Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify
Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify A familiar-looking payment could be on its way to more than a million consumers, but there is a catch. The Federal Trade Commission is sending an additional 1,052,038 payments totaling more than $6.8 million to eligible Brigit customers who already accepted an initial payment from an earlier settlement, according to the agency’s Brigit refunds page. The money comes from the FTC’s case against Brigit, a cash-advance app. The agency alleged that Brigit promised subscribers quick advances of up to $250, charged fees, and made cancellation difficult. Brigit agreed to change some business pract…
Man Found With Chest Stab Wound ID'd In PA Homicide Investigation (UPDATE) Man Found With Chest Stab Wound ID'd In PA Homicide Investigation (UPDATE)
Man Found With Chest Stab Wound ID'd In PA Homicide Investigation (Update) A teenager has been charged with fatally stabbing a Pennsylvania man in the chest on a Columbia Borough street earlier this month, prosecutors announced Monday, July 27. The 17-year-old Columbia resident is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence in the July 8 killing of Anthony Stoy-Velazquez, 26, of Marietta, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Daily Voice is not identifying the suspect because he is a minor. Under company policy, juveniles are not named unless they are convicted as adults. Police responded to a 911 call re…
Motorcyclist ID'd As Pro-Wrestler After Fatal SUV Crash In Lancaster County (UPDATE) Motorcyclist ID'd As Pro-Wrestler After Fatal SUV Crash In Lancaster County (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist ID'd As Pro-Wrestler After Fatal SUV Crash In Lancaster County (Update) A Lancaster County motorcyclist killed in a crash involving an SUV over the weekend has been identified. Daniel Pryer, 29, of Quarryville, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash in the area of 581 Camargo Road in Providence Township at 12:22 p.m. Saturday, July 25, according to a Lancaster County Coroner's Office media alert issued Monday, July 27. An autopsy performed Monday determined Pryer died from multiple traumatic injuries. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner said. Pennsylvania State Police are continuing to investigate the crash, which involved an SUV and Pryer'…
Man Allegedly Killed By Off-Duty Philly Officer ID'd: Lehigh County Coroner Man Allegedly Killed By Off-Duty Philly Officer ID'd: Lehigh County Coroner
Man Allegedly Killed By Off-Duty Philly Officer ID'd: Lehigh County Coroner The 27-year-old man allegedly shot and killed by an off-duty Philadelphia police officer in Northampton County has been identified following an autopsy. Shakair T. Moncrieffe, of Allen Township, died from multiple gunshot wounds after the shooting at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road on Friday, July 24, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said in a release issued Monday, July 27. His death was ruled a homicide. Pennsylvania State Police have charged Kenroy Anthony Cummings, 25, of Philadelphia, an off-duty Philadelphia police officer, with criminal homicide and fleeing or attemp…
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb A fast-growing parasite outbreak is no longer just changing public-health numbers. It is changing what Americans put on their plates. Four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce because of the Cyclospora outbreak, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday, July 26. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back. Older adults were also more likely than younger people to change their habits. Those following the outbreak very closely were especially likely to say they were buying or eating less produce. A sizable share of Americans says th…
Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch
Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch The summer sky is preparing a three-act show, starting with a familiar sight that may look anything but ordinary. July’s Full Buck Moon reaches peak illumination at 10:36 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. The Moon will be below the horizon across the Northeast at that moment. The best practical viewing windows will come after sunset on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday. Skywatchers should look toward the southeast as the Moon rises. Local moonrise times vary, so viewers can check the Almanac’s calculator for their ZIP code. The Moon may appear unusually large while hovering near the horizon. …
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family waiting for answers. Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force. Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23. The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay. Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or kno…
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: PA Among States Hit Hardest US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: PA Among States Hit Hardest
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: PA Among States Hit Hardest A disease the US eliminated more than a quarter-century ago is roaring back at a level not seen in a generation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 24, that 2,318 confirmed measles cases had been recorded across the US as of Thursday, July 23. The total is the nation’s highest since 1991. It has already surpassed the 2,289 cases reported during all of 2025. Cases involving US residents have been reported across 45 jurisdictions. Another 16 infections involved international visitors. South Carolina leads the country with 670 confirmed cases, followed by…
Unidentified Man Found Dead In Woods; PSP Seeks Help ID'ing Him Unidentified Man Found Dead In Woods; PSP Seeks Help ID'ing Him
Unidentified Man Found Dead In Woods; PSP Seeks Help ID'ing Him Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who was found dead in a wooded area in Adams County on Sunday morning, July 26. The man's body was discovered at approximately 10:30 a.m. off the south side of Upper Temple Road near 45 Upper Temple Road in Menallen Township, according to a Pennsylvania State Police release issued Sunday. An active death investigation is underway.  The victim is described as a white-Hispanic man believed to be in his 40s or 50s. He stood approximately 5-foot-4, weighed about 185 pounds, and had no tattoos, piercings, jewelry, …
2 Men ID'd In Fatal 3-Vehicle I-176 Crash 2 Men ID'd In Fatal 3-Vehicle I-176 Crash
2 Men ID'd In Fatal 3-Vehicle I-176 Crash Two men have been identified as the victims of a three-vehicle crash that claimed their lives on Interstate 176 in Pennsylvania early Friday morning, July 24, authorities said. Jose A. Cuevas Sosa, 18, and Jose E. Uribe Duarte, 20, both lived in the 500 block of Minor Street in Reading, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. The crash happened at approximately 6:05 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 176 near the Kurtz Mill Road overpass in Robeson Township, where Berks County 911 received multiple calls reporting a three-vehicle collision, the coroner said. During …
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon The wait for summer’s most anticipated sky show is over, but its biggest act is still ahead. The Perseid meteor shower will be visible through Monday, Aug. 24, according to the American Meteor Society. Peak viewing will be overnight from Wednesday night, Aug. 12, into Thursday morning, Aug. 13. Activity began on Friday, July 17. This year’s timing could hardly be better. The peak will coincide with a new moon, eliminating lunar glare that might otherwise wash out faint meteors. The moon will be zero percent full during the peak, the American Meteor Society said. NASA considers the P…
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine. At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded. Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials 13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials Thirteen children became sick after consuming suspected mushroom-laced edibles at a YMCA summer camp in New Jersey, officials said. East Orange police responded to the YMCA on North Arlington Avenue shortly after 11 a.m., after receiving a report that multiple campers had eaten what appeared to be mushroom-laced edible products, according to a press release issued by the city mayor's office. A camp counselor saw one camper handing out what appeared to be candy to other campers, which is prohibited under camp policy, the release said.  A short time later, one child who consumed the…
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Pennsylvania A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania early Saturday, July 25, police said. Officers responded to the 2000 block of North Union Street in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, at approximately 4:35 a.m. for a reported motorcycle crash, according to a release issued by Lower Swatara Township Police. When officers arrived, they found the motorcycle had collided with a tractor-trailer. Police began lifesaving efforts until firefighters and EMS crews arrived, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The tractor-traile…
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims Federal agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant while on a work trip as concerns grow about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Lorenzo "Enzo" Thompson at Nashville International Airport on Monday, July 14, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Online records show he's being held at an ICE detention center in Natchez, Mississippi, about 100 miles southwest of Jackson. In April 2021, Thompson entered the US from Jamaica on a six-month visa. "Thompson never departed and remained in the U.S. ille…
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said. Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police. The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks 2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks Two destinations carrying Washington’s starkest warning now present Americans with sharply different dangers and, in one case, a major obstacle to returning home. The US Embassy in Niger highlighted the country’s Level 4 advisory on Thursday, July 9. The State Department updated its separate warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, July 15. Level 4 is the department’s highest advisory and means Americans should not travel to either country. Niger’s advisory cites terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited medical care. The State Department ordere…
Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG
Teenage Girls Forced Into Grueling Labor At PA Mushroom Farm: AG A Pennsylvania man admitted to forcing two immigrant girls to work long days on a Chester County mushroom farm for little or no pay, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday, July 23. Ramiro Caal Jolomna, 37, pleaded guilty in Chester County Court to two counts each of trafficking in individuals and involuntary servitude, along with one count each of theft by extortion and receiving stolen property, all felonies, according to the Attorney General's Office. Jolomna will be sentenced at a later date. He is also facing an immigration detainer. The guilty plea follows an in…
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny A staple of salads, sandwiches, and tacos is leaving consumers with an uncomfortable question: Is it safe to eat? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21, that a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak had been brought under control after officials identified a source and companies began recalls. “We do have the outbreak under control,” Kennedy said. “We have an extensive forensics, epidemiological forensics, and we’ve identified the source of the outbreak. We and the companies that are involved have implemented a recall.” However, the Centers for Dise…
Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In Northampton Shooting Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In Northampton Shooting
Off-Duty Philly Officer Identified As Suspect In Northampton Shooting A Philadelphia police officer has been identified as the suspect accused of fatally shooting a 27-year-old man in Allen Township before allegedly leading Pennsylvania State Police on a chase back to the crime scene. The suspect is Officer Kenroy Cummings, 25, who was off duty at the time of the shooting, Philadelphia police confirmed Saturday, July 25. The homicide happened at approximately 1:48 p.m. Friday, July 24, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers responding to a reported domestic incident found the victim suffering from g…
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side A dog that bit and seriously injured a 17-year-old girl while she was walking her family's dog in New York has been euthanized following a court order, as its owner says she was unable to raise the money needed to bring the family pet home. Newburgh (Orange County, NY) police responded to 165 Fullerton Ave. at approximately 7:46 p.m. Sunday, May 18, to investigate a reported dog bite, where officers learned the teen had been attacked by a loose dog named Luna while walking her family's dog on a leash, police said in a press release on Friday, July 24. The victim suffered a puncture wound and…
Teen Girl Killed, 5 Other Juveniles Hurt In Airborne I-95 Off-Ramp Crash: PA State Police Teen Girl Killed, 5 Other Juveniles Hurt In Airborne I-95 Off-Ramp Crash: PA State Police
Teen Girl Killed, 5 Other Juveniles Hurt In Airborne I-95 Off-Ramp Crash: PA State Police A 16-year-old girl was killed and five other juveniles were injured when a speeding car went airborne after leaving Interstate 95 in Philadelphia early Friday, July 24, Pennsylvania State Police said. Troopers were called at approximately 1:36 a.m. to assist Philadelphia police with closing the southbound I-95 off-ramp to Columbus Boulevard following a serious crash. A Nissan Maxima exited the southbound off-ramp at a high rate of speed before striking a concrete median just before the traffic light, investigators said. The impact launched the vehicle into the air before it came to rest in …
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker and former National Guardsman Zachary Latham, who was acquitted in the high-profile killing of his New Jersey neighbor, has been sentenced to prison in Florida for stalking and attempting to kidnap a woman after she ended their relationship. The 24-year-old former Vineland, NJ man was sentenced as a Habitual Violent Felony Offender to 12 years in prison with a 10-year minimum mandatory after pleading guilty in Lee County, FL, the State Attorney's Office announced Monday, July 21. The victim met Latham online while he was living in New Jersey, but after he moved to Southwest Florida…
Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police
Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police A 65-year-old Allentown man was arrested and charged with dealing fentanyl after initially being pulled over for making an improper U-turn in Guttenberg on Tuesday, July 22, authorities said. At 12:17 p.m., detectives observed the white 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross make the improper turn in the middle of an intersection and initiated a motor vehicle stop, Guttenberg police said. Luis Valerio-Vargas told police he worked in plumbing and construction and was picking up a person to take him to a job site in West New York, police said. As part of its investigation, detectives a K-9 from the No…
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos President Donald Trump is returning to a Washington tradition that ended in chaos the first time around. Trump, 80, will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, July 24, at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC. The event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering comes nearly three months after gunfire abruptly ended the original dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 25. NBC News reported that Trump is expected to speak around 8:55 p.m. and briefly address the violence. “The president’s speech will be a combination of unifying yet v…
Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania
Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania A man has died two days after the riding lawn mower he was operating went over a retaining wall while he was cutting grass at a property in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Friday, July 24.  Jeffrey Brobst, 69, of the 1300 block of Hawk Mountain Road in Albany Township, was mowing grass at a property in the 100 block of Hecktown Road, Maidencreek Township, when the crash happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said.  Investigators determined Brobst was operating a riding lawn mower when it went over a retaining wall, a…
LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James is taking his talents to South Philly. James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in a post on X on Friday, July 24. "I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn't ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game," James said. "I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give." "The last few weeks have really been special. I’ve never been able to have no clue what…
Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police
Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police A Philadelphia man wanted in connection with a deadly South Philadelphia shooting that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man has been arrested in Lebanon, authorities announced Friday, July 24. Dennis Patton, 42, was taken into custody at approximately 1:30 a.m. during a traffic stop near North 5th and Willow streets in Lebanon City, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers learned Patton had an active homicide arrest warrant issued by the Philadelphia Police Department and took him into custody without incident, police said. Patton had been sought in connection with the fatal shooting o…
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To 4 States, Including PA, As Hospitalizations Climb A sprawling foodborne illness investigation has taken another troubling turn as the case count continues to climb. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine. At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded. Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The CDC said the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true number of illnesses is likely hig…
25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation 25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation
25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation A 25-year-old man has been hospitalized after he attempted suicide in a vehicle parked at Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County on Friday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.  Troopers from the Skippack station were called to the hospital at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Friday, July 24, after receiving a report of a person inside a vehicle with a possible gunshot wound to the head and a weapon visible inside, police said.  The man had attempted suicide while parked in the lot outside Building 12 at Norristown State Hospital, police said.  Hospital security personn…
Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors
Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors A convicted felon was arrested after investigators seized 15 firearms, thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, and large quantities of marijuana and cocaine during a raid at a Pennsylvania home, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 23. Adalberto Acevedo Jr., 39, of the 75 Overlook Drive, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and persons not to possess firearms, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said. The search warrant was executed Wednesday, July 22, by the Berks…