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Business
Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup
Stella Artois is offering to pick up part of the bar tab for some soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anheuser-Busch announced Stella's "Work From Bar" promotion in a news release on Tuesday, June 2. The beer brand will put $100,000 of its "marketing budget" toward fans who buy a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 while watching the World Cup. Fans can take part from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekday FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. After purchasing a Stella, they can submit their receipt as an "expense report" on the brand's website. The promo comes as about 20 group-stage mat…
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Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said, according to CBS News. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in the immediate area, NBC News reported, though the investigation remains ongoing. Higginbotham was reported missing on Frida…
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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 …
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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…
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Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
Weather
Damaging Winds, Downpours, Hail Possible As Storms Move Into Northeast: Updated Timing
A summerlike start to the weekend will come with a warning attached. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday, June 6, during the late afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts the main threat. Large hail and localized flash flooding also cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service. Storms are expected to develop from the lower Great Lakes into northern Pennsylvania and southern New York before expanding and pushing toward the Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts by early evening, the National Weather Service said. For Daily Voic…
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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…
Police & Fire
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Business
CT Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
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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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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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Severe Storms Taking Aim At Northeast: Here's Latest Timing
A round of severe thunderstorms will be triggered by summerlike heat. Click here for a new, updated story: Damaging Winds, Downpours, Hail Possible As Storms Move Into Northeast: Updated Timing Showers and storms will arrive Saturday afternoon, June 6, and continue into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. AccuWeather says heat and humidity will build across the Northeast into the weekend after two chilly late-May weekends. Its outlook shows temperatures …
Business
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Police & Fire
CT Man Sentenced For Kidnapping, Killing Massachusetts Father Found Bound In Car
A Connecticut man will spend 43 years in prison for the kidnapping and killing of a Massachusetts father whose body was found bound inside a car in a Somers field. Timothy Lange, 36, of New Britain, was sentenced June 3 to 48 years in prison, suspended after 43 years to serve, followed by five years of probation, according to Tolland Judicial District State's Attorney Craig P. Nowak. The sentence stems from the kidnapping and death of Jason Comes, a Massachusetts father. A Tolland Superior Court jury in Rockville found Lange guilty March 5 of second-degree kidnapping, felony murder, and ta…
Police & Fire
Ex-CT Officer Accused Of Shooting Man 9 Times Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge
A former Hartford police officer charged in a fatal shooting appeared before a judge after prosecutors accused him of unlawfully killing a man during a standoff earlier this year. Joseph Magnano, 23, of Hartford, appeared in court Friday, June 5, for his arraignment on a first-degree manslaughter charge in the death of 55-year-old Steven "Stevie" Jones. The Office of Inspector General ruled that Magnano shot Jones nine times on Blue Hills Avenue on Feb. 27. Jones later died from his injuries on March 3. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide. Magnano was one of…
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Truck Driver Charged In Fatal I-95 CT Crash After Plywood Fell From Tractor-Trailer
A Texas truck driver has been charged in a deadly I-95 crash in Connecticut that killed a 39-year-old man after a tractor-trailer load of plywood spilled onto the highway, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. Dewayne Garrison, 52, of Spring, Texas, was arrested in the Lone Star State on May 20 and extradited to Connecticut to face charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, weapon in a motor vehicle, and failure to maintain lane, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police said Garrison, who was driving a tractor-trailer loaded with…
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Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Police & Fire
2 Men Broke Into CT Home Before Killing 69-Year-Old Man, Shooting Woman In Head: Police
A 69-year-old Connecticut woman who was shot in the head during a targeted home invasion that left a man dead told police two intruders entered her Milford home shortly before the attack, authorities said. Frederick Werner was shot and killed inside a home in the 800 block of East Broadway in Milford shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. A 69-year-old woman who was also shot in the attack told police she woke up to the sound of two men entering her home shortly before the shooting, according to Milford police. Police said Werner was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The wo…
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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…
Police & Fire
Another Former Stratford High Student Accuses Ex-Wrestling Coach Of Sexual Assault: Police
A former Connecticut high school coach is facing new charges after a second former student accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 15 years old, authorities said. Jordan Miron, 36, a former Stratford High School wrestling coach, was charged with six counts of second-degree sexual assault and six counts of risk of injury to a minor involving illegal sexual contact with a victim younger than 16, Stratford police said on Friday, June 5. The charges stem from allegations made by a separate former student and come on top of charges from a previous arrest. He was ordered held on a $20…
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…
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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Dealer Linked To Stamford Fentanyl Overdose Death Arrested, Feds Say
A Bronx man accused of distributing fentanyl that caused the deaths of two Westchester County, NY residents and a third victim in Connecticut has been arrested on federal drug-trafficking charges, prosecutors announced. Elvin Vila, 50, of the Bronx, was arrested on Thursday, June 4, and charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and three counts of distribution of narcotics resulting in death, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Federal prosecutors allege Vila led a drug-trafficking operation between 2023 and…
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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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'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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'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 on 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 regarding an unknown trouble report, 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…
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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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'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Business
Newest Trader Joe's Mini Totes Features Stripes: When To Get One
Trader Joe's is adding stripes to its wildly popular line of mini tote bags for the first time. The grocery chain will release new Striped Canvas Mini Totes at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson told the Daily Voice on Thursday, June 4. The bags will be available while supplies last on Wednesday, June 17. The $2.99 striped totes have a pocket on each side and come in four different pastel colors. They measure 13 inches long, 11 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. The bags are made with heavy-duty, 65% cotton and 35% polyester blend fabric. "The size is ideal for sm…
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