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Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note A message at the center of one of the nation’s most closely watched missing-person cases is now being heard in its chilling entirety. Crime journalist Briana Whitney revealed the contents of the first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case during a special “Crime Junkie” podcast episode released Wednesday, July 22. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. The note began: “Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In NJ (VIDEO) Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In NJ (VIDEO)
Semi-Truck Brings Down Power Lines In NJ (Video) A semi-truck brought down power lines in Toms River Wednesday morning, July 22. At 10:58 a.m., a white semi-truck hauling a lowboy trailer loaded with a forklift was traveling north on Whitesville Road when it struck and knocked down the power lines near Route 70, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said. To view video of the incident, click here. Crews arrived on scene to restore the power, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

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by Sam Barron
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New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports
New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports A new dad is believed to have killed his wife in their New York City apartment before taking his own life, years after his brother killed their father in Pennsylvania, according to published reports and documents obtained by Daily Voice. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at a home on 41st Street in Astoria at approximately 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, where officers found 34-year-old Mary Kate Golding with a stab wound to her back inside the home. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene, the NYPD said. About six hours later, at approximately 6:39 a.m., officers responded…

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map. Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences. The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure. Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Vanishes After Entering Delaware River In Philadelphia, Search Ends Without Finding Him Man Vanishes After Entering Delaware River In Philadelphia, Search Ends Without Finding Him
Man Vanishes After Entering Delaware River In Philadelphia, Search Ends Without Finding Him A man is missing after entering the Delaware River along Philadelphia's waterfront Wednesday evening, July 22, police said. Officers responded at approximately 6:59 p.m. to a report of a person in the water at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. When officers arrived, they were told an adult man had entered the river and had not resurfaced, police said. Philadelphia Police Marine Unit 3 responded and conducted search operations. The search ended without locating the man, and the scene has since been cleared, according to police. The investi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18
New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New official findings are shedding light on the sudden death of a rising actress whose work broke barriers on the big screen. People reported on Wednesday, July 22, that Kaylee Hottle died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Her manner of death was ruled an accident. Hottle died on Tuesday, July 21, after being injured in a car crash in Frederick, Maryland. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced her death in an American Sign Language video posted to Facebook. Original report - Kaylee Hottle Dies Suddenly: Teen Act…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast
Missing Woman Believed To Be Among 4 US Soldiers Killed In Mideast The search for a missing soldier from New York City has taken a devastating turn. The Pentagon announced on Tuesday, July 21, that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to have been killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Rampersad had been listed as missing after the Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday, July 17. The Pentagon casualty notice said her status was changed to Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown and that she was believed deceased. The distinction means her death had not been formally confirmed. The attack remains under in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs
Budget Bombshell: Councilman's Walkout Sparks Hundreds Of Edison Furloughs A councilman's walkout during Edison's budget meeting is being blamed by the mayor, council president and public safety unions for derailing the township's spending plan and triggering furloughs affecting municipal employees, including police officers and firefighters. The Township Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, July 20. Three of the township's seven council members were already absent, leaving the governing body with the minimum four members needed to conduct business, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. The failed vote left approx…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Toms River Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Montauk Coast: Police Toms River Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Montauk Coast: Police
Toms River Fisherman, 38, Dies Suddenly 130 Nautical Miles Off Montauk Coast: Police A 38-year-old New Jersey fisherman died suddenly while on board a vessel off the coast of Long Island on Tuesday, July 21, police said. Sean Smida, 38, of Toms River, fell unconscious just before 10 a.m. Tuesday when the ship was about 130 nautical miles east of Montauk Point, the East Hampton Police Department said. The ship, a private fishing vessel, immediately headed for the U.S. Coast Guard station in Montauk and arrived around 1:30 p.m., authorities said. People on board attempted to revive Smida during the journey, cops said. “Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears Mr. S…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece
Vacation Horror: American Tourists Stabbed In Rare Attack At Acropolis In Greece A morning outing at one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks turned into a bloody scramble for help. Two Greek-American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, July 21, according to multiple reports, including ABC News and NBC News. The attack was highly unusual in Greece, where violent street assaults are rare. The Acropolis area is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations and draws visitors from around the world. The incident happened at about 8:05 a.m. on a pedestrian walkway near the southern entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips
Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips A nearly invisible outdoor hazard can alter what someone can safely eat and trigger a medical emergency hours after dinner. The condition is alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, a potentially life-threatening allergy that can develop after a tick bite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in most mammals but not in humans. It is also present in the saliva of some ticks. A bite can introduce the molecule into a person’s bloodstream, causing the immune system to treat it as a threat. The person may react later after eating beef, pork, lamb, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
Missing Teen Struck, Killed By CSX Freight Train In Northeast Philadelphia: Police A 15-year-old boy who had been reported missing was struck and killed by a CSX freight train Philadelphia late Monday night, police said. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Grant Avenue around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, for a report of a train striking a pedestrian, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The victim was identified as Abdusalom Babaev, 15, of the 9300 block of Neil Road, Officer Tanya Little told Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 21. A preliminary investigation found the northbound CSX freight train was traveling at a normal operating speed in darkness and limi…

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by Jillian Pikora