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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…
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
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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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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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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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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Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
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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…
Business
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…
Business
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…
Sports
Who Heckled Jalen Brunson? Viral Video Tries To ID Courtside Spurs Fans
Who were the courtside fans jawing with Jalen Brunson? A video circulating on social media is trying to identify the man and woman who exchanged words with Jalen Brunson during New York's 105-95 comeback win on Wednesday, June 3, over San Antonio, after the star guard's heated interaction with the courtside fans went viral. UPDATE: 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. The New Brunswick, NJ native and Villanova …
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Jan. 6 Rioter Lands Pentagon Job
A former New Jersey high school graduate who pleaded guilty in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been hired for a position at the Pentagon, according to published reports. Elias Irizarry, 24, previously of Montclair, was apparently appointed to a role within the Defense Department after previously pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the Capitol breach (click here for the complaint). He later pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and later pardoned by President Trump. Irizarry …
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Hunter Biden Says He Smoked Crack At CT Super 8 Hotel; Infamous Photo Taken There
Hunter Biden says he smoked crack at a notorious Connecticut highway hotel while battling drug addiction and alcoholism. The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the admission in a Thursday, June 4, post on X, where he also claimed a widely shared shirtless photo of himself was taken at a former Super 8 motel off I-95 in West Haven when he was in the throes of that addiction. Biden was sparring with a critic over his comments that politicians and the wealthy use divisive politics as a distraction tactic. He believes they are getting "fat and rich" while the country tears…
Business
Mom Found Moving Worms, Parasites In Daughter's SpaghettiOs: Lawsuit
A mother is suing Campbell's and Walmart after claiming she found worms and parasites in her daughter's SpaghettiOs. Mary Hubbard and Gregory Lovell, the child's father, filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Florida on Tuesday, June 2. The parents are seeking $75,000 in damages, claiming the companies were negligent and violated a federal food safety law. According to the complaint, Hubbard bought a can of SpaghettiOs at a Walmart Supercenter in Okeechobee, Florida, in June 2024. Hubbard noticed what "appeared to be worms and/or parasites moving in the food" short…
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Beloved Nantucket Dad Fighting For Life After Being Pulled From Harbor
A Nantucket husband and father of two is fighting for his life after he was pulled unresponsive from the waters of Nantucket Harbor earlier this week, authorities said. Now, friends and family are rallying support for his loved ones as he remains hospitalized. Farruh Nunuzov, 48, was found in the harbor just off the town pier on Monday, June 1. He was rescued from the water by the Nantucket Moorings crew, and paramedics rushed him to Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Authorities said Nunuzov had been kiteboarding in Nantucket Harbor at the time of the incident. The emergency triggered a large re…
Business
Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras
More than 320,000 security cameras are being recalled after several exploded, caught fire, and caused burn injuries. Wyze Labs recalled about 321,360 Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 4. Another 2,560 cameras were sold in Canada. Incorrect assembly instructions can cause owners to accidentally puncture the metal casing of the camera's lithium-ion battery. That can cause the battery to rapidly overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. Wyze has received 13 reports of the cameras overheating, according to the…
Police & Fire
Mass Man Held Disabled Boater Underwater During Violent Lake Access Dispute: Police
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after police say he held an injured man's head underwater during a fight over access to Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Steven Dana, of Hopkinton, is charged with attempted murder, two counts of strangulation/suffocation, and assault and battery on a disabled person following the alleged attack on Wednesday, June 4, police said. According to police, surveillance video showed Dana slap the man across the face before the two began struggling in the water. The footage allegedly showed Dana forcefully holding the younger man underwater until peopl…
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Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…
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Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG
A sergeant with a prosecutor's office in New Jersey has been charged with stealing a photojournalist's camera equipment after the journalist was injured while covering a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, authorities said. Essex County Prosecutor's Sgt. Darryl Brown, 43, of Sparta Township, was charged by complaint summons with third-degree theft following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Thursday, June 4. The journalist was working near Delaney Hall on Saturday, May 30, when an injury caused …
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Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
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Dunkin' Unveils Summer 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
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'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
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