Chris Spiker

Hartford

Reporter at Daily Voice

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More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump

3 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

As international tourists shy away from the United States, more Americans are planning summer trips to European destinations, according to new travel data. Big Ben in London and the Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo Credit: Unsplash - Marcin Nowak (left) and Pixabay - DEZALB The skyline of Reykjavik, Iceland.
Habemus Bobble: Pope Leo XIV Depicted In Bobbleheads - Here's How To Get One

4 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

Pope Leo XIV is being honored with a couple of special collectibles. Pope Leo XIV has been honored with two bobbleheads from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo Credit: Vatican Media (left) and National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum (right) Pope Leo XIV has been honored with two bobbleheads from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand

4 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

Igloo has expanded a major recall after dozens of new reports of severe fingertip injuries tied to its rolling coolers. A recalled 90-quart Latitude roller cooler from Igloo. Photo Credit: Igloo Products Corp. A 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling cooler recalled by Igloo in February 2025. Photo Credit: CPSC 05/10/2025 7:00 a.m. Igloo Products Corp.
Tufts Student Must Be Freed After ICE Detained Her For Pro-Palestine Op-Ed, Judge Rules

5 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release a Tufts University doctoral student who has been in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for more than six weeks after she wrote a pro-Palestine op-ed. Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk was detained by ICE agents on March 25, 2025.
You Could Get Up To $100 In Apple's $95M Siri Eavesdropping Settlement: Here's How

5 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million after its Siri voice assistant was accused of secretly recording private conversations. An iPhone with the Siri voice assistant activated. Photo Credit: Unsplash - omid armin 05/09/2025 12:18 p.m. The tech giant approved the settlement in the class action lawsuit, which claimed Siri sometimes turned on by mistake and captured the conversations of unaware users.
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics

5 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking. Pope Leo XIV celebrates the first Mass of his papacy on May 9, 2025. Photo Credit: YouTube - Vatican News Pope Leo XIV celebrates the first Mass of his papacy on May 9, 2025.
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How

5 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. A cat and a dog. Photo Credit: Unsplash - Andrew S Amazon's logo displayed on a smartphone screen. Photo Credit: Unsplash - Christian Wiediger 05/09/2025 6:30 a.m. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8.
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants

6 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. A Noodles & Company in Hillsboro, OR. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons - M.O. Stevens Japanese Pan Noodles from Noodles & Company.
Major Jewelry Company Ends Lab-Grown Diamond Business: Here's Why

6 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

De Beers Group is shutting down its company specializing in lab-grown diamonds as falling prices widen the gap with natural diamonds. Two diamond-studded rings. Photo Credit: Unsplash - Sabrianna 05/08/2025 4:34 p.m. The diamond company will close its brand called Lightbox, De Beers announced in a news release on Thursday, May 8. The closing marks a major shift for the global jewelry giant as it doubles down on natural diamond production.
US, UK Unveil New Agreement In Trump's First Post-Tariff Trade Deal: Here's What's In It

6 days ago | dailyvoice.com | Chris Spiker

The United States and the United Kingdom have announced a trade agreement, the first deal since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that have shaken the US economy. President Donald Trump and Oxford Street in London. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons - The White House (left) and Unsplash - Sabrina Mazzeo (right) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on May 6, 2025.