home After Postal Worker Spots Chilling Note On Door: Prosecutor Three elderly people were found dead inside a South Jersey home after a postal worker discovered a note on the door instructing someone to call 911, authorities said Friday, Nov. 6. The bodies were discovered inside a home on the unit block of Winding Way in Mount Holly, near the township's border with Eastampton, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Holly Police Chief Clifford Spencer said. Reports that the home is that of former school board member William Monk could not be independently verified by Daily Voice, however, records show that Monk does live on Winding Way…

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NJ Father Of 17 Shot In Head Outside Lehigh Valley Store: Second Man Convicted In Killing A father of 17 was shot in the head while sitting in a parked vehicle outside a Pennsylvania convenience store. More than three years later, a second Philadelphia man has been convicted in his killing, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Rasheed Quayle Tisdale, 32, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit criminal homicide following a four-day jury trial before Northampton County Judge Abraham P. Kassis on Thursday, Nov. 5, District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta announced. The conviction stems from the Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, shooting death of Legious Robert Minder Sr., 46, a N…

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Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike
Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike A man was killed after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Horace J. Kieffer, 46,of Allentown was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of the 1200 block of Constitution Drive in Salisbury Township at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Kieffer had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train, the coroner’s office said. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center. A cause and manner of death were not included in the release. The circ…

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Woman Killed In Pennsylvania Pedestrian Crash ID’d: Coroner A woman struck by a vehicle and killed in Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Melissa Anne Dunn, 65, of Earl Township, was struck in the 800 block of Penn Avenue in Wyomissing, Berks County on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. Dunn was taken to Tower Health/Reading Hospital for treatment. Emergency room physicians notified the coroner’s office at 5:57 p.m. that she had succumbed to her injuries, Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said. Her name was initially withheld pending notification of her family. Wyomissing police and P…

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Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy'
Amtrak Plans To Allow Guns On Trains, Union Blasts Policy As 'Sheer Lunacy' Rail union leaders are sharply criticizing Amtrak's plan to let passengers bring guns into train cars under a controversial new policy. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said the new policy is scheduled to take effect in January 2027, allowing passengers to carry guns in locked cases on about 1,500 additional trains daily nationwide. The change would include Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor, which carries about 750,000 passengers daily on routes between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC. The TWU, which represents 360 Amtrak onboard service workers, warned that the policy c…

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Former Steelers Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison After Pleading Guilty In Shooting Former Steelers Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison After Pleading Guilty In Shooting Former Steelers Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison After Pleading Guilty In Shooting
Former Steelers Star Antonio Brown Avoids Prison After Pleading Guilty In Shooting Former Pittsburgh Steelers star and Albany Empire owner Antonio Brown has avoided prison after pleading guilty to a felony assault charge stemming from a shooting outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Brown, 38, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a firearm on Friday, Nov. 6, and was sentenced to three years of probation by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez. The former NFL wide receiver must attend weekly counseling sessions and is prohibited from possessing firearms while on probation, among other conditions imposed by the court. The plea resolves an attempted murd…

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Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery
Sen. Chris Murphy Released From Hospital After Stroke, Faces Weeks Of Recovery US Sen. Chris Murphy has been released from the hospital after suffering a minor stroke, but the Connecticut Democrat will spend several weeks recovering before he can return to his duties on Capitol Hill. Doctors expect the 53-year-old, three-term senator to make a full recovery. Murphy announced his release from Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Friday, Nov. 6. He will now enter a rehabilitation center, where he is expected to spend weeks and miss several Senate votes as he heals.  The health scare began Saturday, Oct. 31, while Murphy was watching his son's hockey game. He no…

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Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say
Emaciated, Infected Dog Rescued From New York Home, Officials Say An emaciated and infected dog has been rescued from a Long Island home, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 6. The suffering dog was discovered at residence in Islip on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Suffolk County SPCA said. It was “suffering from severe emaciation, a severe chronic skin infection, and serious infections in both ears,” the SPCA said. Rescuers immediately transported the dog to a veterinarian for emergency care, according to the group. The SPCA will provide additional details about the rescue operation and the dog’s condition at a press conference Monday, Nov. 9, the organization sai…

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Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant In Philly Dies After $20M Gift Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant In Philly Dies After $20M Gift Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant In Philly Dies After $20M Gift
Comcast Cofounder Who Helped Build Cable Giant In Philly Dies After $20M Gift A Philadelphia cable television pioneer who helped build Comcast and recently joined his wife in giving $20 million to the city’s art museum has died, the company announced Friday, Nov. 6. Julian A. Brodsky died Thursday, Nov. 5, at 93, according to Comcast’s announcement. “Julian was an extraordinary leader, a brilliant financial mind, and one of the architects of cable television,” Comcast Chairman Brian L. Roberts said. Brodsky and Daniel Aaron helped Ralph Roberts build the company following the 1963 purchase of American Cable Systems, a cable operation serving 1,200 subscribers in Tup…

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Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police
Road Rage Turns Into Gunpoint Confrontation After Drivers Brake-Check, Crash In PA: Police A road rage confrontation involving two drivers brake-checking each other, crossing into oncoming traffic, crashing, and ultimately a gun being pointed has led to charges against both men in Pennsylvania, police announced. The incident unfolded around 12:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning in Montour Township and ending near the intersection of Red Mill Road and Hunt Club Road in the Bloomsburg area, according to the Montour Township Police Department. Michael Anthony Mirabile, 40, was traveling north on Montour Boulevard (Route 11) when he encountered a silver Nissan Pathfinder driven …

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs
Fake Amazon Email Targets Customers: How To Spot Warning Signs An email dressed up as an Amazon payment warning could turn a routine account check into a costly mistake. The phishing message provided to Daily Voice claims the retailer can't verify the recipient’s payment method because of a billing issue.  It asks the recipient to follow a link and update payment information to prevent a service interruption. This phishing email impersonates Amazon customer service and asks recipients to update payment details through a link to avoid a supposed service interruption. Daily Voice The screenshot shows an Amazon logo, a generic customer greet…

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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance
CVS Splitting Into 2 Companies: What To Know About Prescriptions, Health Insurance CVS is planning to split its pharmacies and health insurance businesses into two separate companies. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company announced the planned breakup in a news release on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The separation is expected to be completed in the first half of 2028. The spinoff would create two independent companies called CVS Pharmacy and CVS Health. One would be focused on retail pharmacies, while the other would handle health insurance and other healthcare services. CVS Pharmacy would operate the chain's roughly 9,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. It would also man…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House
Trump Threat: Armed Suspect Apprehended Near White House A suspicious encounter near the White House ended with an armed man under arrest and an alleged threat against President Donald Trump, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Secret Service officers approached Ronny Yordrix Guanipa Chrinos, 31, on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, after noticing suspicious behavior inside a car parked on Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, the DHS said. Chrinos allegedly told officers he heard voices directing him to travel to Washington and kill Trump. Officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen, and Chrinos acknowledged having weapons in…

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MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone'
MLB Team Condemns Star For Anti-Muslim Videos After Midterms: 'Baseball Is For Everyone' A Major League Baseball star is facing backlash for sharing anti-Muslim videos on social media after the midterm elections. Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander shared two offensive videos on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The posts criticized Muslims and Islam, drawing criticism from fans before they were removed. One video claimed "America voted for Sharia Last Night!" and featured an image of Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim US senator after winning his election in Michigan. The video also claimed that Muslims want Islami…

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Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm
Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now As Federal Agencies Sound Alarm Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…

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Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died. The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause. Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people. His family’s political connect…

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